Sony HT-K25 User Manual

4-241-799-13(1)

Home Theater System

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de Instrucciones

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HT-K25

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 news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

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

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

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

This system 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 of Dolby Laboratories.

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

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

1: Unpacking ......................................... 4

2: Connecting the control center

and subwoofer ................................. 5

3: Connecting components with

digital audio output jacks ................6

4: Connecting video components ..........8

5: Placing speakers ................................ 9

6: Connecting speakers........................ 10

Attaching the jack cover and stand ...

8: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 13

Checking the connections and

settings .......................................... 14

Playing a DVD on the connected

DVD player (not supplied)............ 15

Listening to the Sound of Connected Components

Selecting the component ..................... 15

About the indications in the display .... 16

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting a sound field ........................ 18

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic (II) ............ 20

Other Operations/Settings

Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 20

Using the supplied remote to controlling

the other component ...................... 21

Changing the factory setting of a

function button on the remote .......24

Setting up the speakers ........................ 24

Customizing sound fields .................... 26

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 28

Troubleshooting................................... 28

Specifications ...................................... 30

Glossary............................................... 31

List of button locations and

reference pages.............................. 32

Index .................................................... 34

Getting Started

1: Unpacking

Check that you following items are supplied:

• Control center (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Micro satellite speakers (5)

• Jack cover (1)

• Screws (for jack cover) (2)

• Control center stand (1)

• Screw (for control center stand) (1)

• Remote commander RM-U25 (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Speaker cords (long) (2)

• Speaker cords (short) (3)

• System cord (1)

• Optical digital cord (1)

• Speaker foot pads (20)

• Speaker sticker (1)

• Traction pads (4)

• Hexagonal wrench (1)

• This Operating Instructions (1)

• Speaker installation guide (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment.

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the control center, 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 of the control

center 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.

• Turn off the power to all components before

making any connections.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum

and noise.

2: Connecting the control center and subwoofer

Required cords

System cord (supplied)

Control center

INPUT COAXIALOPTICAL

DVD

Subwoofer

SAT AUX

TVVIDEO

CONTROL

Getting Started

CONTROL

FRONT R

SURR R

SPEAKERS

FRONT LCENTER

SURR L

Note

Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord before connecting or disconnecting the system cord. If you disconnect the system cord while the power is on, the settings you made may change.

3: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Connect the digital audio output jacks of your DVD player or other component (“Play Station 2”, CD player, MD deck, satellite tuner, etc.) to the control center’s digital audio input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home.

Connect the video output jacks of your DVD player or “Play Station 2” to the video input jacks of your TV.

Note

You cannot input the video signal to this system. When you connect video components (VCR, TV, etc.), connect the video output jack of the video component to the video input jack of your TV.

Required cords

Optical digital cord (supplied)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Control center

INPUT COAXIALOPTICAL

DVD

SAT AUX

TVVIDEO

CONTROL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

OUT

DVD player or

“Play Station 2”

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

OUT

Satellite tuner

OUTPUT

COAXIAL

OUT

Other digital audio/video components (CD player, MD deck, etc.)

Tip

The digital input jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

Setting for when you use Sony DVD player or “Play Station 2”

When you connect DVD player or “Play Station 2” as shown on the previous page, perform the following settings on each component. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component.

Getting Started

1 Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup

display.

2 Set “AUDIO DRC” to “WIDE RANGE”. 3 Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON”.

<“Play Station 2”>

1 Select “AUDIO SETTING” in the setup 2 Select “AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT”.

3 Set “OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT” to

4 Set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY

DIGITAL”.

5 Set “DTS” to “ON”.

“Play Station 2” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment.

4 Set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “ON”. 5 Set “DTS” to “ON”.

display.

“ON”.

4: Connecting video components

Required cords

Audio cord (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components; white (left) to white; and red (right) to red.

Note

You cannot input the video signal to this system. When you connect video components (VCR, TV, etc.), connect the video output jack of the video component to the video input jack of your TV.

White (L)

Red (R)

VCR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

Control center

INPUT COAXIALOPTICAL

DVD

SAT AUX

TVVIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

CONTROL

TV monitor

5: Placing speakers

To fully enjoy surround sound, configure your speakers as below.

