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Sony HT-M77 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HT-M77 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 4-489-714-11(3) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-M77/HT-M55/HT-M22...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    HT-M77, HT-M55 and HT-M22. In As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit this manual, the HT-M77 is used for from the mains, connect the unit to an easily illustration purposes unless stated accessible AC outlet.
  • Page 3 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Corporation is under license. Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other Other trademarks and trade names are those of countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using Bluetooth About This Manual ......2 Unpacking ........5 Features Description and location of About the Bluetooth wireless parts .........7 technology ......34 Getting started ......13 Connecting a smartphone with Connections One-touch (NFC) ....37 Using “SongPal” via 1: Installing the speakers .....15 Bluetooth ......

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    (Latin America model only) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) – (Big) (8) – (Small) (12) HT-M77 only HT-M22 only • Receiver (STR-KM77) (1) • Receiver (STR-KM22) (1) • Speaker system • Speaker system –...

  • Page 6: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries (supplied) in the remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •...

  • Page 7: Description And Location Of Parts

    Description and location of parts Front panel * Except for South Africa and Argentina models. A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 24, 34, 49) I MASTER VOLUME (page 25, 26, 29, 52, 54) B INPUT SELECTOR (page 29, 31, 32, J MASTER VOLUME indicator 35, 36, 53) C INPUT SELECTOR indicator Flashes when you adjust the volume.
  • Page 8 Indicators on the display panel A D.RANGE E Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when Dynamic Range Lights up when the receiver performs Compression is activated (page 45). Dolby Pro Logic processing. This B BT matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. Lights up when Bluetooth device is PL II Dolby Pro Logic II...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 2 is different depending on the model. See below. A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section C AUDIO INPUT section HDMI IN/OUT jacks White (L) AUDIO IN jacks (page 18, 21) (page 22) Red (R) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 18, 22) D TUNER section COAXIAL IN jack (page 22) FM ANTENNA jack...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and Sony TV. • South Africa and Argentina • Other models models only * FÚTBOL (Latin America and Argentina models only)/FOOTBALL (other models).
  • Page 11 A ?/1 (on/standby) H CTRL: HDMI Turns the receiver on or sets it to Turns the Control for HDMI function standby mode. on or off (page 47). I DISPLAY Saving the power in standby mode Views information on the display When “CTRL: HDMI”...

  • Page 12: Amp Menu

    Q REPEAT Plays a track or a folder repeatedly of the USB device (page 29). R VOL +/– Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time. S MUTING Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio (HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital”, and “DTS” are set to “Auto”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of September 2011).
  • Page 14 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Connection between the playback Audio format Maximum number equipment and the receiver [Display] of channels...

  • Page 15: Connections

    Installing all the speakers in This receiver allows you to use a 7 channel front position (Speaker speaker with 2 subwoofer system. layout: All Front) – HT-M77 HT-M55 This receiver allows you to use a 5 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system. HT-M22 This receiver allows you to use a 5 channel speaker with 1 subwoofer system.
  • Page 16 • Do not install the speakers on a wall. • We recommend that you place the surround Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom back speakers (HT-M77 only), surround of the speakers and subwoofers to prevent speakers (HT-M55 and HT-M22 only), and vibration or movement.

  • Page 17: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    (L)) (SBL)) (SL)) * HT-M77 only. ** HT-M77 and HT-M55 only. Notes • Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label on the rear panel of the speakers. • The center speaker and subwoofers do not have any character on the speaker label.

  • Page 18: 3: Connecting The Tv

    Audio signals signals Recommended connection A HDMI cable (not supplied) Alternative connection Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony High Speed HDMI cable with Cable Type Logo. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

  • Page 19: 4: Connecting Other Equipment

    Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or video and audio signals in digital format. activate the TV’s muting function. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync- Notes compatible equipment using HDMI cables, • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the operations can be simplified.
  • Page 20 Notes on HDMI connections • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input or output. • Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 4K or 3D images may not be displayed. • Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details.
  • Page 21 If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 22. Blu-ray Disc Satellite tuner, DVD player player Cable TV tuner Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video signals signals signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony High Speed HDMI cable with Cable Type Logo.
  • Page 22 Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Below connection is an example. You can connect each audio/video equipment to any digital or analog input jacks. Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Super Audio Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner CD player, CD player Audio signals Video signals Audio signals...

  • Page 23: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    Connecting a USB device 5: Connecting the (Except for South Africa and Argentina models) antennas (aerials) Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) USB device A USB cable (not supplied)

  • Page 24: Preparing The Receiver

    Turning on the receiver Preparing the Receiver Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    Press AMP MENU. Adjusting the speaker Press V/v repeatedly to select levels and balance “LEVEL”, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select (TEST TONE) “TEST TONE”, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select You can adjust the speaker levels and “AUTO xxx ”.

