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- Page 1 2-667-838-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-K5 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model To reduce the risk of fire or electric HT-K5. Check your receiver’s model number by shock, do not expose this apparatus to looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In rain or moisture. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Other Operations 1: Check how to hookup your Naming preset stations and inputs ..31 components ........4 Using the Sleep Timer ......31 1a: Connecting components with Enjoying the lighting effects....32 digital audio output jacks ... 6 Optional karaoke scoring 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 C) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord C Coaxial digital cord (supplied) White (L) Orange Red (R) B Optical digital cord Notes •... -
Page 6: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player C), see page 5. For details on the required cords (A – DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO IN... - Page 7 Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player C), see page 5. For details on the required cords (A – ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER DIGITAL...
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Page 8: 1B: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks
1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks C), see page 5. For details on the required cords (A – DVD player Satellite Tuner or VCR OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN... -
Page 9: 2: Connecting The Antennas
2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1... -
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). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) - Page 11 Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black (–) Front speaker Center speaker Front speaker (Left) (Right) AUDIO SURROUND CENTER FRONT WOOFER SPEAKERS INPUT Surround speaker Sub woofer Surround speaker (Right) (Left) continued...
- Page 12 4.6 mm • Before installation, check the ceiling or wall to ensure that it is strong enough to stand the weight of the speakers. Sony is not responsible for accident or 10 mm damage caused by improper installation, insufficient ceiling strength or improper hanging hardware...
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Page 13: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. for the receiver and sub • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage woofer caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural If your receiver and sub woofer has a voltage calamity, etc. -
Page 14: Performing Initial Setup Operations
Press MEMORY/ENTER. Connecting the AC power “CLEARING” appears in the display for a cord while, then “CLEARED” appears. The following are reset to their factory Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. settings. AC power cord • All settings in the SETUP, KARAOKE, LEVEL, CUSTOMIZE and TUNER menus. -
Page 15: 5: Setting Up The Speakers
SETUP menu parameters 5: Setting up the speakers The initial setting is underlined. You can use the SETUP menu to set the distance DIST. X.X m and location of the speakers connected to this (Front speaker distance) receiver. Initial setting: 3.0 m Use the remote for the operation. - Page 16 • SIDE/LO The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in Select if the location of your surround speakers terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the corresponds to section A and C. center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the •...
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Page 17: 6: Setting Up The Sub Woofer
6: Setting up the sub 7: Adjusting the speaker woofer levels and balance — TEST TONE Listening to the sub woofer Adjust the speaker levels and balance while Front view listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. POWER indicator The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency... -
Page 18: Amplifier Operation
Listening to FM/AM radio Amplifier Operation You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts Selecting the component through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the antennas to the receiver (see page 9). input. -
Page 19: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, select “FM AUTO” in step 3. You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you Direct tuning often listen to. -
Page 20: Tuning To Preset Stations
Tuning to preset stations Changing the display Use the remote for the operation. Changing the information in Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. the display The last received station is tuned in. You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display. -
Page 21: About The Display
About the display DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II DTS MEMORY SLEEP OPT COAX STEREO MONO D.RANGE SL S SR A SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output H D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range from the SUB WOOFER jack. compression is activated (page 29). -
Page 22: Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying higher fidelity Enjoying Surround Sound sound Using only the front — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT speakers and sub woofer The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows — 2CH STEREO you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound. In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound A.F.D. -
Page 23: Selecting A Sound Field
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. DCS is the concept name of the surround This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as technology for home theater developed by Sony. CDs. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) x MULTI ST. - Page 24 C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) x HALL Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
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Page 25: Enjoying Karaoke
Turn ECHO to adjust the microphone echo effect. Enjoying Karaoke To cancel the echo effect, turn ECHO to MIN. Using Karaoke Note The same echo level is applied to both MIC 1 and You can enjoy karaoke by singing along with the MIC 2. -
Page 26: Advanced Karaoke Settings
Notes Advanced karaoke • This parameter is valid only when the karaoke function is activated. settings • If the music is very loud during karaoke function and you have reduced the volume level using the MUSIC VOLUME knob, be sure to adjust the MASTER Using the KARAOKE menu to VOLUME to reduce the overall volume level before you cancel the karaoke function. - Page 27 The following parameters are valid only x KEY XX (Key control) when you have activated the karaoke Lets you change the pitch of the music to suit your function. vocal range. The initial setting is underlined. Initial setting: 0 x XXXXXXXX (Vocal select) You can adjust the key from –6 to +6 in 13 steps.
