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Sony HT-7000DH Operating Instructions Manual

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The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provkted below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
HT-7OOODH
©2006 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 provkted below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
  • Page 2 WARNING This equipment has been tested and lkmnd to comply with the limits for a (!lass B digital device, pursuant To reduce the risk of fire or electric to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are shock, do not expose this apparatus designed to provide reasonable protection against rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 About This Manual Note for the supplied remote • Tile instructions in this manual are for model (RM-AAP012) HT-7000DH. The 12 button on the remote is not awdlable for receiver operation. The HT-g000DH consists • Receiver STR-K7000 • DVD player DVP-NC85H •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Tableof Contents Enjoying Surround Sound Getting Started Description and location of parts ....Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) ..48 1: Installing speakers ........Selecting a pre-programmed sound field ..50 2: Connecting speakers ........ Using only the front speakers 3a: Connecting the audio components...

  • Page 5: Description And Location

    Descriptionand location of parts -_'. Front panel To remove the cover Name Function Press PUSH. I/(_) Press to turn tile receiver on When you remove the cover, keep it Ol.lt of or off (p_Jge 29.37.38. reach t_oln chiMren. 79). [] SPEAKERS Press to select OFE A, B, (OFF/A/B/A+B) A+B of the frunt speakers...
  • Page 6 Name Function Name Fu nction [] Remote sensor [] Vl D EO 3 IN/ To connect :1c:,mcoMer or Receives signals fronl remote commander. PORTABLE AV IN video game (page 27, 35). lacks [] DISPLAY Press to select information [] AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied displayed on tile display (page 67).
  • Page 7 About the indicators on the display Name Function Name Function Lights up when tile audio signal Lights up when DTS sign_fls are is output fionl the SUB input. Note WOOFER jack. When playing a DTS format Lights up when the disc being disc, be sure that you have made played back contains an LFE digital connections and that...
  • Page 8 Function Name [] OPT Lights up _hen INPUT MODE is set to _AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack. or when INPUT MODE set to "OPT IN" (page []SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated/page [] Playback The letters/L.
  • Page 9 Rear panel £-) DIGITAL INPUT section COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section OPTICAL Ceneects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. Tile COAXIAL .jack (OMPONENT Connects lea DVD Green VIDEO player. TV. or a prevides a better INPUT/ satellite luner. You Blue OUTPUT can et_joy high...
  • Page 10 Connects to an ]VID White (L) OUT jack deck or CD player, to operate the receiver and to control the Sony Red (R) etc. (page 20). audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the...
  • Page 11 Name Function Name Function Press to turn the receiver on or MUTING Press to mute the sound. off. MASTER Press to adjust the volume level To turn olf all components. VOL +a)/_ of :dl speakers at the same time. press I/_ and AV I)(_ ([_) at the same time (SYSTEM AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the...
  • Page 12 Name Function Name Function TUNING +/- Press to scan a station. AV MENU Press to display the menus of the VCR, DVD player, satellite 1".9_/_1_ Press to skip tracks of the tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, VCR. CD player. VCD player, hard disc recorder, or PSX on tile LD playel: DVD player.
  • Page 13 When you press any of tile input buttons, tile receiver turns on. Tile buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. program tile remote C_lll to control non-Sony components lk_llowing steps in "Programming remote"...

  • Page 14: 1"Installingspeakers

    1"Installingspeakers 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 Before you install the speakers and sub channel). woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in Example of a 5.1 channel...
  • Page 15 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall The screws should protrude material ur scre_ s to be used. to 7 ram. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by impruper installation, iusuftScient wall strength or impruper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. 15us...

  • Page 16: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) OMonaural audio cord (supplied) 0 Speaker cords (supplied) 6) a)If you have an additional front speaker system, []Front speaker A (L) connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B r_lFront speaker A (R) terminal. You can select tile front speakers you [_Center speaker want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
  • Page 17 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 Fruut left Front right Surround left Surround right : Tile center speaker and sub woofer du not have any character uu the speaker label.

  • Page 18: 3A: Connecting The Audiocomponents

    3a: Connecting the audiocomponents This section describes how to hook up your The sound quality depends on the connecting components to this receiver. Before you begin, jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. refer to "Component to be connected" below Select the connection according to the jacks of...
  • Page 19 Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN .jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on tile If your DVD or Super Audio CD player connected conlponent. equipped with nmlti channel output jacks, can connect it to the MULTI...
  • Page 20 The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as tape deck, etc. CD player/ Tape deck CD player OAudio cord (not supplied) 20 us...

