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Sony HT-M2 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HT-M2 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 4-415-788-12(2) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-M2...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Microsoft. • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-M2. The illustrations used in this manual are of Latin America model and they may be different from your model. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as “Latin America model...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Manual........2 Enjoying Surround Sound Supplied accessories........4 Description and location of parts....5 Selecting the sound field......29 Getting started ..........11 Resetting sound fields to the default settings ........... 31 Connections Menu Operations 1: Installing the speakers ......12 Using the setting menu .......

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Inserting batteries into the Supplied accessories remote control • Operating Instructions (this manual) Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by • Quick Setup Guide (1) matching 3 and # on the batteries to the • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.

  • Page 5: Description And Location Of Parts

    Description and location of parts Front panel * Except for South Africa and Argentina models. A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 19, 31) L SURROUND SPEAKER (page 20) B INPUT SELECTOR (page 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28) C INPUT SELECTOR indicator Flashes when you change the input source.
  • Page 6 Indicators on the display panel E DTS indicator A Playback channel indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS being played back. Based on the speaker format signals.
  • Page 7 J Tuning indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station. Stereo broadcast Preset station number (The number will change according to the preset station you select.) K D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 34). L SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 10).
  • Page 8 Rear panel A Audio signal section DIGITAL INPUT jacks (page 15, 16) OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 14, 17) White (L) AUDIO IN/OUT Red (R) B ANTENNA section (page 18) FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminal C SPEAKERS section (page 13)
  • Page 9 Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and Sony TV. • RM-AAU136 (South Africa and • RM-AAU135 (Other models) Argentina models only) * The 5 and TV PROG + buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.
  • Page 10 Views information on the display panel. Enters direct tuning mode. K M-TURBO Turns the M-TURBO function on or off. M-TURBO function reinforces the bass and To control a Sony TV creates a more powerful sound. L m/M, NX, ./> A TV ?/1 (on/standby) (RM-AAU135 only) Turns the TV on or off.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” are set to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of September 2011).

  • Page 12: Connections

    Notes • Do not install the speakers on a wall. Connections • We recommend that you place the front and surround speakers on a speaker stand (not 1: Installing the speakers supplied). Tips • The angle A should be the same. This receiver allows you to use a 4 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system.

  • Page 13: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Surround speaker Front speaker Subwoofer Right Left Right Left Connector Note on speaker cords To connect the speakers correctly The connector of the speaker cords are color- coded based on the speaker type.

  • Page 14: 3: Connecting The Tv

    Tips 3: Connecting the TV • To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to – connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect TV IN jack of the receiver.

  • Page 15: 4A: Connecting The Video Equipment

    Connecting a Blu-ray Disc 4a: Connecting the video player, DVD player equipment Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player When connecting cords Audio signals Video signals • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.
  • Page 16 Connecting a PlayStation 3 Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner PlayStation 3 Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio signals Video signals Audio signals Video signals To the VIDEO IN of the TV. To the VIDEO IN of the TV. A Optical digital cord (not supplied) A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

  • Page 17: 4B: Connecting The Audio Equipment

    Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder 4b: Connecting the audio equipment VCR, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player, portable audio Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). To the VIDEO IN of the TV.

  • Page 18: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    Connecting a USB device 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) (Except for South Africa and Argentina models) Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) USB device A USB cable (not supplied) Notes...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Receiver

    Initializing the receiver Preparing the Receiver Before using the receiver for the first time, Setting the voltage initialize the receiver by performing the selector following procedure. This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings. If your receiver has a voltage selector on the Be sure to use the button on the receiver to rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set...

  • Page 20: Selecting Surround Speaker Position

    Selecting surround Adjusting the speaker speaker position levels and balance (TEST TONE) Select the surround speaker position according to the speaker configuration. You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your MENU seating position. V/v/B/b Press AMP MENU.

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select Basic Operations “AUTO xxx * ”. The test tone is output from each speaker Playing an input source in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. equipment Adjust the speaker levels and balance. Use the LEVEL menu (page 34) to adjust the speakers to have the same sounding test tone level for each speaker.
  • Page 22 Press MASTER VOL +/– to Naming inputs adjust the volume. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for You can also use MASTER VOLUME on inputs (except TUNER) to appear on the the receiver. display panel. It is more recognizable having the equipment Press MOVIE, MUSIC or named on the display than the jacks.

