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Sony HT-7100DH Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HT-7100DH Operating Instructions Manual

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3-093-550-11 (1)
DVD Home
Theatre System

Operating Instructions

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.
HT-7100DH
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 2: Note To Catv System Installer

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-7100DH. The HT-7100DH consists of: • Receiver • DVD player • Speaker system – Front speaker – Center speaker – Surround speaker – Sub woofer • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Installing speakers ...14 2: Connecting speakers...16 3a: Connecting the audio components ...17 3b: Connecting the video components ...18 4: Connecting the antennas...26 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote...27 6: Selecting the speaker system...28 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R Name Function Press to turn the receiver on A ?/1 or off (page 27, 36, 37, 52, (on/standby) 81).
  • Page 6 Name Function Turn to select the input K INPUT source to playback (page SELECTOR 34, 36, 37, 53, 55, 63, 65, 69). Press to select sound fields L MOVIE, (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page MUSIC 49). Press to select A.F.D. M A.F.D. mode (page 47).
  • Page 7 About the indicators on the display SP A SP B SL S SR Name Function Lights up when the audio signal A SW 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 Lights up when a memory K MEMORY function, such as Preset Memory (page 54), etc., is activated. Lights up when INPUT MODE L COAX is set to “AUTO IN” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN”...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA–CD/CD/CD–R VIDEO 1 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a DVD IN jack...
  • Page 10 Connects to Super You can use the supplied remote to operate the Audio CD player or CD player, etc. receiver and to control the Sony audio/video (page 17). components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components.
  • Page 11 VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder or PSX. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (Z) and then press ENTER. J DISPLAY Press to select information...
  • Page 12 Press to display and select items from the option menus for DVD TOOLS player or DVD/VHS COMBO. To display the options of Sony TV, press TV (Z) and then press OPTIONS TOOLS. Press to display the menus of L MENU...
  • Page 13 DVD player, Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen. To return to the previous menu of Sony TV, press TV (Z) and then press RETURN/EXIT O. After pressing RECEIVER (D), then press MENU (L)

  • Page 14: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers 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 a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left)
  • Page 15 • 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.

  • Page 16: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 WOOFER SPEAKERS FRONT B A Monaural audio cord (supplied) B Speaker cords (supplied) AFront speaker A (Left)

  • Page 17: 3A: Connecting The Audio Components

    To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers. Character on Speaker type speaker label Front left Front right Surround left Surround right * The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any character on the speaker label.

  • Page 18: 3B: Connecting The Video Components

    3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV The image from a visual component connected to this receiver and the menu of this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Connecting a DVD player Audio signals DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE)

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Recorder

    Connecting a DVD recorder DVD recorder Audio signals Video signals AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD IN VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN SA–CD/CD/CD–R A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) •...

  • Page 22: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks

    DMPORT AUDIO IN SA–CD/CD/CD–R A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Coaxial digital cord (supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via a HDMI jack.
  • Page 23 If you connect a Blu-ray disc player • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your blu- ray disc player. For details, see “Programming the remote”...

  • Page 24: 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 cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals DIGITAL...
  • Page 25 Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. Audio signals AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD IN VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN DMPORT...

  • Page 26: 4: Connecting The Antennas

    4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL DMPORT SA–CD/CD/CD–R * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes •...

  • Page 27: 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 CENTER 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 28: 6: Selecting The Speaker System

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP016 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 29: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. •...
  • Page 30 Performing Auto Calibration RM SET UP AV ?/ / 1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 Input buttons SA-CD/ / CD DMPORT A.F.D. MOVIE CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D.TUNING -/-- 0/ / 10 CLEAR > MEMORY GUIDE RETURN/ / MENU EXIT –...
  • Page 31 Error and warning codes Error codes When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER Appears when there are more than one error code.
  • Page 32 To change the settings manually Record down the warning code. Press RECEIVER. The RECEIVER indicator lights up and receiver operation is activated. Press Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. Follow the solution provided in the “Warning codes and solutions” below. Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 30).

  • Page 33: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. RECEIVER DMPORT A.F.D.

  • Page 34: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/ / CD DMPORT A.F.D. MOVIE CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D.TUNING -/-- 0/ / 10 CLEAR > GUIDE RETURN/ / MENU EXIT – CATEGORY REPLAY ADVANCE – TUNING DISC SKIP TV CH TV VOL PRESET...
  • Page 35 To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level. To listen to the sub woofer Be sure to use the buttons on the rear panel of the sub woofer for this operation. Press POWER.

  • Page 36: Listening/Watching A Component

    TV VOL MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING 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 37: Watching A Dvd

    Watching a DVD RM SET UP AV ?/ / 1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/ / CD TUNER DMPORT RECEIVER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D.TUNING AUTO CAL (OFF/A/B/A+B) -/-- AUTO CAL MIC 0/ / 10 CLEAR ENTER >...

  • Page 38: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. DMPORT A.F.D. MOVIE CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D.TUNING -/-- 0/ / 10 CLEAR > GUIDE RETURN/ / MENU EXIT – CATEGORY REPLAY ADVANCE –...

