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- Page 1 2-639-596-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-RD150 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Warning
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment WARNING Precautions (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate On safety To reduce the risk of fire or electric collection systems) shock, do not expose this apparatus to Should any solid object or liquid fall This symbol on the rain or moisture. - Page 3 Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. If you have any questions or problems concerning the system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Hookups And Settings
Step 1: Unpacking Hookups and Settings Check that you have the following items. Overview • Active subwoofer (1) Complete the following steps to start using this • Centre unit (1) home theatre system. • Speakers (4) • AM loop aerial (1) Step 1: Unpacking (page 5) •... - Page 6 If you connect a component that is not in the default setting list above (such as a DVD player, etc.), you can operate them (Sony products only except for the TV) with the supplied remote by setting the appropriate code. For details, see “Operating Other Components With the Supplied...
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Page 7: Step 2: Connecting The Speakers
Step 2: Connecting the Speakers Connect the speakers to the subwoofer using the supplied speaker cords as shown in A and B below. Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Centre unit Colour label (The centre speaker is built in to the centre unit.) Subwoofer to SYSTEM... - Page 8 Example: Wiring the speakers Too much insulation is Connect the supplied speakers to the SPEAKER removed. Stripped cords are touching each other. jacks on the bottom side of the subwoofer using the speaker cords. Use the speaker cord whose tube is the same colour as the jack label on the connecting speaker.
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Page 9: Positioning The Speakers
To install the speakers on a wall Positioning the speakers Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable For the best possible surround sound, all the for the hole on the back of each speaker. speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). -
Page 10: Step 3: Connecting The Fm/Am Aerials
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall Subwoofer 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. -
Page 11: Step 4: Connecting The Other Components
Step 4: Connecting the Other Components Connect the other components (DVD recorder/player, “Play Station 2,” VCR, etc.) to the system. See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. To listen to the sound of other components through the system, see “Enjoying the Sound of the System” (page 16). - Page 12 Setting for when using a Sony DVD recorder/player or “Play Station 2’ When connecting a Sony DVD recorder/player or “Play Station 2” as shown on the previous page, perform the following settings on each component to fully enjoy the surround sound of the system. Other settings may be necessary for other manufacture’s DVD recorder/player.
- Page 13 Connecting a VCR or TV Connect the VIDEO (ANALOG IN L/R) jacks of the subwoofer to the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the VCR or TV using the audio cord (not supplied). To listen to the connected VCR or TV, press VIDEO (input select button) (page 16). Note You cannot input the video signal to this system.
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Page 14: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Leads
To turn the system on and off Step 5: Connecting the Centre unit Mains Leads FUNCTION VOLUME VOLUME Plug the subwoofer and TV mains leads (power "/1 cords) into the mains. Subwoofer "/1 to mains Check that the "/1 indicator on the centre unit lights up when the subwoofer mains lead is connected. -
Page 15: Step 6: Basic Speaker Setup
Press M/m to select the setting for the Step 6: Basic Speaker surround speaker position. If unsure about the position, see ““SURR SP” Setup (surround speaker)” on page 25. Press < to return to the previous layer. To fully enjoy the system’s sound, reflect the Press M/m to select “FRONT DIST”... -
Page 16: Basic Operations
Press DVD, TUNER/BAND, or VIDEO (input select buttons) on the remote. Basic Operations Select the desired source. Selected source is appears in the centre unit display. Enjoying the Sound of the DVD: Component that is connected to the System DVD jack (DVD recorder/player, “Play Station 2,”... -
Page 17: Checking The Information In The Centre Unit Display
To turn down the brightness of the centre unit Checking the Information in display (DIMMER) the Centre Unit Display You can set up the system while checking the AMP MENU status information in the centre unit display. Centre unit display DIGITAL SYNC DCS DSGX... -
Page 18: Selecting The Sound Field
Sound field Selecting the Sound Field Outputs 2 channel “MULTI ST.,” sources from the front, “REAR ST.” centre, and surround You can take advantage of surround sound simply speakers, or surround by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed speakers only (page 19). sound fields, which bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home. - Page 19 (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field environment of their studios and integrated the processing. Multi channel surround formats are data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP downmixed to 2 channels. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound”...
