3-209-583-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HTP-78DW ©2007 Sony Corporation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HTP-78DW. Check your receiver’s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. For details on the use of your DVD player, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.
Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts...................5 1: Installing speakers ...................................13 2: Connecting speakers................................15 3a: Connecting the audio components.........16 3b: Connecting the video components ........17 4: Connecting the antennas..........................23 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....24 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) .........
Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 23 1 DISPLAY 5 4 6 2CH DIMMER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC ?/1 AMP MENU AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY PRESET TUNING + FM MODE TUNING + VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM ENTER AM INPUT MODE PHONES qk qj MASTER VOLUME qh qg qf qd qs qa q; 98 7 Name Function Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 24, 31, 32, 45).
Name Function L Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. M PRESET TUNING +/– Press to select a preset station. N TUNING +/– Press to scan a station. O MEMORY Press to store a station. P FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception. Q PHONES jack Connects to headphones (page 57). R AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied jack optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 26).
About the indicators on the display 2 3 SW LFE SP 4 5 6 ; DIGITAL ;PRO LOGIC II DTS SLEEP OPT COAX 7 D.RANGE RDS MEMORY STEREO MONO L C R SL S SR qd qs qa q; 9 qf 8 Name Function Name Function A SW Lights up when audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. F DTS B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals.
Name Function M SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer function is activated (page 53). N 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. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): Dolby Digital 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D.
Rear panel 2 DIGITAL ANTENNA 3 4 Getting Started 1 Y OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR PB/CB AM VIDEO 2 IN PR/CR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN R COAXIAL + L L L R L R + L + + AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2 R L SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS AUDIO IN SUB VIDEO 1 WOOFER 6 R L FRONT 5 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL IN jacks Connects to a DVD player, etc.
Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). Name Function A AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Name Function G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception. H D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode. D.SKIP I ENTER MEMORY J DVD MENU K TOOLS Press to skip a disc of the CD player or DVD player (multidisc changer only). Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. Function Press to skips a track of the CD player, DVD player, or tape deck.
Name Function Name Function R After pressing AMP MENU (D), DVD MENU (J), or MENU (N), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection for DVD MENU or MENU. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, or DVD player. Y TV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV (P) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).
1: Installing speakers Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speakers and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below.
Installing the speakers on the wall 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Hook on the back of the speaker You can install your front and surround speakers on the wall. 4.6 mm 1 16 mm Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below. more than 4 mm more than 25 mm 4.6 mm 16 mm Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.
2: Connecting speakers Getting Started F C C A Y MONITOR PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R L + L R + L + + AUDIO OUT R R L SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS AUDIO IN SUB VIDEO 1 WOOFER B R L FRONT B E A D B A A A Speaker cord (short) (supplied) B Speaker cord (long) (supplied) C Monaural audio cord (supplied) AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSub woofer Tip Use t
3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player or CD player. After connecting your audio component, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 17) or “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 23).
3b: Connecting the video components Video input/output jack to be connected This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 23). The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.
Connecting a TV The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Note To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
If you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 53). • You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 52). • You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder via this receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.
Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Connecting a VCR The following illustration shows how to connect a VCR. VCR A DIGITAL ANTENNA Y OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR PB/CB AM VIDEO 2 IN PR/CR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN R COAXIAL + L L L R + + AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2 A Audio/video cord (not supplied) Note You cannot do recording on the VCR via this receiver.
4: Connecting the antennas Getting Started Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 DISPLAY 2CH DIMMER A.F.D.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU006 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Note The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. DISPLAY 2CH DIMMER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC Optimizer microphone ?/1 AMP MENU AUTO CAL MIC PHONES MEMORY PRESET TUNING + FM MODE TUNING + VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM ENTER MASTER VOLUME AM Performing Auto Calibration AUTO CAL TV/VIDEO SLEEP AUTO CAL TV ?/1 ?/1 AV ?/1 ?/1 switch SYSTEM STANDBY INPUT MODE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D.
After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver. Note Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. Therefore, the sub woofer settings will be maintained. Tip The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process: – Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING. – Change the volume level. – Press AUTO CAL again.
Warning codes and solutions Warning code Explanation Solution WARN. 40 The environment Make sure the is noisy. environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) WARN. 50 The center speaker Be sure to connect is not connected. the center speaker. You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. WARN. 51 The surround speakers are not connected. Tip Be sure to connect the surround speakers.
4 Press or b to enter the parameter. 5 Getting Started You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver. Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. You can also use U or u on the receiver. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.
