Sony HT-BE1 User Manual

4-240-621-22(3)

Home Theater System

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

HT-BE1

WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste,

correctly as chemical waste.

dispose of it

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Home Theater System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

Except for European models

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY

Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

STAR® partner,

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must only be changed at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Do not place the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On your TV’s color

• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers further away from the TV.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Table of Contents

WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2

Welcome!........................................................................................................... 2

Precautions........................................................................................................ 3

Getting Started................................................................. 5

Unpacking.......................................................................................................... 5

Hookup .............................................................................................................. 6

Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 12

Operations .....................................................................15

Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................... 15

Selecting the Sound Field................................................................................ 17

Adjusting the tone quality................................................................................. 19

Playing DVD discs............................................................................................ 21

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 22

Turning off the power automatically ................................................................. 23

Additional Information....................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 24

Specifications................................................................................................... 26

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 27

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.

No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Subwoofer (1)

• Satellite speakers (5)

• Speaker cords (3 m (10 ft) × 3, 8 m (26 ft) × 2)

• Optical digital cord (1) (North American, Mexican, and Asian models only)

• Coaxial digital cord (1) (European models only)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-BE1 (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.

Getting Started

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage and corrosion.

Hookup

Speaker installation

For best performance, we recommend speaker placement as shown.

Center speaker

Place on the top of or below the TV.

Subwoofer

Place anywhere within the front listening area.

Front speakers

Place on both sides of the TV equal distances apart.

Rear speakers

Place right beside or slightly behind your listening position, and a little higher than your ears.

Connecting the Satellite speakers

Connect the supplied satellite speakers to the subwoofer. Use the five supplied cords to connect the satellite speakers. Connect them to their correct jacks. The connectors of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the terminals to be connected. Connect the red cord to the FRONT (R) speaker, the green cord to the CENTER speaker, the white cord to the FRONT (L) speaker, the black cord to the REAR (R) speaker, and the blue cord to the REAR (L) speaker. Each speaker cord has two different size jacks. Connect the big one (A) to the subwoofer, and the small one (B) to the satellite speaker by matching the indication + and – on the cord to those of the terminals.

Getting Started

Front speaker (R)

Red

Gray

Subwoofer

UDIO IN

AL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN

Center speaker

Green

SPEAKER

FRONT R CENTER

REAR R REAR L

FRONT L

Front speaker (L)

White

Blue

USB

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

FRONT R CENTER

REAR R REAR L

SPEAKER

FRONT L

to AC outlet (mains)

Rear speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

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Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers

You can adjust the angle of the supplied satellite speakers if necessary.

1 Loosen the screw at the bottom of the speaker.

2 Tighten the screw again after adjusting the angle of the speaker.

Note

When you loosen or tighten the screw at the bottom of the speaker, use an appropriate driver.

Installing the satellite speakers on the wall

1 Remove the screw at the bottom of the

speaker.

2 Turn the speaker stand opposite 180˚,

and then lightly tighten the screw.

Note

Do not turn the speaker stand more than 180˚. The cord may become disconnected.

3 Tighten the screw again after adjusting

the angle of the speaker.

Getting Started

4 Install the speaker on the wall.

Install screws (not supplied) in the wall and mount the satellite speaker by the hollow for the screw in the bottom of speaker. You can adjust the angle of the satellite speakers by selecting the hollow on the speaker. The middle hollow is used to attach the speaker straight on the wall. The right or left hollow is used to attach the speaker on the wall at an angle.

Notes

• When you loosen or tighten the screw at the bottom of the speaker, use an appropriate driver.

• Be sure that the cord between the satellite speaker stand and the speaker is not pinched.

• If you install the speaker to a wall, make sure the wall you install to is strong enough. Since the speaker is

heavy, it is dangerous if it falls. Sony cannot take any responsibility for any injury or damage during installation of those speakers.

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Connecting to other components

This system can be connected to digital audio/video components such as a DVD player or CD player, and analog components such as TV or VCR. It can also be connected to a PC using a USB cable.

