Sony Indoor Furnishings RHTG2000 User Manual

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.  
RHT-G2000  
© 2005 Sony Corporation  
 
Accessories  
Do not place the appliance on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table. The appliance  
may fall, causing serious injury  
to a child or an adult, and serious  
damage to the appliance. Use  
only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by  
Sony.  
– An appliance and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance  
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  
and cart combination to overturn.  
S3125A  
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.  
Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount  
it only as recommended by Sony.  
USE  
Power Source  
This appliance should be operated only from the type of  
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home,  
consult your dealer or local power company.  
For those appliances designed to  
Heat  
Do not place the appliance near or  
over a radiator or heat register, or  
where it is exposed to direct sunlight.  
operate from battery power, or other  
sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the  
appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and  
openings must never be blocked or covered.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with  
a cloth or other materials.  
Grounding or Polarization  
This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord  
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a  
three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for  
grounding). Follow the instructions below:  
- For the appliance with a polarized AC power  
cord plug:  
– Never block the slots and openings by  
placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug  
or other similar surface.  
This plug will fit into the power outlet  
only one way. This is a safety feature. If  
you are unable to insert the plug fully  
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still  
fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet  
installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug by forcing it in.  
– Never place the appliance in a  
confined space, such as a  
bookcase, or built-in cabinet,  
unless proper ventilation is  
provided.  
- For the appliance with a three-wire grounding  
type AC plug:  
This plug will only fit into a  
grounding-type power outlet. This is a  
safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have  
a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose, of  
the grounding plug.  
continued  
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Overloading  
ANTENNAS  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords or convenience  
receptacles beyond their capacity,  
since this can result in fire or electric  
shock.  
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the  
precautions below.  
An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such  
power lines or circuits.  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA  
SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO  
KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR  
CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST  
INVARIABLY FATAL.  
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.  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides  
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an  
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,  
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Route the power cord so that it is not  
likely to be walked on or pinched by  
items placed upon or against them,  
paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where  
the cord exits from the appliance.  
Antenna Grounding According to the National  
Electrical Code  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they  
may cause hazards.  
Antenna Lead-in Wire  
Ground Clamp  
Antenna Discharge Unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Lightning  
For added protection for this appliance during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect  
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the  
appliance due to lightning and powerline surges.  
ElectricService  
Grounding Conductors  
Equipment  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
Ground Clamps  
Power Service Grounding  
Electrode System  
(NEC Art 250 Part H)  
NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
Cleaning  
SERVICE  
Unplug the appliance from the wall  
outlet before cleaning or polishing it.  
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened  
with water for cleaning the exterior of  
the appliance. Clean the appliance only  
as recommended by Sony.  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing  
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
– When the power cord or plug is  
damaged or frayed.  
– If liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the  
appliance.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into the  
appliance through openings as they may  
touch dangerous voltage points or short  
out parts that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the appliance.  
– If the appliance has been exposed to  
rain or water.  
– The appliance does not appear to  
operate normally or exhibits a  
marked change in performance. –  
This indicates a need for service.  
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– 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.  
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.  
– If the appliance has been subject to  
excessive shock by being dropped, or  
the cabinet has been damaged.  
Do not move the stand with the TV or other  
equipment installed on it.  
Servicing  
Be sure to remove the TV and  
other equipment when moving  
the stand. If you fail to do so, the  
stand may lose balance and  
topple over resulting in serious  
injury.  
Do not attempt to service the  
appliance yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you  
to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Do not allow the AC power cord or the  
connecting cable to be pinched between  
the TV and the stand.  
• The AC power cord or the connecting cable  
may be damaged resulting in fire or electric  
shock.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that  
have the same characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,  
or other hazards.  
• When moving the stand, be careful not to  
trap the AC power cord or the connecting  
cable under the stand.  
Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to  
the appliance, ask the service technician to  
perform routine safety checks (as specified  
by Sony) to determine that the appliance is  
in safe operating condition.  
Do not climb on the stand.  
The top front cover may become  
loose and may fall from the  
stand causing an accident  
resulting in serious injury.  
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Notes on use  
CAUTION  
• Do not place any hot objects on the stand. If you do so, the stand may  
discolor or distort.  
Do not step on the stand.  
• 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. Do  
not use any type of chemicals, such as thinner or benzine, as they  
may damage the finish of the stand.  
