Sony HT-DDW660 User Manual

4-254-461-11(2)

Home Theater
System

Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on 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.

______________

HT-DDW660

©2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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 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.

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

Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in the United States

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CAimOH: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NCT REMOVE COVER (OR BACIQ.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER 8ERVICINQ TO QUAURED SERVICE PE

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.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 ofthe 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. Ifthis 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
receiver.

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

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

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification 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 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
connectedto the grounding system ofthe building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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

Sony Corporation has determined that

this product meets the ENERGY

STAR® guidelines for energy

efficiency.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model
HT-DDW660. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
ofyourremote, seepages

The HT-DDW660 consists of:

• Receiver

• Speaker system

- Front speaker (le^)

- Front speaker (right)

- Center speaker

- Surround speaker (left)

- Surround speaker (right)

- Sub woofer

25-28.

STR-K660P

SS-MSP66L
SS-MSP66R
SS-CNP66
SS-MSP66SL
SS-MSP66SR
SS-WMSP66

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion ofthe rear panel (see
the illustration below).

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc.

s-* *

Area code

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

1: Connecting your components
2: Connecting the antennas
3: Connecting speakers
4: Connecting the AC power cord
5: Setting up the speakers
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance............................................12

— TEST TONE

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Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component
Listening to FM/AM radio
Presetting radio stations

Changing the display...........................15

About the indications in the display

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers and sub

woofer

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— 2CH STEREO

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

Selecting a sound field

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Advanced Adjustments and
Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital

components

— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields
Adjusting the tone

Advanced settings................................22

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Operations Using the Remote
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7
8

Before you use your remote
Remote button description

Additional Information

Precautions
Troubleshooting
Specifications
List ofbutton locations and reference

Index........................................back cover

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Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs
Using the Sleep Timer

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Getting Started

1: Connecting your components

Required cords

The hookup diagram on page 6 assume the use of the following optional eonneetion eords (0 to B)
(not supplied unless indieated).

A Audio cord

White (L)
Red (R)

B Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

Orange

Notes

• Turn off the power to all eomponents before making any eonneetions.

• Be sure to make eonneetions firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When eonneeting an audio eord, be sure to mateh the eolor-eoded pins to the appropriatejaeks on the eomponents:
white (le^, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

• When eonneeting optieal digital eords, insert the eord plugs straight in until they eliek into plaee.

• Do not bend or tie optieal digital eords.

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Hooking up your DVD player and VCR

For details on the required cords (0-0), see page 5.

DVD player

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If you connect other components, use the remote and operating instructions supplied with the connected components
for operation.

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2: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• A^er connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

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3: Connecting speakers

Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a5.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).

Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

Center speaker

Tips

• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

• For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FVll or WS-FVIOD floor stand
(available only in certain countries).

Note

Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords
to the front and center speaker terminals.

Attaching foot pads

To prevent speaker vibration or movement, attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the
illustration below.

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Note

Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer as well.

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4: Connecting the AC

power cord

Setting the voltage selector

If your receiver 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.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

Press 1/1 to turn off the receiver.

1

Hold down 1/1 for 5 seconds.

2

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the
display alternatingly.

Press ENTER.

3

“ CLEARING” appears in the display for a
while, then “CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.

• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL,
TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus.

• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.

• MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to “VOL
MIN”.

5: Setting up the speakers

You can use the SET UP menu to set the
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.

1 Press 1/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

^SETU^”.

3 Press< or> repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”

below.

Note

Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings or may not be adjustable.

4 Press + or-repeatedlytoselectthe

setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set

all of the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

0 DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)

(Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position

to the front speakers (O)- You can adjust from 1.0
meterto 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)

(Center speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should

be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (©) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to
your listening position (B).

m DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)

(Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (©) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to
your listening position (©).
Ifboth surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters (5
feet) closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in
the output ofthe sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1-2
meters (3-6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
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■ PL. XXXX
(Surround speaker placement)

Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects of
the Cinema Studio EX modes

LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers

corresponds to section ©.
HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section o.

(page 18).

6: Adjusting the speaker

levels and balance

— TEST TONE

Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.

1 Press 1/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TESTTONE.

“T. TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
Front (left) —► Center —► Front (right) —►
Surround (right) —t Surround (left) —t
Sub woofer

3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance

using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.