• Place the front speaker in a location 1 to 10 meters from the listening position (A).

• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the center speaker from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).

• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the surround speakers from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).

• You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

• Place the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speaker (left or right).

When placing surround speakers to your side

Subwoofer

45°

90°

20°

Listening position

Getting Started

When placing surround speakers behind you

Subwoofer

45°

90°

20°

Note

Listening position

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

6: Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks underneath the rear of the subwoofer.

1 Stick the supplied speaker stickers (“FRONT L” etc.) on the satellite speakers. 2 Place the speakers (page 9). 3 Connect the speaker cords by matching the color of labels on the satellite speakers and

the color tubes on the speaker cords.

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

Required cords

Speaker cords (supplied)

Connect the cord with a black tube to the (–) jack.

(–)

(+)

Black tube

Red tube

Color tube

Speaker plug

Front speaker

(R)

–

Black tube (–)

Color tube Red Green White

Red tube (+)

Center speaker

–

Subwoofer

CONTROL

Gray Blue

–

Surround speaker

FRONT R

SURR R

(R)

SPEAKERS

FRONT LCENTER

SURR L

–

Surround speaker

(L)

Front speaker

(L)

–

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting may damage the speakers and cause a malfunction.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch the stripped end of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Stabilizing speakers

To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers. If you are using the speaker stand (not supplied), you do not need to attach them.

7: Attaching the jack cover and stand

You can use the control center laid flat, or in an upright position by attaching the supplied stand to the rear or side of the control center. You can also install the control center on the wall. Besides, you can change the item layout in the display according to the layout of the control center (page 16).

Attaching the jack cover

1 Gather all the connecting cords

together.

2 Attach the jack cover carefully so as

not to pinch the cords. Then fix the jack cover with the supplied screws using the hexagonal wrench.

Getting Started

Using speaker stand (not supplied)

When using separately sold speaker stand (WS-FV10C, WS-TV10C, WS-WV10C), you can easily configure your speaker layout.

WS-WV10C (Wall use)

WS-FV10C

WS-TV10C

Notes

• Make sure that the connecting cords are not trapped by the jack cover.

• If you use commercially available cords, it is recommended that you use cords similar in size to the cords provided with this system. If the cords are too thick or stiff, or the plug is too large, you may not be able to attach the jack cover securely. If you cannot attach the jack cover, you do not have to attach the jack cover.

continued

7: Attaching the jack cover and stand (continued)

Using the control center laid flat

Place the control center flat on a level surface.

Note

Do not apply downward force to the control center with the display window facing down. Doing so may cause scratched or damage to the control center.

Using the control center in the upright position

Make sure you attach the supplied stand.

To stand the control center on its side

1 Attach the stand to the screw hole on

the side of the control center using the supplied screw.

To stand the control center on its rear

1 Attach the stand to the jack cover using

the supplied screw.

2 Place the control center upright on the

stand.

Notes

• Use the supplied stand only when you use the control center in an upright position. Do not attach the stand when you use the control center laid flat.

• To move the control center, hold the control center itself. If you hold the stand, it may break.

• Do not use the control center in an upright position without attaching the stand. If you do not attach the stand, the control center will be unstable and may fall over.

2 Place the control center on the stand.

Installing the control center on the wall

Attach the jack cover. Fasten the screws (not supplied) to the wall at the same height 80 mm apart. The screws should protrude by 5 to 6 mm.

80 mm

5 to 6 mm

Notes

• Use the screws that matches the wall material and strength.

• Install the control center on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. Do not instal the control center if the wall is not vertical, flat or strong enough.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• After the control center has been used for long time on the wall, the wall behind or above the control center may discolor or peel off by radiation of heat from the control center depending on the wall material.

• Sony will refrain from any responsibility on the accident or damage caused by improper installation, lack of durability of the wall or screws improper operation, natural calamity, etc.

• When you disconnect or connect the cords, take the control center down from the wall.

Getting Started

Remove the seals covering the hanging holed. Hang the control center on the screws. Push the control center tightly against the wall.