Connecting to a digital audio/video component

Connect the component to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) jack. Use the optical digital cord or the coaxial digital cord to connect the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack or the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack.

SPEAKER

FRONT R CENTER

FRONT L

REAR R REAR L

USB

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

optical digital cord*

coaxial digital cord **

DVD player, CD player, etc.

* Supplied with North American, Mexican, and Asian models only. ** Supplied with European models only.

Note

Do not bundle or knot the optical digital cord and coaxial digital cord.

Connecting to an analog audio/video component

Connect the component to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jack.

SPEAKER

FRONT R CENTER

FRONT L

REAR R REAR L

USB

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

audio connecting cord (not supplied)

TV , VCR, etc.

Connecting to a PC

Connect the PC to the USB jack.

SPEAKER

FRONT R CENTER

AUDIO IN

FRONT L

Getting Started

USB

OPTICAL COAXIAL

REAR R REAR L

DIGITAL IN

Notes

• You can operate this system by connecting to a PC with the USB cable. However, it depends on your PC type and system. Read our product support homepage for details (page 24).

• When you connect this system to a PC, it may be required to restart the PC.

• When connecting to a PC with the USB cable, you can reproduce only 2 ch sound signal.

Speaker Setup

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position. Place the front speakers within 0.2 to 5 meters (1 to 16 feet) from the listening position (A). You can place the center speaker up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 1.6 meters (5 feet) closer (C) to the listening position than the front speakers. You can place subwoofer anywhere within the front listening area.

45°

Notes

• Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

• Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or

discoloration may result.

Specifying the speaker parameters

For the best possible surround sound, specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position. This system will reproduce the best possible surround sound by automatically adjusting the output from each speaker according to the speaker’s position. Details of each parameter will follow the description of the operation.

?/1 (POWER)

SHIFT

SOUND FIELD

VOLUME +/–

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the system. 2 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND FIELD.

DSG is displayed on the diplay window of the subwoofer.

3 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +/–.

Each time you press VOLUME +/–, the speaker is selected and displayed in the following order. After the speaker of which parameter you want to specify appears, press SOUND FIELD while pressing SHIFT again.

Getting Started

DSG (Dynamic Sound Generator) (page 20) T

DRC (Dolby Dynamic Range Control) (page 19)

AUTO (page 23)

F-DST (FRONT DISTANCE) (page 14) r C-DST (CENTER DISTANCE) (page 14)

R-DST (REAR DISTANCE) (page 14)

4 While pressing SHIFT, set the parameter using VOLUME +/–. 5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to set other parameters.

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in the system.

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Specifying the speaker parameters on the subwoofer

?/1 (POWER)

MENU/ ENTER

VOL/ SELECT

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the subwoofer. 2 Press MENU/ENTER. 3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is displayed) , and then press MENU/ENTER. 4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select the speaker of which parameter you want to specify,

and then press the MENU/ENTER.

• F-DST (FRONT DISTANCE)

• C-DST (CENTER DISTANCE)

• R-DST (REAR DISTANCE)

5 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to set the speaker parameter, and then press MENU/ENTER. 6 Repeat Step 2 to 5 to set other parameters.

z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be

returned to the previous menu.

Parameters

The following are the parameters.

xF-DST (FRONT DISTANCE)

Set the distance from the front speakers to the listening position. Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter (1 foot) steps from 0.2 to 5 meters (1 to 16 feet). The default figure is 2.4 meters (8 feet).

xC-DST (CENTER DISTANCE)

Set the distance from the center speaker to the listening position. Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter (1 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 0.6 meters (2 feet) closer to the listening position. The default figure is 2.4 meters (8 feet).

xR-DST (REAR DISTANCE)

Set the distance from the rear speakers to the listening position. Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter (1 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1.6 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position. The default figure is 2.0 meters (6 feet).

Note

If the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance of the closer speaker.

Operations

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting all speakers’ volume together

You can adjust all speakers’ volume together.

?/1 (POWER)

FUNCTION

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

To mute the sound

Press MUTING. M-ON (MUTING ON) is displayed on the display window of the subwoofer. Press MUTING again to defeat mute.