For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 20.

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown in the display
during adjustment.

4 Press TEST TONE again after

adjustment.
The test tone turns off.

Notes

• Although these adjustments can also be made via the
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test
tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL
menu automatically), we recommend you follow the
procedure described above and adjust the speaker
levels from your listening position using the remote.

• The bass redirection circuitry is always active, so you
may hear some sound output from the sub woofer
when test tone is output from other speakers.
However, this is not a malfunction.

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Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component

1 Press input buttons to select the input.

To select the Press

VCR VIDEO
DVD player DVD
Built-in tuner (FM/AM) FM or AM

The selected input appears in the display.

2

Turn on the component and start playback.

Note

If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the
TV’s video input to match the component you
selected.

Turn MASTERVOLUME -/+ to adjust

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the volume.

Note

To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that
you turn down the volume before you turn off the
receiver.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING on the remote.
The muting function will be canceled when you
do the following.

• Press MUTING on the remote again.

• Turn the power off.

• Increase the volume.

To use the headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONESjack.
When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP” does
not light up in the display.

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (

Tip

The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,
see page 3.

Area code FM AM

U 100 kHz 10kHz*
SP 50 kHz 9 kHz
MX 50 kHz 10 kHz
E51 50 kHz 9 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 33).

Automatic tuning

If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.

1

Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2

Press TUNING + or TUNING -.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING - to scan from high to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.

Tip

If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.

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Direct tuning

Youcan enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.

1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM

band.

The last received station is tuned in.

Tip

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

frequency.

Example 1:FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1b0b2b5b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is setto 10 kHz.)
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.

If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash

Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.

Presetting radio stations

1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM

band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tuneinthestationthatyouwantto

preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 13) or Direct Tuning (page 14).

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4to5 before the
display goes out.

4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING - repeatedly to select a preset
station number.

Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station number as follows:

^A1 y——►... y—►AG^—►Bl y—^32^—►... y—►BGt

■►C0y...yC2yClT

If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset station number, start again from
step

3.

Tip

You can also use the remote to select a preset
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric buttons to select a preset number.

Press MEMORY again.

5

The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If“MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY, start again from step 3.

Repeat steps 2to5to preset another

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Tuning to preset stations

1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM

band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING - repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:

♦A1 y——►... y—►AG^—►Bl y—^32^—►... y—►BGt

♦CG—...—C2—Cl*

Using the remote

1

Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM

band.

2

Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/- repeatedly

to select the preset station you want.

To select the preset station directly

Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory
page.

Changing the display

Changing the information in the display

You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change cyclically as follows.
Index name of the input —► Selected input —►
Sound field currently applied

When the tuner is selected

Preset station name —t Frequency —t Sound
field currently applied

* Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station {page 24). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

The brightness of the display will change in 3
steps.

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A SW: Lights up when audio signal is output

irom the SUB WOOFERjack.

B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played

back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.

C SP: Lights up when you turn on the receiver.

Turns off when you connect headphones to the
PHONESjack.

D ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is

decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital
format.

E ; PRO LOGIC II: PRO LOGIC” lights

up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
signals. PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is
activated.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding do not function for DTS format signals.

F DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT
MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (

G Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages

13-15 fortuner operations.

H D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (

I COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.

page 20).

page 21).

J OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.

K SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is

activated.

L Playback channel indicators: The letters

(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters vary
to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound.

L (Front Leif), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing))

Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
SoundField: A.F.D. AUTO

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers and sub woofer

— 2CH STEREO

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer
only.
When multi channel surround formats are input,
the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with
bass frequencies being output from the sub
woofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry
will be activated. The front channel bass
frequencies will be output from the sub woofer.

Press 2CH.

“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.

Enjoying higher fidelity

sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.

A.F.D. mode
(Display)

A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)

PRO LOGIC
(DOLBY PL)

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
(PLII MOV)

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MUS)

Decoding the input audio signal automatically

In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any surround effects.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.

Decoding mode

As encoded

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II

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Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)

This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.

The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.

■ DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.

■ PLII MOV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or
old movies.

■ PLII MUS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do
not function for DTS format signals.

Selecting a sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.

Selecting a sound field for movies

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.