4.2 mm

9.2 mm

8: Connecting the AC power cord

After connecting the components, connect the AC power cord of the subwoofer to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

Subwoofer

CONTROL

To a wall outlet

Checking the connections and settings

Performing initial setup operations

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

Checking if the sound comes from all speakers

Confirm that you can hear the test tone from each speaker.

RETURN/EXIT

RM-U25

AV MENU

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE TEST TONE

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

MAIN

MASTER VOL +

TEST TONE

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

AV SYSTEM3

?/1

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 2 Hold down ?/1 until “INITIAL” appears

in the display.

The current function name appears. The following are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the SET UP and LEVEL menus.

• The sound field memorized for each function.

1 Press MASTER VOL +.

(Optimal volume level: Between 20–30.)

2 Press TEST TONE.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Subwoofer

While outputting the test tone, if no sound comes from the speakers or the test tone is output from the speaker whose name is not displayed in the display, there is a shortcircuiting or the connection is wrong. In this case, check the speaker connection again.

3 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the

test tone.

Playing a DVD on the connected DVD player (not supplied)

When you connect a DVD player or “Play Station 2” and a TV, you can enjoy DVDs.

SYSTEM STANDBY

;

FM MODE

D.TUNING

?/1

SLEEP

SAT TV

AUX TUNER

PL/PLII AUTO DEC

SOUND FIELD

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

VIDEO DVD

DVD

AAC

BI-LING

123

AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE

456

TIME SWAP JUMP

789

1 Press DVD. 2 Select the video input for your TV.

For details, refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

3 Place a DVD in your DVD player or

“Play Station 2”.

4 Start playing the DVD.

Listening to the Sound of Connected Components

Selecting the component

You can select Sony components only.

1 Press one of the function buttons.

To select Press

DVD player or DVD “Play Station 2”

Satellite tuner SAT An audio/video AUX

component (CD player, MD deck, etc.)

VCR VIDEO TV TV

2 Turn on the component and start

playback.

When you select a component which is also connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the

volume.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.

Listening to the Sound of Connected Components

About the indications in the display

You can change the item layout in the display according to the layout of the control center (page 11).

A Horizontal display

12 3

DTS

L C R

L.F.E.

LS S RS

1 OPT: Lights up when DVD or SAT function

is selected.

2 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. 3 COAX: Lights up when AUX function is

selected.

4 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the control

center is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

5 PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up when the system

applies Pro Logic or Pro Logic (II) processing.

L.F.E.

: Lights up when the disc being

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

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC II

B Vertical display

762

L C R

L.F.E.

S RS

DTS

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC II

5413

7 Playback channel indicators: The letters

light up to indicate the channels being played back. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), LS (Surround Left), RS (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing))

The boxes around the letters light up to indicate the speakers used to playback the channels.

Example:

Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Sound Field: AUTO DECODING.

L C R

LS RS

Switching the display (vertical/horizontal/off)

You can switch the display as follows depending on how you place the control center (page 11).

Control center Display layout

Laid flat Horizontal (A on page 16,

POSN.H)

Upright (on the side) Vertical (B on page 16,

POSN.V)

Upright (on the rear) Off (POSN.U) On the wall

To set the horizontal or vertical display

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

SET UP menu.

2 Move the V/v/B/b button up or down

until one of the display setting appears in the display.

3 Move the V/v/B/b button to left or

right to select the setting type.

Select “POSN.H” to set to horizontal, select “POSN.V” to set to vertical, and select “POSN.U” to turn off the display.

Listening to the Sound of Connected Components

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting a sound field

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

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field list Display

AUTO DECODING AUTO DEC NORMAL SURROUND NORM.SUR CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.S.EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.S.EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.S.EX C LARGE HALL L.HALL SMALL HALL S.HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT CONCERT GAME GAME

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS marks 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.

Enjoying movies using the 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. There are three CINEMA STUDIO EX modes.

x CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS

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

x CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the 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.

x CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the 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

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.