  • Page 21: 3B: Connecting Thevideocomponents

    3b: Connecting the videocomponents TV monitor, etc..INPUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected" below Receiver COMPONENT MONITOR OUT for the pages which describe how to connect VIDEO...
  • Page 22 Notes • Connect image displa_ components such as a TV monitor or a pr_iector to the MONITOR OUT jack The image from a visual component connected on the receiver. to this receiver call he displayed on a TV • Turn on the receiver when the vide() and audio of a screen.
  • Page 23 Notes • Te iupm multi chaunel digital audio fronl tile DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer te tile eperaling inslructiees The following illustration shows how to supplied with the DVD player. • When cermeclieg eplical digilal cerds, insert the connect a DVD playedDVD recorder.
  • Page 24 @ Connecting video DVD recorder OVideo cord (not supplied) OComponent video cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD recorder • You can also rename the VIDEO l input so that it can be displayed on the receiver's • Be sure to change tile factory setting of tile display.
  • Page 25 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. To output the HDMI is the abbreviated name for High- sound from the supplied speakers and to take Definition Multimedia Interface.
  • Page 26 Notes • When connecting opticM digital coMs. insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. The following illustration shows how to • De not bend or tie optical digital cords. connect a satellite tuner. It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
  • Page 27 The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog .jacks such as a VCR, etc. 8" To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) video game Camcorder/ OAudio/video cord (not supplied) 27us...

  • Page 28: 4: Connecting The Antennas

    4: Connecting the antennas Connect tlle supplied AM loop antenna FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) : The shape of the cenueclor varies dependiug en the area code of this receiver. Notes • Tu prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna _1¥\ aN fronl the receiver aod ()tiler components.

  • Page 29: Andtheremote

    5: Preparingthereceiver andtheremote 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 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. their factory defaults, Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for AC power cord...

  • Page 30: System

    6: Selectingthe speaker system Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP012 remote commander. You can select the front speakers yon want to Observe the correct polarity when installing drive. batteries. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver this operation.
  • Page 31 Tips 7: Calibrating the • Yon can :dso fix the optimizer microphone to :_ tripod/not supplied/ and place the tripod at your appropriatesettings listening position. • Be sure to remove any obslacles in Ihe palh _-*. automatically between the optimizer micropl3one and the speakers.
  • Page 32 The table below shows the display when measnrenlent starts. Measurement Display Error codes Enviromnent noise level NOISE.CHK When an error is detected during Auto Speaker connection MEASURE and SP Calibration, an error code will appear on the DET. appears display cyclically after each measurement alternately'...
  • Page 33 Warning codes Warning Explanation Solution code During Auto Calibration, tile warning code provides information on the measurement WARN. 64 The surroundright Reposition your result. The warning code will appear on the speakerlevel is out surround right of range, speaker, f) display cyclically as t_llows:...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    Adjust the speaker levels and 8: Adjusting thespeaker balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone levelsand balance sounds the same from each speaker. (TEST TONE) For details, see "Adjusting tile level (LEVEL menu)" (page 42).

  • Page 35: Playback

    Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back VIDE() 1 or VCR, etc,, cunnected to the VIDEO2 VIDEO l or VIDEO 2 jack Selectinga component [VIDEO 1 ur VIDEO 21 VIDEO3 Camcorder. vide() game, [VIDEO 31 etc.. counected to the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack DVD player, etc..
  • Page 36 To avoid damaging your speakers Bet_re 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. 1 Press POWER.

  • Page 37: Listening/Watching A Component

    Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD • Tile operation is described kn" a player, then place the disc on the tray. Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to tile operating Turn on the receiver. instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD Press SA-CD/CD.

  • Page 38: Playback

    ---2 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Notes Turn on the TV and DVD player. • Refer to the operating Turn on the receiver. instructions supplied with tile TV and DVD player. Press DVD. • Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver...

  • Page 39: Menus

    To return to the previous display Press control button _,. Navigating through To exit the menu menus Press AMP MENU. Note By using the amplifier menus, you can make Sonle parameters and settings may appear dimmed various adjustments to customize the receiver. on the display.
  • Page 40 The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. Initial Menu Parameters Settings [Display] [Display] setting T. TONE N LEVEL (42) Test tone a/IT. TONE] T. TONE Y. T. TONE N [I-LEVEL[ Fronl speaker balance a/ BAL.
  • Page 41 Menu Parameters Settings Initial [Display] [Display] setting AUDIO (44) Digital audio input decoding DE('. AUTO. DE('. PCM DE(,'. AUTO [5-AUDIO] priority a) [DEC. PRI.] for: VIDEO 1.2: DEC. PCM for: Digital br0adcasl language DUAL M/S. DUAL M. DUAL S. DUAL M selection a) [DUAL] DUAL M+S A/V Sync a) [A.V.