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Page 20: Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (Dsgx)
• Cinema Studio Reverberation Reinforcing Bass Reproduces reverberation peculiar to a movie theatre. Cinema Studio EX is an integrated mode Frequencies (DSGX) which operates these elements simultaneously. Notes The DSGX (Extended Dynamic Sound Generator) function reinforces bass frequencies. • The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal. -
Page 21: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume (Audio Drc)
Press M/m to select a setting (select “DRC Enjoying the Sound at Low STD” or “DRC MAX”). “DRC OFF” (default): No compression of Volume (AUDIO DRC) dynamic range. “DRC STD”: Standard effect. “DRC MAX”: Maximum effect. (Volume of The AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range sound effects, such as explosions, may be Compression) function narrows the dynamic reduced.) -
Page 22: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (A/V Sync)
To return to the previous layer Adjusting the Delay Press <. Between the Picture and To operate the connected component after setting Sound (A/V SYNC) Select the component (input source) by pressing DVD, VIDEO, or TUNER/BAND after turning If picture and sound do not match, you can adjust off the AMP menu. -
Page 23: Enjoying Stereo Or Bilingual Broadcasts (Dual Mono)
Press ENTER or AMP MENU to turn off the Enjoying Stereo or Bilingual AMP menu. Broadcasts (DUAL MONO) To return to the previous layer Press <. You can switch between audio channels when you play a DVD-RW disc or the system receives To operate the connected component after multiplex sound from a component that is setting... -
Page 24: Set-Up Menu
Setting item does not appear if “CENTER SPEAKER” setting is “CENTER NO.” Setting item does not appear if “SURROUND Set-Up Menu SPEAKER” setting is “NONE.” Using the AMP Menu By using the AMP menu in the centre unit display, you can set up the system for the optimum ◆AMP menu tree surround sound. -
Page 25: Basic Speaker Settings (Sp Setup)
Press M/m to select the item you want to Basic Speaker Settings (SP set. Example: “FRONT DIST” (front speaker SETUP) distance) You can input the speaker positions and select whether or not to engage any centre or surround speakers. Press ENTER or ,. Select “SP SETUP”... -
Page 26: Speaker Level Settings (Level)
“FRONT DIST” (front speaker distance) Speaker Level Settings Set the front speaker distance from your listening position between 1.0 to 7.0 m in 0.2 m increments. (LEVEL) The default setting is “3.0.” “CEN DIST” (centre speaker distance) You can individually set the loudness of each Set the centre speaker distance between the speaker. - Page 27 To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one Press M/m to select “TEST TONE,” and time press ENTER or ,. Press 2 +/– on the remote. Or press VOLUME +/ Press M/m to select “T. TONE OFF” (test –...
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Page 28: Additional Settings (Customize)
“A/V SYNC” Additional Settings Adjusts any delay between picture and sound. See page 22 for details. (CUSTOMIZE) Does not adjust. “SYNC OFF” Adjust the delay between the “SYNC ON” You can make further setting to the system. For picture and sound. detailed explanations, see also “Basic Operations”... -
Page 29: Other Operations
Press to select the preset number you want. Other Operations TUNED Enjoying the Radio Press ENTER. Connect the FM/AM aerials to the subwoofer The station is stored. (page 10) and preset radio stations. TUNED "/1 TUNER/ Repeat steps 2 to 6 to store other stations. BAND FM MODE To change the preset number... -
Page 30: Using The Sleep Timer
z Hints Using the Sleep Timer • You can also select a preset station using the number buttons and ENTER button. • To improve reception, reorient the aerials. • You can also select FM or AM by pressing You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, FUNCTION on the centre unit repeatedly. -
Page 31: Operating Other Components With The Supplied Remote
You can adjust the remote’s signal to operate a TV to operate. that is not a Sony. Operating TVs with the remote TV "/1 You can operate not only Sony TVs but also other manufactures’ TVs with the supplied remote (see the right). Number buttons TV "/1... - Page 32 DVD or VIDEO (input select button). DVD (page 32): DVD recorder (When you Note connect the Sony component other than Sony To operate a component other than a DVD recorder, set DVD recorder, set the component code the component code (page 34).
