Sony HT-C800DP User Manual

Home Theater System

Operating Instructions

4-247-292-11(1)

HT-C800DP

WARNING

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

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, 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.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Except for customers in the United States and Canada

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The label is located on the rear panel.

For the customers in Europe

The following caution label is located inside the apparatus.

For the customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the

presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _____________ Serial No.______________

CAUTION

Use of this appliance with some systems may present a shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which have the following marking located near output. “WARNING! HAZARDOUS ENERGY!···”

CAUTION

As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and system.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the system is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

This label is located on the rear

panel.

Welcome!

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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.

Except for customers in Europe

Precautions

Safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

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

ENERGY STAR

registered mark.

ENERGY STAR

As an Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency.

is a U.S.

ENERGY STAR

partner,

Precautions

On power sources

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

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

• The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the bottom are blocked, the unit can overheat and malfunction.

• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• 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 section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

On your TV’s color

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

On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remov e the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, make sure that you take out all discs. Otherwise, the discs may be damaged.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

On moving the system

Before you move the system, remove all discs. Press x and DISC SELECT 4 on the system simultaneously until “MECH LOCK” appears on the front panel display. You can then turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord.

Table of Contents

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

Welcome!........................................................................................................... 3

Precautions........................................................................................................ 4

About this Manual .............................................................................................. 7

This System Can Play the Following Discs........................................................ 7

Notes about the Discs...................................................................................... 10

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 11

Guide to the Control Menu Display.................................................................. 16

Getting Started ................................................................ 18

Quick Overview................................................................................................ 18

Unpacking........................................................................................................ 18

Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 18

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup..................................................................... 19

Step 2: Antenna Hookups ................................................................................ 22

Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups .................................................... 24

Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 26

Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................ 27

Playing Discs .................................................................. 29

Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 29

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) ........................................................................................... 31

Using the DVD’s Menu..................................................................................... 31

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............................. 32

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............................................................................ 33

Playing JPEG Image File................................................................................. 34

To rotate the current image.............................................................................. 36

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................... 36

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) ............................................................ 38

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................... 39

Searching for a Scene ....................................................... 40

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) .............. 40

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Alb um/File...................................... 42

Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 44

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display.... 44

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 46

continued

Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 48

Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 48

Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT

DIRECT AUTO) .......................................................................................... 50

Enjoying Surround Sound................................................................................ 50

Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) ......... 52

Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 53

Changing the Angles ....................................................................................... 53

Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 54

Using Various Additional Functions ....................................... 55

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 55

Other Operations ............................................................. 61

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 61

Using the Video or other Unit........................................................................... 61

Listening to the Radio ...................................................................................... 62

Settings and Adjustments ................................................... 63

Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 63

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP)............. 64

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)..................................................... 65

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)............................................................... 67

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............................................... 68

Additional Information ....................................................... 71

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 71

Glossary .......................................................................................................... 75

Specifications................................................................................................... 78

Language Code List......................................................................................... 81

DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 82

Index ................................................................................................................ 83

Quick reference for Remote Commander ........................................... Back page

About this Manual

• The HT-C800DP consists of: – DVD receiver AVD-K800P – Front/Surround speakers

• For customers in Europe SS-MSP2

• For other customers SS-MSP75

– Center speaker

• For customers in Europe SS-CNP2

• For other customers SS-CNP75

– Sub woofer SS-WMSP80

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The symbols used in this manual are explained below:

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Functions available in DVD video mode

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

Functions available in CD mode

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compress audio data.

Functions available for MP3* audio tracks

Functions available for JPEG files

More convenient features

This System Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Audio CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Terms for discs

• Title

The longest sections of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

• Album

Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.

• Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3.

• Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 32), the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes”.

• File

Section of a picture on a data CD containing JPEG image files.

Disc

DVD structure

VIDEO CD or CD structure

MP3 structure

JPEG structure

Title

Chapter

Track

Index

Album

Track

Album

File

Disc

continued

Note on PBC (Playback Control)

ALL

(VIDEO CDs)

This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver.

2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type.

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver.

1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-resolution still pictures, if they are included on the disc.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code.

DVDs labelled

will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Examples of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3”,

“.JPG” or “.JPEG”)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded

in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3/JPEG format that conforms to

ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Standard Organization)

Do not load the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page

8, 77).

• A disc that is neither standard nor circular

(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape

still left on it.