  • Page 42: Menu)

    • D. RANGE (Dynamic range Adjusting the level compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the (LEVELmenu) sound track. This may be usefld when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the with Dolby Digital sources...

  • Page 43: Menu)

    Adjusting the tone Settings for the surround sound (TONE menu) (SUR menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front You can use the SUR menu to select the sound speakers. These settings are applied to all field you want for your listening pleasure.

  • Page 44: Stereo

    Settingsfor theaudio Settingsfor the tuner (TUNERmenu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings station receiving mode and to name preset for the audio to suit your preference. stations.

  • Page 45: Component Images From

    • DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Settingsfor the video Lets you select tile hmguage you want to listen (VIDEOmenu) to during digital broadcast. This feature only fimctions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) You can use the VIDEO menu to reassign Sound of the main language will be output...
  • Page 46 • SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Settingsfor the system Lets you set the distance from your listening (SYSTEMmenu) position to the surround right speaker. Surround right speaker distance should be set You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size from a distance equal to the front speaker distance...
  • Page 47 • SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Surround speaker position is designed specific:ally lk_r implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. Lets you specify tile location of your surround For other souu(l fields, speaker position is not so speakers for proper implementation of the critical.

  • Page 48: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)

    Calibrating the appropriatesettings Enjoying DolbyDigital automatically andDTSSurround sound (A. CAL menu) (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) For details, see "7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO The Auto Format Direct (A.ED.) mode allows CALIBRATION)" (page 31 ). 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 49 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode Multi channel Effect mode [Display] audio after decoding (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting Presents the sound as it w_ls recorded/ automatically) [A.ED. AUTO] automalically) encoded without adding any surround effects. However. this receiver will generale a low frequency signal...

  • Page 50: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field

    Selectinga pre- programmedsoundfield 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. Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.
  • Page 51 Effect [Display] Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of tile Sony Pictures [C.ST.EX A] Entertaimnent "Cary (-]rant Theater" cinema production studio. This is a standard mode. great for watcl'dng almost any type of movie. CINEMA ST1JDIO EX B...
  • Page 52 DVDs (etc.), with nmlti channel surround effects. You can (2C1-1 STEREO) reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound your home. from the front left/right speakers...

  • Page 53: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    Resetting soundfields to the initial settings Listening to FM/AMradio Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. BetUre operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver...
  • Page 54 Enter the frequency of a station directly using the numeric buttons. CATEGORY MODE Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;...

  • Page 55: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press ALT and then press the numeric buttons to select a Presetting radio stations preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 You cml also press TUNING + or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the TUNING to select a preset number.
  • Page 56 Numeric buttons Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press PRESET + or PRESET - repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: Press TUNER repeatedly select the FM or AM band.
  • Page 57 Press control button 4,/+ Listening t0 theXM Radio repeatedly to select "NAME IN". Press the control button or XM Radio is the satellite radio service with control button * to enter the millions of listeners across the U.S. parameter. Broadcasting live daily.
  • Page 58 Note To ensure optimal reception of XM's satellite signal, move your antmma to w_rious window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the antmma in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.
  • Page 59 Display Description 2 (two) ..5 (five) '..6 (six) * ..8 (eight) 0 (zero) Press TUNER repeatedly to select the "XM RADIO". ii !_ You can also use INPUT SELECTOR the receiver. Press TUNING + or TUNING-to "o select a channel.
  • Page 60 Notes • When you select a chmmel in the "ONE CAT" mode, the channel you selected may not be tile one in the category you want. This is because one You can select a channel from one category channel may belong to more than one category. all the categories by changing the category...

  • Page 61: Listening To The Xm Radio

    PresettingXM Radio stations You can select the channels you want directly DISPLAY by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. Press DISPLAY on the receiver repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel, the display changes cyclically as follows: Channel name _...
  • Page 62 Press ALT and then press the numeric buttons to enter the preset number. You can also select the number by pressing PRESET + or PRESET You can also turn TUNING +_ on the receiver. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset Numeric...
  • Page 63 XM Radio messages list Message Explanation Remedies appears ANTENNA antenna is not Make sure that tile antenna is securely connected. connected or transll/ission nol being received properly. UPDATING Tile encryplion code is being Wait until the encryplion code has been updated. updaled.