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Page 28: Advanced Adjustments And Settings
Customizing sound fields Advanced Adjustments and Settings By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can Switching the audio input customize the sound fields to suit your particular mode for digital listening situation. Note on the displayed items components The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. -
Page 29: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings
LEVEL menu parameters COMP. XXX D.RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) The initial setting is underlined. Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound BAL. L/R XX track. This may be useful when you want to watch (Front speaker balance) movies at low volumes late at night. Initial setting: BALANCE (0) •... -
Page 30: Advanced Settings
x DEC. XXXX Advanced settings (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. Using the CUSTOMIZE menu • AUTO to adjust the receiver Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. -
Page 31: Other Operations
Using the Sleep Timer Other Operations You can set the receiver to turn off automatically Naming preset stations at a specified time. and inputs Use the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP while the power is on. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes preset stations and inputs selected with the input cyclically as follows:... -
Page 32: Enjoying The Lighting Effects
Enjoying the lighting effects You can create a party environment using the D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack on this receiver. Connect the lighting devices (not supplied) to the D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack using the D-LIGHT SYNC Controller (DLS-1) (not supplied). The D-LIGHT SYNC Controller will synchronize the lighting effects to the music’s rhythm. Lighting devices (not supplied) DIGITAL... -
Page 33: Optional Karaoke Scoring System
Optional karaoke scoring system If you have a karaoke component with karaoke scoring system (for example, DVD- KARAOKE), you can view your karaoke score on your TV screen using the MIC OUT jack on this receiver. Connect the karaoke component to MIC OUT jack using an audio cord (not supplied). -
Page 34: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Aau002
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU002 You can use the remote RM-AAU002 to operate Remote button the components in your system. description Before you use your AV ?/1 remote (on/standby) switch TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO TEST TV ?/1, ?/1 SLEEP TONE (on/standby) Inserting batteries into the switch SYSTEM STANDBY... - Page 35 The tables below show the settings of each Remote Operations Function button. Button ENTER wl Receiver/ Enters the selection. Remote Operations Function VCR/ Button CD player/ A.F.D. ef Receiver Selects the decoding DVD player/ mode for audio sound. Satellite tuner/ ANGLE DVD player Selects viewing angle or...
- Page 36 Selects track numbers. DVD player/ 0/10 selects track 10. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver MD deck STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV CD player/ video components. Selects channel ?/1 1 and DVD player/ numbers. VCR/ ?/1 2 at...
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Page 37: Changing The Factory Setting Of An Input Button
DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want. In *Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch the input setting. These correspond to 8 mm and VHS mode of the TV. -
Page 38: Additional Information
On heat buildup If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
There is severe hum or noise. Troubleshooting • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. If you experience any of the following • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away difficulties while using the receiver, use this from a TV set or fluorescent light. -
Page 40: Error Messages
If the problem persist ones, if they are weak. • Make sure you select the correct input on the Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if remote. service personnel changes some parts during • To activate the buttons with orange printing, press repair, these parts may be retained. -
Page 41: Specifications
AM tuner section Specifications Tuning range Models of area code SP With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz Amplifier section Models of area code E51 Power Output With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz Models of area code SP, E51 With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 –... - Page 42 Speaker section Supplied accessories Front speakers (SS-BSP5K) FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Center speaker (SS-CNP5K) Remote commander RM-AAU002 (1) Surround speakers (SS-SRP5K) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Front speakers 2 way, magnetically Microphones (2) shielded Speaker cord, long (2) Center speaker Full range, magnetically Speaker cord, short (3)
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Page 43: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons that are DISPLAY 5 (20, 40) mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Receiver Music Tone knobs M - Z ALPHABETICAL ORDER LOW, MID, HIGH 7 (26) -
Page 44: Index
Supplied accessories 42 Karaoke adjusting the music 25 Test tone 17 advanced settings 26 Tuning using karaoke 25 automatically 18 KARAOKE menu 26 directly 19 to preset stations 20 Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 28 Naming 31 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...