Sony HT-M5 User Manual [en, es]

4-415-789-91(2)

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions US

Manual de instrucciones ES

HT-M7/HT-M5/HT-M3

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

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

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with batteryinstalled to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. Serial No.

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

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

and 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.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for models HT-M7, HT-M5 and HT-M3. In this manual, the HT-M7 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

• The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. You can also use the control buttons or knobs on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.

The HT-M7 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KM7

• Speaker system – Front speaker SS-MSP7M (2) – Center speaker SS-CNP7M (1) – Surround speaker SS-MSP3M (2) – Surround back speaker SS-SRP7M (2) – Subwoofer SS-WP7M (2)

The HT-M5 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KM5

• Speaker system – Front speaker SS-MSP7M (2) – Center speaker SS-CNP7M (1) – Surround speaker SS-SRP7M (2) – Subwoofer SS-WP7M (2)

The HT-M3 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KM3

• Speaker system – Front speaker SS-MSP3M (2) – Center speaker SS-CNP7M (1) – Surround speaker SS-SRP7M (2) – Subwoofer SS-WP3M (2)

CAUTION

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

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

On Copyrights

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 doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround | 96/24 is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

) technology. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Table of Contents

About This Manual ....................................... 3

Supplied accessories ..................................... 6

Description and location of parts .................. 7

Getting started ............................................. 15

Connections

1: Installing the speakers............................. 16

2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 18

3: Connecting the TV.................................. 22

4a: Connecting the video equipment........... 23

4b: Connecting the audio equipment .......... 28

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)........... 29

Preparing the Receiver

Setting the voltage selector ......................... 30

Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead)............................................ 30

Initializing the receiver ............................... 30

Selecting surround speaker position ...........31

Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)........................................ 31

Basic Operations

Playing an input source equipment............. 32

Playing a USB device

(Except for South Africa and Argentina

models)................................................... 34

Viewing information on the display

panel....................................................... 36

Recording using the receiver....................... 37

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field .............................41

Resetting sound fields to the default

settings.................................................... 42

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?........................... 42

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync..............43

Playing back equipment with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play)................... 44

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control) .........................44

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power-Off)................................45

Enjoying optimum sound field for the

selected scene (Scene Select) .................45

Advanced Operations

Switching between digital and analog

audio (INPUT MODE)...........................46

Using the setting menu ................................46

Additional Information

Precautions ..................................................52

Troubleshooting...........................................53

Specifications ..............................................59

Index............................................................63

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 38

Presetting FM/AM radio stations................ 39

Supplied accessories

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) – USA and Mexico models only

– Other models

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.

• Speaker cords –HT-M7 (

6, red/white/blue/grey/purple × 2 – HT-M5 (4, red/white/purple × 2) –HT-M3 (2, red/white)

• Audio cord with stereo mini-plug (Australia model only) (1)

• Foot pads – Subwoofers (Big) (8) – Speakers (Small) (12)

• Remote control (1) – RM-AAU136 (South Africa and

Argentina models only)

– RM-AAU135 (Other models)

Notes

)

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries.

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

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

• When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with new ones.

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Description and location of parts

Front panel

* Except for South Africa and Argentina models.

A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 30, 42)

B INPUT SELECTOR (page 32, 33, 35, 37,

38, 39, 40, 46, 54)

C INPUT SELECTOR indicator

Flashes when you change the input source.

D M-TURBO indicator

Lights up when M-TURBO is activated.

E Display panel (page 8)

F MOVIE, MUSIC, GAMING (page 41)

G Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

H MASTER VOLUME (page 32, 33, 35)

I MASTER VOLUME indicator

Flashes when you adjust the volume.

J (USB) port (page 29)

K M-TURBO

Turns the M-TURBO function on or off. M-TURBO function reinforces the bass and creates a more powerful sound.

L SURROUND SPEAKER (page 31)

Indicators on the display panel

1324 6897q

;

LFE

HDMI

COAX OPT LPCM

SL S

SBL

R SR SBR

A Playback channel indicator

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. Based on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound.

L R C SL SR S

Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing)

SBL* SBR* SB*

Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by

6.1 channel decoding)

B SW

Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

LFE

Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

DTS 96/24

D Input indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

HDMI

– The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”, and

when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 46).

– The TV input detected Audio Return Channel

(ARC) signals.