Tip

You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package. – : Dolby Digital discs – : Dolby Surround encoded programs – : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Selecting other sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

x AUTO DECODING

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

x NORMAL SURROUND

Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. For software with 2 channel audio signals, you can select from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2 channel decoding mode setting.

x LARGE HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall.

x SMALL HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall.

x JAZZ CLUB

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x LIVE CONCERT

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

x GAME

Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game software.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Other Operations/Settings

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic (II)

This function lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources.

This system can reproduce 2 channel sound in 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic; or 5.1 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II.

Press ;PL/PLII repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.

The selected mode appears in the display. The sound field automatically switches to “NORM.SUR” (page 19).

Dolby Pro Logic/ Display Dolby Pro Logic II mode

DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PL Sources recorded in 2 channels are decoded and played back in 4 channels. This is ideal for playback of video tapes encoded in Dolby Pro Logic.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE MOVIE Sources recorded in 2 channels, as well as all stereo sound sources are played back in 5.1 channels. This is ideal when watching movies.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC MUSIC Normal stereo sources such as CDs are played back in 5.1 channels. This is ideal for music playback.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off automatically at a specified time.

Press SLEEP while holding down ALT.

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

2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF

While using Sleep Timer, the display dims.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the system turns off, press SLEEP while holding down ALT. The remaining time appears in the display.

Using the supplied remote to controlling the other component

You can use the supplied remote to control other Sony components.

SYSTEM STANDBY

SAT TV

AUX TUNER

;

PL/PLII AUTO DEC

FM MODE

D.TUNING

123

456

789

MEMORY SHIFT

0/10 >10/11 ENTER/12

–

TUNING DISC ALT

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

AV MENU

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

WIDE TEST TONE

AV SYSTEM3

RM-U25

?/1

SLEEP

SOUND

FIELD

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

MUTING

MASTER

VOL

MAIN

Remote buttons for operating other components

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

VIDEO DVD

AAC

BI-LING

AUTO ANGLE SUBTITLE

TIME SWAP JUMP

ANT

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

Remote Operations Function Button

AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and

CD player/ video components on or VCD player/ off. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck

SYSTEM

Control center/

Turns off the system and STANDBY TV/VCR/ other Sony audio/video (Press

Satellite tuner/

components. AV ?/1 CD player/ while VCD player/ holding LD player/ down ?/1) DVD player/

MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

1–9 and Tuner Use with “SHIFT” button 0/10 to select tuner preset (After station numeric input pressing during DIRECT ALT) TUNING or MEMORY

mode.

CD player/ Selects track numbers. VCD player/ 0 selects track 10. LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck

TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers. Satellite tuner

SHIFT Tuner Press repeatedly to select

a memory page for

presetting radio stations

or tuning to preset

stations. D.TUNING Tuner Tuner station direct key-

in-mode. TUNING Tuner Scans radio stations.

+/– MEMORY Tuner Stores the radio stations. FM MODE Tuner Selects FM monaural or

stereo reception.

Other Operations/Settings

continued

Using the supplied remote to controlling the other component (continued)

Remote Operations Function Button

>10/11 CD player/ Selects track numbers (After VCD player/ over 10. pressing LD player/MD ALT) deck/Tape deck

TV Selects channel 11.

AUDIO TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to

TIME CD player/ Shows the time or

PRESET/ Tuner Scans and selects preset CH/ stations.

D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.

ENTER/12 TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, (After pressing ALT)

DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly

DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information

ANT VCR Selects output signal

DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or

VCD player/ displays the playing time DVD player of disc, etc.

satellite tuner CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc

VCD player/ changer only). DVD player/ MD deck

satellite tuner/ LD player/ MD

deck/ enter the value. DAT deck/ Tape deck

TV Selects channel 12.

VCD player (multi-disc changer

VCD player/ displayed on the TV LD player/ screen. DVD player

Multi channel TV Sound.

disc or track using the numeric buttons, press to

only).

from aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program.

Remote Operations Function Button

./> VCR/ Skips tracks.

CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

m/M CD player/ Searches tracks

VCD player/ (forward or backward). DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck

VCR/ Fast forwards or DAT deck/ rewinds. Tape deck

H VCR/ Starts play.

CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

X VCR/ Pauses play or record.

