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Sony HT-6500DP Operating Instructions Manual

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. HT-6500DP/5500D/1700D
HT-6500DP
HT-5500D
HT-1700D
© 2002 Sony Corporation
4-238-377-72(2)
Serial No.
US

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HT-6500DP/5500D/1700D...
  • Page 2 * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is a U.S. registered ® partner, Sony ® NERGY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ... 47 Additional Information Precautions ... 48 Troubleshooting ... 48 Specifications ... 51 Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buttons ... 54 Adjustable parameters for each sound field ... 55 HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only. HT-1700D only.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    For details on the use of your remote, see pages 37 – 43 for RM-PP411 (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) and pages 44 – 47 for RM-U306 (HT-1700D only). For details on the use of your DVD player, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

  • Page 5: Main Unit

    MENU </> ea (16, 28, 34, 35, 54) MODE wj (25, 30, 49) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (indicator) (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) 7 (22) MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) qf (22) MUTING wf (22, 48) N – S NAME 8 (34)

  • Page 6: Hooking Up The Components

    Hooking Up the Components Required cords A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) D Optical digital cord (not supplied) Black E Coaxial digital cord (supplied) Orange F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

  • Page 7: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna hookups ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD/LD COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN Notes on antenna hookups • 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 8: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio component hookups MD or Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 Ω COAXIAL DVD/LD COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN OUTPUT LINE CD player LINE MONITOR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...

  • Page 9: Video Component Hookups

    Video component hookups ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD/LD COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN TV tuner, satellite tuner or Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV.

  • Page 10: Digital Component Hookups

    (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Notes •...

  • Page 11: Multi Channel Input Hookups

    Multi channel input hookups HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel...

  • Page 12: Other Hookups

    Other hookups SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SURROUND Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.

  • Page 13: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System

    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (–) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO MONITOR VIDEO OUT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SURROUND AUDIO OUT WOOFER Surround speaker Surround speaker (–) Black...
  • Page 14 Speaker system hookup (continued) To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals.

  • Page 15: Performing Initial Setup Operations

    Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21).

  • Page 16: Normal Speaker/Micro Satellite Speaker

    LEVEL. (To reset to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.) The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select 90° MICRO SP. Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the 20°...
  • Page 17 x Front speaker distance ( XX.X ft.) Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 15). x Center speaker distance ( XX.X ft.) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position (B on...
  • Page 18 Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker height ( HGT. XXX)* This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
  • Page 19 x Center speaker size ( • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. •...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Speaker Level

    Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote. Notes • The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only). • The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.

  • Page 21: Checking The Connections

    Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can adjust balance and level of all the speakers.

  • Page 23: Changing The Display

    Changing the display DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Index name of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* t Frequency t Sound field applied to the band or the preset station * Index name appears only when you have assigned...

  • Page 24: Enjoying Surround Sound

    In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
  • Page 25 The selected sound field is indicated in the display. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

  • Page 26: Using Only The Front Speakers (2 Channel Stereo)

    Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic can activate the decoder using the SET UP menu. For details, see page 35.

  • Page 27: Understanding The Multi Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the multi channel surround displays DIGITAL SP. OFF COAX L F E SL S SR 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.

  • Page 28: Customizing Sound Fields

    Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) L F E : Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES”...
  • Page 29 L.F.E. XXX dB 0 dB COMP. XXX D. RANGE * The parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only). Front balance ( BAL. L/R XXX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Bass And Treble

    Customizing sound fields (continued) Adjusting the bass and treble The BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– button lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone for each separate sound field. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.

  • Page 31: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 37 –...

  • Page 32: Automatic Tuning

    Automatic tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.

  • Page 33: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

  • Page 34: Other Operations

    • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. or MENU • When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D to move the only). repeatedly...

  • Page 35: Using The Sleep Timer

    • When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D ony). Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.
  • Page 36 (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you select the command mode of the remote. Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. x 2ch decode mode ( Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2 channel source.

  • Page 37: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Pp411

    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411 HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only You can use the remote RM-PP411 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 –...
  • Page 38 To listen to turntable. To listen to an audio equipment. Selects MULTI CH IN source. SYSTEM Selects 2ND AV output. STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video Press to output test tone. (Press AV ?/1 Selects preset sound field and ?/1 (e.g. Cinema Studio at the EX A, B, C).
  • Page 39 ./> VCR/ Skips tracks. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Operations Function Button m/M CD player/ Searches tracks VCD player/ (forward or backward).

  • Page 40: Selecting The Mode Of The Remote

    Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Button CLEAR DVD player SEARCH DVD player MODE TOP MENU/ Satellite GUIDE tuner/ DVD player AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu. tuner/ DVD player VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. tuner/ DVD player ENTER/...

  • Page 41: Programming The Remote

    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.
  • Page 42 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...
  • Page 43 To control a VCR Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758 AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 BLAUPUNKT EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730...

  • Page 44: Operations Using The Remote Rm-U306

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U306 HT-1700D only You can use the remote RM-U306 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 g on the receiver.
  • Page 45 VCD player/ or off. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. AV ?/1 player/VCD and ?/1 player/LD player/ at the DVD player/MD...
  • Page 46 Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Button Receiver PRESET+/– TV/VCR/ satellite tuner ./> VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck m/M CD player/ DVD player/ VCD player VCR/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCR/...

  • Page 47: Changing The Factory Setting Of A Function Button

    VCR (command mode VTR 3*) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) VCD player * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck.

  • Page 48: Additional Information

    If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
  • Page 49 There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
  • Page 50 • The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available for HT-6500DP and HT-5500D (RM- PP411 only). • The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available for HT-1700D (RM-U306 only).

  • Page 51: Specifications

    , CD, Impedance: 50 kilohms MD/TAPE, DVD/LD, : 96 dB VIDEO 1, 2 (A, 250 mV 2) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only 3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone bypassed). 4) Weighted network, input level. Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2 (Optical)
  • Page 52 Specifications (continued) AM tuner section Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz Antenna Intermediate Frequency Usable sensitivity Harmonic distortion Selectivity At 9 kHz: At 10 kHz: 5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz.
  • Page 53 Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) • RM-PP411 (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D) • RM-U306 (HT-1700D) R6 (size -AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) •...

  • Page 54: Tables Of Settings Using Surr, Level, Set Up, Bass And Treble Buttons

    PRO LOGIC 1) Only when you select NORM. SP. 2) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only You can make various settings using the BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.

  • Page 55: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field

    GAME MULTI CH IN PCM96K 1) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only 2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in “Adjusting the level parameters” (page 28). 3) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to “LARGE”.
  • Page 56 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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