The selected sound field appearsin the display.

Sound field Display

CINEMA STUDIO EX A WMM C.ST.EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B WMM C.ST.EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C WMM C.ST.EX C

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with EHSmarks use DCS
technology.
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by Sony.
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio
in Hollywood.
When played at home, DCS will create a
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned
by the movie director.

■ C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics ofthe Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type ofmovies.

■ C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B)

Reproduces the sound characteristics ofthe Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater^’ cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.

■ C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DTCS

Reproduces the sound characteristics ofthe Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single

pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming

from inside the screen like in theaters.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with so^d fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
so^d coming directly from the s^o^d speakers.

Selecting a sound field for
music

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

HALL HALL
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ
LIVE CONCERT CONCERT

■ HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

■ JAZZ (JAZZCLUB)

Reproduces the acoustics ofajazz club.

■ CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

To turn off the surround effect

Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Tips

• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, ifyou select HALL forthe DVD
input, then change to a different input and then return
to DVD, HALL will automatically be applied again.

• You can identify the encoding format ofDVD
so^ware, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
^ : Dolby Digital discs

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programs

- eg : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

Note

Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency ofmore than 48 kHz.

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Switching the audio input
mode for digital

components

— INPUT MODE

Youcan switch the audio input mode for
components which have digital audio input

jacks.

1 Press input buttons to select the input.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to

select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN
Gives priority to digital signals when there are
both digital and analog connections. Ifthere
are no digital signals, analog is selected.

• COAXIN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the

DIGITAL COAXIAL inputjack.

• OPT IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the

DIGITAL OPTICAL inputjacks.

• ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIOIN(L/R)jacks.

Note

When signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz is input, the tone and sound field cannot be
used.

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.

Note on the displayed items

The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and
unchangeable.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields except for the effect level parameter. The
effect level parameter settings are stored
individually for each sound field.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

^LEVEO-”.

3 Press< or> repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press + or

- repeatedly to select the setting you

want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

BAL. L/R XX

(Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: BALANCE (0)
Lets you adjust the balance between front le^ and right
speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to
+8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.

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■ CTRXXXdB
(Center speaker level)

■ SUR.L.XXXdB
(Surround speaker (left) level)

■ SUR.R.XXXdB
(Surround speaker (right) level)

■ S.W. XXX dB
(Sub woofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from -10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

■ Jp.RANGE ► COMP. XXX
(Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range ofthe sound
track. This may be useful when you want to watch
movies at low volumes late at night.

• OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

• STD

The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.

• MAX

The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a
very natural compression.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.

■ EFCT. XXX (Effect level)

Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the “presence” ofthe surround effect.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

1 Press 1/1 to turn off the power.
2 While holding down 2CH, press

1/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all

sound fields are reset to the initial setting.

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Adjusting the tone

Advanced settings

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of the front speaker using the TONE
menu.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

2

^TON^”.
Press< or> repeatedly to select the

3

parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “TONE menu parameters”

below.

4

While monitoring the sound, press + or

- repeatedly to select the setting you
want.

The setting is entered automatically.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

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Note

You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz.

TONE menu parameters

■ BASS XX dB
(Front speaker bass level)

■ TREB.XXdB
(Front speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from -6dB to+6dBinldB steps.

Using the CUSTOMIZE menu

to adjust the receiver

You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.

1

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
^CUSTO^”.

2

Press< or> repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.

Press + or- repeatedly to select the

3

setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items.

CUSTOMIZE menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

■ DEC.XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL INjacks.

The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO and
“DEC. PCM” for DVD.

• AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.

• PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
interruption when playback starts). Even when other

signals are input, the sound is output. However, this
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.
PCM”.

Note

When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

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■ DUALXXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)

Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.

• M/S (Main/Sub)

Sound ofthe main language will be output through
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
simultaneously.

• M (Main)

Sound ofthe main language will be output.

• S (Sub)

Sound ofthe sub language will be output.

• M+S (Main + Sub)

Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.

■ NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)

Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with input buttons. For details, see “Naming
preset stations and inputs” on page 24.

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Other Operations

Naming preset stations

and inputs

Youcan enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with input
buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display.

1 To index a preset station

Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM
band, then tune in the preset station
you want to create an index name for
(page 15).

