Sony RHT-G1000 User Manual

2-651-468-42(2)

Theatre Stand
System

Operating Instructions

This system has the following instructions:

• Quick Setup Guide

Describe the basic connections, settings and operations.

• Operating Instructions (this book)

Describe more details on settings and operations.

RHT-G1000

© 2006 Sony Corporation

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WARNING

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

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with 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 aw ay the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked
with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.

Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and
other European
countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

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WARNING CAUTION

Do not lean on or hang from the
TV when the TV is placed on the
stand.

The TV may fall from the
stand causing an accident
resulting in serious injury
or death.

Do not move the stand with the
TV or other equipment installed
on it.

Be sure to remove
the TV and other
equipment when
moving the stand. If
you fail to do so, the
stand may lose
balance and topple
over resulting in serious injury.

Do not allow the AC power cord
(mains lead) or the connecting
cable to be pinched between the
TV and the stand.

• The AC power cord (mains
lead) or the connecting cable
may be damaged resulting in
fire or electric shock.

• When moving the stand, be
careful not to trap the AC
power cord (mains lead) or the
connecting cable under the stand.

Do not climb on the stand.

The top front cover
may become loose
and may fall from
the stand causing
an accident
resulting in serious
injury.

Do not step on the stand.

If you do so, you
may fall from the
stand resulting in
injury.

This stand is only for the
specified TV.

• Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower
vase or pottery on the stand.

• Do not make alterations to the stand.

Note on load capacity

Do not place any equipment exceeding the
specified maximum weight on the stand, as
indicated in the illustration below. Otherwise, it
may fall or break.

65 kg

16 kg

25 kg

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Notes on installation

• Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between
the TV and the stand.

• To prevent the stand from distorting, observe the
following:

– Install the stand on a solid and flat surface.

– If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a

mat, first lay a board under the stand.

– Do not install the stand in a place subject to direct

sunlight or near a heater.

– Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place, or

outdoors.

• Moving the stand requires four people or more. Move
the stand only after removing the TV. If you fail to do
so, the TV may fall from the stand resulting in serious
injury. Do not hold the grille as it may detach from the
stand resulting in serious injury. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers when moving the stand.

Notes on use

• Do not place a ny hot objects on the stand. If you do so,
the stand may discolor or distort.

• To keep the stand clean, occasionally wipe the stand
gently with a dry, soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be
removed with a cloth slightly dampened with diluted
detergent, followed by a soft dry cloth. Do not use any
type of chemicals, such as thinner or benzine, as they
may damage the finish of the stand.

• When placing the top front cover on the floor after
removing it from the stand, cover the floor with a
cloth, etc., beforehand to protect the floor from
damage.

Inserting batteries into the
remote

You can control the system using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and − ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment.

Note

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

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.

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

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Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

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

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
(mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

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

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

• Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.

On heat buildup

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

On placement

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

• Do not place the unit 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 unit on surfaces that
have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish,
etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may
result.

On operation

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

• The sound fields memorized for each input and the
preset stations are retained for about a day even if you
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

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
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Table of Contents

WARNING ..............................................3

CAUTION................................................3

Precautions...............................................5

Controlling the connected
components

Programming the remote for TV operation

(Sony TV only)..................................7

(Input SYNC)

Programming the remote..........................8

Controlling the connected

components......................................11

Settings and Adjustments

Using the AMP menu.............................14

Setting up the speakers...........................14

Enjoying the sound at low volume.........15

(AUDIO DRC)

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound....15

(DUAL MONO)
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound ........................................16

(A/V SYNC)
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel

Display.............................................17

(DIMMER)

Selecting the sound field........................17

Other operations

Listening to the radio .............................19

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).....21

(European model only)

Using the Sleep Timer ...........................21

Additional Information

Troubleshooting.....................................22

Specifications.........................................24

Glossary .................................................25

Index to Parts and Controls....................27

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Controlling the connected components

Programming the remote
for TV operation (Sony TV
only)

(Input SYNC)

If you connect a S ony TV, follow the steps below
to program the remote. The TV input will be
selected automatically (Input SYNC).

RM SETUP

Input buttons

Numeric

>

-

buttons, etc.

ENTER

Mm.

H

ENTERCLEAR

X

x

1 Press the input button for the

component you want to change while
holding down RM SETUP.

The indicator lights up.

Note

• Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed
object.

2 See the table below for the remote

button corresponding to the TV input
jack you have connected to, and press
the button.