CD player/ (Also starts recording VCD player/ with components in LD player/ record standby.) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

x VCR/ Stops play.

CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck

AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu.

tuner/ DVD player

V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.

tuner/ Press to enter the DVD player selection.

Remote Operations Function Button

RETURN O EXIT

SUBTITLE ANGLE DVD player To select viewing angle

CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a

SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode. MODE Press to select the unit for

TOP MENU/ GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on or off.

-/-- TV Selects the channel entry

TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of the +/– TV.

TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV

TV/ TV Selects input signal: TV VIDEO input or video input.

SWAP* TV Swaps the small and

JUMP TV Toggles between the

ALT Remote Change remote key

/VCD player/ Returns to the previous

LD player/ menu. DVD player

Satellite Exits the menu. tuner

DVD player Changes the subtitles.

or changes the angles.

mistake when you press the number button or press to return to the continuous play etc.

search (track, index, etc.)

DVD player Displays DVD title.

mode, either one or two digit.

channels.

large picture.

previous and the current channels.

function to activate those buttons with orange printing.

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.

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

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

Other Operations/Settings

* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture

function.

Changing the factory

Setting up the speakers setting of a function button on the remote

If the factory settings of the function buttons the remote components, you can change them. For example, if you have an MD player and you do not have a DVD player, you can assign the DVD button to your MD deck.

1 Hold down one of the function buttons

2 Press the corresponding button of the

do not match your system

on the remote (VIDEO/DVD/SAT/TV/ AUX/TUNER) whose function you want to change.

Example: Hold down DVD.

component you want to assign to the Function button.

Example: Press m (for MD deck).

The following buttons are assigned to select the functions:

To operate Press

VCR (command mode VTR 1*) 1 VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 2 VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 3 DVD player 4 TV 5 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 6 Tuner 0/10 CD player 12 MD deck m LD player M

Use the SET UP menu to set the types of the speakers connected to the subwoofer.

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

SET UP menu.

2 Move the V/v/B/b button up or down

to select the parameter.

3 Move the V/v/B/b button to left or

right to select the setting.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other

parameters.

Speaker setup parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

x Front speaker distance (L R DIS.)

Initial setting: 3.5 m Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the front speakers (A on page 9). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 10.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.

If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3

setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.

To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting

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

x Center speaker distance (C DIS.)

Initial setting: 3.5 m Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the center speaker. You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the center speaker from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 9) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B on page 9).

x Surround speaker distance

(LS RS DIS.)

Initial setting: 2.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the surround speakers. You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the surround speakers from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 9) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 9).

If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

x Surround speaker position (LS RS PL.)*

Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 18).

90°

C C

60°

30°

20°

• SIDE Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

• MIDDLE (MID.) Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

• BEHIND (BEHD.) Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section C.

x Surround speaker height (LS RS HGT.)*

Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 18).

Other Operations/Settings

• LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

• HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the surround and level parameters, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Position your speakers and do the procedures described in “Placing speakers” (page 9) and “Checking if the sound comes from all speakers” (page 14) before you customize a sound field.

Adjusting the surround parameter (EFFECT)

This parameter lets you adjust the “presence” of the current surround effect. This effect is available for the sound fields except for AUTO DECODING and NORMAL SURROUND.

Initial setting: (depends on sound field)

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.)

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

EFFECT.

3 Move the V/v/B/b button to left or

right to select the setting.

Adjusting the speaker level and balance

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. Sit in the listening position, then adjust the test tone to sound the same level. These settings are applied to all sound fields.

1 Press MASTER VOL +.

(Optimal volume level: Between 20–30.)

2 Press TEST TONE.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Subwoofer

3 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

LEVEL menu.

4 Move the V/v/B/b button up or down

to select the parameter.

5 Move the V/v/B/b button to left or

right to select the setting.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other

parameters.

Tips

• To make more precise adjustment, start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.), then adjust the level and balance while listening to the source.

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

• You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the control center or press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.

Notes

• The front balance, surround balance, center level, surround level, and subwoofer level are shown in the display during adjustment.

• To enjoy the better sound quality, do not turn the volume of the subwoofer too high.

