2-549-736-11 (1) SON_ DVD Home Theatre System Operating Owner's Instructions Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever 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 prc_ ent fire, do not cover the _ entihttion 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 Ihe apparatus. Do nol install Ihe appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or buill-in cabinet.
About About area codes This Manual • The instructions in this manual arc lbr model HT-9900M, HT-6900DP and HT-5950DP. Check The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the ilhlstration below). your receiver's model nmnber by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, HT-9900M is used for illustration purposes unless stated other_ ise.
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup components your ....................................... I a: Connecting digital Advanced Settings components audio I b: Connecting output jacks ........... 7 components nmlti channel lc: Connecting 5 with with output jacks ........ 10 components only analog with audio jacks ............ ................... 12 2: Connecting the antennas 3: Connecting speakers 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 .........................
if) ¢D _=. Steps l a through Bel;,_re COIlnect each Alter l c beginning you hegin, reli:r how components" to hook below up your components l\_r tile pages which to this describe receiver. how to ¢D compollellt. booking up all your Connectable Component on page 7 describe to "Connectable components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14).
Required The hookup cords [] ([] cords diagrams to r_) Audio on the subsequent (not supplied unless pages assume the use of the lollowing cord [] White (L) Red (R) [] Audio/video cord [] audio cords Optical Monaural Black [] _:IC_1_7 digital connection @ [] cord (supplied) cord _:IZ1_[1:_ Audio cord [] cord Yellow digital @ Tip [] Coaxial Orange White (Uaudio) Yellow (video) Red (R/audio) Video optional indicated) can be torn into t_o monaural audio r'-J Component
g) tD Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner -=. ¢Q For delails o,, the required cords ([_ 1 Connect the audio r_), see page 6. jacks, a tD DVD player [] OPTIC B IN [] Satellite tuner _1 Note Yeu can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case. do net connect the TV's video eutput jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO INjack on the receiver.
2 Connect The following the video illustration jacks. shows how to connect _ TV or s:_tellite tuner mM :_ DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) otltput jzlcks. Connecting vide() input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality vide(). u TV with component _I[ttl_:l| _PTIC_L • , _J _IDEOIN _,'I[,EO®T _IDEOINi Iol [22221 Note On this receher, the slandard _ideo signals cannol be converted Io component _ideo signals (or _ice _ersa).
Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For delailson the requiredcords (1_ ["_),see page 6. g) _=. -I ASSlC_NAeLE Tip All the digital audio jacks are com,:_atiblewith 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note No sound ix out,:mt when you play a Su,:_erAudio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog input.jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks).
1 Connect (HT-9900M the audio jacks. and HT-6900DP only) If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel For details on the required cords (1_ ["_), see page 6. decoder. _PTICAL _N NN DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc.
2 Connect the video Tile l\_llowing illustration jacks, shows how to connect CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting enjoy higher quality video. a DVD player with COMPONENT a TV with component VIDE() (Y, PB/ video input jacks allows you to if) I'D I'D _g TV monitor ............... Note On this receiven the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals (or vice versa).
Hooking up audio components For delailsonthe requiredcords (1_ r_), see page 6.
Hooking up video components If you connect your TV lo tile MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch Ihe video h'om ll_e selecled input (page 23). For delails on Ihe required cords ([] []), see page 6. O I'D _=.
ConnecI Ihe supplied AM loop amenna _ and FM wire antenna. AM loop antenna (supplied) ....................
if) Connec( To fully your speakers to (he receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel enjoy theater-like mulli channel surround sound requires five speakers (two speaker sys(em. front speakers, a ,._ m. .,_ speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub w'ooti_r (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX lk_rmatif you connecl one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 33).
Required [] cords Speaker cords (supplied) [] Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) _ Center speaker Surround back speaker SPEAKERS FRONT B* SUB WOOFER** Sub woofer * (HT-991)0M and HT-6900DP Surround speaker (Right) only) If you have an additional Surround speaker (Left) front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button.
Installing wall the speakers 1 Hang the speakers on the screws. Metal hook on the back of the speaker You can install your front, surround surround on the 4,6 mm (3/16 inch) and back speakers on the wall. o _=. _Q 10 mm (13/32 inch) Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the metal hook on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. more than 4 mm (5/32 inch) ,o 4 more than 25 mm (1 inch) Notes • Use scre_ s that are suitubh.