If you do so, you may fall from  
the stand resulting in injury.  
• When placing the top front cover on the floor after removing it from  
the stand, cover the floor with a cloth, etc., beforehand to protect the  
floor from damage.  
This stand is only for the specified TV.  
• Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower vase or pottery on  
the stand.  
• Do not make alterations to the stand.  
Secure the TV to the stand.  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
If you fail to do so, the TV may fall or the stand may topple  
over. This may cause injury. Following the instructions in this  
manual, place the TV legs into the stopper and use the support  
belt to prevent the TV from toppling over.  
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert  
two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and ends on  
the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.  
Note on load capacity  
Do not place any equipment exceeding the specified  
maximum weight on the stand, as indicated in the illustration  
below. Otherwise, it may fall or break.  
65 kg (143 lb 5 oz)  
16 kg (35 lb 5 oz)  
25 kg (55 lb 2 oz)  
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly  
when replacing the batteries.  
Notes on installation  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or  
lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage  
and corrosion.  
• 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.  
• Moving the stand requires four people or more. Move the stand only  
after removing the TV. If you fail to do so, the TV may fall from the  
stand resulting in serious injury. Do not hold the grille as it may  
detach from the stand resulting in serious injury. Be careful not to  
pinch your fingers when moving the stand.  
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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.  
• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source as long  
as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has  
been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to  
disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of  
safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a  
malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume,  
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably.  
To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
On placement  
• Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat  
buildup and prolong the life of the unit.  
• Do not place the unit 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.  
• Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have been  
specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
On operation  
• Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug  
the receiver.  
• The sound fields memorized for each input and the preset stations  
are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the AC power  
cord.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Table of Contents  
Controlling the connected  
Programming the remote for TV operation  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and  
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel  
Using optional speakers in 5.1CH  
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3
Press ENTER.  
The indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote  
automatically exits the programming mode.  
Controlling the connected components  
To disable this function  
Programming the remote for TV  
operation (Sony TV only)  
(Input SYNC)  
Press ENTER while holding down 0 in step 2. The TV input  
will not be selected automatically even if you press the input  
buttons.  
If you connect your TV by jacks other than VIDEO IN 1 or  
HD/DVD IN 5 (see the supplied “Quick Setup Guide”),  
follow the steps below to program the remote. The TV input  
will be selected automatically (Input SYNC).  
RM SETUP  
Input buttons  
Numeric buttons, etc.  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
ENTER  
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X
x
H
1
2
Press the input button for the component you want  
to change while holding down RM SETUP.  
The indicator lights up.  
Note  
• Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed object.  
See the table below for the remote button  
corresponding to the TV input jack you have  
connected to, and press the button.  
TV input jack*  
VIDEO 1  
Remote Button  
1
VIDEO 2  
2
VIDEO 3  
3
VIDEO 4  
4
VIDEO 5  
5
VIDEO 6  
6
VIDEO 7  
7
VIDEO 8  
8
COMPONENT 1  
COMPONENT 2  
COMPONENT 3  
COMPONENT 4  
9
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
* TV input jack name may differ depending on your TV model.  
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To activate the input after programming  
Programming the remote  
Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.  
If programming is unsuccessful, check the  
following:  
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.  
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are  
weak. Replace both batteries.  
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.  
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while  
entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start  
again from step 1.  
Note  
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.  
• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the last pressed  
button is valid.  
RM SETUP  
AV ?/1  
Input buttons  
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– , TV CH +/–, TV/  
VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.  
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input is selected and  
the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.  
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers entered are  
valid.  
Numeric buttons  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
ENTER  
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To clear the memory of the remote  
X
x
H
To clear all programmes, do the following to reset the remote  
to factory settings.  
1
Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM SETUP.  
The indicator lights up.  
Press VOLUME –, ?/1 and AV ?/1 at the same time.  
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.  
Note  
• Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed object.  
The numeric codes corresponding to the  
component and the maker of the  
component  
2
3
Press the input button for the component you want  
to control.  
For example, if you are going to control a DVD player,  
press DVD.  
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.  
Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric  
code (or one of the codes if more than one code  
exists) corresponding to the component and the  
maker of the component you want to control.  
See the tables on pages 11–12 for information on the  
numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the  
maker of the component (the first digit and the last two  
digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and  
the maker’s code respectively).  
