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- Page 1 2-682-472-11 (3) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SS500 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ... 4 1: Installing speakers... 11 2: Connecting speakers ... 13 3: Connecting the audio/video components ... 14 4: Connecting the antennas ... 17 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote... 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel PRESET TUNING Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 18, 22, 23, 37, 39). B Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 5). - Page 5 About the indicators on the display SLEEP DIGITAL Name Function Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 43).
- Page 6 Name Function K ;PL(II) Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PLII” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/ Music decoder is activated. Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not...
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Page 7: Rear Panel
Rear panel ANTENNA SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 DIGITAL OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD A ANTENNA section Connects to the ANTENNA FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 17). Connects to the ANTENNA AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 17). - Page 8 D MAIN MENU Press to display the menu of E MOVIE, MUSIC F DUAL MONO Press to select the language Function Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 43). If you press ?/1 (B) at the...
- Page 9 Name Function G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception. Press to select the main or sub language of the VCR. AUDIO Press to change the sound to Multiplex, Biligual or Multi channel TV sound of the DVD player or satellite tuner.
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Page 10: Test Tone
Name Function P TV To activate the buttons with orange printing, press TV and the button with orange printing simultaneously. Q RETURN/ Press to EXIT O – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen. -
Page 11: 1: Installing Speakers
1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker... - Page 12 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
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Page 13: 2: Connecting Speakers
2: Connecting speakers FRONT AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSub woofer SURROUND CENTER WOOFER To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel or at the bottom of the speakers. -
Page 14: 3: Connecting The Audio/Video Components
3: Connecting the audio/video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components. -
Page 15: Connecting Audio Components
Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. ANTENNA A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the SA-CD/CD OPT IN jack on this receiver. -
Page 16: Connecting Video Components
Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR. ANTENNA A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (orange) (supplied) Notes • You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or VCR via this receiver. -
Page 17: 4: Connecting The Antennas
4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) ANTENNA * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. -
Page 18: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. WOOFER Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. -
Page 19: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU002 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. •... -
Page 20: Playback
Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 27). Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–. - Page 21 Turn on the component and start playback. Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. •...
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Page 22: Listening/Watching A Component
< > TUNING – TUNING + Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music. -
Page 23: Watching A Dvd
Watching a DVD TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO TEST SLEEP TONE SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER MAIN MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE AUDIO D.TUNING SUBTITLE >10 MEMORY SHIFT 0/10 ENTER JUMP CLEAR D.SKIP ANGLE TOP MENU/ GUIDE MENU MUTING... -
Page 24: Amplifier Operations
Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER MAIN MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MEMORY >10 0/10 ENTER CLEAR D.SKIP TOP MENU/ GUIDE MENU ENTER RETURN/EXIT DISPLAY TV CH –... -
Page 25: Overview Of The Menus
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 24. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL (27) Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]... - Page 26 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO (29) Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] A/V Sync [A.V. SYNC.] Audio input mode for SA-CD/CD input [CD INPUT] SYSTEM (30) Front speaker distance [6-SYSTEM] [FRT DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]...
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Page 27: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)
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 28: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Menu)
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 24) and “Overview of the menus”... -
Page 29: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 24) and “Overview of the menus” (page 25). TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) -
Page 30: Settings For The System (System Menu)
x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync) • 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. -
Page 31: Speaker Distance
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) 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 30) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 30). -
Page 32: Enjoying Surround Sound
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. - Page 33 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] (Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.
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Page 34: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field
Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. TUNER MAIN MENU A.F.D. - Page 35 Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
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Page 36: Using Only The Front Speakers And Sub Woofer (2Ch Stereo)
Notes • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. •... -
Page 37: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. PRESET TUNING Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1. “S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. -
Page 38: Automatic Tuning
Automatic tuning VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER MAIN MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE AUDIO D.TUNING SUBTITLE >10 MEMORY SHIFT 0/10 ENTER JUMP CLEAR D.SKIP ANGLE TOP MENU/ GUIDE MENU MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL ENTER RETURN/EXIT DISPLAY TV CH –... -
Page 39: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)
Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations”... -
Page 40: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER MAIN MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE... -
Page 41: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Tuning to preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER MAIN MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO Numeric FM MODE buttons AUDIO D.TUNING SUBTITLE >10 MEMORY SHIFT JUMP 0/10 ENTER CLEAR D.SKIP ANGLE TOP MENU/ GUIDE MENU MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL ENTER RETURN/EXIT... -
Page 42: Displaying Rds Information
Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indication t Radio Text t Current Time indication (in indication 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied... -
Page 43: Other Operations
Other Operations 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: 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 2-00-00 t t OFF When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”... -
Page 44: Glossary
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. -
Page 45: Precautions
x Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. - Page 46 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Page 47: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. •... -
Page 48: Remote Control
You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. -
Page 49: Specifications
If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings... - Page 50 AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code CEL, CEK With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption...
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Page 51: Index
Index Numerics 2 channel 36 2CH STEREO 36 5.1 channel 11 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 32 AUTOBETICAL 39 CD player connecting 15 playback 22 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 35 Dolby Digital 44 DVD player connecting 16 playback 23 DVD recorder connecting 16 Error messages 48 Initial setup 18... - Page 52 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...