Sony HT-K170 User Manual

Home Theater System

4-230-316-12(1)

Operating instructions

Mode d’emploi

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

HT-K170

Getting Started

WARNING

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

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

• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed, at a qualified service shop only.

• The mains switch is located on the front exterior.

On placement

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

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

• Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a 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.

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight

On operation

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

• Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system.

• If the polarity of the speaker connections are not correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of the various instruments obscure.

• Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may result in a short-circuit.

• The speaker grille cannot be removed. Do not attempt to remove the grille on the speaker system. If you try to remove it, you may damage the speaker.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

This speaker system is 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.

If color irregularity is observed…

p Turn off the TV set once, then turn

it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again…

p Place the speakers further away

from the TV set.

If howling occurs

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

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 question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Getting Started

About This Manual

Conventions

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

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This amplifier contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Hold down ?/1 and press CENTER MODE to change the fan control setup. Each time you do the procedure above, the following setup appears.

Select To

FAN ON Turn on the fan at all

times.

FAN AUTO Turn on the fan

automatically when there is sufficient speaker output.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Video Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups and Setups 6 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Amplifier 10

Amplifier Operations

Selecting a Component 11 Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 13 Using the Sleep Timer 14

Using Surround Sound

Choosing a Sound Field 15 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 18 Specifications 19 Glossary 20 Remote Button Description 21

Index 22

Rear Panel Descriptions 22

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with your amplifier:

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Scart adaptor (1)

• Speakers (5)

• Front speakers (2)

• Rear speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2)

• Speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m (3)

• Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1)

• Foot pads (20)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the amplifier.

Hookup Overview

The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the amplifier on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 22.

Video Component

Speaker System

Hookups (6)

Front

speaker

(L)

Rear

speaker

(L)

Hookups (5)

VCR

Center

speaker

DVD

player/

AC-3

decoder

Active

subwoofer

Front

speaker

(R)

Rear

speaker

(R)

]

}

]

When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace both 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.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Do not connect the mains lead until all of the connections are completed.

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

• When connecting an audio cable, be sure to match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

Video Component Hookups

Getting Started

Hookups

The arrow l indicates signal flow.

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the amplifier. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

5.1CH/DVD TV

DVD 2CH

What cords will I need?

• Scart adaptor (supplied)

• Euro AV cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV or VCR)

• Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for DVD player, 2 for AC-3 decoder’s FRONT and REAR jacks)

Red (R)

• Monaural audio cords (not supplied) (2 for AC-3 decoder’s CENTER and WOOFER jacks)

VIDEO

White (L)White (L)

Red (R)

BlackBlack

TV/VCR

You can listen to the sound from VCR or TV by connecting the audio signal from VCR or TV to the amplifier.

Amplifier

VIDEO AUDIO IN

To VTR audio input

To TV audio input

Euro AV cable (not supplied)

To TV

Scart adaptor (supplied)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L) Red

(R)

VTRTV

If you have another component, such as a second VCR or LD player, connect it to the DVD 2CH jacks.

DVD Player

If your DVD player does not have 5.1 CH output, connect the audio output jacks of the DVD player to the DVD 2CH jacks of the amplifier.

Amplifier DVD 2CH

AUDIO IN

DVD 2CH

DVD player

AUDIO OUT

(continued)

Getting Started

DVD player with AC-3 decoder

If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or a DVD player with a built-in AC-3 decoder, you can play decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtracks through the speakers connected to the amplifier. Connect the decoder as follows:

Amplifier

5.1 CH/DVD

FRONT

L L

CENTER

REAR

WOOFER

5.1CH / DVD

Dolby Digital AC-3

decoder (etc.)

PRE OUT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

Speaker System Hookups and Setups

Overview

This section describes how to connect the supplied speakers (SS-MS215) to the amplifier. Connecting the active woofer (SA-WMS215) will increase bass response. For specific locations of the terminals, see the

illustration below.