Note  
• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for  
each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will  
not respond to some or all of the codes.  
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when  
used with your particular component.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator  
slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits  
the programming mode.  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components.  
To cancel programming  
Press RM SETUP during any step. The remote automatically  
exits the programming mode.  
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To control a CD player  
To control a VCR  
Maker  
Code(s)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706  
707, 708, 709, 759  
711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750  
717, 718, 719, 720  
721, 722, 730  
DENON  
JVC  
AKAI  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
116  
EMERSON  
FISHER  
KENWOOD  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
PIONEER  
YAMAHA  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
HITACHI  
112, 113, 114  
117  
723, 753  
722, 725, 729, 741  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
120, 121, 122  
JVC  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
To control a DAT deck  
732, 733, 734, 735  
729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 740  
729, 730, 731  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
203  
219  
PIONEER  
PIONEER  
729  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 747  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
To control an MD deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
301  
SONY  
SHARP  
748, 749  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
747, 755, 756  
To control a tape deck  
754  
Maker  
Code(s)  
To control a DVD player  
SONY  
201, 202  
204, 205  
210  
DENON  
Maker  
Code(s)  
NAKAMICHI  
PIONEER  
YAMAHA  
SONY  
401, 402, 403  
406, 408  
407  
213, 214  
217, 218  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
TOSHIBA  
DENON  
409  
404  
405  
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To control a TV  
Controlling the connected  
components  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
501  
DAEWOO  
FISHER  
504, 505, 506, 515, 544  
508  
You can control connected components with the remote of  
this system.  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
HITACHI  
JVC  
503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544  
513, 514, 515, 544  
516  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
503, 518, 544  
503, 519, 544  
503, 520, 544  
509, 524  
1
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
515, 518  
PIONEER  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
509, 525, 526  
510, 527, 529, 544  
503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 534, 544  
508, 545, 547  
535  
qk  
2
SHARP  
3
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
530, 537, 547  
535, 541  
qj  
4
542, 543  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
qh  
qg  
To control a satellite tuner or cable box  
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5
6
7
Maker  
Code(s)  
*
SONY  
801, 802, 803, 804, 821, 822,  
823, 824, 825  
X
x
H
JERROLD/G.I.  
806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,  
812, 813, 814  
qf  
qd  
qs  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
818  
805, 819  
815, 816, 817  
S. ATLANTA  
O
8
9
0
To control a tuner  
*
Maker  
Code(s)  
qa  
SONY  
001, 004, 005  
To control a hard disc recorder  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
307, 308, 309  
To control a blu-ray disc recorder  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
310, 311, 312  
* The H, TV VOL+, and TV CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use  
the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system and other  
audio/video components.  
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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  
Displays menu.  
qf GUIDE  
Displays guide menu.  
Selects channel numbers.  
Selects preset channels.  
qj Numeric buttons  
qk CH +/–  
To control the DVD recorder/DVD player  
Remote Button  
Function  
2 AUDIO  
Changes the sound to Multiplex  
or Bilingual Sound.  
To control the VCR  
Remote Button  
Function  
3 SUBTITLE  
Changes the subtitles.  
2 AUDIO  
Changes the sound to Multiplex  
or Bilingual Sound.  
4 ANGLE  
Selects viewing angle or  
changes the angles.  
6 Play mode buttons  
8 DISPLAY  
9 ANT  
H (playback)/X (pause)/  
x (stop)  
5 ./>  
Skips chapters.  
6 Play mode buttons  
H (playback)/X (pause)/x  
(stop)  
Selectsinformationdisplayedon  
the TV screen.  
8 DISPLAY  
Selects information displayedon  
the TV screen.  
Selects output signal from the  
antenna terminal: TV signal or  
VCR program.  
qs RETURNO/EXIT  
Returns to the previous menu.  
qd C/X/x/c/ENTER  
Selects a menu item and enters  
the selection.  
qd C/X/x/c/ENTER  
Selects a menu item and enters  
the selection.  
qf TOP MENU  
Displays DVD title.  
qg m/M  
Fast forwards or rewinds.  
Selects preset channels.  
qg m/M  
Searches chapters in a forward  
or backward direction.  
qk CH +/–  
qh CLEAR  
Clears a mistake when you press  
incorrect numeric buttons or  
returns to continuous playback.  