To index an input

Press the input button to select the
input you want to create an index name
for.

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

2

^CUSTO^”.
Press< or> repeatedly to select

3

“NAME IN”.
Press ENTER.

4

The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.

Use< or> and + or- to create an

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index name.

Press + or - repeatedly to select a character,
then press > to move the cursor to the next
position.

Tips

• You can select the character type as follows by
pressing + or- repeatedly.
Alphabet (upper case) —^Numbers —► Symbols

• To enter a blank space, press + or- repeatedly
until a blank space appears in the display.

• If you made a mistake, press <or> repeatedly
until the character you want to change flashes,
then press + or - repeatedly to select the correct
character.

Press ENTER to store the index name.

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Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time. Use the remote for the
operation.

1 Press ALT to light up the button.
2 Press SLEEP while the power is on.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:

2-00-00 — 1-30-00 — 1-00-00 —

0-30-00—OFF
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT to light up the button
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will
be canceled.

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Operations Using the Remote RM-U66

You can use the remote RM-U66 to operate the
components in your system.

Before you use your

Remote button description

remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and ­properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor® on the receiver.

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.

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 expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.

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

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The tables below show the settings of each
button.

Remote Operations Function
Button

A.F.D. El Receiver Selects the decoding

mode for audio sound.

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-El

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Remote
Button

Operations Function

ALT wa Remote When ALT button lights

up, it changes the
remote key function to
activate those buttons

with orange printing.
AM qg Receiver To select the AM band.
ANGLE 4 DVD player Selects viewing angle or

changes the angles.
ANT 6

VCR Selects output signal

from the antenna

terminal: TV signal or

VCR program.
AUDIO 4 VCR/

DVD player

AVMENU9VCR/

Changes the sound to

Multiplex or Bilingual.

Displays menu.

DVD player

AVl/1qsVCR/

DVD player

Turns the audio and

video components on or

off.
CLEAR 6

DVD player Press if you make a

mistake when you press

the numeric button or

press to return to

continuous play etc.
DISPLAY9VCR/

DVD player

Selects information

displayed on the TV

screen.
D.TUNING4Receiver Enters direct tuning

mode.
DUAL

MONO 4

Receiver Selects the language you

want during digital

broadcast.
DVD 3

Receiver To watch DVD.

Remote
Button

ENTER 9 Receiver/

Operations Function

Enters the selection.

VCR/

DVD player

ENTER/12w;VCR/

Enters the selection.

DVD player
FM qf Receiver To select the FM band.
FM MODE4Receiver Selects FM monaural or

stereo reception.

MAIN
MENU Wj

MASTER
VOL +/-

Receiver Selects the menu of the

receiver.

Receiver Adjusts the master

volume of the receiver.

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MEMORY5Receiver Stores the radio stations.

MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from

the receiver.
PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations.
CH/D.SKIPVCR Selects preset channel.
+/-qi

DVD player Skips discs (multi-disc

changer only).
RETURN/

EXIT/O

DVD player Returns to the previous

menu or exits the menu.

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SEARCH
MODE WS

DVD player Selects searching mode.

Press to select the unit

for search (track, index,

etc.)

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Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function
Button Button

SHIFT w; Receiver Selects a memory page TV/VIDEO TV Selects input signal:

for presetting radio

Wh

TV input or video
stations or tuning to input.
preset stations.

SLEEP 51 Receiver Activates the sleep

function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.

SOUND Receiver Selects sound fields.
FIELD +/­51

SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.

4

SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns offthe receiver
STANDBY
(Press AV
1/1 51 and
1/151 atthe
same time)

TEST TONEW1Receiver Outputs test tone.

TIME 4 DVD player Shows the time or

TOP MENU/
GUIDE 9

TUNING
+/-6

TV CH +/-5aTV Selects preset TV

TV/VCR/
DVD player

and other Sony audio/
video components.

displays the playing
time of disc, etc.

DVD player Displays DVD title.

Receiver Scans radio stations.

channels.

TV VOL TV Adjusts the volume of
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the TV.
TV 1/1 4 TV Turns the TV on or off.
VIDEO 2

Receiver To watch VCR.

WIDE H TV Selects the wide

picture mode.
1/651

2CH 5h

Receiver Turns the receiver on

or off.

Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO

mode.
v/v9

Receiver Selects a menu item.
Receiver Makes adjustment or

change the setting.
V/V/B/b 9

VCR/
DVD player

Selects a menu item.

Press to enter the

selection.

1-9 4 and

0/10 5

Receiver Use with SHIFT to

preset radio station or

tuning to preset

stations and with

D.TUNING for direct

tuning.

DVD player Selects track numbers.

0/10 selects track 10.

VCR Selects channel

numbers.
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VCR Selects channel 11.

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Operations Function

VCR/

Skips tracks.

DVD player
DVD player Searches tracks in the

forward or backward
direction.

VCR Fastforwards or rewinds.

VCR/

Starts playblack.

DVD player

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DVD player

Pauses playblack or
record. (Also starts
recording with
components in recording
standby.)

■ Wd

VCR/

Stops playback.

DVD player

Notes

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.

• When you press input buttons (VIDEO or DVD), the
input mode of the TV might not switch to the
corresponding input mode that you want. In this case,
press the TV/VIDEO button to swtich the input mode
o^the TV.

• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.

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Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear ofthe receiver.

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

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

• (Models of area code U only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the

purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.

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

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life ofthe receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, orina
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.

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

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.

Ifyou encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are
magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near
a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be
observed on certain types of TV sets. As the surround
speakers are not magnetically shielded, we
recommend that you place the surround speakers
slightly further away from TV set

(page 8).

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again a^er

15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on
the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a so^ 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 question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem.

There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound no matterwhich component is
selected.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely and correctly.

• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.

• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME -/+ is not set at
“VOL MIN”.

• Check that the headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.

There is no sound from a specific component.

• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio inputjacks for that component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into thejacks on both the
receiver and the component.

• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

• Connect a pair ofheadphones to the PHONES

jack to verify that so^d is output from the
headphones. If only one channel is output from the
headphones, the component may not be connected
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords

are fully inserted into thejacks on both the

receiver andthe component. Ifboth channels are

output from the headphones, the front speaker

may not be connected to the receiver correctly.

Check the connection of the front speaker which is

not outputting any sound.

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” ^age 20).

There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG”

(page 20). Check that the INPUT
MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources
from OPTICAL inputjack, or set to “OPT IN” for
the sources from COAXIAL inputjack.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

• The plugs andjacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the center or/and
surround speakers.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.E.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 18).

• Adjustthespeakerlevel(page 12).

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.E.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency ofmore than 48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.

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• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital inputjacks ofthis receiver, checkthe audio
setting (settings forthe audio output) ofthe
connected component.

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The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.

• The signal strength ofthe stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency
appears in the display.

•

(page 14).

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor® on the
receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.

• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.

• Before you use the V/V/B/b button for receiver
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
MENU after pressing the input button.

Error message

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message.

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the speakers. The
receiver will automatically turn off after a few
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on
the power again. Ifthis problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

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If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the
problem (

page 10). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all settings
on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 10
Customized sound fields page 21

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only)

With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

120- 20,000 Hz; rated 50 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.

Amplifier section

Power Output
Models of area code U
(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)

(6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%)

Models ofarea code SP, MX, E51
(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)

(6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 0.7%)

(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)

(6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%)

1)

FR0NT2): 70 W/ch
CENTER2): 70 W
SURR2): 70 W/ch

SUB W00FER2): 70 W

FR0NT2): 50 W/ch

2

center

*: 50 W

SURR2): 50 W/ch

SUB woofer2*: 50 W

2

front

*: 70 W/ch

2

center

*: 70 W

SURR2*: 70 W/ch

SUB woofer2*: 70 W

1) Measuredunderthe following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

U, MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz
SP 230 V AC, 50 Hz
E51 240 V AC, 50 Hz

2) Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

Inputs (Analog)
DVD, video Sensitivity: 800 mV

Impedance: 50 kiloohms

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Inputs (Digital)
DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: -

Impedance: 75 ohms

VIDEO (Optical) Sensitivity: -

Impedance: -

Reproduction frequency range:

28 - 20,000 Hz

Tone
Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

FM tuner section

Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate Frequency

AM tuner section

87.5 - 108.0 MHz
FM wire antenna
75 ohms, unbalanced

10.7 MHz

Tuning range
Models of area code U
With 10-kHz tuning scale:
With 9-kHz tuning scale:
Models of area code E51
With 10-kHz tuning scale:
With 9-kHz tuning scale:

