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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.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 5 Audio component hookups ... 6 Video component hookups ... 7 Digital component hookups ... 8 Multi channel input hookups ... 9 Other hookups ... 10 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups ...
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit AUX 6 (18) Cursor buttons (U/u) qh (14, 22–24) Display qk (21) DVD 3 (18) LEVEL qj (22) MASTER VOLUME qa (17, 18) MULTI CH IN 8 (18) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING...
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. •...
Audio component hookups For details on the required cords (A – E), see page 5. To specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the TUNER jacks, set the TUNER visual input in the SET UP menu (page 24). MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL...
Video component hookups S-VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL To apply sound effects to the audio from the TV You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks on the amplifier and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV.
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to the amplifier’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.
Multi channel input hookups Although this amplifier incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the amplifier to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder.
Other hookups S-VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL S-VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT AUX hookups If you have an individual audio/video component Use an optical digital cord (not supplied) to connect the optical output jack on the CD player, MD deck, or video game player to the AUX OPTICAL jack on the amplifier so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.
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...
Speaker system hookups (continued) To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the amplifier. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker cord, or the metal parts of the amplifier.
Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the amplifier’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 18).
Multi channel surround setup (continued) Specifying the speaker parameters Press SET UP. Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to select the parameter you want to adjust. Press + or – to select the setting you want. The setting is stored automatically. Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.
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x Surround speaker position ( This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “PL. SIDE” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
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Multi channel surround setup (continued) Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one, be sure to set the following parameters. The speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the supplied speaker system.
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”...
Multi channel surround setup (continued) In addition to outputting the test tone, you can also adjust the level of each speaker while listening to the sound of a CD or DVD, etc. Although you lay the foundation for high quality surround sound by matching the levels of all speakers using the test tone, it may be necessary to make further adjustments while listening to playback of actual software.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) 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.
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Selecting a sound field (continued) x V.M.DIMENS.* (Virtual Multi Dimension) D C S Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual surround speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. This mode creates 4 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30°...
Understanding the multi channel surround displays SLEEP DIGITAL SP. OFF COAX L F E S SR 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the amplifier is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the amplifier applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.
Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround and level parameters of the front, center, and surround speakers, 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 (unless the amplifier is unplugged for about two weeks).
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Dynamic range compressor ( Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. We recommend using the “MAX” setting. • To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select “COMP.
Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote 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 The display dims after you have specified the...
If you have any question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
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Troubleshooting (continued) 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 (see page 18). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the amplifier correctly.
Reference sections for clearing the amplifier’s memory To clear All memorized settings page 13 Customized sound fields page 23 Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.3 %) 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (THD 0.3 %) Front...
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Specifications (continued) SA-WMSP1 subwoofer System Speaker system Speaker unit Enclosure type Continuous RMS power output (8 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz) 50 W Reproduction frequency range High frequency cut-off frequency Input Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Speakers...
Tables of settings using LEVEL, SURR, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP buttons, cursor buttons, and +/– buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press Press U or u to select LEVEL...
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. The adjusted SURR parameters are stored in each sound field. A.F.D. NORM.SURR. STUDIO A STUDIO B STUDIO C V.M.DIMENS. V.SEMI M.D. HALL JAZZ L.HOUSE GAME MULTI CH IN...
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 amplifier. Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months.
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Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Button ENTER TV/VCR/SAT/ After selecting a channel, Tape deck/ LD player/ VCD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck SHIFT Tuner -/-- D.TUNING Tuner ./> CD player/ MD deck/ DVD player/ LD player/ VCD player/ Tape deck/VCR/ DAT deck m/M CD player/ DVD player/...
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Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu. TITLE DVD player Displays DVD title. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the amplifier.
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD player VCD player Tuner * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the DVD button to control the tape deck.
声频组成机的联结 须用导线(A-E)有关详细,请参看第 5 页。 MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO CENTER DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO TUNER MULTI CH INPUT WOOFER OUTPUT LINE 调谐器 要领 要指定所要用来自 TUNER(调谐器)插孔的带 声频信号的视频输入时,请在 SET UP(调定) 菜单中设定 TUNER 视觉输入(第 24 页)。...
视频组成机的联结 S-VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL 要给来自电视机的声频提供声音效果 时 可将电视机的声频输出插孔连接到放大器的 VIDEO AUDIO IN 插孔,以便给电视机的 声频提供声效果。此时,请注意不要把电视 机的视频输出插孔连接到放大器到上的 VIDEO IN 插孔。 要用遥控器切换电视机频道时,请指定 VIDEO 按钮为 TV(第 34 页)。 电视机监视器 INPUT S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT CENTER AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO TUNER MULTI CH INPUT OUTPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO...
其他联结 AUX 联结 您如果有单独的声/视频组成机 可用光频数字导线(无附带)将 CD 唱机, MD 座,或电视游戏机上的光频输出插孔连 接到放大器上的 AUX OPTICAL(辅助光 频)插孔以便能听到立体声源的环绕声效 果。 利用 S 视频电缆(无附带)将您的视频组 成机上的 S 视频输出插孔连接到放大器上 的 AUX S-VIDEO IN 插孔。 MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO IN VIDEO TUNER S-VIDEO OUTPUT 声/视频组成机 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT 连接...