To control the audio components  
Remote Button  
5 ./>  
Function  
Skips tracks.  
qk DISC SKIP  
Skips discs (multi-disc changer  
only).  
6 Play mode buttons  
H (playback)/X (pause)/  
x (stop)  
qg m/M  
Searches tracks in a forward or  
backward direction.  
To control the TV  
Remote Button  
1 TV \/1  
Function  
qj Numeric buttons  
qk DISC SKIP  
Selects track numbers.  
0/10 selects track 10.  
Turns the TV on or off.  
2 AUDIO  
Changes the sound to Multiplex,  
Bilingual or Multi channel TV  
Sound.  
Skips discs (multi-disc changer  
only).  
8 DISPLAY  
Selects information displayedon  
the TV screen.  
Note  
• The above explanations are intended to serve as an example only.  
Depending on the component, the above operations may not be  
possible, or may operate differently than described.  
qa TV/VIDEO  
Selects input signal: TV input or  
video input.  
qa TV CH +/–  
qa TV VOL +/–  
qa WIDE  
Selects preset TV channels.  
Adjusts the volume of the TV.  
Selects the wide picture mode.  
Selects channel numbers.  
Selects preset channels.  
• Before you press C/X/x/c to operate this system, press AMP  
MENU first; to operate other components, press input buttons and  
AV MENU or TOP MENU/GUIDE first.  
qj Numeric buttons  
qk CH +/–  
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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.  
AMP MENU  
AMP MENU  
-6 dB – +6 dB (0 dB)  
LEVEL  
CEN LEVEL  
(center speaker  
level)  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
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SW LEVEL  
-6 dB – +6 dB (0 dB)  
(subwoofer level)  
X
x
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CUSTOMIZE  
AUDIO DRC  
DRC OFF  
DRC STD  
DRC MAX  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
O
DUAL MONO  
MAIN  
SUB  
MAIN+SUB  
MAIN/SUB  
1
Start playing a source encoded with multi channel  
surround effects (DVD, etc.).  
A/V SYNC  
DIMMER  
SYNC OFF  
SYNC ON  
2
3
Press AMP MENU.  
Press x/X repeatedly until “LEVEL” appears, then  
press ENTER or c.  
DIMMER OFF  
DIMMER ON  
4
5
Press x/X repeatedly to select “CEN LEVEL” or  
“SW LEVEL”, then press ENTER or c.  
While monitoring the sound, press x/X repeatedly  
to select the setting you want.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP menu.  
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the item and the  
• CEN LEVEL (center speaker level)  
• SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)  
Default setting: 0 dB  
setting.  
3
Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP menu.  
You can adjust from -6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.  
The following pages show details for each setting.  
6
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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Enjoying the sound at low volume  
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast  
(AUDIO DRC)  
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  
• To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner  
to the system with an optical cable or coaxial cable, and set the  
digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AC-3.  
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
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X
x
H
AMP MENU  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
O
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
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X
x
H
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears,  
then press ENTER or c.  
O
3
4
Press x/X repeatedly until “AUDIO DRC” appears,  
then press ENTER or c.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press x/X to select the setting.  
• DRC OFF : no compression of dynamic range.  
• DRC STD : reproduces the sound track with the kind of  
dynamic range that the recording engineer intended.  
• DRC MAX : compresses dynamic range fully.  
Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears,  
then press ENTER or c.  
3
4
Press x/X repeatedly until “DUAL MONO”  
appears, then press ENTER or c.  
5
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
Press x/X to select the sound you want.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
• MAIN: plays back only the main channel.  
• SUB: plays back only the sub channel.  
• MAIN+SUB: mixed playback of the main and sub  
channels.  
Note  
• AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.  
• MAIN/SUB: main sound is output from the left speaker  
and sub sound is output from the right speaker.  
5
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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Adjusting the Delay Between the  
Picture and Sound  
Changing the Brightness of the  
Front Panel Display  
(DIMMER)  
(A/V SYNC)  
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  
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
-
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X
x
X
x
H
H
X/x/c  
ENTER  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
O
O
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears,  
then press ENTER or c.  
Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears,  
then press ENTER or c.  
3
4
Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” appears,  
then press ENTER or c.  
3
4
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears,  
then press ENTER or c.  
Press X/x to select the setting.  