Performing operations initial setup Before using tile receiver for the firsl lime, Connect t|_e AC power cord to a wall omlet. inilialize the receiver by pedkwming the lk)llowing procedure. This procedure can also be used lo relurn settings you have made Io lheir faclory defaults. Use the butlons on the receiver £L Press I/@ to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down I/(_ for 5 seconds. To awall outlet FRONTB for ll_e operation. 1 "PUSH' and "ENTER' appears in the display allernalingly.
• You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set the distance and location connected to this 1 Press I/(_ 2 Press MAIN "!Jl_ rD =_. -I rD speaker distance) 10 fl.
• • SIDE/LO xxxxxxx (Sub woofer phase polarity) (HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) L_.'tsyou setthe sub _oofer phase polarity. • NORMAL select '_NORMAL'. Normally, • REVERSE Depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to "REVERSE" may produce better bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected.
Adjusting the level Slight adjuslnlents to Ihe system carl enhance your sound enjoynleut. HT-9900M Listening HT-9900M _=. only to the sub woofer and HT-6900DP only POWER indicator H HT-5950DP HT-5950DP and HT-6900DP 0 -I (.Q Q. only only POWER indicator Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume. Set tire volume level to best suit your preference according to the program source. Before volume playing lhe progran_ source, to miilimunl Oll lhe receiver. sel Ihe 1 Turn on the receiver.
i TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to tile test tone from your listening position. Use the remote lot the operation. "rip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 8(t(IHz. 1 2 Press I/@ to turn on the receiver. Press TEST TONE. "T. TONE" appears in the display :rod the test tone is output from each speaker ill sequence.
To use the headphones Connect tire headphones to the PHONES • When the headphones are connected, jack. speaker output is automatically canceled and the R)llowing indications in tire display turn off'. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. Model Indications To select the Press HT-9900M and HT-6900DP SPA and SP B VCR VIDEO 1 HT-5950DP SP Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 When the headphones DVD player DVD select only tire l\fllowing (page 32).
i You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the builtqn tuner. Belie)reoperation. make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to tile receiver (see page 14). MULTI eH IN (HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. analog When sound This enables inputs such MULTI CH field cannot you to enjoy high quality as DVD or Super Audio CD. IN is selected, the tone and be used. Tip The tuningscaledillL.
Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you ot_en listen Io. station is ttmed in. Presetting Tip You can also use FM or AM on Ihe receiver. 2 3 1 Press D.TUNING. Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1.0.2.5.
Tuning 1 to preset stations Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is kmed in. 2 Changing the information the display in Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press tile bullon, you can select the preset station as lk)llows: You can check the sound field etc. by changing the inl\_rmation ill the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
3 O 5" [] SW: Lights up when the audio sigual is output [] from the SUB WOOFER .jack. [] [] signals are input. "DTS-ES" lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. "DTS 96/24" lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/ 24 bit signals. LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
[] Playback channel indicators: The letters /L, (2 R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters wtry to show how the receiver downmixes the SOU rce SOllnd. L/Front Left), R/Front Right), C (Center /monaural)), SL (Surround Let'l). SR /Surround Right), S (Surround/monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB/Surround Back/the surround back components obtained by 6.
i A UTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) I2CH STEREO you to select the decoding mode allows mode you want for your audio sound. Ill this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub A.F.D. mode (Display) Decoding mode A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. AUTO) As encoded PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL) Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC 11MOVIE (PLII MV) Dolby Pro Logic m ,< 5' woot_2r. When multi channel surround l\)rmats are input, the signals are downnlixed to 2 channel
Decoding the input signal automatically • PLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE) audio In this mode, the receiver autonmtically detects tile type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and perlkwms the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effbcts. However, if there are no low l?equency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal l\)r output to tile sub woolbr.
• C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of tl_e receiver's preprogrmmned sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Selecting movies Reproduces the sound churactcristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films x_herc orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.
Tips Selecting music a sound field for smmd field appears in the display. SA-CD/CD inpuL then change and then return to SA-CD/CD, automatically be applied • You can identify Soundfield Display HALL HALL _ JAZZ DD_ CONCERT programs JAZZ CLUB LIVECONCERT soflware, _: • HALL again. the encoding format of DVD etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
i SURR BACK DECODING This lunction lets you select the decoding mode lor the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround m back signal of DVD 5' software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. lormat, you can enjoy the surrmmd intended by the filmmakers. I.Q e, sotlnd e, Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode. "SB XXXX' appears in the display.