  • Page 39: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 38. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL (41) Test tone [T. TONE] [1-LEVEL] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]...
  • Page 40 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO (43) Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection Synchronizes audio with video output [A.V. SYNC.] Digital Assign [D.ASSIGN] Naming inputs VIDEO (44) DIGITAL MEDIA PORT video [6-VIDEO] assign [DMPORT V.] Naming inputs SYSTEM (45) Front speaker distance...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 38) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 43: 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 38) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 44: Settings For The Video (Video 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 45: Settings For The System (System Menu)

    Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 38) and “Overview of the menus”...
  • Page 46 x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 50). • SIDE/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C. •...

  • Page 47: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)

    Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 29). 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.
  • Page 48 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] (Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] Multi channel Effect...

  • Page 49: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field

    Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. A.F.D.
  • Page 50 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.

  • Page 51: Using Only The Front Speakers And Sub Woofer (2Ch Stereo)

    CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

  • Page 52: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING A.F.D. MOVIE VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R Press ?/1 to turn off the...

  • Page 53: Direct Tuning

    Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

  • Page 54: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations SA-CD/ / CD DMPORT A.F.D. MOVIE CATEGORY D.TUNING SLEEP MODE -/-- 0/ / 10 CLEAR...

  • Page 55: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tuning to preset stations SA-CD/ / CD TUNER RECEIVER DMPORT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D.TUNING AUTO CAL Numeric buttons -/-- 0/ / 10 CLEAR ENTER > MEMORY DISPLAY GUIDE OPTIONS RETURN/ / MENU TOOLS EXIT – CATEGORY REPLAY ADVANCE –...

  • Page 56: Listening To The Xm Radio

    Press RECEIVER. The RECEIVER indicator is lights up and receiver operation is activated. Press MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly to select “4-TUNER”. Press or b to enter the menu. Press V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN”. or b to enter the Press parameter.
  • Page 57 Note The XM radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http:// activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1- 800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup.
  • Page 58 Check the XM Radio ID on the display and write it in the space provided here. ID:_____________________________ If you cannot read the characters or numbers on the display, refer to the following table. Display Description 2 (two) 5 (five) 6 (six) 8 (eight) 0 (zero) Receiving XM Radio broadcasts...
  • Page 59 Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode. SA-CD/ / CD TUNER RECEIVER DMPORT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D.TUNING AUTO CAL -/-- 0/ / 10 CLEAR ENTER...

  • Page 60: Presetting Xm Radio Stations

    Press D.TUNING. Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number. Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The selected channel is tune in. Displaying the XM-RADIO information on the front panel display MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/...
  • Page 61 Tune in the channel you want to preset. For details on selecting channels, see “Listening to the XM Radio” (page 56). Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. Press the numeric buttons to enter the preset number. You can also select the number by pressing PRESET + or PRESET –.
  • Page 62 Note The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. XM Radio messages list Message Explanation appears ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected or transmission is not being received properly.

  • Page 63: Other Operations

    Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
  • Page 65 Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

  • Page 66: Listening To Digital Sound From Other Inputs (Digital Assign)

    Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN, VIDEO 2/ BD IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when they are not currently being used. For example, to output the sound source for the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver: •...

  • Page 67: Naming Inputs

    Assignable inputs for digital audio input The initial setting is marked with underscore. Digital Assignable Display audio inputs input VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VD2–VD1 VIDEO 2 VD2–VD2 VIDEO 3 VD2–VD3 VD2–DVD VD2–TV SA-CD/CD VD2–CD VIDEO 1 DVD–VD1 COAX VIDEO 2 DVD–VD2 VIDEO 3 DVD–VD3...

  • Page 68: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

  • Page 69: Recording Using The Receiver

    Recording using the receiver Recording onto a CD-R You can record onto a CD-R using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your CD. Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 70: Using The Remote

    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.
  • Page 71 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 component accepts differs depending on the...
  • Page 72 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 756 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 Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403...
  • Page 73 To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY AIWA 501, 536, 539 AKAI CENTURION CORONADO CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567 DAYTRON 517, 566 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 FISHER 508, 545 FUNAI FUJITSU GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517, 534, 544, 556, 568...
  • Page 74 To control a satellite tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, 825, 865 AMSTRAD 845, 846 BskyB GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) GRUNDIG 859, 860 HUMAX 846, 847 THOMSON 857, 861, 864 PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862, 863, 864...

  • Page 75: Additional Information

    Additional Information Glossary x Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are color coded green, blue and red.

  • Page 76: Precautions

    Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions or problems 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.
  • Page 78 There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
  • Page 79 Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • 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 (the settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 82 Power consumption Area code Power consumption 170 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157.5 × 316 mm (17 × 6 1/4 × 12 1/2 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz) Speaker section •...

  • Page 83: Index

    Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 51 5.1 channel 14 AUTO CALIBRATION 29 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 47 Blu-ray disc player 23 CD player connecting 17 playback 36 CD recorder connecting 17 DIGITAL ASSIGN 66 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 64 input 63 video assign 44...
  • Page 84 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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