530- 1,710kHz3)
531 - 1,710kHz

530- 1,610kHz
531 - 1,602kHz

3)

3)

3)

Models of area code SP
With 9-kHz tuning scale:

531 - 1,602 kHz
Models of area code MX
With 10-kHz tuning scale:
Antenna
Intermediate Frequency

530- 1,610 kHz

Loop antenna

450 kHz

3) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or

10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +
or TUNING +, press 1/1. All preset stations will be
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3W

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

430 x 145 x 301.5 mm

(17 X 5 6/8 X 11 7/8 inches)
including projecting parts
and controls

Mass(Approx.) 6.5kg(14lb6oz)

Speaker section

Front speakers (SS-MSP66L/SS-MSP66R)
Center speaker (SS-CNP66)
Surround speakers (SS-MSP66SL/
SS-MSP66SR)

Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically

shielded
Surround speakers Full range
Speaker units 80 mm cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated Impedance 6 ohms
Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

120 X 122 X 100 mm

(4 6/8 X4 7/8 X 4 inches)

Mass (Approx.)

Front/center speakers 0.8kg(1 lb 13 oz)

Surround speakers 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)

Sub woofer (SS-WMSP66)

Speaker system Magnetically shielded
Speaker unit 200 mm cone type
Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass

reflex
Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

270 x 325 x 333mm

(10 6/8 x 12 7/8 x 13 1/8

inches) including front

panel
Mass (Approx.)

6.0 kg(13 lb4oz)

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Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

U, MX 120VAC, 60 Hz
SP 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
E51 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

U 150W
SP,E51,MX 150W

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Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Speaker connecting cord, long (2)
Speaker connecting cord, short (3)
Coaxial digital cord (1)
Foot pads (speakers) (20)
Foot pads (subwoofer) (4)
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Speakers

• Front speakers (2)

• Centerspeaker(l)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer(l)

For details on the area code of the component you are
using, see page 3.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

34fifi

List of button locations and reference pages

How to use page 35

Use this page to find the location ofbuttons that are
mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A-L

A.F.D. (button/indicator) 7(17.

18, 19. 30)

AM Wi(13. 14)
DIMMER 3(15)
DISPLAY 2(15. 31)
Display 5 (15)
DVD W3(13)

ENTER 51 (10.24)
FM Wl(13. 14)
FM MODE W; (13)
Input buttons 5h (13. 20. 23. 24)
INPUT MODE 51 (
IR (receptor) 4 (25. 31)

20)

M -Z

MAIN MENU 5g (11. 20. 22. 24)
MASTER VOLUME -/+ 51 (12.

13. 30)

MEMORY 51 (14)
MOVIE (button/indicator) 8

(18.30)

MUSIC(button/indicator) 3(19.

30)

PHONES (jack) 11(13. 16. 30)
PRESET TUNING -/+ 53 (14.

33)

TUNING-/+ 51(13. 33)
VIDEO Wl(13)

Illustration number

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DISPLAY 2(15,31)

Name of button/part Reference page

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NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH (button/indicator) 6 (17.

19.21)

+/-51(11.20.22.24)
</>53(11.20.22.24)

1/1 (power) 1(10. 12. 33)

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Index

A

Adjusting

CUSTOMIZE parameters 22
LEVEL parameter 20
SET UP parameters 11
speakerlevelsan
TONE parameter 22

Automatictuning 13

dbalance 12

C

Changing

display 15
Clearingreceiver’smemory 10
CUSTOMIZE menu 22

D

DigitalCinemaSound 18
Directtuning 14
Dual Mono 23

I

Indexing. See Naming

L

Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 20

N

Naming 24

P

Preset stations

howto

14

how to tune 15

S

Selecting

component 13

soundfield 18—19
SETUPmenu
Sleep Timer 24
Sound field

Speakers

Supplied accessories 34

11

customizing 20

pre-programmed 18—19

resetting 21

selecting

18—19

adjusting speaker levels and balance 12

connection 8

placement

8

T

Test tone 12
TONE menu 22
Tuning

automatically 13

directly 14

topresetstations 14

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