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Page 1: Home Theater System
Home Theater System Operating Instructions HT-SL5 © 2002 Sony Corporation 4-241-634-11(2) - Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 5 Antenna hookups ... 6 Video component hookups ... 7 Digital component hookups ... 8 Other hookups ... 9 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups ... -
Page 4: Main Unit
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit Display 7 (20) DVD 4 (17) IR receptor 2 MASTER VOLUME 9 (17) MUTING qs (17) PLII q; (19) PRESET TUNING +/–... -
Page 5: Hooking Up The Components
Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. •... -
Page 6: Antenna Hookups
Antenna hookups ANTENNA COAXIAL TV/SAT OPTICAL IN OPTICAL IN DIGITAL Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. •... -
Page 7: Video Component Hookups
Video component hookups For details on the required cords (A – D), see page 5. ANTENNA COAXIAL COAX IN TV/SAT OPTICAL IN OPTICAL IN DIGITAL DVD player VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT WOOFER VIDEO... -
Page 8: Digital Component Hookups
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. -
Page 9: Other Hookups
Other hookups IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 – – – R–FRONT–L SPEAKERS Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 10). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. -
Page 10: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Before connecting speakers, be sure to turn off this unit. Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (–) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO To a wall outlet (Switch the power (POWER) to off before connecting the... -
Page 11: To Avoid Short-Circuiting The Speakers
Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –... -
Page 12: Performing Initial Setup Operations
Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (see page 17). -
Page 13: Specifying The Speaker Parameters
Specifying the speaker parameters Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the SET UP menu. Move the V/v/B/b button up or down to select the parameter you want to adjust. Move the V/v/B/b button to left or right to select the setting you want. Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow. - Page 14 Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker position PL. XXX)* This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. •...
- Page 15 x Center speaker size ( • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL”...
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Page 16: Adjusting The Speaker Level
Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. POWER indicator POWER Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver clockwise. -
Page 17: Checking The Connections
Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g., DVD player). -
Page 18: Enjoying Surround Sound
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) D C S 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. -
Page 19: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Ii
x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. -
Page 20: Understanding The Multi Channel Surround Displays
Understanding the multi channel surround displays L F E S SR 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2 ; PRO LOGIC II: “PRO LOGIC” lights up when a 2-channel signal is applied with “DOLBY PL”... -
Page 21: Customizing Sound Fields
Customizing sound fields By adjusting the level parameters, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. - Page 22 Customizing sound fields (continued) Low Frequency Effect (L.F.E. XXX dB) Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry.
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Page 23: Receiving Broadcasts
Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 6). Use the remote for the tuner operation. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. -
Page 24: Preset Tuning
Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. -
Page 25: Other Operations
Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. After pressing ALT (page 35), press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF To specify the time freely... -
Page 26: Adjustments Using The Set Up Menu
Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Audio input mode for TV/SAT function (TV-XXXX) Lets you select the audio input mode for TV/ SAT function. • “AUTO” gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the TV/SAT IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital audio signals. -
Page 27: Additional Information
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following... - Page 28 Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Press MUTING if muting function is activated. •...
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Page 29: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, DIN) 25 W + 25 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front : 35 W/ch Center : 35 W Surround 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. - Page 30 Specifications (continued) General Power requirements Power consumption Power consumption (during standby mode) Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) Speaker Section SS-MSP2 Front and surround speakers SS-CNP2 Center speaker Speaker system Speaker units Enclosure type Rated impedance Power handling capacity (Maximum input power) 100 watts Sensitivity level Frequency range Dimensions (w/h/d)
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Page 31: Tables Of Settings Using Main Menu Button
Tables of settings using MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU button and V/v/B/b button. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Menu Move the V/v/B/b button up or down to select LEVEL BAL. -
Page 32: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. The adjusted TONE parameters are stored in each sound field. 2CH ST. AUTO DEC NORM.SURR. C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT GAME PCM 96K*... -
Page 33: Before You Use Your Remote
CD player/ video components on or LD player/ off. DVD player/ MD deck SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY VCR/Satellite and other Sony audio/ (Press tuner/ video components. AV ?/1 CD player/ and ?/1 LD player/ at the DVD player/... - Page 34 Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Button SHIFT Receiver D.TUNING Receiver TUNING Receiver +/– MEMORY Receiver FM MODE Receiver >10/11 CD player/ LD player/ MD deck AUDIO TV/VCR/ DVD player TIME CD player/ DVD player PRESET/ Receiver D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ satellite tuner CD player/ DVD player/...
- Page 35 Remote Change remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Notes • The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
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Page 36: Changing The Factory Setting Of A Function Button
VCR (command mode VTR 3*) DVD player DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) Tuner (this receiver) CD player MD deck LD player * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Press >10/11...