How to select the surround back decoding mode Yon can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream. When you select "SB AUTO" When Ihe input slream conlains lhe 6.1 channel decode llag a), Ihe appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal. Input stream Output channel Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 Dolby Digital EXb) 6.1 Matrix decoder confornts to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5.1 5.1 -- DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 6.1 DTS Matrix decoder DTS-ES Discrete 6.
-- INPUT MODE -- COMPONENT ASSIGN VIDEO INPUT You can swilch the audio input mode lor cnmponents which have digital audin input You can assign a component another 1 viden input fnr visual input. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "". jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. Press < or > repeatedly to select "COMP. V. A.". 3 4 Press ENTER.
• CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) • SUR.L. XXX dB By adjusting tile LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. (Surround (Surround Note on the displayed items Tile setup items you can adjust in each menu va]3' depending on the sound fiehl. Certain setup parameters mW be dimmed in the display. This means that Ihe selected parameter ixeither unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. the LEVEL menu You can adjust the halance and level of each speaker.
Resetting sound fields initial settings to the Use the buttons on the receiver t_)r the operation. 1 2 Press I1_ to turn off the power. While holding down 2CH, press I/_, "SF. CLR." appears hi the display mid all sound fields are reset to the initial setting. You call adjust tile tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the fi÷ont speakers using the TONE nlelll/. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround etc.). effects (DVD, 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "".
• SB XXXX (Surround Using the CUSTOMIZE to adjust the receiver menu You can adjust various receiver settings tile CUSTOMIZE menu. using • ON Note 4 I Press MAIN "". repeatedly or > repeatedly parameter you want to select to select the to adjust. parameters" 3 Press Tile 4 below. you setting Repeat to select the steps m_tomatically.
• DUAL (Digital XXX broadcast language Lets you seh:ct the language selection) you _ant during digital bro idcast. This li:aturc for Dolby Digital sources. to listen to only functions • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub hmguage will be output through the front right speaker simuhaneously. • M/Mainl Sound of the main language x_ill be output.
You can set the receiver to turn off aulomalically al a specified lhne. Using You can enter a name of up to 8 characters lot preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it ill tile receiver's display. Use the buttons on the receiver for tile operation. 1 To index a preset station an input Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "". Press < or > repeatedly to select "NAME IN". Press ENTER. Use < or > and + or - to create an index name.
Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. You can select want the fi'ont to use by pressing Tile selected speaker speaker system tile following system you button. appears in the display. Model Recording MiniDisc on an audio tape or Button Indications SPEAKERS SPA HT-6900DP (OFF/A/B/A+B) SPB using the receiver. See the operating instructions o[' yore" cassette deck or MD deck if you need HT-5950DP SPEAKERS SP help.
Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receiver. You cart also add audio li"om a variety of audio sources when editing a vide(> tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need l_elp. 1 2 Select the program source to be recorded. Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert a vide(> tape you want to record into VCR. ,_1 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1) for recording.
You can use tile remote the components Inserting in your RM-AAPO01 to operate system. batteries into remote Insert R6 (size-AA) properly oriented batteries SYSTEr_STANDBY SLEEP the with the + and - ............ ........ %o in the battery compartment. o When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor m on the receiver. ri o 3 Tip Under TOP MENU! normal conditions, Ibe batteries MUTING should hlst lbr about 6 months.
The tables button. below show the settings of each Remote Button Operations Function CD player/ Clears a mistake when DVD player/ Blu-ray disc rccorder/PSX/ Satellite tuner you press the incorrect n/imeric buttons or CD player/ Selects VCD player Imulti-disc only). DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects [] VCD pl lyer/ displayed screen. CLEAR Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. [] Receiver Selecls the decoding mode fi)r audio sound.
Remote Button Operations Function Remote Button Operations Function MASTER VOL +1 ] Receiver At[justs the master volume of the receiver. SLEEP [] Recei',er Activates Ihe sleep fimction anti the duration which the MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc [] MOVIE [] receiver Receixer Selects Ihe preprogrammed turns off automatically. or audio tape. sound SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. Turns oft"the receiver [] fields for movie.
Remote Button Operations Function 1-9 [] Receiver Use with SHIFT and 0/10 [] to preset radio station or Remote Button Operations Function _/_ CD player/ VCD player/ Searches tracks in the forward or backx_ ard DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ direction. [] tuning to preset stations and with D.TUNING lk)r direct tuning. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Selects Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc track n/itilbers. 0/I 0 selects recorder/PSX track I 0.