COAX

The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or “COAX”, and when the source signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 46).

OPT

The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or “OPT”, and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 46).

E DTS indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals.

DTS DTS 96/24

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 46).

F LPCM

Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals.

G USB**

Lights up when a USB device is being played.

USB

PL II D

DTS DTS 96 kHz/24 bit

SLEEP

D.RANGEST

H D

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 46).

I Dolby Pro Logic indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

PL PL II

Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II

J Tuning indicator

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station.

Stereo broadcast

Preset station number (The number will change according to the preset station you select.)

K D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 49).

L SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 14).

* HT-M7 only. ** Except for South Africa and Argentina models.

Rear panel

HT-M7

HT-M5

HT-M3

A Audio signal section

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 25, 26, 27)

HDMI IN/OUT

OPTICAL IN

COAXIAL IN

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 26,

28)

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN/OUT

B Video signal section*

The image quality depends on the connecting jack.

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 25)

HDMI IN/OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT jacks** (page 22, 26)

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red (P

B, PR IN/OUT

Y, P

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks** (page 22, 26,

28)

Yellow

VIDEO IN/OUT

* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or

MONITOR OUT (HT-M7/HT-M5 only) jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page

22).

** HT-M7/HT-M5 only.

High

quality

image

continued

C ANTENNA section (page 29)

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminal

D SPEAKERS section (page 18, 19,

20)

Remote control

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and Sony TV.

• RM-AAU136 (South Africa and Argentina models only)

• RM-AAU135 (Other models)

* The 5 and TV PROG + buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the

receiver.

continued

To control the receiver

B ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.

Saving the power in standby mode

When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF” (page 48).

C Input buttons

Selects the equipment you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on.

D MOVIE, MUSIC, GAMING (page 41) E MEMORY

Stores a station during tuner operation.

F ENTER

Enters the selections.

G Numeric buttons

Presets or tunes to the preset stations (page 39).

H AMP MENU

Displays the menu to operate the receiver.

J DISPLAY

K M-TURBO

L m/M, NX, ./>

M FOLDER +/–

O REPEAT

V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press

to enter/confirm the selection.

Views information on the display panel.

Turns the M-TURBO function on or off. M-TURBO function reinforces the bass and creates a more powerful sound.

(RM-AAU135 only) Operates the USB device: Backward/forward, play/pause, skip operation.

TUNING +/–

Scans a station.

FM MODE

Selects the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo).

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations.

(RM-AAU135 only) Selects a folder of the USB device.

(RM-AAU135 only) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly of the USB device.

DIMMER

(RM-AAU136 only) Adjusts the brightness of the display panel.

P SLEEP

Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. The display changes cyclically as follows.

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

When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP” indicator lights up on the display panel.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display panel. If you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled.

Q MASTER VOL +/–

Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

R MUTING

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound.

S RETURN O

Returns to the previous menu.

T D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode.

To control a Sony TV

A TV ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the TV on or off.

M TV VOL +/–

(RM-AAU136 only) Adjusts the TV volume.

N TV PROG +/–

Scans for the preset TV channels.

U TV MUTING

Activates the TV’s muting function.

V TV INPUT

Selects the input signal (TV or video).

Note

The above explanation is intended to serve as examples.

Getting started

You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Installing and connecting the speakers (page 16, 18)

Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment

Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 22, 23)

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration below. Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment. We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

Digital

High quality image

Analog

Connecting the audio equipment (page 28)

Preparing the receiver

See “Setting the voltage selector” (page 30), “Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 30) and “Initializing the receiver” (page

30).

Setting the speakers

Select the surround speaker position (page 31), then check the speaker connection using “T. TONE” in LEVEL menu (page 31). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection.

Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio (HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital”, and “DTS” are set to “Auto”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of September 2011). For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)” and “BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)” are set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.70). For details, refer to the operation instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

HT-M7

This receiver allows you to use a 7 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system.

– HT-M5/HT-M3

HT-M5/HT-M3

This receiver allows you to use a 5 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system.

Example of speaker system configuration

You can enjoy different sound effects from the system by placing the speakers as shown below.

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right) HSubwoofer

Installing all the speakers in front position

– HT-M7

Installing the surround/ surround back speakers in rear position

* HT-M7 only.

Notes

• Do not install the speakers on a wall.