3 Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 1 DVD A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE >10/ - 0/10 D.TUNING To avoid damaging your speakers D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER CLEAR TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY MUTING F G 3 Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want.
Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD AUTO CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 MUSIC Playback TV/VIDEO SLEEP 2 3 DISPLAY DUAL MONO 2CH DIMMER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC ?/1 FM MODE 4 7 8 >10/ - 6 5 0/10 9 D.TUNING D.
Watching a DVD TV/VIDEO SLEEP AUTO CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 MUSIC 2 3 DISPLAY DUAL MONO 2CH DIMMER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC ?/1 FM MODE 4 7 8 >10/ - 6 5 0/10 9 D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER AMP MENU ENTER MASTER VOLUME CLEAR TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f MENU RETURN/EXIT TV CH – TV CH + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < .
4 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus You can also use U or u on the receiver. 5 By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. DVD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver. 6 SA-CD/CD 1 MUSIC Press or b to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. You can also use U or u on the receiver. The setting is entered automatically.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 33. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 36) Test tonea) [T. TONE] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. R +1 to BAL.
Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 38) Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO for: VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2; DEC. PCM for: DVD Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio with video outputa) [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N A.V.SYNC. N Front speakers distancea) [FRT DIST.] DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m (0.1 m step) DIST. 3.
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34). LEVEL menu parameters x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34). SUR menu parameters x S.F. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want.
Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34). You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus.
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio with video output) • A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is not delayed. Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this receiver. Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 39) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 39). Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes (page 43).
Tip Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 25). x DIMMER (Brightness of the display) Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps. You can also use DIMMER on the receiver. 41GB Amplifier Operations Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical.
Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 A.F.D. MUSIC DUAL MONO Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want. For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page 42). Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding mode A.F.D.
Selecting a preprogrammed sound field 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. 2CH 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC DUAL MONO A.F.D. 1 2 3 MOVIE Enjoying Surround Sound Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) and measured data, the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home.
Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 MUSIC 2CH DUAL MONO Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 2 DISPLAY 2CH DIMMER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC ?/1 AMP MENU AUTO CAL MIC PHONES MEMORY PRESET TUNING + FM MODE TUNING + VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM ENTER MASTER VOLUME AM INPUT MODE 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. “S.F. CLR.
2 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 23). Tip The tuning scale is: FM : 50 kHz AM: 9 kHz Automatic tuning VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S S S DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 MUSIC 1 DUAL MONO FM MODE 7 8 >10/ - 0/10 9 FM MODE D.TUNING D.
Direct tuning Presetting radio stations You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 MUSIC 1 Presetting radio stations DUAL MONO 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 4 7 5 8 >10/ - 0/10 6 9 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER 2CH A.F.D.
3 Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S DVD SA-CD/CD 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE Numeric buttons >10/ - 0/10 D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER CLEAR Press ENTER. ENTER TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY F The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press ENTER, start again from step 3.
7 Naming preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S S S DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MUSIC DUAL MONO 3 1 FM MODE >10/ - 0/10 D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER CLEAR TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY F 4-7 G TV VOL MASTER VOL g 1 MENU Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use FM or AM on the receiver. 2 3 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 48). Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. • Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.
Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, etc.
Naming inputs Changing the display You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the button on the receiver for this operation. 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly. 2 3 Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for. Press AMP MENU.
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up on the display. Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system.
Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Additional Information Press VCR (command mode VTR 3) a) 1 VCR (command mode VTR 2) a) 2 DVD player/DVD recorder (command mode DVD1)b) 3 DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)b) 4 CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 Tuner (this receiver) 8 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10 a) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively.
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction.
On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver 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. • Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”. • Check that headphones are not connected.
There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 43).
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 47).
Video section Specifications Amplifier section Power Output1) Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 85 W + 85 W Surround mode2) (reference) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) RMS output FRONT:122 W per channel CENTER:122 W SURROUND:122 W per channel 1) Measured under the following conditions: 230 V AC, 50 Hz 2) Reference power output for front, center and surround speakers. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
• Sub woofer (SA-WP780) Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass reflex RMS output 190 W Input LINE IN (input pin jack) Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 80 W Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 270 × 331 × 380mm including front panel Mass (Approx.) 8.
Index Numerics N 2 channel 45 2CH STEREO 45 5.1 channel 13 Naming 49, 52 R A RDS 50 Remote commander 10 AUTO CALIBRATION 25 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 42 S C CD player connecting 16 playback 31 D Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 43, 44 Dolby Digital 54 DTS 55 DVD player connecting 19 playback 32 DVD recorder connecting 19 E Error messages 59 I Initial setup 24 INPUT MODE 51 M Menu A.
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