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

WOOFER

(AUDIO OUT)

REAR

SPEAKERS

What cords will I need?

• Speaker connecting cord (supplied) (1 for each speaker)

(+)(+)

(–)

• Monaural connecting cord (supplied)

Black

(–)

Black

Getting Started

EAR

–

REAR

–

Hookups

Front speakers (SS-MS215)

Front speaker

(R)

Amplifier

R-FRONT-L

SPEAKERS

Rear and center speakers (SS-MS215)

Rear speaker

(R)

Amplifier

R-REAR-L CENTER

SPEAKERS

Center speaker

Notes

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

• Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a shortcircuit.

Front speaker

(L)

Rear speaker

(L)

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the amplifier. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

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

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, refer to “Adjusting the speaker volume” on page 17.

If you have connected rear speakers, be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button on the amplifier before outputting a test tone so that the tone is output individually from the left and right rear speakers.

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 whose name is currently displayed on the amplifier, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Getting Started

Active subwoofer (SA-WMS215)

Active subwoofer

Amplifier

AUDIO OUT

WOOFER

INPUT

Caution

• The speaker unit of the active subwoofer is located at the bottom of the active subwoofer.

• Avoid contact with the speaker unit as it is without a cover.

• Place the active subwoofer on a flat surface to ensure there is no obstruction to the speaker unit.

Positioning the speakers

Location of each speaker

Center

Subwoofer

Front (Left)

Rear (Left)

Each speaker should face the listening position. Better surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left and right of the television. Place the subwoofer on either side of the television. Place the center speaker on the top-center of the TV set. The placement of rear speakers greatly depends on the configuration of the room. The rear speakers may be placed on both sides of the listening position A or behind the listening position B.

Front (Right)

Rear (Right)

Setting the speakers

To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom four corners of the center speaker, front speakers, and rear speakers.

Front/Center/Rear speakers

Foot pads

Setting the center speaker

Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making sure it is completely level.

Getting Started

AC Hookups

Foot pads

Setting other speakers

For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV10, WS-TV10, or WS-WV10 speaker stand (available only in certain countries).

WS-FV10 WS-TV10

Note

You do not need to attach the foot pads if you are using the speaker stand.

WS-WV10 (for rear speakers)

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead from this amplifier, active subwoofer and from your video components to a wall outlet.

Amplifier

to a wall outlet

Active subwoofer

to a wall outlet

Tip

The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to about the center of the TV screen.

Getting Started

Before You Use Your Amplifier

Before you use your amplifier for the first time or when you want to clear the amplifier’s memory, do the procedure below:

?/1 (power)

1 Turn off the amplifier.

2 Press ?/1 (power) for more than 4 seconds.

“INITIAL” appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared:

• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.

• The fan control setup is reset to FAN ON.

Note

If you are using a Sony DVD player together with this home theater system, set your DVD player to the following configuration:

Speakers

Front

Center

Rear

Subwoofer

If you are using a non Sony DVD player, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player for speaker setup.

Settings

SMALL

YES

Amplifier Operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to a connected component, first select the function on the amplifier or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 9.

1/u (power)

MASTER VOLUME

Amplifier Operations

Watching video programmes

To take full advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound effects, like Dolby Surround, turn off the speakers on your TV before you start. This also lets you use the amplifier’s remote to control the sound.

To watch TV programmes, do the following:

1 Turn on your TV.

2 Turn on the amplifier and press TV.

To watch videos or DVDs, do as follows:

Function buttons

1 Press 1/u (power) to turn on the amplifier.

2 Turn MASTER VOLUME to VOL MIN (indicated

on the display) to avoid damaging your speakers.

3 Press a function button to select the component

you want to use:

To watch

Video tapes

TV programmes

Digital versatile disc (DVD)

DVD through AC-3 decoder

To operate with the remote

Refer to “Using the remote” on page 12 for details.