Remote Button Operations Function 8"_ [] VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ Blu-my disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX/ Satellite tuner Relurns to the previous menu or exitsthe menu. t_/t_ [] Receiver Selects a menu item. _.1. [] Receiver Ac%sts or changes the setting. t./t_/_./* [] VCR/ DVD player/ Blu-my disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX/ Satellite tuner Selects a menu item. Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons.
To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during arty step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode You can program Sony components tl_e remote to control nonby changing the code. Once the input Press the programmed input you want button l\_r Sorry components that the remote is unable to controh Note dmt the remote can only control If programming is unsuccessful, components signals. • lfthe indicator does not light up in step I.
The numeric codes To control a DAT deck corresponding to the component Maker Code(s) and of the component the maker SONY 203 Use the nmneric codes in tile tables hek)w to PIONEER 219 control non-Sony componer_ts and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a To control Maker Code(s) component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one SONY 301 numeric code nmy he assigned to a component.
To control a VCR To control Maker Code(s) SONY 701,70Z 706 703. 7114_7115_ a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 5(/l_ 502 DAEWOO 51)4_ 505_ 506_ 507, 515, 544 AIWA '_ 71(L 751L 75Z 758 AKAI 70Z 7118_7119_759 FISHER 508 BLAUPUNKT 74(1 GOLDSTAR 5113_511_ 512_ 515_ 53& EMERSON 711,712,713.
To control a hard disc recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 307,308,309 To control a Blu-ray disc recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 31(t, 311,312 To control a PSX Maker Code(s) SONY 313,314,315 o (D (n e(,Q 3 o "O Q o 51us
On safety Should any solid ohject or liquid fall into the cabineL unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any lhrther. On power sources If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front and center speakers and the sub woofer arc 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.
There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to If you experience difficulties "ANALOG" (page 35). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX IN" lbr the sources any of the following while using troubleshooting guide the receiver, to help use this you remedy from OPTICAL the the sources problem. There is no sound sound no matter selected.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound Radio stations is not reproduced. • Check that the playing DVD, etc. is rccerdcd Delby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, digital input jacks of this receiver, in antenna etc. to the check the audio cannot be done. if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning).
Error messages It" there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the receiver by the message. Reler to the Rfllowing table to solve the problem. DEC. EROR Appears when the signal _hich the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when 'DEC. XXXX" in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to _DEC. PCM". Set to "DEC. AUTO". PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Video Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN::', SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE_ DVD, VIDEO I, 2, 3 Sensitivity: 800 mV hnpedance: 50 k ohms section Inputs/Outputs Vkleo: COMPONENT VIDEO: * HT-O900M and HT-6900DP only. Inputs (Digital) I Vp-p, 75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB/CB/B-Y: 75 ohms 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR/R-Y: 75 ohms 1).
Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.} Front speakers 130 x 220 x 120 mm (5 l/S x 8 518x 4 618 inches) Center speaker 245 x 108 x 120 mm (9 518x 4 218x 4 618 inches) SulTound/surround back speakers 115 x 168 x 120 mm (4 418 x 6 518x 4 618 inches) Mass (Approx.) Front speakers 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) Center speaker 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz) SulTound/surround back speakers 1.
Supplied accessories FM wire antenna / l ) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (3) Speaker connecting cord, short (3) Monaural connecting cord (I) Coaxial digital cord 11) Foot pads (speakers) (24) Foot pads (subwoofcr) (4) Remote commander RM-AAP001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Front speakers (2) • HT-9900M/HT-6900DP (SS-MSP69L/ SS-MSP69R) • HT-5950DP (SS-MSP67L/SS-MSP67R) Center speaker ( I) • HT-9900M/HT-6900DP {SS-CNP69) • HT4950DP (SS-CNP67) Surround speakers (2) • HT-9900M/HT-6900DP
How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to lind the location mentioned Main of huttons dmt are in the text. DISPLAY [] (26, 54) ,_ Name of button/part ,_ Reference page unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A.F.D.
A R Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters LEVEL parameters 36 Recording on a vide() tape 42 en an audio tape or MD 41 38 speaker levels and balance 22 SPEAKER SET UP parameters TONE parameters 37 Automatic tuning 24 19 $ Selecting component 23 seund field 31--33 C speaker system 41 Sleep Timer 40 Sound field Changing display 26 Clearing receiver's memory CUSTOMIZE menu 38 18 customizing 36 pre-pregrammed 31--32 D resetting 37 selecting 31--32 SPEAKER SET UP menu 19 Digital Cinema Sound 31 Speakers
