Sony HTR-6100 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony HTR-6100 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HTR-6100 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-342-883-12(2)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HTR-6600
HTR-6100
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-342-883-12(2) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HTR-6600 HTR-6100 ©2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • The instructions in this manual are for model HTR-6600 and HTR-6100. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, HTR-6100 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ...4 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 6 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ...8 2: Connecting the antennas ...9 3: Connecting speakers ... 10 4: Connecting the AC power cord ...13 5: Setting up the speakers ...
  • Page 4: 1: Check How To Hookup Your Components

    Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
  • Page 5: Required Cords

    Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to E) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow Notes...
  • Page 6: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD recorder or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. ANTENNA * Connect to either the COAX IN or OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack. All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
  • Page 7 2 Connect the video jacks. DVD recorder TV monitor OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA MONITOR OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN VIDEO TV/SAT WOOFER...
  • Page 8: 1B: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks

    1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 17). For details on the required cords (A ANTENNA E), see page 5.
  • Page 9: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. ANTENNA OPT IN TV/SAT Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. •...
  • Page 10: 3: Connecting Speakers

    (5.1 channel). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration HTR-6600 only Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) HTR-6100 only Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) Center speaker Center speaker...
  • Page 11 Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal to be connected. Colour tube Subwoofer INPUT MONITOR WOOFER Surround speaker Note Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to be connected.
  • Page 12 Tips • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. • (Except for the front speaker of HTR-6600) For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D floor stand (available only in certain countries).
  • Page 13: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure.
  • Page 14: 5: Setting Up The Speakers

    5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
  • Page 15: 6: Setting Up The Sub Woofer

    PL. XXXX (Surround speaker placement) Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 24). • LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. •...
  • Page 16: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance

    7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance — TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press TEST TONE.
  • Page 17: Amplifier Operation

    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the component you want to use. To select the Light up VIDEO DVD recorder Satellite tuner TV/SAT Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER Turn on the component and start playback.
  • Page 18: Storing Fm Stations Automatically

    Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Press D.TUNING. Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz...
  • Page 19: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 17) or Direct Tuning (page 18).
  • Page 20: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. •...
  • Page 21 Program type Description indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.
  • Page 22: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II L F E A ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. B DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. C SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
  • Page 23: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer — 2CH STEREO In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer only. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer.
  • Page 24: Selecting A Sound Field

    Sound fields with marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
  • Page 25: Selecting A Sound Field For Music

    C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...
  • Page 26: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Tone

    Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn off the power. While holding down SOUND FIELD, press ?/1. “SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting. Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speaker using the TONE...
  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “SET UP menu parameters”...
  • Page 29: Other Operations

    Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press ALT to light up the button. Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF...
  • Page 30: Operations Using The Remote Rm-U700

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U700 You can use the remote RM-U700 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
  • Page 31 Remote Operations Function Button ANGLE 6 DVD Selects viewing angle or recorder changes the angles. ANT 8 Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program. AUDIO 6 TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to Multiplex or Bilingual recorder or Multi Channel TV Sound.
  • Page 32 Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. TUNER wj Receiver TUNING Receiver –/+ 8 TV wl Receiver TV CH +/– * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Function Remote Button Selects a memory TV/VIDEO page for presetting radio stations or...
  • Page 33: Changing The Factory Setting Of An Input Button

    Tuner (this receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) Tuner (Component tuner) *Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player.
  • Page 34: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 35: 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 or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.
  • Page 36: Remote Control

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings...
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) : 60 W/ch : 60 W Mass (Approx.) Speaker section Front speakers • HTR-6600 (SS-SLP701) • HTR-6100 (SS-MSP501) Center speaker (SS-CNP501) Surround speakers (SS-MSP501) Speaker system Speaker units SS-SLP701 SS-MSP501/SS-CNP501 55 × 110 mm cone type Enclosure type Rated Impedance Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)
  • Page 38 AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord (5) Monaural connecting cord (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) • HTR-6600 (12) • HTR-6100 (20) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) •...
  • Page 39: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use pages 39 Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER Display 2 (20) DVD (indicator) 5 (17) INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, IR (receptor) 3 (30, 36) MASTER VOLUME qf (16, 17, INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, 19)
  • Page 40: Index

    Direct tuning 18 Dual Mono 28 LEVEL menu 26 Preset stations how to 19 how to tune 19 RDS 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary Selecting component 17 sound field 24–25 SET UP menu 14, 28 Sleep Timer 29 Sound field customizing 26 pre-programmed 24–25...

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