Press

VIDEO

DVD 2CH

5.1 CH/DVD

TV input mode

VIDEO

4 Turn on the component, the VCR for example,

and start playback.

1 Turn on your TV and set the TV’s input to match

the video component you watch.

2 Turn on the amplifier and press the function

button (VIDEO, DVD 2CH or 5.1 CH/DVD) to select the component you want to use.

3 Turn on the video component and start

playback.

5 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

Mute the sound

Do this

Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound.

(continued)

Amplifier Operations

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the amplifier and the Sony components that are connected to it.

AV ?/1

?/1

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use. The amplifier and the selected component turn on. The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on the remote are factory-set as follows:

To play

TV programmes

VHS Tapes (VTR-3 mode)

DVD player (for 2-ch playback)

DVD player/ AC-3 decoder

Press

VIDEO

DVD

5.1 CH

To turn off the components

Press AV ?/1 and ?/1 simultaneously. This will also turn off the Sony video/audio components at the same time. If the components do not turn off, press the power switch on the components.

If you use a Sony TV

• The TV turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate video input when you press VIDEO. If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO on the remote.

• When you use the TV only, turn on the TV using the TV’s remote.

If you want to change the factory setting of a button

See “Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button” on page 13.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 21 for details.

Changing the Factory Setting

Amplifier Operations

of a FUNCTION Button

If the factory settings of the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION buttons (“Using the remote” on page 12) don’t match your system components, you can change them. The following table shows the possibility of alternate function assignment for each button.

Button Possible assignment

VIDEO VTR 1, VTR 2, VTR 3

DVD DVD, LDP, CD

* Initial setting of VIDEO is VTR 3. * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2, or 3 setting that

corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.

Resetting key table for function key VIDEO

VTR 1 CURSOR UP

VTR 2 ENTER/EXECUTE

VTR 3 CURSOR DOWN

Resetting key table for function key DVD

DVD EXIT/RETURN

LD DISPLAY

CD CURSOR RIGHT

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

MENU control keys

For example, if you connect a Sony LD player to the DVD jacks, you can assign the DVD button to set the remote to control the LD player.

1 Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION

button whose function you want to change (DVD, for example).

2 Press the corresponding button of the component

you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button (DISPLAY, LD player, for example).

Now you can use the DVD button to control your

Sony LD player.

To reset a button to its factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

Amplifier Operations

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

SLEEP

Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.

t 2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t OFF

The display dims after you specify the time.

You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off

Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the display.

Using Surround Sound

Choosing a Sound Field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the three pre-programmed sound field according to the type of programme you wish to play.

Sound field indicators

SOUND FIELD

Using Surround Sound

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.

Note

Surround sound is turned off when you select the

5.1 CH/DVD.

Adjusting the effect level (for C. STUDIO and SIMULATED only)

You can make the surround sound more prominent by increasing the EFFECT level. This control lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in six steps (1-6).

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

SOUND FIELD MODE

EFFECT/ DELAY –/+

1 Press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

on the remote to turn on the sound field. One of the SOUND FIELD indicators lights up in the display.

2 Press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD MODE

on the remote repeatedly until the indicator for the sound field you want lights up. Select the appropriate sound field as follows:

Select

PRO LOGIC*

C. STUDIO (Cinema Studio)

SIMULATED

Decodes programmes processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theater. Good for watching standard movies.

Create a simulated surround sound from monaural sources such as old movies or TV programmes.

1 Start playing a programme source.

2 Use EFFECT/DELAY (–/+) on the remote to

select the level you prefer. The effect level is indicated on the display.

Note

Changing the effect level may not produce major variations in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources.

* “DOLBY PL” appears on the display.

To turn off sound field

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF on the remote or press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “SF OFF” appears on the display.

Using Surround Sound

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to the speaker system you have. Then, adjust the volume of each speaker.

Note that you must connect the rear speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.

