4-241-634-11(2) Home Theater System Operating Instructions GB FR ES HT-SL5 © 2002 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 5 Antenna hookups ................................... 6 Video component hookups .................... 7 Digital component hookups ................... 8 Other hookups ....................................... 9 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning ........................................ 23 Automatic tuning ...........................
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Hooking Up the Components Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) IMPEDANCE USE 8–16Ω ANTENNA VIDEO IN FM 75Ω COAXIAL U AM VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT + + SUB WOOFER L DVD COAX IN TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN IN OUT – IN – R OPTICAL IN R–FRONT–L OPTICAL IN DIGITAL TV/SAT DVD 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.
Video component hookups TV monitor DVD player VIDEO OUT L INPUT AUDIO OUT MONITOR IN R OUTPUT A B Hooking Up the Components For details on the required cords (A – D), see page 5.
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. DVD player (etc.
Other hookups IMPEDANCE USE 8–16Ω + – R–FRONT–L SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8–16Ω + + – – + – R–SURR–L CENTER SPEAKERS Hooking Up the Components AC power cord b To a wall outlet 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 (see page 10). 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 Before connecting speakers, be sure to turn off this unit. Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (+) (–) (–) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Black Active sub woofer Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Center speaker INPUT AUDIO IN E e B b A A To a wall outlet (Switch the power (POWER) to off before connecting the power cord.
Notes To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker cord, or the metal parts 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.
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 (see page 17).
Specifying the speaker parameters x Front speaker distance ( L R DIST. XX.X m) 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 12). 2 Move the V/v/B/b button up or down to select the parameter you want to adjust. 3 Move the V/v/B/b button to left or right to select the setting you want. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow. L C R DIST. XX.X m DIST. XX.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker position ( SL SR PL. XXX)* This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. • Select “MID” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B. • Select “BEHD.” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section C.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1 • If you do not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. POWER POWER indicator LEVEL 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver clockwise. 3 Turn on the power of the sub woofer. 4 Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer clockwise (about position). 5 Press TEST TONE. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
Basic Operations Checking the connections 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g., DVD player). 3 Turn on the component and start playing it. 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume. If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see “Troubleshooting” on page 27 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.
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 various surround parameters. To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of you speakers.
x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. Notes • No sound is output from the sub woofer when “2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, select “AUTO DEC”. • When you select MICRO SP.
Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 2 3 a DIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS OPT COAX L C 9 8 MPEG MEMORY STEREO MONO SLEEP 7 6 0 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 7 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. See page 22 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 2 ; PRO LOGIC II: “PRO LOGIC” lights up when a 2-channel signal is applied with “DOLBY PL” or C.ST.EX A–C.
Customizing sound fields By adjusting the level parameters, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. Initial settings Parameter L R Initial setting BAL. L/R XXX BALANCE CTR XXX dB 0 dB SUR.L. XXX dB 0 dB SUR.R. XXX dB 0 dB S.W. XXX dB 0 dB L.F.E. XXX dB D. RANGE 0 dB COMP.
Customizing sound fields (continued) Adjusting the tone parameters Low Frequency Effect (L.F.E. XXX dB) The TONE menu contains parameters that let you adjust the bass and treble. The settings are stored individually for each sound field.
Receiving Broadcasts Tips Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 6). Use the remote for the tuner operation. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. The last received station is tuned in. Note If “STEREO” does not appear at all when an FM broadcast is received normally, press FM MODE to turn on the “STEREO” indication.
Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on “Presetting radio stations”.
Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. After pressing ALT (page 35), press SLEEP while the power is on. Adjustments using the SET UP menu The SET UP menu allows you to make the following adjustments. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the SET UP menu.
Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Audio input mode for TV/SAT function (TV-XXXX) Lets you select the audio input mode for TV/ SAT function. • “AUTO” gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the TV/SAT IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital audio signals. • “OPT” specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL TV/SAT OPTICAL IN jacks. • “ANLG” specifies the analog audio signals input to the TV/SAT IN (L/R) jacks.
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 On heat buildup • Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Press MUTING if muting function is activated. • The protection circuit has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again after about 20 seconds. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, DIN) 25 W + 25 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front1): 35 W/ch Center1): 35 W Surround1): 35 W/ch 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Frequency response MICRO SP.: Inputs (Analog) Sensitivity: 250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N2): 96 dB (A, 250 mV3)) 2) INPUT SHORT. 3) Weighted network, input level.
Specifications (continued) SA-WMSP3 subwoofer Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded General Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm cone type Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Enclosure type Acoustically Loaded Bass Reflex Power consumption 110 W Continuous RMS power output (6 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz) 100 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W Dimensions (w/h/d) 430 × 63 × 289 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 4.
Tables of settings using MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU button and V/v/B/b button. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Menu LEVEL Move the V/v/B/b button up or down to select L R BAL. L/R XXX CTR XXX dB L8 to R8 (1 increment steps) 21 –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) SUR.R. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) S.W. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) L.F.E.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. The adjusted TONE parameters are stored in each sound field. < LEVEL FRONT CENTER SUR.L BAL LEVEL LEVEL > SUR.R SUB WOOFER LFE LEVEL LEVEL MIX D.RANGE EFFECT COMP. LEVEL 2CH ST. z z z AUTO DEC z z z z z z z NORM.SURR. z z z z z z z C.ST.EX A z z z z z z z z C.ST.EX B z z z z z z z z C.ST.
Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. Remote button description You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button. Operations Function SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.
Remote button description (continued) Remote Button Operations Function SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct keyin-mode. TUNING +/– Scans radio stations. Receiver MEMORY Receiver Stores the radio stations. FM MODE Receiver Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. >10/11 CD player/ LD player/ MD deck Selects track numbers over 10.
Remote Button Operations Function AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu. tuner/ DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. tuner/ Press to enter the DVD player selection. RETURN O/ LD player/ EXIT DVD player Remote Button Operations Function TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on or off. -/-- TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. TV VOL +/– TV Adjust the volume of the TV. TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV channels. Exits the menu.
Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the function buttons do not match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have an MD player and you do not have a DVD player, you can assign the DVD button to your MD deck. 1 Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change (for example, DVD). 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button (for example, m – MD deck).
