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Sony HT-6800DP Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HT-6800DP Operating Instructions Manual

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4-252-273-11 (1)
SON_
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-6800DP
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 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 As _n ENERGY STAR parlner, maintenance (servicing) Sony (_orporation has determined thai instructions in the literature ENERGY STARi is _ U.S. regislered this product meets Ihe ENERGY accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 3 About This Manual The instructions in this manual arc lk_rmodel • HT-6800DP. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front paneh • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on file receiver. You can also use lhe controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver.
  • Page 4 Getting Started Advanced Adjustments Settings 1: Check how to hookup your components ........Switching tile audio input mode for I a: Connecting components with digital components ......31 INPUT MODE digital audio output jacks ... 7 I b: Connecting components with Customizing sound fields .....
  • Page 5 ¢D Steps l a through l c beginning on page 7 describe to hook up your components to this receiver. Beli_re you hegin, rellzr to "Connectable components" below l\_r tile pages which describe ¢D COIlnect each compollellL Alter booking up all your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas"...
  • Page 6 Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the lollowing optional connection cords to r_) (not supplied unless indicated). Audio cord Coaxial digital cord (supplied) White (L) Orange Red (R) Monaural audio cord Audio/video cord Black _?c= White (Uaudio)
  • Page 7 Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For delails o,, the required cords ([!_ r_), see page 6. Connect audio jacks. ¢D DVD player OPTIC a_D_ Satellite tuner 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 jacks on the receiver.
  • Page 8 Connect video jacks. The folk>wing illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner mM a DVD player wifl_ COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Satellite tuner TV monitor FRONTB...
  • Page 9 Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For delailson the requiredcords (l_ ["_),see page 6. coax A11the digital audio jacks are compatible x_ith32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note The sound is not output when you play :l Super Audio CD on the SuperAudio CD player connected to the SA-CD/(_D OPTICAL IN jack on Ihis receiver.
  • Page 10 Connect audio jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with rnulti channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. For delails on the required cords (1_ r_), see page 6.
  • Page 11 Connect video jacks, Tile l\_llowing illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDE() (Y, PB/ CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to el_ioy higher quality video. DVD player TV monitor FRONT B Note On this receiver,...
  • Page 12 Hooking up audio components For derails on the required cords (1!_ [_1), see page 6. Super Audio CD/CD MD/Tape deck player 12Us...
  • Page 13 Hooking up video components If you connect your TV lo tile MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch Ihe video h'om ll_e selecled input (page 21 ). For delails on Ihe required cords ([] []), see page 6. TV monitor ,PTICAL 13us...
  • Page 14 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. (supplied) _,,._ AM loop antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) _Ff''d? I, ..Notes • To prevent noise pickup keep the AM leop antenna away frem the receiver and ether components •...
  • Page 15 Connec( your speakers to (he receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker sys(em. To fully enjoy theater-like mulli channel surround sound requires five speakers (lwo fronl speakers, a center speaker, and (w'o surround speakers) and a sub w'ooti_r (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelily reproduclion of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX lk_rmat if you counecl one additional...
  • Page 16 Required cords Speaker cords (supplied) Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Frontspeaker Front(Left)speaker I SurroundspeakerbaCk Center speaker (Right) * If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see "Selecting the speaker system"...
  • Page 17 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for tile firsl time, initialize the receiver by performing Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. lollowing procedure. This procedure can also be used to returl* settings you have made 1o Iheir thctory defaults. Use the buttons on the receiver for fl_e operation.
  • Page 18 • DIST. XX ft. (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: IO ft. You can use tile SET UP menu to set tile Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should distance and location of the speakers connected be set from a distance equal to the front speaker to this receiver.
  • Page 19 • SIDE/LO The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in Select if the location of your surround speakers terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the com:sponds to section _ and _. center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the •...
  • Page 20 -- TEST TONE Listening to the sub woofer Adjust the speaker levels and balance while POWER indicator listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote lot the operati(m. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.
  • Page 21 headphones Connect tire headphones to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is aulonmtically canceled and "SPA" and "SP B" do nol lighl up in Ilae display. • When tire headphones are connected, you can Press input buttons to select the input. selecl only tire lk_llowing sound lields To select the Press...
  • Page 22 You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built=in tuner. Belie)re operation, MULTI CH IN make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to tile receiver (see page 14). You can select the audio directly frnm tile components connected to tile MULTI...
  • Page 23 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station ynu You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Then ynu can easily tune in the stations Press TUNER repeatedly to select the nf]en listen to.
  • Page 24 Tuning to preset stations Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Changing the information The last received station is kmed in. the display Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET You can check the sound field etc. by changing TUNING - repeatedly to select the the inl\_rmation in the display.
  • Page 25 [][][] ¢D SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See from the SUB WOOFER jack. pages 22 24 for tuner operations. LFE: Lights up when the disc being played D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range back contaius the LFE/Low...
  • Page 26 -- AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Fnrmat Direct (A.F.D.) mode allnws --2CH STEREO you to select the decoding mode you want tk)r your audio sound. In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound A.F,D, mode Decoding mode from the tYont left/right speakers and sub (Display) f_r.
  • Page 27 5.1 channel x_hen watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. DCS is the concept name of the surround techm)logy t_)r home theater developed by Sony. • PLII MUS (PRO LOGIC ]l MUSIC) DCS uses tile DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Pcrfisrms Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
  • Page 28 • C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) r_ • CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) Reproduces the acoustics of a 3/)0-scat live house. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is When headphones ideal for watching musicals...