Adjusting the volume on the subwoofer

?/1 (POWER)

MENU/ ENTER

VOL/ SELECT

Operations

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the

system.

2 Play the program source. 3 If there is no sound, press FUNCTION to

select the input source.

Each time you press FUNCTION, the input source is selected and displayed in the following order.

AUDIO (signal input to T the AUDIO IN jack) r USB (signal input to the USB jack) r OPT(OPTICAL) (signal input to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack) r COAX(COAXIAL) (signal input to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack)

4 Press VOLUME +/– on the remote.

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the

subwoofer.

2 Play the program source. 3 If there is no sound, press MENU/

ENTER.

4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (FUNC

(FUNCTION) is displayed), and then press MENU/ENTER.

5 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select

the input source, and then press MENU/ ENTER.

6 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to adjust

the volume, and then press MENU/ ENTER.

When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be returned to the previous menu.

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Adjusting the speaker balance individually

You can adjust the speakers individually, except for the front speakers. The center and rear speakers and subwoofer volume levels are adjusted to the front speaker volume level as the criterion. The speaker to be adjusted flashes in the display window.

SHIFT

CENTER +/–

REAR +/–

To adjust the center speaker

Press CENTER +/–.

To adjust the rear speakers

Press REAR +/–.

To adjust the subwoofer

Press WOOFER +/–.

WOOFER +/–

MUTING (TEST TONE)

Adjusting the speaker balance on the

subwoofer

MENU/ ENTER

VOL/ SELECT

1 Press MENU/ENTER.

2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is

displayed) , and then press MENU/ ENTER.

3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select

the desired level, and then press MENU/ ENTER.

• C-LEV (CENTER LEVEL)

• R-LEV (REAR LEVEL)

• W-LEV (WOOFER LEVEL)

4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to adjust

the speaker balance, and then press MENU/ENTER.

When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be returned to the previous menu.

z The test tone will make it easier to hear the

difference in the volume level of each speaker. While pressing SHIFT on the remote, press MUTING (TEST TONE). On the system, press MENU/ENTER and turn the VOL/SELECT knob (T-T (TEST TONE) is displayed), and then press MENU/ENTER. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same on the remote. To turn off the test tone, while pressing SHIFT, press MUTING (TEST TONE) again. Or press MENU/ ENTER on the system again.

Selecting the Sound Field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. You will get such presence that you will have the illusion that you are in a movie theater or concert hall while you are in your own room. See the table on the next page for the details on each sound field.

SOUND FIELD

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears on the display window.

Each time you press SOUND FIELD, the sound field mode is selected and displayed in the following order.

AFD (AUTO FORMAT DECODE) T

PL (DOLBY PRO LOGIC)

MOVIE (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MOVIE)

MUSIC (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MUSIC)

Selecting the Sound Field on the subwoofer

MENU/ ENTER

VOL/ SELECT

1 Press MENU/ENTER. 2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (S-FLD

(SOUND FIELD) is displayed), and then press MENU/ENTER.

3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select

the desired SOUND FIELD, and then press MENU/ENTER.

When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2

seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be returned to the previous menu.

z The system memorizes the last sound field

selected for each source component selected by the FUNCTION button (Sound Field Link). When you select an audio/video component by the FUNCTION button, the sound field that was last applied for the component is automatically applied. For example, suppose you select the “DVD” connected to the OPTICAL jack and select MOVIE as the sound field, then switch to COAX (COAXIAL) by the FUNCTION button and select MUSIC as the sound field. If you switch to OPT (OPTICAL) again, MOVIE will be applied as the sound field.

z You can identify the encoding format of program

software by looking at its packaging. – Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the

logo.

– Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with

the logo.

– DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.

Operations

Note

When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

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Features of each sound field mode

Sound field mode

AUTO FORMAT DECODE

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

MOVIE (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MOVIE)

MUSIC (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MUSIC)

Recommended cases

To listen to the original sound of the program.

When set to “DOLBY PRO LOGIC,” the receiver performs Pro Logic decoding.