Press X/x to select the brightness of the front  
panel display.  
• SYNC OFF: does not adjust.  
• SYNC ON: adjusts the difference between picture and  
sound.  
• DIMMER OFF: bright lighting.  
• DIMMER ON: low lighting. Turns off the lighting  
when the power is off.  
5
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
5
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not be effective.  
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About S-Force PRO Front Surround  
Selecting the sound field  
Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and  
the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has  
led to the development of all-new processing method and  
advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call  
S-Force PRO Front Surround. Compared with previous front  
surround technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround  
reproduces a more convincing sense of distance and space,  
resulting in a true surround sound experience without the  
need for rear speakers.  
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.  
Automatic outputting of the original  
sound  
x AUTO  
This mode selects the sound field automatically, according to  
the type of audio signal being input.  
SOUND  
FIELD +/–  
Enjoying the Front Surround Sound  
System  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
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x FRONT SURROUND  
X
x
H
You can enjoy surround sound in FRONT SURROUND area  
as illustrated below.  
TV  
O
Theatre Stand  
Enjoying Front Surround Sound Using  
Sound Field  
3 m (10 ft)  
Press SOUND FIELD +/–.  
The present sound field appears.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the sound field  
you want appears. The selected sound field indicator on the  
front panel lights up*.  
* When you press SOUND FIELD +/– and the selected field is  
AUTO, AUTO and the selected sound field indicator (FRONT  
SURROUND or 2CH STEREO) light up.  
FRONT SURROUND area  
Available sound fields  
Outputting 2 channel sources  
Sound field  
AUTO  
Display  
AUTO MODE  
FRONT SURR  
2CH STEREO  
NEWS  
x 2CH STEREO  
This mode outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio  
signal type being input.  
*
FRONT SURROUND  
2CH STEREO  
NEWS  
* Using S-Force PRO Front Surround technology.  
continued  
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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.  
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6
7
Press ENTER.  
The station is stored.  
Other operations  
TUNED ST  
Listening to the radio  
Repeat 1 to 6 to store other stations.  
To change the preset number  
Restart from Step 1.  
TUNER/BAND  
FM MODE  
Listening to the radio  
TUNER MENU  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see  
CLEAR  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
PRESET +/–  
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TUNING +/–  
1
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “FM” or “AM”  
appears.  
X
x
H
The last received station is tuned in.  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
VOLUME +/–  
DISPLAY  
O
TUNED ST  
2
3
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the  
preset station you want.  
Presetting radio stations  
Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one  
preset station.  
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before  
tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.  
Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–.  
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you  
want appears.  
To turn off the radio  
Press "/1.  
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the auto  
scanning starts.  
To listen to non-preset radio stations  
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.  
“TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo program) appear.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – repeatedly.  
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. Press  
TUNING + or – to stop the automatic tuning.  
TUNED ST  
Tip  
• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO”  
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will  
improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.  
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas.  
3
4
Press TUNER MENU repeatedly until “Memory?”  
appears.  
Press ENTER.  
A preset number appears.  
TUNED ST  
5
Press X/x to select the preset number you want.  
TUNED ST  
continued  
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Naming preset stations  
Using the Sleep Timer  
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.  
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.  
1
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “FM” or “AM”  
appears.  
The last station you received is tuned in.  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the  
preset station you want to create an index name  
for.  
SLEEP  
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly until “Name In?”  
appears.  
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X
x
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5
6
Press ENTER.  
Create a name by using the cursor buttons.  
O
Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a  
radio station name.  
Press SLEEP.  
If you make a mistake  
Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the  
remaining time) changes as follows:  
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed  
flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character.  
To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the  
character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.  
SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M  
R
r
SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M  
7
Press ENTER.  
The station name is stored.  
To check the remaining time  
Tip  
• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Press SLEEP once.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
To change the remaining time  
The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.  
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in any AM  
station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the  
system. While holding down INPUT SELECTOR, press "/1  
on the system to turn on the power. If you change the interval,  
AM preset stations will be erased.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.  
To cancel the Sleep Timer function  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.  
Note  
• This function is only for this system, not for the connected TV or  
other components.  
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.  
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Connecting the speakers  
Using optional speakers in 5.1CH mode  
Positioning optional speakers  
Connecting the speakers  
You can connect your optional speakers to this system as  
surround speakers.  
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.  