Selecting the center mode

The amplifier offers you four center modes: Phantom, Wide, Normal and 3 Stereo. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration.

1 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the PRO

LOGIC sound field.

2 Press CENTER MODE repeatedly until the

indicator for the center mode you want lights in the display.

Select the center mode as follows:

Center mode

indicators

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

TEST TONE

REAR LEVEL +/–

Display

Sound field

indicators

SOUND FIELDCENTER MODE

SOUND FIELD MODE

EFFECT/ DELAY –/+

CENTER LEVEL +/–

If you have

Front and rear speakers, no center speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker

Front and center speakers, no rear speaker

Select

PHANTOM

WIDE

NORMAL

3 STEREO (3 Channel Logic)

So that

The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

The center channel fully reproduces the entire audio spectrum

The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers.

Notes

• To match the speaker system that is packed together with this amplifier, we recommend that you set the center mode to NORMAL or WIDE and turn on the subwoofer.

• If you are using a different speaker system, select the mode that best suits your speaker system’s configuration.

Using Surround Sound

Adjusting the speaker volume

The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level.

Using the controls on the remote lets you test the speaker connection and adjust the volume level from your listening position.

1 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select

“DOLBY PL” and set the center mode to NORMAL.

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.

3 Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from

each speaker is at the same level from your listening position.

• To adjust the level of center speaker, press CENTER LEVEL + or – on the remote.

• To adjust the level of rear speakers, press REAR LEVEL + or – on the remote.

The center and rear levels are indicated on the display.

Adjusting the delay time

You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS), M (20 mS), and L (30 mS). For example, if you’ve placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter.

1 Start playing a programme source encoded with

Dolby Surround sound.

2 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select

“DOLBY PL” and set the center mode to NORMAL.

3 Press EFFECT/DELAY (–/+) on the remote

repeatedly to choose the delay time parameter. The current delay time appears in the display, such as “DELAY S,” “DELAY M” or “DELAY L.”

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, amplifier’s surround parameter will be reset to the factory settings.

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the

test tone.

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER VOLUME on the amplifier.

You can increase the output level of the rear speakers

The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from –10 to +6, but you can shift the range up 3 levels (–7 to +9). Hold down SOUND FIELD on the amplifier while turning on the power until “NORMAL” appears on the display. The values for the rear level remain fixed at –10 to +6 in the display, but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual output level.

To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this procedure to display “GAIN LOW”.

Note

During 5.1 CH/DVD mode, CENTER LEVEL and REAR LEVEL cannot be adjusted.

Adjusting the subwoofer

Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment.

LEVEL

POWER

MIN MAX

LEVEL

1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to best suit your preference

according to the programme source.

Note

To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the subwoofer volume too high.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

, Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING

indicator turns on.

, Make sure you select the correct component

on the amplifier.

, Check whether or not you used the

appropriate AV cables.

, The protective device on the amplifier has

been activated because of a short circuit. (“PROTECT” flashes.) Turn off the amplifier, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

, 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 (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

, Place your TV away from the audio

components.

, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

, Select the appropriate center mode (see page

16).

, Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 17).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the subwoofer.

, Make sure you turn on the subwoofer. , Make sure the connection is made correctly.

The sound has suddenly stopped.

, Make sure all the connections have been

correctly made. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit.

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

, Make sure you turn on the sound field

function.

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

, Select the appropriate input on your TV. , Select the appropriate component on the

amplifier.

The remote does not function.

, Point the remote at the remote sensor g on

the amplifier.

, Remove the obstacles in the path of the

remote and the amplifier.

, Replace both batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

, Make sure you select the correct function on

the remote.

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

, Select the appropriate center mode (see page

16).

, Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 17).

, Make sure you turn on the sound field

surround mode function.

Note

The Dolby Surround effect is dependent on the software and center mode being used.

Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier section

Power output

Rated Power Output at Stereo mode

Reference Power Output

Frequency response

Inputs

TV, VIDEO, DVD 2CH,

5.1 CH/ DVD

Outputs

Muting

General

Power requirements

(DIN 1 kHz, 8 ohms)

25 W + 25 W

(DIN 1 kHz, 8 ohms) Front: 25 W / ch Center: 25 W Rear: 25 W / ch

TV, VIDEO, DVD 2CH,

5.1 CH/DVD : 10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/–2 dB

Sensitivity

250 mV

Impedance

kilohms

WOOFER:

Voltage: 1 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

Full mute

220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

S/N

(weighting

network,

input level)

85 dB*

(A, 250 mV)

*78 IHF

Speaker section

SS-MS215 Front, center and rear speakers

Speaker system

Speaker units

Enclosure type

Rated impedance

Power handling capacity (Maximum input power)

Sensitivity level

Frequency range

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Mass

Full range, magnetically

shielded

5 cm cone type

Bass reflex

8 ohms

60 watts

84 dB (1 W, 1m)

150 Hz - 20, 000 Hz

Approx. 76 x 100 x 86 mm

including front grille

Approx. 425 g

SA-WMS215 Subwoofer

System Speaker system

Speaker unit

Enclosure type

Continuous RMS power output (8 ohms, 20 250 Hz)

Reproduction frequency range

High frequency cut-off frequency

Active subwoofer,

magnetically shielded

Woofer: 16 cm cone type

Acoustically Loaded Bass

Reflex

50 W

32 Hz - 250 Hz

250 Hz

Input

LINE IN (input pin jack)

General

Power requirements

Power consumptions

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Mass

Supplied accessories

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

45 W

Approx. 240 x 285 x 355

mm including front panel

Approx. 8 kg

See page 4.

Power consumption

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

115 W

430 x 274 x 64.5 mm

4.6 kg

Specifications indicated are measured at 230 VAC, 50Hz.

Additional Information

Glossary

Center mode

Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system.

• NORMAL mode

Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Rear

• WIDE mode

Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound.

Front

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Rear

speaker (L)

• PHANTOM mode

Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

• 3 STEREO (3 CH LOGIC)

Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and center speakers but no rear speaker. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers.

Center

Front

speaker (L)

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programmes and movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, leftto-right panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

This surround format is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independantly provided. This format is also called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is counted as

0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed.)

All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. The name “AC-3” comes from the fact that it is the third audio coding method to be developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

5.1 CH/DVD jacks

These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio signals, allowing you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Use these jacks to connect a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or a DVD player with a built-in AC-3 decoder.

• Types of sound

Early reflections

Direct sound

Reverberation

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound

Level

Early reflection time

Early

reflections

Reverberation

Time

Test tone

Signal given out by the amplifier for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows:

• In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes)

The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.

Front (L)

3 STEREO

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

Front (R)

Center

• In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode)

The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately.

Front (L, R)

PHANTOM

Rear (L, R)

Rear

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (R)

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.

Additional Information

Remote Button Description

For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit.

Remote Button

m/M

./>

AV/ ?/1

ENTER/ EXECUTE

ANT TV/ VTR

TITLE

EXIT/ RETURN

DISPLAY

Operates

VCR/DVD/ CD/LDP

DVD/CD/ LDP

VCR/DVD/ CD/LDP

TV/VCR/ DVD/LDP

TV/VCR/ DVD

VCR

TV/VCR/ DVD

DVD

TV/DVD

TV/DVD/ LDP

TV/VCR/ DVD

Function

Fast forwards or rewinds.

Skips tracks.

Pauses play.

Starts play.

Stops play.

Turns on or off the power.

Confirm setting.

Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR programme.

Display menu.

Display current DVD title.

Exit from menu mode or return to previous screen.

Selects information displayed on the TV screen.

