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.
3 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.
WARNING 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. CAUTION 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 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.
Notes on installation Notes on use • 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.
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.
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......
Remote Button Controlling the connected components COMPONENT 1 9 COMPONENT 2 AUDIO Programming the remote for TV operation (Sony TV only) COMPONENT 3 SUBTITLE COMPONENT 4 ANGLE * TV input jack name may differ depending on your TV model. 3 (Input SYNC) If you connect a Sony TV, follow the steps below to program the remote. The TV input will be selected automatically (Input SYNC). RM SETUP Input buttons Press ENTER.
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 m H 1 CLEAR ENTER - M .
To control a CD player 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.
To control a VCR To control a TV Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 SONY 501 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544 AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 FISHER 508 EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730 JVC 516 GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544 JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 NEC 50
To control a satellite tuner or cable box 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 You can control connected components with the remote of this system.
Common operations To control the TV Remote Button Function Remote Button Function 1 AV \/1 Turns the audio and video components on or off. 1 TV \/1 Turns the TV on or off. 2 AUDIO 1 SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV \/1 and \/1 at the same time) Turns off this system and other Sony audio/video components. Changes the sound to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound. 8 DISPLAY 7 AV MENU Displays menu. Selects information displayed on the TV screen.
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. Controlling the connected components Remote Button 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.
Setting up the speakers Settings and Adjustments Using the AMP menu You can adjust the level of the subwoofer. This setting is applied to all sound fields. You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined.
Enjoying the sound at low volume Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note AMP MENU m H X/x/c ENTER CLEAR ENTER - M .
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 m H X/x/c ENTER 1 2 3 4 CLEAR ENTER - M . > X x O Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” appears, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x to select the setting. • SYNC OFF: does not adjust.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display Selecting the sound field Sound field indicator ?/1 The brightness of the front panel display can be set to one of 2 levels. 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. AMP MENU m H X/x/c ENTER CLEAR ENTER - M .
Available sound fields Sound field Display Enjoying the Front Surround Sound System AUTO AUTO MODE FRONT SURR* x FRONT SURROUND FRONT SURROUND 2CH STEREO 2CH STEREO NEWS NEWS You can enjoy surround sound in FRONT SURROUND area as illustrated below. TV * Using S-Force PRO Front Surround technology.
5 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Other operations TUNED ST Listening to the radio 6 Press ENTER. TUNED ST TUNER/BAND FM MODE TUNER MENU Repeat 1 to 6 to store other stations. To change the preset number CLEAR TUNING +/– 7 CLEAR ENTER - M . > m H X PRESET +/– Restart from Step 1. VOLUME +/– • When presetting radio stations, keep FM and AM antennas (aerials) away from the AC power cord (mains lead).
To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. 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. 7 Press ENTER. The station name is stored. Tip • You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) Using the Sleep Timer 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. 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.
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.
• 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. 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. Sound is interrupted or there is noise.
Amplifier section Specifications Stereo mode A B 40 W + 40 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Surround mode (reference) power output 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 %) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, C there may be no sound output.
Speakers Front Speaker system Speaker unit Glossary Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm cone type Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm cone type × 2 Speaker system Speaker unit Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 160 mm cone type × 2 General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories European model: 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Other models: 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz On: 125 W Standby: 0.
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.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display SLEEP TUNED ST MONO A/V SYNC A Current surround format B Lights up in SLEEP mode. (21) D Lights up when a radio station is tuned. (19) C Lights up when A/V SYNC is functioning. (16) E Lights up when a stereo broadcast is tuned. (19) F Lights up when listening to the radio in monaural effect.
A TV/VIDEO/DVD/SAT jacks Rear panel B COMPONENT jacks C AM terminal D COAXIAL FM 75Ω jack Additional Information TV VIDEO OUT OPTICAL IN AUDIO IN R L VIDEO OPTICAL IN VIDEO IN COAXIAL IN AUDIO IN R L DVD 1 OPTICAL IN VIDEO IN COAXIAL IN AUDIO IN R L SAT OPTICAL IN VIDEO IN COAXIAL IN AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN DVD IN 2 SAT IN TV OUT COMPONENT COAXIAL FM 75 AM 3 4 ANTENNA continued 29GB
A "/1 (on/standby) Remote control B Input buttons Here describes the buttons for amplifier operation only. See page 11 for the buttons for operation of the connected components.
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