L
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  
5.0 m  
(16 ft)  
FRONT  
Surround speakers  
2
Turn off the power and turn on again. “5.1CH  
MODE” appears.  
To switch from 5.1CH mode to FRONT  
mode  
1
2
Slide the 5.1CH/FRONT mode switch on the rear  
panel.  
Turn off the power and turn on again. “FRONT  
MODE” appears.  
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LEVEL menu parameters  
Setting up the surround speakers  
You can adjust the level of the speakers. Use the test tone for  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of  
the speakers you have connected and their distance from your  
listening position.  
x TEST TONE  
Default settings are underlined.  
[T.TONE OFF] Emits no test tone.  
[T.TONE ON]  
Emits test tone from the speakers in turn.  
x FL LEVEL (front left speaker level)  
Default setting: 0 dB  
AMP MENU  
You can set in 1 dB increments from -6 dB to 0 dB.  
x CEN LEVEL (center speaker level)  
Default setting: 0 dB  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
You can set in 1 dB increments from -6 dB to +6 dB.  
m
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x FR LEVEL (front right speaker level)  
Default setting: 0 dB  
X
x
H
You can set in 1 dB increments from -6 dB to 0 dB.  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
O
x SR LEVEL (surround right speaker level)  
Default setting: 0 dB  
You can set in 1 dB increments from -6 dB to +6 dB.  
x SL LEVEL (surround left speaker level)  
Default setting: 0 dB  
You can set in 1 dB increments from -6 dB to +6 dB.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “SP SETUP” or  
“LEVEL” appears, then press ENTER or c.  
x SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)  
Default setting: 0 dB  
You can set in 1 dB increments from -6 dB to +6 dB.  
3
4
Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER or c.  
Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.  
The setting is selected and setup is complete.  
SP SETUP menu parameters  
x SURR SP (surround speakers)  
[SURR YES] Select this if surround speakers are connected.  
[SURR NO]  
Select this if no surround speakers are connected.  
x FRONT DIST (front speaker distance)  
Default setting: 3.0 meters (10 ft)  
You can set in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0  
meters (4 to 23 ft).  
x SURR DIST (surround speaker distance)  
Default setting: 3.0 meters (10 ft)  
You can set in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to 7.0  
meters (0 to 23 ft).  
Note  
• The value you can set for SURR DIST differs depending on the  
value you have set for FRONT DIST.  
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To set the speaker level by using the test  
tone  
Selecting the sound field  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
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 repeatedly until “LEVEL” appears, then  
press ENTER or c.  
3
4
Press x/X to select “TEST TONE”, and press  
ENTER or c.  
Press x/X to select “T.TONE ON”.  
The speakers emit the test tone in turn.  
SOUND  
FIELD +/–  
5
Press C to return, and then press x/X to select a  
speaker:  
“FL LEVEL” (front left speaker level)  
“CEN LEVEL” (center speaker level)  
“FR LEVEL” (front right speaker level)  
“SR LEVEL” (surround right speaker level)  
“SL LEVEL” (surround left speaker level)  
“SW LEVEL” (subwoofer level).  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
-
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X
x
H
O
6
Press ENTER or c.  
The selected speaker emits the test tone.  
7
8
From your listening position, adjust the speaker  
level by pressing x/X.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/–.  
The present sound field appears.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the sound field  
you want appears. The selected sound field indicator on the  
front panel lights up.  
Repeat steps 5 to 7 to adjust the other speaker  
levels.  
9
10  
When you finish adjusting levels, press C to return.  
Press x/X to select “TEST TONE”, and press  
ENTER or c.  
All sound fields in 5.1CH mode  
11  
Press x/X to select “T.TONE OFF”, and press AMP  
MENU to turn off the AMP menu.  
Sound field  
Display  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO A.F.D. AUTO  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE  
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC  
2CH STEREO  
PRO LOGIC  
PLII MOVIE  
PLII MUSIC  
2CH STEREO  
NEWS  
NEWS  
MULTI ST.  
MULTI ST.  
continued  
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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).  
However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital  
LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output  
to the subwoofer.  
This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the front, center,  
and surround speakers simultaneously. The sound that is  
output from the surround speakers is same as the sound that is  
output from the front speakers.  
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.  
Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs  
by 5.1channel  
x Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2  
channel sources. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to  
the input signal and output to front, center, and surround  
speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes  
monaural.  
