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- Page 1 4-254-829-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SL900W ©2004 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. -
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 the wireless speaker system ... -
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 player 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 player TV monitor OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA MONITOR OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN VIDEO TV/SAT WOOFER...
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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 20). 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
3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. 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). Connect the surround speakers to the surround amplifier that receives the sound by wireless. - 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 B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Required equipments for the wireless system Surround amplifier Receives the sound from the IR receiver and sends to the surround speakers.
- Page 12 Subwoofer INPUT MONITOR WOOFER Surround speaker (Right) Notes • Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to be connected. • Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer. Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Page 13: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
To change the speaker cord If you want to change the speaker cord, you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the connector. Press the connector onto a flat surface. Make sure that the catcher is facing the flat surface. catcher Pull the speaker cord from the connector. -
Page 14: 5: Setting The Wireless Speaker System
• If the ON/STANDBY indicator on the surround amplifier flashes in red, it means that the IR receiver is receiving a different Sony infrared system. In this case, turn off the other system or move the IR receiver so that the ON/STANDBY... - Page 15 Example of installation Position the IR transmitter and IR receiver facing each other as shown below. Make sure that there are no obstacles in between the IR transmitter and IR receiver. Then, orientate the IR transmitter and IR receiver until the ON/STANDBY and ON LINE indicators on the surround amplifier lights up in green.
- Page 16 • Do not install the IR transmitter or IR receiver to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength 30 mm wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.
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Page 17: 6: Setting Up The Speakers
6: 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 18: 7: 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 27). • LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. •... -
Page 19: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance
8: 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 20: Amplifier Operation
Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the component you want to use. To select the DVD player Satellite tuner Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER Turn on the component and start playback. Note If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected. -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 20) or Direct Tuning (page 21). -
Page 23: 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 24 Program type Description indication WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, etc. CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL...
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Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Selecting A Sound Field
D CS 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34 Remote Operations Button ANGLE 6 DVD player ANT 8 AUDIO 6 TV/VCR/ DVD player AUX 4 Receiver AV MENU VCR/ satellite tuner/ DVD player AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/ DVD player CLEAR 8 DVD player DISC wa CD player DISPLAY TV/VCR/ DVD player D.TUNING...
- Page 35 Scans radio stations. –/+ 8 TV wl Receiver To watch TV programs. TV CH +/– Selects preset TV channels. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Operations Function Button TV/VIDEO Selects input signal: TV input or video input.
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Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section Power Output (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT CENTER SURR (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT CENTER SURR Measured under 230 V AC, 50 Hz Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) TV/SAT, DVD, VIDEO Sensitivity: 500 mV... -
Page 41: Glossary
Receiver and other high-quality media. In order to ensure that the subtle nuances endowed by these high-quality media would be transmitted with no accompanying deterioration, Sony developed a technology called “Digital Infrared Audio Transmission” for the infrared transmission of digital audio signals using no compression, and it introduced it into the HT-SL900W. -
Page 42: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of button locations and reference pages How to use pages 42 Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER Display 2 (23) DVD (indicator) 5 (20) INPUT SELECTOR qd (20, 21, IR (receptor) 3 (33, 39) MASTER VOLUME qf (19, 20, Surround amplifer... -
Page 43: Index
Index Adjusting LEVEL parameter 29 SET UP parameters 17, 31 speaker levels and balance 19 TONE parameter 30 wireless speakers system 14 Automatic tuning 20 Clearing receiver’s memory 14 Digital Cinema Sound 27 Digital Infrared Audio Transmission 10, 41 Direct tuning 21 Dual Mono 31 IR receiver 10, 11, 14, 15, 37, 38, 39 IR transmitter 10, 11, 14, 15, 37, 38, 39... - Page 44 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...