• (HT-M7 only) We recommend that you place the surround back speakers on a speaker stand (not supplied).

• (HT-M5/HT-M3 only) We recommend that you place the surround speakers on a speaker stand (not supplied).

• For details about installing the speakers, please refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.

Tips

• All the angles A should be the same. –HT-M7 only

– HT-M5/HT-M3 only

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

Installing the speakers on a flat surface

Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the speakers and subwoofers to prevent vibration or movement.

HT-M7: Center speaker, surround back speakers, subwoofers HT-M5/HT-M3: Center speaker, surround speakers, subwoofers

Note

Attach the small foot pads to the center speaker, surround speakers and surround back speakers and the big foot pads to the subwoofers.

Connections

2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

HT-M7

Center

speaker

Surround back speaker

Connector

Right

Left

Right Left Right Left

Surround speaker Front speaker Subwoofer

A Speaker cord (supplied)

HT-M5

speaker

Center

Surround speaker Front speaker Subwoofer

Right

Left

Right Left

Connector

Connections

A Speaker cord (supplied)

continued

HT-M3

Center

speaker

Surround speaker Front speaker Subwoofer

Right

Left

Right Left

Connector

A Speaker cord (supplied)

Note on speaker cords

The connector of the speaker cords are colorcoded based on the speaker type. When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

Connector Speaker terminal

Purple SUBWOOFER White FRONT L Red FRONT R Blue SURROUND L Grey SURROUND R Brown SURROUND BACK L Tan SURROUND BACK R* Green CENTER

* HT-M7 only.

To connect the speakers correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers.

Character on speaker label

L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL

** Surround back left

SBR

** Surround back right

* The center speaker and subwoofers do not have

any character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 3.

** HT-M7 only.

Speaker type

Connections

3: Connecting the TV

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Audio/Video

signals

Video signals

Audio signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied)

Recommended connection Alternative connection

HT-M7/HT-M5 only.

If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect A to enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver. Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to set the “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL ON” in the HDMI menu (page 51).

If your TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect D to output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver. Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

Notes

• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT (HT-M7/HT-M5 only) jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record even if you connect recording equipment.

• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

Tip

When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

To listen to the sound from the TV

If your TV does not support System Audio Control function, set the “AUDIO.OUT” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI menu (page 51).

4a: Connecting the video equipment

Using HDMI connection

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 42).

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 41).

• The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection.

• This receiver supports Deep Color (Deep Colour), “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and 3D transmission.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible content.

Notes on HDMI connections

• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output.

• Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may not be displayed.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details.

Connections

When connecting cords

• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment.

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be displayed properly.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D equipment, the sound and/or the image may be lost.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks

If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 26.

Connections

Blu-ray Disc player,

DVD player

Audio/video

signals

PlayStation 3

Audio/video

signals

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Audio/video

signals

TV, etc.

Audio/video

signals

AA A

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks

HT-M7/HT-M5

PlayStation 3

Video signalsAudio signals

Not used

Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

Video signalsAudio signals

DAE

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Video signals Audio signals

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Component AV cable (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) F Audio cord (not supplied)

Recommended connection Alternative connection

HT-M3

PlayStation 3

Video signalsAudio signals

To the VIDEO IN of the TV.

Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

Video signalsAudio signals

BAA

To the VIDEO IN of the TV.

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Audio signals Video signals

To the VIDEO IN of the TV.

Connections

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder

4b: Connecting the audio

VCR, DVD recorder

Audio signals

Video signals

equipment

Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player, portable audio

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Super Audio CD player, CD player

Portable

audio

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

* If you want to record, you must make this

connection (page 37).

** HT-M7/HT-M5 only.

Note

(HT-M3 only) Be sure to connect the video output of the VCR or DVD recorder to the TV, so that the image is displayed on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connecting equipment.

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Audio cord with stereo mini-plug

(supplied for Australia model only)

Connecting a USB device

(Except for South Africa and Argentina models)

USB device

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Connections

A USB cable (not supplied)

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area of this receiver.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

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

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver

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. Depending on the area, the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ.

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.

AC power cord (mains lead)

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings. Be sure to use the button on the receiver to perform this operation.

?/1

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

The “CLEARING” appears on the display panel for a while, then changes to “CLEARED”. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults.

To the wall outlet

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