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output  
channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an  
advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts  
the spatial properties of the original recording without adding  
any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
Note  
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi  
channel source is output directly.  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.  
Using only the front speaker and  
subwoofer  
x 2CH STEREO  
This mode outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio  
signal type being input.  
Outputting sound sources from TV  
x NEWS  
This mode clearly reproduces human voice in TV programs,  
such as news programs or dramas.  
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There is no sound from the center speaker.  
• Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the selected sound  
field.  
Additional Information  
• Depending on the source, the sound effect from the center  
speaker may be less noticeable.  
Troubleshooting  
• Adjust the level of the speaker.  
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.  
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the  
surround speakers in FRONT mode.  
• Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the selected sound  
field.  
General  
• Check that the 5.1CH/FRONT mode switch is switched  
over FRONT mode.  
The power is not turned on.  
• Turn off the system power, and turn it on after sliding the  
5.1CH/FRONT mode switch.  
• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.  
If “PROTECT” and “UNPLUG” appears alternately.  
Immediately unplug the AC power cord and check the  
following items.  
• Depending on the source, the sound effect of the surround  
speakers may be less noticeable.  
No sound is heard from the surround speakers when  
connected in 5.1CH mode.  
• Check that the speaker cords of the optional speakers are  
not short-circuited.  
• Check the settings of the surround speakers.  
• Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the selected sound  
field.  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?  
After checking the above items and fixing any problems,  
connect the AC power cord again and turn on the system.  
If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after  
checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
• Check that the 5.1CH/FRONT mode switch is switched  
over 5.1CH mode.  
• Turn off the system power, and turn it on after sliding the  
5.1CH/FRONT mode switch.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not  
reproduced.  
• Depending on the source, the sound effect of the surround  
speakers may be less noticeable.  
• Check that the playing DVD, etc, is recorded in Dolby  
Digital or DTS format.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc, to the digital input  
jacks of this system, check that audio setting (settings for  
the audio output) of the connected component.  
• Check that the DVD player selects the correct settings.  
(Check the sound from DVD menu.)  
Connected components  
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter  
which component is selected.  
• Check that the speakers and components are connected  
correctly and securely.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
• Press SOUND FIELD +/–, make sure the sound field  
function is on.  
• Check that both this system and the selected component  
are turned on.  
• Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.  
• Depending on the digital signal, the sound field may not  
function.  
There is no sound from the selected component  
• Check that the component is connected correctly to the  
audio input jacks for that component.  
There is no sound from one of the front speakers.  
• Check that the component is connected correctly to the  
audio input jacks for that component.  
• Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on  
both the component and this system.  
• Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on  
both the component and this system.  
• Check that the component is selected correctly.  
• 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.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the components are connected correctly and  
securely.  
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
continued  
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OTHER  
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.  
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.  
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV  
screen.  
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if  
they are weak.  
• You have set progressive format on your DVD player but  
your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format.  
In this case, return the setting to interlace format on your  
DVD player. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your DVD player.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.  
If the system still does not operate  
properly after performing the above  
measures, reset the system as follows:  
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format  
(525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when  
you set progressive format on your DVD player. In this  
case, return the setting to interlace format on your DVD  
player. For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your DVD player.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the power.  
Press INPUT SELECTOR, VOLUME –, ?/1 at the  
same time.  
• Check that the TV is selected correctly.  
• Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.  
“COLD RESET” appears and the system is reset. AMP  
menu, sound field and the preset radio stations, etc.,  
return to the default settings.  
TUNER  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
• Adjust the angles of the antennas.  
• Connect an external antenna if necessary.  
• Use manual tuning.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have  
been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations).  
Preset the stations.  
FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the  
receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If  
you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it  
against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not  
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.  
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
FM  
75  
AM  
26US  
 
   
Amplifier section  
Surround mode (reference) power output  
Specifications  
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
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no  
sound output.  