To increase a value or move the cursor upwards on the menu screen such as VIDEO CONTROL/ AUDIO CONTROL/SET UP/LANGUAGE/DEMO

To decrease a value or move the cursor downwards on the menu screen such as VIDEO CONTROL/AUDIO CONTROL/SET UP/ LANGUAGE/DEMO

To move the cursor to the right side of the menu screen.

To move the cursor to the left side of the menu screen.

Remote

Operates

Function

Button

VTR CH +/–

TV CH +/–

TV VOL +/–

* The MENU control keys may not operate on certain Sony

TVs.

VCR

VCR channel selection.

TV channel selection.

To adjust the TV volume.

Additional Information

Index

A, B

Adjusting

speaker volume 17 volume 11

Center mode 16, 20

NORMAL mode 16, 20 PHANTOM mode 16, 20 3 STEREO mode 16, 20 WIDE mode 16, 20

Connecting. See Hookups

D, E, F, G

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 20 Dolby Pro Logic

Surround 20 getting the most out of 16

Dolby Surround sound 15, 20

center mode 16, 20

H, I, J, K, L, M

Hookups

mains lead 9 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 5

N, O

NORMAL mode 16, 20

P, Q

PHANTOM mode 16, 20 Programme source

selecting 11

Rear panel 5, 6, 9, 22 Remote buttons 12, 13, 21

Selecting a programme source

using the remote 12 Sleep timer 14 Sound field 13, 14 Speakers

connection 7

impedance 19

placement 8

Test tone 16, 20 3 STEREO mode 16, 20 Troubleshooting 18

Unpacking 4

Video Component Hookups 5

W, X, Y, Z

Watching video programmes

11 WIDE mode 16, 20

Rear Panel Descriptions

15 7

1 5.1 CH/DVD 2 DVD 2CH 3 TV

4 VIDEO 5 WOOFER 6 FRONT SPEAKERS

8642

7 REAR SPEAKERS 8 CENTER SPEAKER 9 Mains lead

Préparatifs

Fonctionnement

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, éviter d’exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

Précautions

Sécurité

• Si un solide ou un liquide tombait dans le coffret, débranchez l’amplificateur et faites-le vérifier par un technicien qualifié avant de le remettre en service.

Sources d’alimentation

• Avant de mettre l’amplificateur en service, vérifiez que sa tension de fonctionnement correspond à celle du courant secteur local. La tension de fonctionnement est indiquée sur la plaque signalétique à l’arrière de l’amplificateur.

• L’amplificateur n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation tant qu’il est branché sur une prise murale (secteur), même si vous le mettez hors tension.

• Si vous ne comptez pas utiliser l’amplificateur pendant un certain temps, débranchez-le de la prise murale. Pour débrancher le cordon, tirez sur la fiche et jamais sur le cordon proprement dit.

• Si le cordon d’alimentation secteur doit être remplacé, faites appel à un professionnel uniquement.

• L’interrupteur d’alimentation se trouve sur le panneau avant.

Installation

• N’installez pas l’amplificateur dans un espace confiné, comme dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.

• Installez l’amplificateur dans un endroit bien ventilé pour éviter tout risque de surchauffe interne et prolonger la durée de vie des composants.

• N’installez pas l’amplificateur près d’une source de chaleur, dans un endroit en plein soleil, poussiéreux ou exposé à des chocs mécaniques.

• Ne posez rien sur le coffret qui puisse bloquer les orifices de ventilation et provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement.

• N’installez pas les enceintes dans une position inclinée.

• Ne laissez pas les enceintes dans un endroit : – Extrêmement chaud ou froid – Poussiéreux ou sale – Très humide – Sujet à des vibrations

– Exposé à la lumière directe du soleil

• Avant de raccorder d’autres appareils, mettez l’amplificateur hors tension et débranchez-le.

• Ne poussez pas le système d’enceintes à une puissance excédant la capacité d’entrée maximum du système.