电影院效果。即能模拟音乐家的组音和电影 导演的想象动作。 x NORM.SURR.(标准环绕声) 带有多声道环绕声频信号的软体将根据其记 录方式播放。带 2 声道声的声频信号利用杜 比专业逻辑解码,造成环绕声效果。 x STUDIO A–C(摄影棚 A–C)D C S • CINEMA STUDIO A 能再现 Sony Pictures Entertainment(Sony 影像娱 乐)典型编辑演播室的声音特性。 • CINEMA STUDIO B 能再现 Sony Pictures Entertainment(Sony 影像娱 乐)的好莱坞最现代化机构之一的混合演播 室的声音特性。 • CINEMA STUDIO C 能再现 Sony Pictures Entertainment(Sony 影像娱...
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选择声场 (续) x V.M.DIMENS.* (虚拟多维) D C S 利用三维(3D)声像,只从一对实存的环 绕声扬声器创造出一整列高出听者位置的虚 拟扬声器。此模式创造出 4 套虚拟扬声器以 大约 30 度的仰角围绕着听者。 x V.SEMI M.D.* (虚拟半多维) D C S 利用三维(3D)声像,只从前扬声器便能 创造出虚拟的环绕声扬声器而不必实存的环 绕声扬声器。此模式创造出 5 套虚拟环绕声 扬声器以大约 30 度的仰角围绕着听者。 x HALL 再现一的矩形音乐厅音响。 x JAZZ(夜总会) 能再现夜总会的音响。 x L.HOUSE(实况演奏厅) 能再现 300 座位的实况演奏厅的音响。 x GAME(电视游戏)...
多声道环绕声显示说明 SLEEP DIGITAL PRO LOGIC SP. OFF COAX L F E S SR 1 ; DIGITAL: 放大器正给杜比数字格式录 音的信号解码时,点亮。 2 PRO LOGIC: 当放大器为了输出中央和环 绕声频道信号而提供专业逻辑处理给 2 频 道信号时,点亮。但,如果把中央和环绕 声扬声器设定於“NO”,而选择了 “A.F.D.”或“NORMAL SURROUND”时,此指示灯便不点亮。 3 DTS∶当输入 DTS 信号时,点亮。 4 D.RANGE∶当激活了动态范围压缩功能 时,点亮。请参看第 23 页说明调整动态 范围压缩。 5 COAX: 当声源信号是通过 COAXIAL 端 子输入的数字信号时,点亮。...
使用 LEVEL,SURR 和 SET UP 按钮的设定一览表 可以利用 LEVEL,SURR 和 SET UP 按钮,游标按钮和 +/– 按钮作各种各样的设定。下表 表示这些按钮可作的设定。 按 按 U 或 u 以选择 LEVEL FRONT BALANCE SURR BALANCE CENTER LEVEL SURR LEVEL SUB WOOFER LEVEL LFE MIX LEVEL DYNAMIC RANGE COMP SURR EFFECT LEVEL WALL TYPE REVERBERATION TYPE...
各声场用可调整参数 所调整的 LEVEL 参数即提供给所有的声场。调整好的 SURR 参数即被存储於各声场中。 A.F.D. NORM.SURR. STUDIO A STUDIO B STUDIO C V.M.DIMENS. V.SEMI M.D. HALL JAZZ L.HOUSE GAME MULTI CH IN A.F.D. NORM.SURR. STUDIO A STUDIO B STUDIO C V.M.DIMENS. V.SEMI M.D. HALL JAZZ L.HOUSE GAME MULTI CH IN <...
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遥控器按钮说明 (续) 遥控器 操作项 按钮 ENTER 电视机/ 录像机/ 卫星接收机/ 按此按钮以输入数值。 磁带座/ LD 放演机/ VCD 放演机/ MD 座/ DAT 座 SHIFT 调谐器 -/-- 电视机 D.TUNING 调谐器 ./> CD 唱机/ MD 座/ DVD 放演机/ LD 放演机/ VCD 放演机/ 磁带座/ 录像机/ DAT 座 CD 唱机/ DVD 放演机/(前进或后退)。...
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MENU +/– 放大器 调整或变更设定。 MENU DVD 放演机 显示 DVD 菜单。 F/f/G/g DVD 放演机 选择菜单项目。 ENTER DVD 放演机 输入选择项。 RETURN DVD 放演机 回到以前菜单或退出菜 单。 TITLE DVD 放演机 显示 DVD 标题。 * 拥有画中画功能的 Sony 电视机为限。 注 • 根据放大器的型号,在本节里所述一部分功 能,可能不起作用。 • 上面所述只为举例。 因此根据组成机,上述操作也可能不能实施 的,或可能与所述的操作有异。...