TV input jack* Remote Button

VIDEO 1 1

VIDEO 2 2

VIDEO 3 3

VIDEO 4 4

VIDEO 5 5

VIDEO 6 6

VIDEO 7 7

VIDEO 8 8

TV input jack* Remote Button

COMPONENT 1 9

COMPONENT 2 AUDIO

COMPONENT 3 SUBTITLE

COMPONENT 4 ANGLE

* TV input jack name may differ depending on

your TV model.

3 Press ENTER.

The indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.

To disable this function

Press ENTER while holding down 0 in step 2.
The TV input will not be selected automatically
even if you press the input buttons.

Controlling the connected components

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Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control non-Sony
components by changing the code. Once the
control signals have been memorized, you can
use those components as part of your system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to
control. Note that the remote can only control
components that accept infrared wireless control
signals.

RM SETUP
AV ?/1

Input buttons

Numeric
buttons

ENTERCLEAR

-

ENTER

>

Mm.

X

x

H

1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM

SETUP.

The indicator lights up.

Note

• Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed
object.

2 Press the input button for the

component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a
DVD player, press DVD.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.

See the tables on pages 9–11 for information
on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the
component and the maker of the component
(the first digit and the last two digits of the
numeric code correspond to the category
and the maker’s code respectively).

4 Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other

components.

To cancel programming

Press RM SETUP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.

To activate the input after
programming

Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.

If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
succession while entering the numeric code,
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

Note

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.

• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the

last pressed button is valid.

• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,

TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.

• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input

is selected and the programming procedure returns to
the beginning of step 3.

• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers

entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the
remote

To clear all programmes, do the following to
reset the remote to factory settings.

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

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

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The numeric codes
corresponding to the component
and the maker of the component

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component.
If you fail to program your remote using one of
the codes, try using other codes.

Note

• The numeric codes are based on the latest information
available for each brand. There is a chance, however,
that your component will not respond to some or all
of the codes.

• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular component.

To control a CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102, 103

DENON 104, 123

JVC 105, 106, 107

KENWOOD 108, 109, 110

MARANTZ 116

ONKYO 112, 113, 114

PIONEER 117

YAMAHA 120, 121, 122

To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203

PIONEER 219

To control an MD deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301

To control a tape deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 201, 202

DENON 204, 205

NAKAMICHI 210

PIONEER 213, 214

YAMAHA 217, 218

Controlling the connected components

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To control a VCR

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,

706

AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759

EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,

716, 750

FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720

GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730

GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753

HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741

JVC 726, 727, 728, 736

MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738

MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735

PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,

740

PHILIPS 729, 730, 731

PIONEER 729

RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,

747

SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745

SANYO 717, 720, 746

SHARP 748, 749

TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756

ZENITH 754

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501

DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544

FISHER 508

GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,

544

HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544

JVC 516

MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544

MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544

NEC 503, 520, 544

PANASONIC 509, 524

PHILIPS 515, 518

PIONEER 509, 525, 526

RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 529, 544

SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,

534, 544

SANYO 508, 545, 547

SHARP 535

THOMSON 530, 537, 547

TOSHIBA 535, 541

ZENITH 542, 543

To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

PANASONIC 406, 408

PHILIPS 407

PIONEER 409

TOSHIBA 404

DENON 405

To control a DVD recorder

Maker Code(s)

SONY 403

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To control a satellite tuner or
cable box

Maker Code(s)

SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 821,

822, 823, 824, 825

JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,

811, 812, 813, 814

PANASONIC 818

RCA 805, 819

S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817

To control a tuner

Maker Code(s)

SONY 001, 004, 005

Controlling the connected components

You can control connected components with the
remote of this system.

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Controlling the connected components

To control a hard disc recorder

Maker Code(s)

SONY 307, 308, 309

To control a blu-ray disc recorder

Maker Code(s)

SONY 310, 311, 312

qk

2

3

qj

4

ENTERCLEAR

-

qh
qg

qf

Mm.

H

>

X

x

5

6

7

qd

qs

O

8

*

qa

9

0

*The H, TV VOL+, and TV CH+ buttons have a

tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when
operating the system and other audio/video
components.

*

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Common operations

Remote Button Function

1 AV \/1 Turns the audio and video

1 SYSTEM

STANDBY (Press
AV \/1 and \/1 at
the same time)

7 AV MENU Displays menu.

components on or off.

Turns off this system and
other Sony audio/video
components.