• Si la polarité des connexions de l’enceinte n’est pas correcte, les tonalités graves seront faibles et la position des différents instruments pourra paraître instable.

• Le contact de deux fils d’enceintes dénudés au niveau des bornes de l’enceinte peut provoquer un courtcircuit.

• La grille de l’enceinte ne peut pas être retirée. Ne tentez pas de retirer la grille de l’enceinte. Si vous essayez de la retirer, vous risquez d’endommager l’enceinte.

Si les couleurs des images d’un téléviseur proches sont instables

Cette enceinte possède un blindage magnétique afin de pouvoir être installée près d’un téléviseur. Cependant, il est possible que des irrégularités de couleurs puissent toutefois être observées sur certains téléviseurs.

Si des irrégularités de couleurs sont observées...

p Eteignez le téléviseur, puis

rallumez-le après 15 ou 30 minutes.

Si des irrégularités de couleurs sont toujours observées...

p Eloignez les enceintes du

téléviseur.

Si un sifflement se produit

Repositionnez les enceintes ou baissez le volume de l’amplificateur.

Nettoyage

• Nettoyez le coffret, le panneau et les commandes avec un chiffon doux légèrement imprégné d’une solution détergente neutre. N’utilisez pas de tampon abrasif, poudre à récurer ou solvant, comme de l’alcool ou de la benzine.

En cas de question ou de problème concernant l’amplificateur, consultez le revendeur Sony le plus proche.

Préparatifs

Au sujet de ce manuel

Conventions

• Les instructions fournies dans ce manuel décrivent les commandes de l’amplificateur et des enceintes. Vous pouvez également utiliser les commandes de la télécommande qui ont un nom identique ou similaire à celles de l’amplificateur.

• Les icônes suivants sont utilisés dans ce manuel:

Indique que vous ne pouvez utiliser que la télécommande pour effectuer cette opération. Donne des conseils supplémentaires pour faciliter l’utilisation.

Cet amplificateur intègre un décodeur Dolby Pro Logic Surround. Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, AC-3, PRO LOGIC et le symbole double-D ; sont des marques de Dolby Laboratories.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Préparatifs

Déballage 4 Description des raccordements 4 Raccordement de composants video 5 Raccordements et configurations des enceintes 6 Raccordement au courant secteur 9 Avant la mise en service de l’amplificateur 10

Fonctionnement de l’amplificateur

Sélection d’un composant 11 Changement des réglages usine des touches de fonction 13 Utilisation du programmateur d’extinction 14

Ecoute du son surround

Sélection d’un champ sonore 15 Utilisation optimale du son surround Dolby Pro Logic 16

Informations supplémentaires

Guide de dépannage 18 Spécifications 19 Glossaire 20 Nomenclature de la télécommande 21

Maintenez ?/1 enfoncée et appuyez sur CENTER MODE pour changer la configuration de contrôle du ventilateur. Chaque fois que vous suivez la procédure présentée cidessus, la configuration suivante apparaît.

Sélectionnez Pour

FAN ON Activer le ventilateur

en permanence.

FAN AUTO Active

automatiquement le ventilateur lorsque la sortie des haut-parleurs est suffisante.

Index 22

Description du panneau arrière 22

PréparatifsPréparatifs

Déballage

Vérifiez si les accessoires suivants sont fournis avec l’amplificateur:

• Télécommande (1)

• Piles de format AA (R6) (2)

• Adaptateur de raccord (1)

• Enceintes (5)

• Enceinte avant (2)

• Enceinte arrière (2)

• Enceinte centrale (1)

• Caisson de grave amplifié (1)

• Cordon de raccordement de l’enceinte, 10 m (2)

• Cordon de raccordement de l’enceinte, 2,5 m (3)

• Cordon de connexion monophonique (1 phono vers 1 phono) (1)

• Blocs (20)

Mise en place des piles dans la télécommande

Insérez deux piles de format AA (R6) en faisant correspondre les bornes + et – avec le schéma dans le logement. Pour utiliser la télécommande, dirigez-la vers le détecteur infrarouge g sur l’amplificateur.