  • Page 29 SURR BACK DECODING This lunction lets you select the decoding mode lor the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. lormat, you can enjoy the surrmmd sotlnd intended by the filmmakers.
  • Page 30 How to select the surround back decoding mode Yon can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream. When you select "SB AUTO" When Ihe input slream conlains lhe 6.1 channel decode llag a), Ihe appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.
  • Page 31 By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can a(liust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters -- INPUT MODE may be dimmed in the display.
  • Page 32 • CTR XXX Resetting sound fields to the (Center speaker level) initial settings • SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) Use the buttons on the receiver t_)r the operation. • SUR.R. Press to turn off the power. (Surround speaker (right) level) While holding...
  • Page 33 You can adjust the tonal quality (bass. treble Using the CUSTOMIZE menu level) of the li'ont speakers using the TONE to adjust the receiver Hlenl.I. Start playing a source encoded with You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).
  • Page 34 • DEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specil_' the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. The initial setting is "DEC. AUTO" for VIDEO 2 and "DEC. PCM" lbr DVD and SA-CD/CD. •...
  • Page 35 You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use tile remote lot tlle operation. Press ALT to light up the button. You can enter a uame of tip to 8 characters t_)r Press SLEEP while the power is on. preset stations and inputs selected witll input Each time you press SLEEP,...
  • Page 36 Belore ynu begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. You call select the fi÷ontspeaker system you want to use. Recording on an audio tape or Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) MiniDisc repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use. You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc The selected speaker system appears in the using the receiver.
  • Page 37 Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR. a TV or a DVD using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help.
  • Page 38 You can use the remote RM-PP860 In nperale iiiiiidi!_!_ii!_!!_i_ii!!ii_ii!_i _!I_!I_!I_!I_! _!I_!I_!I_!I_ _!I_!I_!I_!I _!I_!I_!I_! _!I_!I_!I_ _!I_!I_!I _!I_!I_! _!I_!I_ _!i_!i ¸ tile cnmponems in ynur syslem..SYSTE_STANDB¥ SLEEP Inserting batteries into VIDEO1 remote _2SA<.'D/CD TUNER Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and - properly oriented in the battery compartment.
  • Page 39 tables below show the settings of each Remote Operations Function button. Button D.TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning Remote Operations Function Button mode. A.F.D. Receiver Sclectslhe decoding DUAL Receiver Selects the language mode for audio sound. MONO you wanl during digital broadcast.
  • Page 40 SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. SYSTEM Receive]-/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ vide() components. I/(_) [] and CD player/ I/(_) [] at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time)
  • Page 41 Remote Remote Operations Function Operations Function Button Button Rcceiw:r To listen to radio ,ql._l/ll,4_ CD player/ Searches tracks in the TUNER [] VCD phLveri l_)rwaM or backwaM programs. DVD player direction. TV CH +_ Selects preset TV LD player/ channels. MD deck TV/VIDEO Selects input signal:...
  • Page 42 Furthermore, you can also program tile remote Selecting command mode li)r Sony components that the remote is unable to You can switch the command mode (AVI and control. Note that the remote can only control AV2) of the remote, lfthe command...
  • Page 43 Use the numeric codes in Ihe tables below to activate input after control non-Sony components and also Sony programming components that the remote is normally unable Press the programmed button to activate the to control. Since file remote signal flint a input you want.
  • Page 44 ZENITH Maker Code(s) SONY * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though enter the code for AIWA+ enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401_ 402_ 403...
  • Page 45 To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 501,502 DAEWOO 504,505,506, 507. 515, FISHER GOLDSTAR 503, 511,512, 515,534_ GRUNDIG 517,534 HITACHI 513,514,515,544 ITT/NOKIA 521,522 MAGNAVOX 503, 518,544 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503,519, 503_ 52(L 544 PANASONIC 509, 524 PHILIPS 515_ 518 PIONEER 5(t9,525,526,540 RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527,528,529, €-...
  • Page 46 If you have :,layquestion or problem concerning your • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. purpose of sali:ty md will fit into the wdl outlet only one wly. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
  • Page 47 There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "ANALOG" (page 31 ). Check that the INPUT If you experience any of the following MODE is not set to "COAX IN"...
  • Page 48 Check the spe iker connection and turn on Ihe power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 48us...
  • Page 49 120 - 20,000 Hz: rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% If the problem persist total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to Consult your nearest Sony dealer. rated outpnt. Reference sections clearing Amplifier section receiver's memory...
  • Page 50 tuner section Speaker section 87.5 - 108.//MHz Tuning range Front/surround/surround back speakers Antenna FM wire antenna (SS-MSP88) Antenna terminals 75 ohn/s, unbalanced Center speaker (SS-CNP88) Intermediate frequency 1It.7 MHz Speaker system Full range, magnetically shidded tuner section Speaker units Tuning range SS-MSP88 80 mm cone type...
  • Page 51 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna(1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (3) Speaker connecting cor(L short Monaural connecting cord (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (24) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander RM-PP860 ( I) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Speakers •...
  • Page 52 Illustration number this page Use this page to find the locution of buttons that are DISPLAY 124, 48) mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER Input buttons (21,3 l, 34, 35, PHONES (jack) [] (21,47) PRESET TUNING...
  • Page 53 Ac{justing Recording CUSTOMIZE parameters 33 on a vide() tape 37 LEVEL parameters 3 I on an audio tape or MD 36 SET UP parameters speaker levels and balance 20 TONE parameters 33 Selecting Automatic tuning 22 component front speaker system 36 sound field 27--28 SET UP menu 18 Changing...
  • Page 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.net/...