2-651-468-11(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. For customers in the U.S.A CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating instructions, and adhere to them. INSTALLATION Water and Moisture Do not use powerline operated appliances near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Overloading ANTENNAS Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Outdoor Antenna Grounding When not in use Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
– If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation. – If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
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. Notes on use • Do not place any hot objects on the stand. If you do so, the stand may discolor or distort. • To keep the stand clean, occasionally wipe the stand gently with a dry, soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with diluted detergent, followed by a soft dry cloth.
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................................................................. 5 CAUTION .................................................................. 6 Precautions ................................................................. 7 Controlling the connected components Programming the remote for TV operation (Sony TV only) .................................................... 9 (Input SYNC) Programming the remote ..........................................
3 Controlling the connected components Programming the remote for TV operation (Sony TV only) (Input SYNC) Press ENTER. The indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode. To disable this function Press ENTER while holding down 0 in step 2. The TV input will not be selected automatically even if you press the input buttons.
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. To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.
To control a CD player To control a VCR Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s) SONY 101, 102, 103 SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 DENON 104, 123 AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 JVC 105, 106, 107 EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 MARANTZ 116 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730 ONKYO 112, 113, 114 GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753 PIONEER 117 HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 YAMAHA 120, 121, 122 JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738 To control a D
To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 501 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 JVC 516 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544 NEC 503, 520, 544 PANASONIC 509, 524 PHILIPS 515, 518 PIONEER 509, 525, 526 RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 529, 544 SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 534, 544 SANYO 508, 545, 547 SHARP 535 THOMSON 530, 537, 547 TOSHIBA 535, 541 ZENITH 542, 543 Controlling the connected com
Common operations To control the SAT Remote Button Function Remote Button Function 1 AV \/1 Turns the audio and video components on or off. 0 JUMP Toggles between the previous and the current channels. 1 SYSTEM STANDBY (Press Turns off this system and other AV \/1 and \/1 at the same Sony audio/video components. time) qs EXIT Exits the menu. qd C/X/x/c/ENTER Selects a menu item and enters the selection. 7 AV MENU qf GUIDE Displays guide menu. qj Numeric buttons Selects channel numbers.
Setting up the speakers Settings and Adjustments You can adjust the level of the center speaker and the subwoofer. This setting is applied to all sound fields. Using the AMP menu In FRONT mode, you can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined.
Enjoying the sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note AMP MENU m H CLEAR ENTER - M .
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display (A/V SYNC) (DIMMER) If picture and sound are not synchronized, you can adjust the delay between picture and sound. The brightness of the front panel display can be set to one of 2 levels. AMP MENU m H X/x/c ENTER 1 2 3 4 CLEAR ENTER - M . > X AMP MENU m x H X/x/c ENTER O Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press ENTER or c.
Selecting the sound field Sound field indicator ?/1 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.
Outputting sound sources from TV x NEWS This mode clearly reproduces human voice in TV programs, such as news programs or dramas. Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each input. In TUNER function mode, the same sound field is memorized for both FM and AM.
6 Press ENTER. The station is stored. Other operations TUNED ST Listening to the radio 7 Repeat 1 to 6 to store other stations. To change the preset number TUNER/BAND FM MODE TUNER MENU CLEAR CLEAR TUNING +/– m H C/X/x/c ENTER ENTER M . X > PRESET +/– x Restart from Step 1. Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 19)). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears.
Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset station. The name (for example, “XYZ”) appears when the station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. 1 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. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears. The last station you received is tuned in.
Using optional speakers in 5.1CH mode Positioning optional speakers Connecting the speakers Connecting the speakers You can connect your optional speakers to this system as surround speakers. The optional speakers should be placed up to 5.0 m (16 ft) from the listening position. Place the optional speakers as illustrated below. SPEAK + ERS L L R TV R Theatre Stand + - Switching from FRONT mode to 5.1CH mode 1 Slide the 5.1CH/FRONT mode switch on the rear panel. MODE 5.1CH 5.
Setting up the surround speakers To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Default settings are underlined. LEVEL menu parameters You can adjust the level of the speakers. Use the test tone for easy adjustment (see “To set the speaker level by using the test tone” on page 23). x TEST TONE [T.TONE OFF] Emits no test tone. [T.TONE ON] Emits test tone from the speakers in turn.
To set the speaker level by using the test tone 1 2 3 4 Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until “LEVEL” appears, then press ENTER or c. Press x/X to select “TEST TONE”, and press ENTER or c. Selecting the sound field You can take advantage of 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. Press x/X to select “T.TONE ON”. The speakers emit the test tone in turn.
Automatic outputting of the original sound Outputting 2 channel sources from the front, center, and surround speakers x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO x MULTI ST. The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
There is no sound from the center speaker. 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 is connected securely. If “PROTECT” and “UNPLUG” appears alternately.
Sound is interrupted or there is noise. • Check that you are not inputting PCM 96 kHz audio signals; this system cannot output PCM 96 kHz audio signals. OTHER The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the system. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the system. • Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.
Amplifier section Specifications Surround mode (reference) power output Front: 100 W + 100 W 4 ohms Center*: 100 W 4 ohms Surround*: 100 W + 100 W 4 ohms Subwoofer*: 200 W 2 ohms A B * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Speakers Front Speaker system Speaker unit Glossary Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) cone type Center Speaker system Speaker unit Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) cone type Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) cone type × 2 Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) cone type × 2 General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.
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 D Lights up when a radio station is tuned. (19) B Lights up in SLEEP mode. (20) E Lights up when a stereo broadcast is tuned. (19) C Lights up when A/V SYNC is functioning. (16) F Lights up when listening to the radio in monaural effect.
A COAXIAL FM 75Ω jack Rear panel B SPEAKERS jacks (21) ANTENNA AM C 5.1CH/FRONT mode switch (21) COAXIAL 75 FM 1 5 D AUDIO VIDEO INPUT jacks E AM terminal SPEAKERS + - L L 2 R R + SURROUND MODE 5.
A "/1 (on/standby) Remote control B Input buttons Here describes the buttons for amplifier operation only. See page 12 for the buttons for operation of the connected components.
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