4-244-560-11(1) Home Theater System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 5 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning ........................................ 30 Automatic tuning ................................. 31 Preset tuning ........................................ 31 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 6 Antenna hookups ................................... 7 Audio component hookups ....................
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number r Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. DISPLAY 3 (23, 45) R R Name of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A–H A.F.D.
Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – H are required when you hook up the components (pages 8 – 12). A Audio cord (not supplied) F Coaxial digital cord (supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) G Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Tip C Video cord (not supplied) Yellow Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords G.
Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) Hooking Up the Components AM loop antenna (supplied) Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Audio component hookups MD or Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L A A ç R ç OUT IN DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA MD/ TAPE IN MONITOR AM MD/ TAPE OUT y CD/ SACD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL DVD IN COAXIAL L L S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN S-VIDEO OUT L R IN R OUT IN MD/TAPE CD/SACD R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER
Video component hookups DVD player VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO B H DIGITAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA MD/ TAPE IN Y MONITOR AM MD/ TAPE OUT PB/B—Y y CD/ SACD IN PR/R—Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL DVD IN COAXIAL L L S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO IN R IN CD/SACD R IN OUT MD/TAPE R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 Ç B B VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VI
DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA MD/ TAPE IN MONITOR AM MD/ TAPE OUT y CD/ SACD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL DVD IN COAXIAL L L S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN S-VIDEO OUT L R IN CD/SACD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER 10US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder.
Other hookups AC power cord R L FRONT A SPEAKERS R CENTER L To a wall outlet Hooking Up the Components b SURROUND IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 14). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) (+) Black (–) Active sub woofer Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) E E INPUT AUDIO IN e B b e A A To a wall outlet (Switch the power (POWER) to off before connecting the power cord.
Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching the rear panel of the receiver. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 20. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21).
When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) B Sub woofer A C Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System To select “NORM. SP.”, turn off the power, then turn on again while pressing MAIN MENU. (To reset to “MICRO SP.”, do the same procedure.) A 45° C If you change the speaker system, select “NORM. SP.”. You can adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection when you select “NORM. SP.” (page 19). Tip 90° The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Front speaker distance ( XX ft.) L R DIST. Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 16). x Center speaker distance ( XX ft.) C DIST. Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 16) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position (B on page 16). x Surround speaker distance ( DIST. XX ft.
Tip Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one, be sure to set the following parameters. For details on “NORM. SP.” (Normal Speaker), see page 17. x Sub woofer selection ( SW S.W. XXX) • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker size ( SL SR XXXXX) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.
Listening to the sub woofer Checking the connections POWER indicator POWER After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. First, turn down the volume on the receiver. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source. connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the input selector button (e.g.
Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Select To OPT IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use. To select Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Note When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and effect level do not function.
PHONES Changing the display Use to connect headphones. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP A” and “SP B” do not light up in the display. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Each time you press the button, the display will light up cyclically as follows: SP A t SP B t SP A and SP B t No display* Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (3 steps). However, when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary.
Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter. To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of your speakers.
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. Press To select MOVIE C.ST.EX A DCS* C.ST.EX B DCS* Press A.F.D.
Selecting a sound field (continued) Selecting other sound fields x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. 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 movie. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 L SW SL qd C 2 3 SP A SP B aDIGITAL OPT COAX R 4 5 6 7 a PRO LOGIC II DTS D.RANGE STEREO MONO MEMORY SLEEP LFE S SR qa q; 9 8 qs 7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 30 – 32 for tuner operations. 2 SP A*: Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A. 8 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. 3 SP B*: Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System B. 9 D.
Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) Adjusting the level parameters qd Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound. The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker.
Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker. Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB) Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. Dynamic range compressor ( COMP. XXX) D. RANGE Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Receiving Broadcasts 4 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 36–42.
Automatic tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. 1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
Preset tuning (continued) Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...
Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for. If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” on page 32. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be named. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ name for another station or program source.
Recording (continued) Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • The analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks. • When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks. • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
Adjustments using the SET UP menu Changing the command mode of the receiver The SET UP menu allows you to make the following adjustments. This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to “ SET UP ”. 2 Press or to select the parameter you want to adjust. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 You can use the remote RM-PP412 to operate the components in your system. Remote button description Before you use your remote TV ?/1 ?/1 AV ?/1 USE MODE P SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD AV1 AV2 TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD Inserting batteries into the remote PHONO AUX 2CH Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver. A.F.D.
Operations Function Remote Button Operations Function VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) V/v Receiver Select a menu item. B/b Receiver DVD Receiver To watch DVD. Makes adjustment or change the setting. TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. MASTER VOL +/– Receiver Adjusts the master volume of the receiver. MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape.
Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Button Operations Function AUDIO TV/ VCR/ DVD player Changes the sound to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound. SWAP*/ ANGLE TV Swaps the small and large picture. JUMP/ TIME DVD player To select viewing angle or changes the angles. TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels. CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player Shows the time or displays the playing time of disc, etc. PRESET/ Receiver CH/ D.
Remote Button Operations Function CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you press the number button or press to return to the continuous play etc. SEARCH MODE DVD player Select searching mode. Press to select the unit for search (track, index, etc.) TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu. Satellite tuner/ DVD player O VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu.
Programming the remote You can program the remote to control nonSony 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. 1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE MODE. To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step.
The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a DAT deck SONY 203 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.
Programming the remote (continued) To control a TV Maker Code(s) To control a VCR SONY 501, 502 Maker Code(s) DAEWOO SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 FISHER 508 AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758 GOLDSTAR AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544 BLAUPUNKT 740 GRUNDIG 517, 534 EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 FISHER HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 717, 718, 719, 720 JVC 516 721, 722, 730 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 GOLDSTAR
Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. If color irregularity is observed... Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.
Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all the components are turned on. • Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at “VOL MIN”. • Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button is not set to off and is set accordingly to your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 23).
Recording cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with input selector button. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG” (page 22) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminal. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN” (page 22) before recording from a digital component connected to the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals. The FM reception is poor.
Specifications Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: VIDEO 2, CD/SACD, MD/TAPE (Optical) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only).
AM tuner section General Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz4) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz4) Power requirements Antenna Loop antenna Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz Area code Power consumption U 230 W Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) CA 315 VA S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W Harmonic distortion 0.
Specifications (continued) SA-WMSP85 for sub woofer AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz; rated 100 watts, minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only).
Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, / below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL Press L or R to select BAL. L/R XX CTR XXX dB L +8 to R +8 (1 steps) 28 –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) S.W. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) SW L C SL L C COMP.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields < TONE > BASS TREB. 2CH ST. z z A.F.D. AUTO z z DOLBY PL z z PLII MOV z z PLII MUS z z C.ST.EX A z z C.ST.EX B z z C.ST.EX C z z HALL z z JAZZ z z CONCERT z z MULTI CH IN z z PCM 96K The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT. parameter. For EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.
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