B
Inputs (Analog)  
TV, SAT, DVD,  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2  
Sensitivity: 610 mV  
Impedance: 25 kilohms  
C
Inputs (Digital)  
TV, SAT, DVD, VIDEO 1,  
VIDEO 2 (Coaxial)  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
B
Tuner section  
System  
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer  
system  
C
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(100 kHz step)  
FM wire antenna  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
7
Dimensions:  
mm (inch)  
A
B
C
1,570 (61 / )  
8
3
500 (19 / )  
4
3
500 (19 / )  
4
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at  
10 kHz)  
Weight: kg (oz)  
79 (174 lb 3 oz)  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
AM loop antenna  
450 kHz  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
Antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated  
40 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 %  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms  
Accepts 480i/480p/720p/1080i  
continued  
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Speakers  
Front  
Glossary  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex, magnetically shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) cone type  
5
Dolby Digital  
This movie theater sound format is more advanced than  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround  
speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency  
range, and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is  
independently provided. This format is also called “5.1” with  
the subwoofer channel designed as the 0.1 channel (since it  
functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six  
channels in this format are recorded separately for superior  
channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are  
processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs.  
Center  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex, magnetically shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) cone type  
5
Surround  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex, magnetically shielded  
5
65 mm (2 / inches) cone type × 2  
8
Subwoofer  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex, magnetically shielded  
3
160 mm (6 /8 inches) cone type × 2  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output  
channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an  
advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts  
the spatial properties of the original recording without adding  
any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
On: 120 W  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving  
Mode)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
1,570 × 500 × 570 mm  
(61 /8 × 19 /4 × 22 /2 inches) (w/h/d)  
incl. projecting parts  
DTS  
7
3
1
Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-  
channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear  
channel and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this  
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high  
quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized  
due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and  
processed in digitally.  
Mass (approx.)  
Supplied accessories  
79 kg (174 lb 3 oz)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Input Box (4)  
System cable (4)  
Optical cable (1)  
Video cord (blue/green/red) (1)  
Video cord (yellow) (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
Quick Setup Guide (card) (1)  
S-Force PRO Front Surround  
Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and  
the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has  
led to the development of all-new processing method and  
advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call  
S-Force PRO Front Surround. Compared with previous front  
surround technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround  
reproduces a more convincing sense of distance and space,  
resulting in a true surround sound experience without the  
need for rear speakers.  
Optional passive speaker*  
Rated impedance  
* SS-MB150H is recommended as optional passive speakers.  
4 ~ 16 ohms  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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.  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
1
2
?/1  
6
5
4
3
A Front panel display (30)  
B Sound field indicator (17)  
C VOLUME +/– (26)  
D INPUT SELECTOR (20, 26)  
(remote sensor) (26)  
F "/1 (on/standby) (20, 26)  
E
continued  
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Front panel display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
TUNED ST MONO  
SLEEP  
A/V SYNC  
A Current surround format  
D Lights up when a radio station is tuned. (19)  
B Lights up in SLEEP mode. (20)  
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. (19)  
30US  
 
 
A COAXIAL FM 75jack  
B SPEAKERS jacks (21)  
C 5.1CH/FRONT mode switch (21)  
D AUDIO VIDEO INPUT jacks  
E AM terminal  
Rear panel  
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
AM  
5
1
SPEAKERS  
+
-
L
L
2
3
R
R
+
-
MODE  
SURROUND  
5.1CH  
FRONT  
SAT  
DVD  
4
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
AUDIO VIDEO  
INPUT  
continued  
31US  
 
A "/1 (on/standby)  
B Input buttons  
Remote control  
Here describes the buttons for amplifier operation only. See  
page 12 for the buttons for operation of the connected  
components.  
C AMP MENU (14, 15, 16, 22)  
D TUNER MENU (19)  
E PRESET +/– (19)  
F MUTING  
G VOLUME +/– (19)  
TV ?/1  
AV ?/1  
P
?/1  
RM SETUP  
The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.*  
1
H DISPLAY (19)  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 TV  
DVD  
J TUNING +/– (19)  
2
3
SOUND FIELD TUNER/BAND SAT  
AMP  
qa  
K SOUND FIELD +/– (17, 23)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.  
CH/DISC SKIP  
SLEEP  
MENU  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
FM MODE  
AUDIO  
TUNER MENU  
4
5
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
7
0/10  
>10/11  
12/SET  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
-
- TUNING +  
- PRESET +  
0
m
M
.
>
X
x
H
TOP MENU/  
GUIDE  
MUTING  
AV MENU  
6
7
VOLUME  
9
8
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TV/  
VIDEO  
TV CH  
ANT  
WIDE  
JUMP  
32US  
 
 
 
 
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