To control the DVD recorder/DVD
player

Remote Button Function

2 AUDIO Changes the sound to

3 SUBTITLE Changes the subtitles.
4 ANGLE Selects viewing angle or

5 ./> Skips chapters.
6 Play mode buttons H (playback)/X (pause)/

8 DISPLAY Selects information

qs RETURNO/EXIT Returns to the previous

qd C/X/x/c/ENTER Selects a menu item and

qf TOP MENU Displays DVD title.
qg m/M Searches chapters in a

qh CLEAR Clears a mistake when you

Multiplex or Bilingual
Sound.

changes the angles.

x (stop)

displayed on the TV
screen.

menu.

enters the selection.

forward or backward
direction.

press incorrect numeric
buttons or returns to
continuous playback.

To control the TV

Remote Button Function

1 TV \/1 Turns the TV on or off.
2 AUDIO Changes the sound to

Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV Sound.

8 DISPLAY Selects information

displayed on the TV
screen.

qa TV/VIDEO Selects input signal: TV

input or video input.

qa TV CH +/– Selects preset TV

channels.

qa TV VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of the

TV.

qa WIDE Selects the wide picture

mode.

qj Numeric buttons Selects channel numbers.
qk CH +/– Selects preset channels.

To control the SAT

Remote Button Function

0 JUMP Toggles between the

previous and the current
channels.

qs EXIT Exits the menu.
qd C/X/x/c/ENTER Selects a menu item and

enters the selection.

qf GUIDE Displays guide menu.
qj Numeric buttons Selects channel numbers.
qk CH +/– Selects preset channels.

To control the VCR

Remote Button Function

2 AUDIO Changes the sound to

Multiplex or Bilingual
Sound.

6 Play mode buttons H (playback)/X (pause)/

x (stop)

8 DISPLAY Selects information

displayed on the TV
screen.

9 ANT Selects output signal from

the antenna (aerial)
terminal: TV signal or
VCR program.

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Remote Button Function

qd C/X/x/c/ENTER Selects a menu item and

enters the selection.

qg m/M Fast forwards or rewinds.
qk CH +/– Selects preset channels.

To control the audio components

Remote Button Function

5 ./> Skips tracks.
6 Play mode buttons H (playback)/X (pause)/

x (stop)

qg m/M Searches tracks in a

forward or backward
direction.

qj Numeric buttons Selects track numbers.

0/10 selects track 10.

Note

• The above explanations are intended to serve as an

example only. Depending on the component, the
above operations may not be possible, or may operate
differently than described.

• Before you press C/X/x/c to operate this system,

press AMP MENU first; to operate other components,
press input buttons and AV MENU or TOP MENU/
GUIDE first.

Controlling the connected components

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the AMP menu

You can set the following items with AMP
MENU on the remote.
The default settings are underlined.

Setting up the speakers

You can adjust the level of the subwoofer. This
setting is applied to all sound fields.

AMP MENU

LEVEL

CUSTOMIZE

SW LEVEL
(subwoofer
level)

AUDIO
DRC

DUAL
MONO

A/V SYNC

DIMMER

-6 dB – +6 dB
(0 dB

)

DRC OFF
DRC STD
DRC MAX

MAIN
SUB
MAIN+SUB
MAIN/SUB

SYNC OFF
SYNC ON

DIMMER
OFF

DIMMER
ON

1 Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP

menu.

2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the

item and the setting.

3 Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP

menu.

The following pages show details for each
setting.

AMP MENU

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

Mm.

X

x

H

X/x/c

ENTER

O

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).

2 Press AMP MENU.
3 Press x/X repeatedly until “LEVEL”

appears, then press ENTER or c.

“SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)” appears.

4 Press ENTER or c.
5 While monitoring the sound, press x/X

repeatedly to select the setting you
want.

Default setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from -6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB

steps.

6 Press ENTER or AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

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Enjoying the sound at low

Enjoying Multiplex

volume

(AUDIO DRC)

Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late at
night.

AMP MENU

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

Mm.

X

x

H

X/x/c

ENTER

O

1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press x/X repeatedly until

“CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press
ENTER or c.

3 Press x/X repeatedly until “AUDIO

DRC” appears, then press ENTER or c.

4 Press x/X to select the setting.

• DRC OFF : no compression of dynamic
range.

• DRC STD : reproduces the sound track
with the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.

• DRC MAX : compresses dynamic range
fully.

5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Note

• AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.

Broadcast Sound

(DUAL MONO)

You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast
signal.

Note

• To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital
satellite tuner to the system with an optical cable or
coaxial cable, and set the digital output mode of the
digital satellite tuner to AC-3.

AMP MENU

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

Mm.

