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- Page 1 3-209-583-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HTP-78DW ©2007 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Page 3: About This Manual
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HTP-78DW. Check your receiver’s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Installing speakers ...13 2: Connecting speakers...15 3a: Connecting the audio components...16 3b: Connecting the video components ...17 4: Connecting the antennas...23 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...24 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) ...25... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel DISPLAY DIMMER AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY PRESET TUNING FM MODE TUNING PHONES Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver (on/standby) on or off (page 24, 31, 32, 45). B DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the display... -
Page 6: Input Buttons
Name Function L Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. M PRESET Press to select a preset TUNING +/– station. N TUNING +/– Press to scan a station. O MEMORY Press to store a station. P FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo... - Page 7 About the indicators on the display DIGITAL SLEEP OPT COAX SL S SR Name Function A SW Lights up when audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being...
- Page 8 Name Function M SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer function is activated (page 53). N Playback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) channel indicate the channels being indicators played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
(page 23). C VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT and VIDEO OUTPUT section AUDIO IN Connects to a White (L) jacks VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 18, 19, 21, 22). Red (R) VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT jacks* MONITOR VIDEO 2... -
Page 10: Amp Menu
Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). RM-AAU006 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. - Page 11 MEMORY Press to store a station. J DVD MENU Press to display the menu of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b (R) to perform menu operations. K TOOLS Press to display options applicable to the entire disc (e.g.
- Page 12 – preset/tune to preset (number 5*) stations. – select track numbers of the CD player or DVD player. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. – select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. Press the numeric buttons and TV (P) at the same time to select the TV channels.
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Page 13: 1: Installing Speakers
1: Installing speakers The receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one sub woofer). 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). - Page 14 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall 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.
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Page 15: 2: Connecting Speakers
2: Connecting speakers MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 WOOFER A Speaker cord (short) (supplied) B Speaker cord (long) (supplied) C Monaural audio cord (supplied) AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) -
Page 16: 3A: Connecting The Audio Components
3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player or CD player. After connecting your audio component, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 17) or “4: Connecting the antennas”... -
Page 17: 3B: Connecting The Video Components
After connecting all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 23). Component to be connected Component DVD player/DVD recorder Satellite tuner/Set-top box Video input/output jack to be connected The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. -
Page 18: Connecting A Tv
Connecting a TV The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components. DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 1... - Page 19 Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. DVD player/DVD recorder...
- Page 20 If you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 53). •...
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Page 21: Connecting A Satellite Tuner
Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals DIGITAL... -
Page 22: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting a VCR The following illustration shows how to connect a VCR. DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD A Audio/video cord (not supplied) Note You cannot do recording on the VCR via this receiver. -
Page 23: 4: Connecting The Antennas
4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. -
Page 24: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord FRONT To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. -
Page 25: 6: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU006 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •... - Page 26 Note The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER Optimizer microphone AMP MENU ENTER MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY PRESET TUNING VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD FM MODE TUNING PHONES INPUT MODE Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
- Page 27 The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete. When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered. After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver. Note Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. Therefore, the sub woofer settings will be maintained.
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Page 28: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)
Warning codes and solutions Warning Explanation code WARN. 40 The environment is noisy. WARN. 50 The center speaker is not connected. WARN. 51 The surround speakers are not connected. WARN. 60 The front speakers balance are out of range. WARN. 62 The center speaker level is out of range. - Page 29 Press or b to enter the parameter. You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver. Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. You can also use U or u on the receiver. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub...
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Page 30: Playback
VIDEO 1 or VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] DVD player, etc., [DVD] connected to DVD jack SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] player, etc., connected to... -
Page 31: Listening/Watching A Component
< > TUNING – TUNING + Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music. -
Page 32: Watching A Dvd
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 FM MODE TUNING PHONES Turn on the TV and DVD player. Turn on the receiver. Press DVD. Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed. Set up the DVD player. -
Page 33: Amplifier Operations
Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER CLEAR... -
Page 34: Overview Of The Menus
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 33. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] (page 36) Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]... - Page 35 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority (page 38) [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video output [A.V. SYNC.] Naming inputs [NAME IN] SYSTEM Front speakers distance [6-SYSTEM] [FRT DIST.] (page 39) Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance...
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Page 36: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”... -
Page 37: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Menu)
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus”... -
Page 38: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus”... -
Page 39: Settings For The System (System Menu)
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. -
Page 40: Speaker Distance
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 39) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 39). -
Page 41: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. -
Page 42: Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. A.F.D. -
Page 43: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field
DCS [HP THEA] MUSIC MOVIE Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater”... - Page 44 Sound fields with D CS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound”...
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Page 45: Using Only The Front Speakers And Sub Woofer (2Ch Stereo)
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. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer. -
Page 46: Tuner Operations
Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 23). The tuning scale is: FM : 50 kHz AM: 9 kHz Automatic tuning VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2... -
Page 47: Presetting Radio Stations
Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. -
Page 48: Tuning To Preset Stations
Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset number. -
Page 49: Naming Preset Stations
Naming preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. -
Page 50: 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 display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. •... -
Page 51: Other Operations
Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. -
Page 52: Naming Inputs
Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for. -
Page 53: Using The Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 2-00-00 t t OFF When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”... -
Page 54: Glossary
Tuner (this receiver) DVR (Digital CATV terminal) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. -
Page 55: Precautions
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video. - Page 56 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. •... - Page 58 • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.
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Page 59: Error Messages
If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory... -
Page 60: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 85 W + 85 W Surround mode (reference) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) RMS output FRONT:122 W per channel CENTER:122 W SURROUND:122 W per channel Measured under the following conditions: 230 V AC, 50 Hz Reference power output for front, center and... - Page 61 • Sub woofer (SA-WP780) Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass reflex RMS output 190 W Input LINE IN (input pin jack) Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 80 W Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 270 ×...
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Page 62: Index
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 42 CD player connecting 16 playback 31 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 43, 44 Dolby Digital 54 DTS 55 DVD player connecting 19 playback 32 DVD recorder connecting 19 Error messages 59 Initial setup 24 INPUT MODE 51 Menu A. - Page 64 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...