Description des raccordements

Vous pouvez raccorder les composants video suivants à l’amplificateur. Selon les composants que vous voulez raccorder, reportez-vous aux pages indiquées pour les connexions. Pour plus de détails sur les différentes prises du processeur, reportez-vous à “Description du panneau arrière” page 22.

Raccordement de

Raccordement

d’enceintes (6)

Enceinte

avant

(gauche)

Enceinte

arrière

(gauche)

Avant de commencer

composants video (5)

Téléviseur

Magnétoscope

Enceinte

centrale

Caisson de

amplifié

Lecteur

DVD/

décodeur

AC-3

grave

actif

Enceinte

avant

(droite)

Enceinte

arrière

(droite)

]

}

]

Quand remplacer les piles

Dans des conditions d’utilisation normales, les piles durent environ six mois. Quand vous ne pouvez plus contrôler l’amplificateur avec la télécommande, remplacez les piles par des neuves.

Remarques

• Ne laissez pas la télécommande dans un endroit extrêmement chaud ou humide.

• N’utilisez pas une pile neuve avec une vieille pile.

• Ne pas exposer le détecteur infrarouge aux rayons directs du soleil ou à un éclairage pour éviter tout mauvais fonctionnement.

• Si vous prévoyez de ne pas utiliser la télécommande pendant longtemps, enlevez les piles pour éviter tout dommage dû à une fuite d’électrolyte et à la corrosion.

• Mettez tous les composants hors tension avant d’effectuer les connexions.

• Effectuez toutes les connexions avant de brancher le cordon d’alimentation secteur.

• Enfoncez les fiches correctement pour éviter un bourdonnement et du bruit.

• Lors du raccordement d’un cordon audio, faites correspondre les fiches codées par couleur aux prises des composants: blanc (audio, gauche) à blanc et rouge (audio, droit) à rouge.

Raccordement de composants video

Aperçu

Ce paragraphe explique comment raccorder des composants vidéo à l’amplificateur. L’illustration cidessous indique l’emplacement des prises.

5.1CH/DVD TV

DVD 2CH

De quelles cordons avez-vous besoin?

• Adaptateur de raccord (fourni)

• Euro AV cable (non fourni) (1 pour chaque, téléviseur ou magnétoscope)

• Vouz avez besoin de cordons audio (non fourni) (1 pour lecteur de DVD, 2 pour les prises FRONT et REAR du décodeur AC-3)

VIDEO

Préparatifs

Raccordements

La flèche l indique le sens du signal.

Téléviseur/magnétoscope

Vous pouvez écouter le son du magnétoscope ou du téléviseur en raccordant le signal audio du magnétoscope ou du téléviseur à l'amplificateur.

Vers l'entrée de l'audio du magnétoscope

Vers l'entrée de l'audio du téléviseur

Euro AV cable (non fourni)

Amplificateur

VIDEO AUDIO IN

Blanc (gauche)

Rouge (droit)

Blanc (gauche)

Rouge (droit)

VTRTV

Blanc (gauche)

Rouge (droit)

Blanc (gauche)

Rouge (droit)

• Cordons audio monauraux (non fournis) (2 pour les prises CENTER et WOOFER du décodeur AC-3)

Noir

Adaptateur de raccord (fourni)

du TV

Si vous possédez un autre appareil, comme par exemple un deuxième magnétoscope ou un lecteur LD, branchezle aux prises DVD 2CH.

Lecteur de DVD

Si votre lecteur de DVD ne possède pas de sortie 5,1 canaux (5.1 CH), connectez les prises de sortie audio du lecteur de DVD aux prises DVD 2CH de l’amplificateur.

Amplificateur

DVD 2CH

AUDIO IN

DVD 2CH

Lecteur de DVD

AUDIO OUT

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