X

x

H

X/x/c

ENTER

O

1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press x/X repeatedly until

“CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press
ENTER or c.

3 Press x/X repeatedly until “DUAL

MONO” appears, then press ENTER or

c.

4 Press x/X to select the sound you want.

• MAIN: plays back only the main channel.

• SUB: plays back only the sub channel.

• MAIN+SUB: mixed playback of the main
and sub channels.

• MAIN/SUB: main sound is output from
the left speaker and sub sound is output
from the right speaker.

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Settings and Adjustments

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5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound

(A/V SYNC)

If picture and sound are not synchronized, you
can adjust the delay between picture and sound.

AMP MENU

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

Mm.

X

x

H

X/x/c

ENTER

O

16

1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press x/X repeatedly until

“CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press
ENTER or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”

appears, then press ENTER or c.

4 Press X/x to select the setting.

• SYNC OFF: does not adjust.

• SYNC ON: adjusts the difference between
picture and sound.

5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Note

• Depending on the input stream, this function may not
be effective.

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Changing the Brightness

Selecting the sound field

of the Front Panel Display

(DIMMER)

The brightness of the front panel display can be
set to one of 2 levels.

AMP MENU

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

Mm.

X

x

H

X/x/c

ENTER

O

1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press x/X repeatedly until

“CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press
ENTER or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”

appears, then press ENTER or c.

4 Press X/x to select the brightness of

the front panel display.

• DIMMER OFF: bright lighting.

• DIMMER ON: low lighting. Turns off the
lighting when the power is off.

5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Sound field indicator

?/1

This system can create 5.1 channel surround
sound. You can take advantage of this front
surround sound simply by selecting one of
system's preprogrammed sound fields. They
bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie
theaters into your home.

SOUND
FIELD +/–

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

Mm.

X

x

H

O

Enjoying Front Surround
Sound Using Sound Field

Press SOUND FIELD +/–.

The present sound field appears.
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the
sound field you want appears. The selected
sound field indicator on the front panel lights
up*.

* When you press SOUND FIELD +/– and the

selected field is AUTO, AUTO and the selected
sound field indicator (FRONT SURROUND or 2CH
STEREO) light up.

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Available sound fields

Sound field Display

AUTO AUTO MODE

FRONT SURROUND FRONT SURR

2CH STEREO 2CH STEREO

NEWS NEWS

* Using S-Force PRO Front Surround technology.

*

About S-Force PRO Front
Surround

Sony’s long-term involvement in surround
technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic
data accumulated as a result) has led to the
development of all-new processing method and
advanced DSP to handle this task effectively,
which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.
Compared with previous front surround
technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround
reproduces a more convincing sense of distance
and space, resulting in a true surround sound
experience without the need for rear speakers.

Enjoying the Front Surround
Sound System

x FRONT SURROUND

You can enjoy surround sound in FRONT
SURROUND area as illustrated below.

TV

Theater Stand

1.2 m

FRONT SURROUND area

Automatic outputting of the
original sound

x AUTO

This mode selects the sound field automatically,
according to the type of audio signal being input.

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Outputting 2 channel sources

x 2CH STEREO

This mode outputs 2 channel sound regardless of
the audio signal type being input.

Outputting sound sources
from TV

x NEWS

This mode clearly reproduces human voice in
TV programs, such as news programs or dramas.

Tip

• The system memorizes the last sound field selected
for each input.
In TUNER function mode, the same sound field is
memorized for both FM and AM.

Other operations

Listening to the radio

CLEAR

TUNING +/–

C/X/x/c

ENTER

Mm.

H

O

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

X

x

TUNER/BAND

FM MODE

TUNER MENU

PRESET +/–

VOLUME +/–

DISPLAY

5 Press X/x to select the preset number

you want.

TUNED ST

6 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

TUNED ST

7 Repeat 1 to 6 to store other stations.

To change the preset number

Restart from Step 1.

Note

• When presetting radio stations, keep FM and AM
antennas (aerials) away from the AC power cord
(mains lead).

Listening to the radio

Other operations

Presetting radio stations

You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until

the band you want appears.

2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until the

auto scanning starts.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear.

TUNED ST

3 Press TUNER MENU repeatedly until

“Memory?” appears.

4 Press ENTER.

A preset number appears.

TUNED ST

Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” (page 19)).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until

“FM” or “AM” appears.

The last received station is tuned in.

TUNED ST

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.

3 Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/–.

To turn off the radio

Press "/1.

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To listen to non-preset radio
stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +
or –. Press TUNING + or – to stop the automatic
tuning.