This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround.

This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources, such as CDs.

Effect

Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects.

Sources recorded in 2 channels are decoded in 4 channels.

This mode reproduces sound in 5.1 channel when watching pictures encoded in Dolby Surround.

The stereo source is reproduced in 5.1 channel appropriately.

Adjusting the tone quality

Making the low-level sound (DOLBY DRC) on the subwoofer

Making the low-level sound (DOLBY DRC*)

When you listen at low volume to a DVD player, the system compresses the dynamic range and finely adjusts for low-level sound. It is only functional when a DVD disc for DRC (audio DRC) is played. To use this function, connect the DVD component to the optical digital jack and set the Dolby digital sound to DOWNMIX PCM. *Dolby DRC=Dolby Dynamic Range

Control

SHIFT

SOUND FIELD

VOLUME +/–

1 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND

FIELD.

DSG is displayed on the display window of the subwoofer.

MENU/ ENTER

VOL/ SELECT

1 Press MENU/ENTER. 2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is

displayed), and then press MENU/ ENTER.

3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select

DRC (DOLBY DRC), and then press MENU/ENTER.

4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select

STD (STANDARD) or OFF, and then press MENU/ENTER.

When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2

seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be returned to the previous menu.

Operations

2 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +

to indicate DRC (DOLBY DRC).

3 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND

FIELD.

4 While pressing SHIFT, select STD

(STANDARD) or OFF using VOLUME +/–.

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Making Dynamic sound (DSG*)

Although the sound is low-level, you can enjoy Dynamic sound. *DSG = Dynamic Sound Generator

Making the Dynamic sound (DSG) on the subwoofer

MENU/ ENTER

VOL/ SELECT

SHIFT

SOUND FIELD

VOLUME +/–

1 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND

FIELD.

DSG is displayed on the display window of the subwoofer.

2 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND

FIELD again.

3 While pressing SHIFT, select ON or OFF

using VOLUME +/–.

1 Press MENU/ENTER. 2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (DSG is

displayed), and then press MENU/ ENTER.

3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select ON

or OFF, and then press MENU/ENTER.

When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2

seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be returned to the previous menu.

Playing DVD discs

You can control DVDs on the Sony DVD player using the supplied remote.

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc.

Turn on the DVD player

* In this case, press each button above while pressing

SHIFT to operate the DVD player.

Press DVD 1. If you connect a DVD player with new signal format (available in future), press this button while pressing SHIFT to turn it on (DVD 2*).

Using the title menu

Operations

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DVD T OP MENU

DISPLAY

Play a disc Stop Pause Resume play after

pause Locate a point quickly

(Scan)

Go to the next chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode

Go back to the preceding chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode

DVD 1/DVD 2

m/M

DVD MENU </M/m/,/

ENTER RETURN

Operation

Press N. Press x. Press X. Press N.

Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press N to return to the normal speed.

Press >.

Press ..

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.

1 Press DVD TOP MENU.

The title menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press </M/m/, to select the title you

want to play.

3 Press ENTER.

The system starts playing the selected title.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to select the title.

• Depending on the DVD, a “title menu” may simply be called a “menu” or “title” in the instructions supplied with the disc. “Press ENTER.” may also be expressed as “Press SELECT .”

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Using the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu.

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote

You can control the Sony TV having mark with the supplied remote.

1 Press DVD MENU.

The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

2 Press </M/m/, to select the item

you want to change.

3 To change other items, repeat Step 2. 4 Press ENTER.

Note

Depending on the DVD, a “DVD menu” may simply be called a “menu” in the instructions supplied with the disc.

Using the setup display

You can operate the setup display of the DVD player.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press </, to select the setup item,

then press ENTER.

SHIFT

TV CH +/– (TV/VIDEO)

Turn the TV on or off Change the channel

of the TV Select the input source

for the TV

Note

Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above.

Operation

Press TV. Press TV CH +/–.

While pressing SHIFT, press TV CH – (TV/ VIDEO).

3 Press M/m to select the item you want

to change, then press ENTER.