  • Page 23: Playing A Usb Device (Except For South Africa And Argentina Models)

    • Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices. You can use the following Sony USB devices • Some of these USB devices may not be available on this receiver. Other USB devices cannot be for purchase in certain areas.
  • Page 24 Other operations Operating the USB device Press Operation Starts/pauses play. Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next file. FOLDER +/– Goes to the previous/next folder. REPEAT Enters repeat mode. • RPT. OFF/RPT. ONE/ RPT. ALL/RPT. FLD MOVIE, MUSIC, GAMING Notes on the USB device •...

  • Page 25: Viewing Information On The Display Panel

    • Compatibility with all encoding/writing Viewing information on softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible the display panel USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all. • Some time may be needed to start playback The display panel provides various when: information of the receiver status such as...

  • Page 26: Recording Using The Receiver

    Note Character or marks may not be displayed for some Tuner Operations languages. Listening to FM/AM radio Recording using the You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts receiver through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and You can only record audio signals from an AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page audio/video equipment using the receiver.
  • Page 27 Press the numeric buttons to Tuning to a station enter the frequency. automatically (Automatic Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Tuning) Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press TUNER repeatedly (or Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 press FM or AM) to select the FM or AM band.

  • Page 28: Presetting Fm/Am Radio Stations

    Press the numeric buttons to Presetting FM/AM radio select a preset number. stations You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations Press ENTER. as your favorite stations as preset stations.

  • Page 29: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Press V/v repeatedly to select Enjoying Surround Sound or b. “TUNER”, then press Press V/v repeatedly to select Selecting the sound field “NAME IN”, then press or b. The cursor flashes and you can enter a This receiver can create multi channel character.
  • Page 30 Notes on sound fields • The sound fields for music and movie do not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

  • Page 31: Resetting Sound Fields To The Default Settings

    Resetting sound fields to Menu Operations the default settings Using the setting menu Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. You can customize the receiver by making various adjustments with settings menu. MUSIC MENU V/v/B/b RETURN Press ?/1 to turn off the...
  • Page 32 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details, see the referencing page in the parentheses. Menu Parameters Settings Default [Display] [Display] setting AUTO xxx LEVEL Test tone , OFF [LEVEL] [T. TONE] (page 34) Front speaker balance BAL.
  • Page 33 Menu Parameters Settings Default [Display] [Display] setting AUDIO Synchronizes audio with video SYNC ON, SYNC OFF SYNC OFF [AUDIO] output (page 35) [A/V SYNC] Digital broadcast language MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN selection [DUAL] Pro Logic II Decoding mode AUTO, ON, OFF AUTO [PLII DEC.] SYSTEM...
  • Page 34 LEVEL menu SPEAKER menu You can adjust the level and balance of each You can adjust the position and distance of the speaker manually. speakers connected to this receiver. x T. TONE x SUR SPK Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance Lets you select the surround speaker position while listening to the test tone from your according to the speaker configuration (page...
  • Page 35 • OFF AUDIO menu Pro Logic II decoding mode is turned off. Note You can adjust settings for the audio to suit This function works only in the following cases. your preference. – “MOVIE A” is selected. – Surround speaker position is set to “REAR”. x A/V SYNC Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize SYSTEM menu...

  • Page 36: Additional Information

    • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and Additional Information cause malfunctions. • Do not place the receiver near equipment Precautions such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too On safety...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them problem. Should any problem persist, consult with a cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service alcohol. personnel changes some parts during repair, There is no sound, or only a very low- these parts may be retained.
  • Page 38 • Adjust the level parameters using the • The signal strength of the stations is too LEVEL menu. weak with automatic tuning. Use direct tuning. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel • Make sure you set the tuning scale sound is not reproduced. correctly (when tuning in AM stations •...
  • Page 39 – Total files per folder: 100 or less. of the system by the message. If any problem Audio file cannot be played back. persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you use a • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be USB device, see “USB message list”...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    South Africa model PROTECT Stereo mode output (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, Irregular current is output to the speakers, or THD 1%) the receiver is covered and ventilation holes 104 W + 104 W are blocked. The receiver will automatically Surround mode output (reference) (6 ohms, turn off after a few seconds.
  • Page 41 AM tuner section Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) Tuning range 430 mm × 178 mm × 336 mm Area Tuning scale including projecting parts 10 kHz step 9 kHz step and controls Latin America, 530 kHz – 531 kHz – Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg Argentina 1,710 kHz...

  • Page 42: Index

    Index Numerics 4 channel 12 PlayStation 3 connecting 16 Portable audio connecting 17 Blu-ray Disc player connecting 15 Recording 26 Remote control 9 Cable TV tuner connecting 16 Clear memory 19 Satellite tuner connecting 16 Sleep Timer 10 Sound fields DVD player resetting 31 connecting 15...
  • Page 44 ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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