Tip

• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that
“MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but
the reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.

• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas
(aerials).

Naming preset stations

You can enter a name for preset station. The
name (for example, “XYZ”) appears when the
station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until

“FM” or “AM” appears.

The last station you received is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

select the preset station you want to
create an index name for.

3 Press TUNER MENU.
4 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly until “Name

In?” appears.

5 Press ENTER.
6 Create a name by using the cursor

buttons.

Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be
input for a radio station name.

If you make a mistake

Press C/c repeatedly until the character to
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select
the desired character.

To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly
until the character to be erased flashes, then
press CLEAR.

7 Press ENTER.

The station name is stored.

Tip

• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly.

To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for European model)

The AM tuning interval can be set to either
10 kHz or 9 kHz.
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by
pressing "/1 on the system. While holding down
INPUT SELECTOR, press "/1 on the system to
turn on the power. If you change the interval,
AM preset stations will be erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

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Using the Radio Data

Using the Sleep Timer

System (RDS)

(European model only)

What is the Radio Data
System?

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display. RDS
is available only for FM stations.*

Note

• RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly,
or if the signal strength is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the
TUNER information.

* If an RDS broadc ast is not received, the station name

may not appear in the display.

You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the time in 10 minutes
decrements.

Other operations

SLEEP

ENTERCLEAR

-

>

Mm.

X

x

H

O

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:

SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M

Rr

SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.

To cancel the Sleep Timer
function

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears.

Note

• This function is only for this system, not for the
connected TV or other components.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

General

The power is not turned on.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead)
is connected securely.

If “PROTECT” and “UNPLUG” appears
alternately.

• Immediately unplug the AC power cord
(mains lead) and check that nothing is
blocking the ventilation holes of the system.
After fixing any problems, connect the AC
power cord (mains lead) again and turn on
the system. If the cause of the problem
cannot be found, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.

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

• When connecting the DVD player, etc, to the
digital input jacks of this system, check that
audio setting (settings for the audio output)
of the connected component.

• Check that the DVD player selects the
correct settings. (Check the sound from
DVD menu.)

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Press SOUND FIELD +/–, make sure the
sound field function is on.

• Depending on the digital signal, the sound
field may not function.

There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.

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

• Check that the cords are fully inserted into
the jacks on both the component and this
system.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.

• Check that the components are connected
correctly and securely.

• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL
menu.

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

• Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the
selected sound field.

• Depending on the source, the sound effect of
the front speakers may be less noticeable.

Connected components

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

• Check that this system and components are
connected correctly and securely.

• Check that both this system and the selected
component are turned on.

• Check that the volume is not set to the
minimum level.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting
function.

There is no sound from the selected
component

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

• Check that the cords are fully inserted into
the jacks on both the component and this
system.

• Check that the component is selected
correctly.

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• If you resume play a disc when volume is
maximum, there may be no sound. In this
case, turn down the volume, turn off the
system and turn on again.

Sound is interrupted or there is noise.

• Check that you are not inputting PCM 96
kHz audio signals; this system cannot output
PCM 96 kHz audio signals.

There is no picture or an unclear picture
appears on the TV screen.

• You have set progressive format on your
DVD player but your TV cannot accept the
signal in progressive format. In this case,
return the setting to interlace format on your
DVD player. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
DVD player.

• Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set
progressive format on your DVD player. In
this case, return the setting to interlace
format on your DVD player. For details,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your DVD player.

• Check that the TV is selected correctly.

• Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.

TUNER

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas (aerials) are
connected securely.

• Adjust the angles of the antennas (aerials).

• Connect an external antenna (aerial) if
necessary.

• Use manual tuning.

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

FM reception is poor.

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

75

ANTENNA

AM

COAXIAL

FM

OTHER

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on
the system.

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

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

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

If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
2 Press INPUT SELECTOR, VOLUME –,

?/1 at the same time.

“COLD RESET” appears and the system is
reset. AMP menu, sound field and the preset
radio stations, etc., return to the default
settings.

Additional Information

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Specifications

A

B

Amplifier section

Stereo mode 40 W + 40 W (4 ohms at

Surround mode (reference) power output

B

* Depending on the sound field settings and the source,

C

there may be no sound output.