  • Page 64: Video Assign)

    Watchingcomponent imagesfromother inputs Switchingthe audio input (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) mode You can reassign a component video input to (INPUT MODE) another input. Press AMP MENU. You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect "I-LEVEL"...
  • Page 65 €1 Press control button ¢/t WatchingHDMI images repeatedly to select the input you want the component video from other inputs input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example, (HDIVll ASSIGN) VIDEO 1). In this case, select "DVD-VDI ". You can reassign a HDMI input to another...

  • Page 66: Naming Inputs

    ¢1 Press control button €/_ Naming inputs repeatedly to select the input you want the HDMI input selected in step 6 to be You can enter a name of up to 8 characters l\_r reassigned to (for example, inputs and display it on the receiver's display.

  • Page 67: Changing The Display

    Usingthe SleepTimer Changing the display You can set the receiver to turn off Yon can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. automatically at a specified time. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver l\_r Press ALT and then press SLEEP this operation.

  • Page 68: Using The Receiver

    Recording usingthe receiver You can record from a video component nsing the receiven See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. Press one of the input buttons to select the playback You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape component.

  • Page 69: Programming The Remote

    Press tile programmed button to activate tile Furthermore, you can also program the remote input you want. for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared...
  • Page 70 SONY the component PIONEER Use tile numeric codes ill tile tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony To control an MD deck components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a Maker...
  • Page 71 ZENITH TOSHIBA 535. 540. 541 ZENITH 542. 543 * If m AIWA VCR does not work even though enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a satellite tuner or cable box To control a DVD player...

  • Page 72: Glossary

    To control a tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 002, 1_)3,004, 005 Glossary To control a hard disc recorder Maker Code(s) • Component video SONY 307, 308, 309 A fornlat for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y. chrominance...

  • Page 73: Precautions

    • Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Precautions Logic) Audio processing technology developed Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two On safety stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is Should any solid object or liquid fall into the decoded and output in 4ch surround sound.
  • Page 74 • Use caution when placing the receiver or nearest Sony dealer. speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    There is no sound from one of the front Troubleshooting speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the If you experience any of the following PHONES jack to verify that sound is difficulties while using the receiver, use this output from the headphones.
  • Page 76 The surround effect cannot be The source sound input to the HDMI obtained. jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker. • Make sure the sound field fimction is on • Check the HDMI connection. (press MOVIE, or MUSIC). •...
  • Page 77 Radio stations cannot be tuned The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from • Check that the antennas are connected the TV. securely. Adjust the antennas and connect • Check the HDMI connection. an external antenna, if necessary.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    1)Measured under the following conditions: If the problem persist Area code Power requirements Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that it" U, CA 121)V AC, 60 Hz service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
  • Page 79 Video section Inputs (Digital) Inputs/Outputs DVD (Coa×ial) Sensitivity: Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Impedance: 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: VIDEO 1, 2 Sensitivity: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Optical) hnpedance: Pu/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, Outputs (Analog) 75 ohms PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, MD_APE (OUT), Voltage: 800 mV 75 ohms...
  • Page 80 Speaker section • Sub woofer (SA-WP780) • Front speakers (SS-MSP7000) • Center speaker (SS-CNP900) AUDIO POWER • Surround speakers (SS-SRP7000) SPECIFICATIONS Front 2 way, speakers magnetically shielded POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Full range, magnetically Center speaker shielded With 6 ohm loads, from 28 - 200 Hz; rated 120 watts, mininmm RMS power, with no more...
  • Page 81 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna ( 1) Monaural audio cord (1) Speaker cords • Long (2) • Short (3) Coaxial digital cord (I) Footpads • Speakers (20) • Sub woofer (4) Remote commander RM-AAP() 12 ( 1) R6 (size-AA) batteries Optimizer...

  • Page 82: Index

    Index Numerics 2 channel MD deck %pe deck 2CH STEREO connecting connecting 5.1 channel Menu TEST TONE A. CAL 48 Tuner AUDIO 44 connecting LEVEL AUTO CALIBRATION Tuning SUR 43 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT automatically SYSTEM to preset stations (A.ED.) TONE TUNER hooking up 21 VIDE()
  • Page 83 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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