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    Press sound field buttons to enjoy the surround sound. Basic Operations You can also use MUSIC/MOVIE, GAME or FÚTBOL (Latin America Playing an input source and Argentina models only)/ FOOTBALL (other models) on the equipment receiver. For details, see page 33. Tips •...

  • Page 27: Naming Inputs

    Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t devices Symbols • To enter a blank space, press b without You can use the following Sony USB selecting a character. devices on this receiver. If you made a mistake Verified Sony USB device...
  • Page 28 Product name Model name Product name Model name NWZ-A864 Digital Voice ICD-AX412 Recorder NWZ-B162F / B173F ICD-FX8 NWZ-E053 / E363 / E373 / ICD-PX232 / PX312F / E385 / E463 / E575 / E585 PX333 NWZ-F805 / F885 ICD-SX813 / SX1000 NWZ-S755 / S764 / S774 ICD-UX502 / UX513F / UX523F / UX532 / UX543...
  • Page 29 Press sound field buttons to enjoy Operating the USB the surround sound. device You can also use MUSIC/MOVIE, GAME or FÚTBOL (Latin America and Argentina models only)/ FOOTBALL (other models) on the receiver. For details, see page 33. Other operations Press Operation Starts/pauses play.

  • Page 30: Tuner Operations

    – 16 folder levels (tree structure of files, including “ROOT” folder). Tuner Operations The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure. Listening to FM/AM Do not save other types of files or radio unnecessary folders on a USB device.

  • Page 31: Presetting Fm/Am Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “9K Tuning to a station STEP” or “10K STEP”. automatically (Auto Tuning) Notes • Depending on the settings, the receiver may take some time to change the AM tuning scale. Press TUNER repeatedly (or press •...

  • Page 32: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tune to the station that you want to Press V/v repeatedly to select preset (page 31). “NAME IN”, then press or b. The cursor flashes and you can enter a Press TUNING MEMORY. character. Press PRESET + or PRESET – to Press V/v to select a character, select a preset number.

  • Page 33: Enjoying Sound Effects

    You can identify the encoding format of DVD You can enjoy Live Music Concert filled software, etc., by looking at the logo on the with great excitement created by Sony package. unique Audio DSP technology. (Digital To turn off the surround...

  • Page 34: Resetting Sound Fields To The Default Settings

    Using Bluetooth Features EQ BASS EQ TREBLE About the Bluetooth wireless technology ,V/v Bluetooth wireless technology is a short- range wireless technology that enables Press EQ BASS or EQ TREBLE. wireless data communication between Press V/v to adjust the gain, then digital devices.
  • Page 35 (page 34). delayed from that on the Bluetooth device Select your receiver’s name (for because of the characteristics of the Bluetooth example, “HT-M77”) on the wireless technology. Bluetooth device display. If the receiver’s name is not displayed, Pairing the receiver repeat from step 1.
  • Page 36 To operate the Bluetooth Connecting a Bluetooth device using the remote device control You can connect to a Bluetooth device from this receiver. Check the following before playing music: ./> – The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device is turned on. Once the receiver and the Bluetooth device –...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Smartphone With One-Touch (Nfc)

    To turn off this function Checking the Select “STBY OFF” in step 5. information of a Note connected Bluetooth You can only select this parameter when a device Bluetooth device is paired. You can check the Bluetooth device Setting the Bluetooth information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.

  • Page 38: To Stop Playback

    Download and install the “NFC Notes Easy Connect” app. • The receiver only can recognizes and connects Download the free Android app from to one NFC-compatible device at a time. • Depending on your smartphone, you may need Google Play by searching for “NFC to turn on the NFC function on your smartphone Easy Connect”...

  • Page 39: Using "Songpal" Via Bluetooth

    AV amplifier, etc. that supports the – choose music/audio contents from Control for HDMI function. integrated functions of various device By connecting Sony equipment that is and smartphone. compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with – control various settings intuitively.

  • Page 40: Preparing For The "Bravia" Sync

    If your TV is not compatible Preparing for the with the “Control for HDMI- Easy Setting” function “BRAVIA” Sync MENU The receiver is compatible with the V/v/B/b “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function. • If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”...

  • Page 41: One-Touch Play

    One-Touch Play System Audio Control When you start playback the equipment You can enjoy the TV sound from the connected to the receiver via an HDMI speakers connected to the receiver by a connection, the receiver and TV operation simple operation. are simplified as follows: You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu.