LEVEL menu parameters

x Front speaker balance (L R BAL.)

Initial setting: midpoint (BALANCE) Lets you adjust the balance between front left

and right speakers. You can adjust from L (+1 – +8) to R (+1 – +8) in 1 increment steps.

x Surround speaker balance (LS RS BAL.)

Initial setting: midpoint (BALANCE) Lets you adjust the balance between surround

left and right speakers. You can adjust from L (+1 – +8) to R (+1 – +8) in 1 increment steps.

x Center speaker level (CTR)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB

steps.

x Surround speaker level (SURR)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB

steps.

x Subwoofer level (S.W.)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB

steps.

x LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level

LFE

(

LFE)

Initial setting: 0 dB Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low

Frequency Effect) channel output from the subwoofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry. You can adjust from –20 dB to 0 dB (line level) in 1 dB steps. “0 dB” outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer. When set to “OFF”, the sound of the LFE channel from the subwoofer is muted. In this case, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the subwoofer.

x Dynamic range compressor (DRC.)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the 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 to compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. “STD” is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, 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.

Other Operations/Settings

Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

• Before operating the unit, 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 subwoofer.

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

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

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

On heat buildup

Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit 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 subwoofer in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the subwoofer.

• Do not place the control center and subwoofer 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.

• Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) that is attached with the front/rear speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the AC power cord of the subwoofer.

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.

Troubleshooting

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

When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system (control center and subwoofer). This product is system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the location requiring repair.

The multi channel surround effect of the Dolby Digital or DTS is not obtained.

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

• If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jack on this system, check the audio setting (for digital audio output) of the component (page

7).

• Check that the audio track is correctly selected on the DVD player. (Check the audio setting of the DVD menu.)

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

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that you have selected the correct component on the control center.

• Press MUTING if muting function is activated.

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 and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

If you have any question or problem concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound from the center speaker.

• If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jack on this system, check the audio setting (for digital audio output) of the component (page

7).

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD +/–).

• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page

18).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 26).

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

• If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jack on this system, check the audio setting (for digital audio output) of the component (page

7).

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD +/–).

• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page

18).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 26).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD +/–).

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the control center.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the control center.

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

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

When the following message appears in the display

“UNLOCK”

• You select DVD, AUX or SAT as the function and no component is connected to the digital input jacks.

• The component is correctly connected, but the component is turned off or the playback has not started.

“PROTECT”

• The speaker cords are short-circuited (page 11). p Turn off the power, then reconnect the

speaker cords correctly.

• The system heats up because the system was used for a long time with loud volume.

p Turn off the power and leave the system for a

while.

p Turn down the volume.

Reference sections for clearing the system’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 14

Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier/subwoofer section

POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode

(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

Reference Power Output

(THD 0.7 %) Front*: 40 W/ch

* Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

Frequency response

Inputs (Digital)

AUX (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

DVD, SAT (Optical) S/N: 90 dB

Inputs (Analog)

TV, VIDEO Sensitivity: 700 mV

Enclosure type Advanced S.A.W.

Speaker unit 16 cm cone type Rated frequency range

High frequency cut-off frequency

40 W + 40 W

Center*: 40 W Surround*: 40 W/ch (6 ohms) Subwoofer: 70 W (3 ohms)

20 Hz – 20 kHz

S/N: 90 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Impedance: 50 kohms S/N: 84 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)

magnetically shielded

30 Hz – 200 Hz

150 Hz

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK, SP 220–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption 68 W Power consumption (during standby mode)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Control center 196 × 60 × 269 mm

Subwoofer 224 × 318.5 × 344 mm

Mass (Approx.)

Control center 1.1 kg Subwoofer 7.1 kg

0.8 W

including projecting parts and controls

including front panel

Satellite speaker section

Front, center and surround speakers SS-K25 Speaker system Full range, magnetically

Speaker units 5.7 cm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated impedance 6 ohms Sensitivity level 85 dB (1 W, 1m) Frequency range 130 Hz – 20,000 Hz Dimensions (w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 0.5 kg

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

shielded

Approx. 77 × 115 × 89 mm including front grille

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