Notes

• Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/D VD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright

protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes about the Discs

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

On playback

• This system can only playback a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front Panel

?/1

EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES

1 ?/1 (power switch) (29)

(remote sensor) (18)

2 3 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

indicator (49)

4 Front panel display (12) 5 Disc tray (29) 6 EX-CHANGE (30) 7 DISC SKIP (29) 8 A OPEN/CLOSE (29)

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

DISC SELECT

12345

9 SOUND FIELD +/– (50) 0 MASTER VOLUME control (29, 70) qa SUB WOOFER LEVEL (69) qs FUNCTION (29) qd PRESET +/–, ./> (27, 30) qf x (stop) (30) qg S (pause) (30) qh H (play) (29) qj DISC SELECT 1 – 5 (29) qk PHONES jack (29)

SOUND FIELD

–+

MASTER VOLUME

–

SUB WOOFER

LEVEL

FUNCTIONPRESET

continued

Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

DVD

Current play mode

REPEAT1 CHAPTER

ANGLE

Current chapter or title number

TITLE

Lights up when you can change the angle

When playing back a CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3

Lights up during MP3 playback

Current disc

Current play mode

ALL1DISCS REPEAT1 TRACK

PROGRAM

MP3

SHUFFLE

VIDEO CD

PBC

Playing status

Current track number

Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only)

When playing back a JPEG

Playing time

DIGITAL PCM

Current sound

Current sound (CD only)

Current sound

PL II

DTSPL II

PCM

Current play mode

REPEAT

Playing status

Current file number

When listening to the radio

Preset number Monaural/Stereo effect

FM AM

Current band

AUTO

Current station

MONO

kHz

MHz

continued

Rear Panel

ANTENNA

120V 220V

AUDIO IN

VOLTAG E

SELECTOR

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

PB/

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

1 AM antenna terminals (22) 2 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (22) 3 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only for

equipped models) (25)

4 Ventilation holes (fan) (74) 5 SPEAKERS jacks (20)

SPEAKERS

FRONT R

FRONT LCENTER

– + – + – +

+ – + – + –

SUB WOOFER

SURR L

SURR R

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (24) 7 MONITOR (VIDEO OUT) jack (24) 8 VIDEO (AUDIO L/R IN/VIDEO IN)

jacks (24)

9 TV (AUDIO L/R IN) jacks (24)

Remote

123

456

789

>10

10/0

1 SOUND FIELD +/– (50) 2 FUNCTION (29) 3 ST/MONO (62) 4 BAND (27) 5 REPEAT (39) 6 PLAY MODE (36)

7 Number buttons (31) 8 ./>, PRESET +/– (27, 30) 9 X (pause) (30) 0 H (play) (30) qa DVD MENU/ALBUM + (31) qs DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM – (31)

qd C/X/x/c/ENTER (31) qf DVD DISPLAY (33) qg TV VOL +/– (61)

qh TV CH +/– (61) qj TV [/1 (on/standby) (61)

qk [/1 (on/standby) (29)

ql OPEN/CLOSE (29) w; MEMORY (27) wa D.SKIP (29) ws TIME (43) wd AUDIO (49) wf ANGLE (53)

wg SUBTITLE (54) wh ENTER (31) wj CLEAR (37) wk m/M, TUNING +/–,

SLOW

/ (27, 40)

wl x (stop) (30) e; MUTING (30)

ea VOLUME +/– (30, 70) es O RETURN (32) ed TV/VIDEO (61) ef BASS BOOST (61) eg DVD SETUP (57) eh DIMMER (61)

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.

Control Menu

Total number of titles

Current playing title number (Video CD/CD: track n umber)

Current playing chapter number (Video CD/CD: index number)

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

Disc number

or tracks recorded

Disc name or disc type

1:DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

Current playing title name

)

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)

DVD

Type of disc being played back

Current setting Options

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

SUBTITLE Select:

ENTER

List of Control Menu Items

DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type

inserted into the system.

TITLE (DVD only) (page 42) Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO /SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC CD in PBC playback), or the track playback)/TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (VIDEO CD) to be played. (page 42)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index

43)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 43) (VIDEO CD) to be played.

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 33) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.

TRACK (CD/MP3 only)

Selects the track (CD/MP3) to be played.

(page 34)

INDEX (CD only) Displays the index (CD).

TIME (page 43) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining

playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ Changes the audio setting.

CD/MP3 only) (page 48)

SUBTITLE (DVD only) Displays the subtitles.

(page 54) Changes the subtitle language.

ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 35) Select the album (JPEG) to be played. FILE (JPEG only) (page 35) Select the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 47) Display the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 53) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/CD/ Selects the play mode.