Inputs (Analog)
TV, SAT, DVD, VIDEO Sensitivity: 610 mV

Inputs (Digital)
TV, SAT, DVD, VIDEO Impedance: 75 ohms

1 kHz, DIN)

Front: 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,
THD 10 %)
Surround*: 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,
THD 10 %)
Subwoofer*: 200 W
(2 ohms at 1 kHz,
THD 10 %)

Impedance: 25 kilohms

C

Dimensions:
mm

Weight: kg 64

A 1,205
B 510
C 495

Tuner section

System PLL quartz-locked digital

synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step )
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range European model:

531 – 1,602 kHz (with the

interval set at 9 kHz)

Other models:

530 – 1,710 kHz (with the

interval set at 10 kHz)

531 – 1,602 kHz (with the

interval set at 9 kHz)
Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Video section

Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

COMPONENT:

Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

75 ohms

Accepts 480i/480p/720p/

1080i

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Speakers
Front

Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically

shielded

Speaker unit 65 mm cone type

Surround

Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically

shielded

Speaker unit 65 mm cone type × 2

Subwoofer

Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically

shielded

Speaker unit 160 mm cone type × 2

General

Power requirements European model:

230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Other models:
220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption On: 125 W

Standby: 0.3 W

Dimensions (approx.) 1,205 × 495 × 550 mm

(w/h/d) incl. projecting

parts
Mass (approx.) 64 kg
Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (aerial)

(1)

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(1)

Optical cable (1)

Component video cord

(blue/green/red) (1)

Video cord (yellow) (1)

Remote commander

(remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Operating Instructions (1)

Quick Setup Guide (card)

(1)

Design and specifications a re subject to change without
notice.

Glossary

Dolby Digital

This movie theater sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this
format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio. The good
channel separation is realized due to the all
channel data being recorded discretely and
processed in digitally.

S-Force PRO Front Surround

Sony’s long-term involvement in surround
technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic
data accumulated as a result) has led to the
development of all-new processing method and
advanced DSP to handle this task effectively,
which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.
Compared with previous front surround
technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround
reproduces a more convincing sense of distance
and space, resulting in a true surround sound
experience without the need for rear speakers.

Additional Information

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S-Master

S-Master is an all-digital amplifier technology
developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes
the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter,
delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful
reproduction of the original sound. The compact
amplifier section supports a higher power
efficiency and improved thermal performance.

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Index to Parts and Controls

12

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

Front panel

?/1

6 4 35

Additional Information

A Front panel display (28)
B Sound field indicator (17)
C VOLUME +/– (23)

D INPUT SELECTOR (23)
E (remote sensor) (23)
F "/1 (on/standby) (23)

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Front panel display

About the indications in the front panel display

SLEEP

A/V SYNC

A Current surround format
B Lights up in SLEEP mode. (21)
C Lights up when A/V SYNC is

functioning. (16)

TUNED ST MONO

D Lights up when a radio station is tuned.

(19)

E Lights up when a stereo broadcast is

tuned. (19)

F Lights up when listening to the radio in

monaural effect. (20)

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Rear panel

TV

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL IN

AUDIO IN

RL

VIDEO

OPTICAL IN

VIDEO IN COAXIAL IN

AUDIO IN

RL

DVD

OPTICAL IN

VIDEO IN COAXIAL IN

AUDIO IN

RL

SAT

OPTICAL IN

VIDEO IN COAXIAL IN

A TV/VIDEO/DVD/SAT jacks
B COMPONENT jacks
C AM terminal
D COAXIAL FM 75Ω jack

Additional Information

1

AUDIO IN

RL

VIDEO IN

DVD IN

SAT IN

TV OUT

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

FM 75

ANTENNA

2

AM

3

4

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Remote control

Here describes the buttons for amplifier
operation only. See page 11 for the buttons for
operation of the connected components.

P

X

AV MENU

DISPLAY

12/SET>10/110/10
ENTERCLEAR

TV/

VIDEO

9

?/1

SAT

FM MODE

AUDIO

TUNER MENU

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

-

>

x

MUTING

VOLUME

ANT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

qa

0

9

8

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

RM SETUP

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO TV DVD

SOUND FIELD TUNER/BAND

CH SLEEP AMP MENU

13

2

46

5

8

7

-

TUNING +- PRESET +

Mm.

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

O

RETURN/EXIT

TV VOL TV CH

A "/1 (on/standby)
B Input buttons
C AMP MENU (14, 15, 16, 17)
D TUNER MENU (19)
E PRESET +/– (19)
F MUTING
G VOLUME +/– (19)

The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.*

H DISPLAY (19)
I C/X/x/c/ENTER (14, 15, 16, 17, 19)
J TUNING +/– (19)
K SOUND FIELD +/– (17)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the

system.

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