4 Change the item setting.

To return to the previous display

Press RETURN.

Turning off the power automatically

If there is no sound output from the input source selected by the FUNCTION button for more than 3 minutes, system power will turn off automatically (Ready mode). Power will be turned on again automatically when the input source which you selected before Ready mode recognizes any sound signal output. Each type of mode, the indicator on the system is changed the following.

indicator

1 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND

FIELD.

2 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +/

– repeatedly to indicate AUTO.

3 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND

FIELD.

4 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +/

– to indicate OFF.

To turn off the Ready mode on the subwoofer

MENU/ ENTER

VOL/ SELECT

Operations

Mode

Turn on Ready mode Turn off

Press ?/1 (POWER) if you want to turn off the system completely. Indicator will be light out.

To turn off the Ready mode

You can turn off the Ready mode. The default setting is set to ON.

SHIFT

indicator

Green light up Red light up Light out

SOUND FIELD

VOLUME +/–

1 Press MENU/ENTER. 2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is

displayed), and then press MENU/ ENTER.

3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select

AUTO, and then press MENU/ENTER.

4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select

OFF, and then press MENU/ENTER.

When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be returned to the previous menu.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is

connected securely.

There’s no sound or only a very lowlevel sound is heard.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).

, Make sure that you’ve selected the correct

component on the system (page 15).

, Press MUTING if “M-ON (MUTING ON)”

is displayed on the display window.

, The protective device on the system has been

activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

, The connecting cord is damaged. Replace it

with a new one.

The sound loses stereo effect when

you play a VIDEO CD or a CD.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).

The surround effect is difficult to

hear when you are playing a Dolby

Digital sound track.

, Make sure a proper sound field function is

selected (page 17).

, Check the speaker connections and settings

(page 7, 13).

, Depending on the DVD, the output signal

may not be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

The sound comes from the center

speaker only.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come

from the center speaker only.

No sound is heard from the center

speaker.

, Make sure a proper sound field function is

selected (page 17).

, Adjust the speaker volume (page 16).

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).

, Adjust the volume level of each speaker

(page 16).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).

, Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent light.

, Move the TV away from the audio compo-

nents.

, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

, Clean the disc.

No sound or only a very low-level

sound is heard from the rear

speakers.

, Make sure a proper sound field function is

selected (page 17).

, Adjust the speaker volume (page 16).

No sound is heard from the PC

connecting the USB terminal.

, Check the system and PC are connected

correctly and securely. (page 11)

, Depending on your type of your PC or PC

system, the system may be unstable. Read our product support homepage for details. http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Products/ homeaudio/

The remote does not function.

, Remove any obstacles between the remote

and the system.

, Use the remote near the system. , Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the system.

, Replace all the batteries in the remote with

new ones if they are weak.

The system does not operate properly.

, Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s

operation. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) once, then connect it again.

Additional Information

Specifications

SA-WBE1 (subwoofer)

Max. output Subwoofer: 30 W (6 ohms) Front: 15 W + 15 W (6 ohms) Center*: 15 W Rear*: 15 W + 15 W * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Speaker system Bass reflex type Speaker unit 130 mm (5 1/8 inches) dia. cone type Dimensions (approx.) 215 × 271 × 302 mm (8 1/2 × 10 3/4 × 12 inches)

(w/h/d, not including the projecting parts) Mass (approx.) North American and Mexican models:

6.3 kg (13 lb 15 oz )

Other model: 6.4 kg (14 lb 2 oz )

SS-BE1 (satellite speakers)

Speaker system Closed box type Speaker unit 50 mm (2 inches ) dia. cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 61 × 82 × 65.5 mm (2 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 2 5/8 inches) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 175 g (7 oz)

General

Power requirements North American and Mexican models:

120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other model: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption U.S. and Mexican models: 60 W

1.0 W (at the Power Saving Mode)

Canadian model: 75 W

1.0 W (at the Power Saving Mode)

Other model: 45 W

0.3 W (at the Power Saving Mode) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Supplied accessories See page 5.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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