Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ® NERGY mark. As an E NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E ® guidelines for energy efficiency. is a U.S. registered ®...
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-5800DP, HT-4850DP and HT-4800DP. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, HT-4800DP is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 7 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ... 9 2: Connecting the antennas ... 11 3: Connecting speakers ... 12 4: Connecting the AC power cord ...
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 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.
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) Notes •...
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. OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN...
2 Connect the video jacks. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO DVD player TV monitor...
1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL CD player E), see page 6. – ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT...
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Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 18). For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL E), see page 6.
2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. •...
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 Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer...
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Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (–) Surround speaker Surround speaker (Right) MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO WOOFER INPUT Sub woofer B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Center speaker (Left) SURROUND CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left)
4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.
5: 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.
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 24). • LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. •...
Adjusting the level Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment. HT-5800DP only LEVEL INPUT HT-4850DP and HT-4800DP only Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume. Set the volume level to best suit your preference according to the program source. Note Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum.
Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press input buttons to select the input. To select the Satellite tuner DVD player MD or tape deck CD player Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM The selected input appears in the display. Turn on the component and start playback.
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 (see page 11). The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table.
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 FM/AM 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 19) or Direct Tuning (page 19).
Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. Index name of the input t Selected input t Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected...
About the indications in the display L F E SP SLEEP OPT COAX SL S SR A SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
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.
Sound fields with 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.
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...
Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. Press input buttons to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.
x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (right) level) x S.W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. COMP.
Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speaker using the TONE menu. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ TONE ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
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x DUAL XXX (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. • 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.
Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display. To index a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 20).
Recording Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP760 You can use the remote RM-PP760 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.
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Remote Operations Function Button ALT wd Remote When ALT button lights up, it changes the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing. ANGLE 7 DVD player Selects viewing angle or changes the angles. ANT 9 Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
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V/v/B/b qs VCR/ automatically. Changes the subtitles. 1-9 7 and Turns off the receiver 0/10 8 and other Sony audio/ video components. Outputs test tone. Displays DVD title. >10/11 8 To listen to radio programs. Selects preset TV channels.
Remote Operations Function Button H q; VCR/ Starts playback. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck X qa VCR/ Pauses playback or CD player/ record. (Also starts VCD player/ recording with LD player/ components in DVD player/ recording standby.)
Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
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Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a...
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RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN TOSHIBA ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker SONY PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TOSHIBA...
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.
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.
PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. on the continued...
If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings...
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Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 800 mV VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 kiloohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kiloohm Reproduction frequency range: 28 – 20,000 Hz Tone Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna...
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HT-5800DP only (SA-WMSP68) HT-4850DP and HT-4800DP only (SA-WMSP76) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz; rated 100 watts (SA-WMSP68)/75 watts (SA-WMSP76), minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use pages 46 and 47 Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - L A.F.D. (button/indicator) 8 (23, 24, 25, 40) CD wf (18) DIMMER 3 (21)
Indexing. See Naming Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 26 Naming 30 Preset stations how to 20 how to tune 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Recording on a video tape 31 on an audio tape or MD 31 Selecting component 18 –...