MP3/JPEG only) (page 38)

REPEAT (page 39) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks),

one title/chapter/track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.

CUSTOM PARENTAL Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

CONTROL (page 55)

z Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

Control Menu display

Control Menu display off

The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the REPEAT setting to

“OFF”. The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.

Getting Started

Quick Overview

This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 64. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 65.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Speakers (5)

• Sub woofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• Speaker cords (3.5 m × 3, 5 m × 1, 10 m × 2) (12 ft. × 3, 17 ft. × 1, 33 ft. × 2)

• Video cord (1)

• Remote Commander (remote) RM-U800 (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Foot pads (24)

• Color labels for speakers (5)

• SCART adapter (for the customers in Europe only) (1)

• Speakers – Connection and Installation (card) (1)

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.

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 light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Before connecting the speakers, attach the color labels onto the rear panel of the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to be connected. For details on the color, refer to “Jacks for connecting the speakers” on page 20. Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the terminals to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 68.

Required cords

Speaker cords

The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the jacks to be connected.

Colour tube

To change the speaker cord

If you want to change the speaker cord, you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the connector.

(+)

(–)

Getting Started

1 Press the connector onto a flat surface.

Make sure that the catcher is at the bottom.

catcher

2 Pull the speaker cord from the connector.

3 Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cord you want about 10 mm (3/8 inches)

and insert the speaker cord into the connector.

Make sure that the speaker cord is inserted according to its polarity: + to + and – to –.

(+) (–)

continued

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

FRONT R

– + – + – +

+ –

FRONT LCENTER

SPEAKERS

AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT

PB/

TV VIDEO

MONITOR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VOLTAG E

SELECTOR

ANTENNA

120V 220V

SURR R

+ –

SUB WOOFER

SURR L

+ –

4 Remove the connector from the flat surface.

Note

You can only use the AWG24 to AWG18 speaker cords. Other speaker cord size will not fit the supplied connector.

Jacks for connecting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKERS SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks Center speaker SPEAKERS CENTER (green) jack Sub woofer SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER (purple) jack

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker

(R)

Center speaker

Surround speaker

(L)

Front speaker (L)

Sub woofer

Note on placing speakers

Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 70. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the TV display (OSD), the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Note

Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.

Getting Started

Step 2: Antenna Hookups

Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to listen to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack

AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

120V 220V

VOLTAG E

SELECTOR

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT

TV VIDEO

MONITOR

PB/

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

FM wire antenna

SPEAKERS

FRONT R

– + – + – +

+ – + – + –

SUB WOOFER

SURR R

FRONT LCENTER

SURR L

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

z If you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna

System

ANTENNA

Earth wire

(not supplied)

To earth

Note

If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.

Getting Started

Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied)

YellowYellow

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a To the

TV monitor MONITOR (VIDEO OUT) jack VCR VIDEO (AUDIO L/R IN/VIDEO IN) jacks TV TV (AUDIO L/R IN) jacks

z Connecting the system to a TV (for the customers in Europe only)

Connect the system to your TV using the SCART adapter.

z When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the VIDEO jacks

Your TV monitor must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accept progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 66).

Notes

• When the mode of the system is not set to “DVD”, no signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

• When the mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “INTERLACE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP”, the signal is output from the MONITOR and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

• When the mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP”, the signal is output only from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

ANTENNA

120V 220V

AUDIO IN

VOLTAG E

SELECTOR

VIDEO

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

PB/

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT R

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SURR R

SUB WOOFER

FRONT LCENTER

SURR L

Getting Started

OUT

OUT OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

TV TV monitorVCR

Selecting the voltage selector

If your unit has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Connecting the AC Power Cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see page 19). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of your TV/video components to a wall outlet (mains).

Speaker Setup

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the sub woofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) (A) from the listening position.

Place the speakers as illustrated below. You can place the sub woofer in any position.

A A

45°

90°

20°

Sub woofer

Note

Do not place the center and surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front speakers.

About magnetically shielded speaker (to prevent colour irregularity occurring on the TV screen)

The speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the speakers is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 ft) from the TV set, etc. If it is installed too close, colour irregularity may occur on the screen. If colour irregularity occurs, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity occurs again, place the speakers further away from the TV set. If colour irregularity still occurs after performing the above, make sure that no magnetic object is nearby the speakers. Colour irregularity may occur as a result of interaction between the speakers and the magnetic object. Examples of possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand, etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.

Specifying the speaker parameters

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see “Settings for the Speakers” (page 68).

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