- Page 33 Pauses playback. Plays back a tape. 7 AV [/1 Turns the power on/off. *1 Used for changing the function of the Sony HDD/ 8 MPX DVD (/Video Cassette) recorder or Sony DVD/Video Selects the main or sub sound. Cassette (VHS) recorder that is connected to the DVD 9 ANT Selects the antenna input.
- Page 34 While pressing input select button (DVD, Assigning other Sony components to TUNER/BAND, VIDEO), enter the the input select buttons component code number of the desired component by pressing the number button. You can change the controllable component with (ex. When you assign the DVD player, press 1 the remote that is assigned for DVD, TUNER/ while pressing DVD.)
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Page 35: Returning To The Default Settings
Returning to the default setting of Returning to the Default the remote Settings You can return the remote settings (manufacture’s code or component’s code) to the defaults. You can return the system settings (for speakers, radio, etc.) to the defaults. "/1 AV "/1 FUNCTION... -
Page 36: Additional Information
, Check that the connecting cords are not too close requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, to a transformer or motor, and at least three consult your nearest Sony dealer. metres away from your TV set or any fluorescent When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to lighting. -
Page 37: Remote Control
No sound is heard from the centre speaker. The system does not work normally. , Check the speaker connections and settings , Disconnect the mains lead of the subwoofer from (page 7, 25, 26). the mains. Wait about two minutes until the "/1 , Make sure the sound field function is on indicator on the centre unit turns off, and then... -
Page 38: Notes About This System
Notes About This System Specifications On adjusting volume Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a For supplied accessories, see page 5. section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. - Page 39 Subwoofer: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker unit: 200 mm dia. cone type/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 270 × 325 × 413 mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 10.0 kg General Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: On: 145 W/Standby: 0.3 W...
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Page 40: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Centre unit buttons of the same/similar name have the same function as the buttons on the remote. Remote Button Component MENU DVD VIDEO TUNER A TV [/1 (31) B TV/VIDEO (SLEEP) (SLEEP) - Page 41 VIDEO (9), HDD (q;), or DVD (wk). (subtitle) (32) Notes (31) • You can operate a Sony DVD or VCR only. (angle) • When you operate the connected components after (32) displaying AMP menu, turn off the AMP menu by...
- Page 42 Centre unit FUNCTION VOLUME VOLUME A [/1 (power on/standby) button (14) E FUNCTION button (16) Switches the subwoofer input: B [/1 indicator (14) “DVD” t “VIDEO” t “FM” t “AM” C Centre unit display (see below) F VOLUME –/+ buttons (16) (remote sensor) (5) When operating the system, point the remote at this sensor.
- Page 43 Subwoofer (rear) A AERIAL (FM 75Ω COAXIAL) jack (10) B AERIAL (AM) terminal (10) C SYSTEM CONTROL jack (7) D DVD (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (11) 75 COAXIAL AERIAL E VIDEO (ANALOG IN L/R) jacks (13) SYSTEM CONTROL F SPEAKERS (FRONT R/FRONT L/SURR DIGITAL IN OPTICAL R/SURR L/CENTER) jacks (7) ANALOG IN...
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Page 44: Glossary
Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more produced by digital signal processing technology naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of... -
Page 45: Index
Index Mains lead 14 Muting 16 A/V SYNC 22 Operating other components AMP menu 24 with the supplied remote 31 ANALOG IN L/R 13 Operating TVs with the AUDIO DRC 21 remote 31 Batteries 5 Presetting radio stations 29 Centre unit 42 Radio 29 Centre unit display 17 Rear panel of the subwoofer... - Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...