  • Page 42: System Power-Off

    Notes Scene Select • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. The optimum picture quality and sound • When “CTRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”, the field are selected automatically according “AUDIO OUT”...

  • Page 43: Adjusting Settings

    Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust, then Adjusting settings press Press V/v repeatedly to select the Using the settings menu setting you want, then press To return to the previous You can customize the receiver by making display various adjustments using the setting menu.
  • Page 44 Menu Parameters Settings [Display] [Display] Dynamic range compressor COMP. MAX, COMP. STD, [D. RANGE] COMP. OFF Speaker settings Front left speaker distance [SPEAKER] [FL DIST.] (page 46) Front right speaker distance [FR DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.] Surround right speaker distance 1.00 M to 10.00 M (0.01 m interval)

  • Page 45: Level Settings Menu

    For details, see “Naming inputs” [NAME IN] (page 27). xxx represent a speaker channel. – HT-M77 only: FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SBL, SBR, SW – HT-M22/HT-M55 only: FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SW HT-M77 only. Latin America and Argentina models only.

  • Page 46: Speaker Settings Menu

    You can adjust settings for the audio to suit set the distance to the closest speaker. your preference. * HT-M77 only. x A/V SYNC • HDMI AUTO: The time gap between audio output and visual display for the...

  • Page 47: Hdmi Settings Menu

    HDMI signals from the • MAIN: Sound of the main language will receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony be output. recommends this setting if you use a • SUB: Sound of the sub language will be “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 48: Bt Settings Menu

    Note SYSTEM settings menu Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speaker when “AUDIO OUT” is set to “AMP”. You can customize the settings of the • TV+AMP: The sound is output from receiver. TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver.

  • Page 49: Viewing Information On The Display Panel

    When listening to FM and AM Viewing information on radio Preset station name* t Frequency t the display panel Sound field currently applied t Volume level * Index name appears only when you have The display panel provides various assigned one to the input or preset station information of the receiver status such as (page 27, 32).

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    On placement • Place the receiver in a location with Additional Information adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the Precautions receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct On safety sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical Should any solid object or liquid fall into...
  • Page 51 Bluetooth technology. shorter under the following conditions. • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for – When a person, metal object, wall or damages or other loss resulting from other obstruction is between the...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem No 4K image appears on the TV. persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Depending on the TV or video Note that if service personnel changes equipment, 4K images may not be some parts during repair, these parts may displayed.
  • Page 53 • Press MUTING on the remote control • Check that the speaker cords to cancel the muting function. (supplied) are connected correctly and • Try pressing the INPUT SELECTOR securely (page 17). button on the remote control or turning • Check that the subwoofer is connected the INPUT SELECTOR on the correctly and securely.
  • Page 54 • The image resolution of the playback – Depending on the connected equipment may need to be at certain equipment and TV, you may need to settings before you can enjoy Multi set up the equipment and TV. Refer Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the to the operating instructions operating instructions of the playback supplied with each equipment and...

  • Page 55: Usb Device

    • Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the When the receiver is in standby mode, remote control so that the frequency there is no sound output from the TV. appears on the display panel. • When the receiver enters into standby mode, sound is from the last HDMI equipment selection before you turned USB device off the receiver.
  • Page 56 • If you use partitioned USB device, The USB device cannot be connected only audio files on the first partition into the (USB) port. can be played back. • The USB device is being connected • Playback is possible up to 16 levels upside down.
  • Page 57 • The pairing registration information “BRAVIA” Sync (Control has been erased. Perform the pairing for HDMI) operation again (page 35). • Erase the pairing registration information of a Bluetooth device The Control for HDMI function does not (page 36) and perform the pairing work.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    If (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 30%) any problem persists, consult your nearest RMS output Sony dealer. FRONT: 264 W per channel If an error message appears while you use a CENTER: 266 W USB device, see “USB message list”...
  • Page 59 • STR-KM22 FM tuner section Stereo mode output (rated) Tuning range (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz 100 W + 100 W Antenna (aerial) Surround mode output (reference) FM wire antenna (aerial) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 30%) Antenna (aerial) terminals RMS output 75 ohms, unbalanced...
  • Page 60 HDMI Video Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) Format Frame Side-by-Side Over-Under packing (Half) (Top-and-Bottom) 4096 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz – – – 4096 × 2160p @ 50 Hz – – – 3840 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz – – – 3840 ×...
  • Page 61 USB section The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic (Except for South Africa and Argentina fields around a microwave oven, static models) electricity, cordless phone, reception Supported format* sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): system, software application, etc.
  • Page 62 6 ohms Mass (Approx.) Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 13.0 kg 280 mm × 485 mm × 290 mm (with foot) • Surround back speaker for HT-M77/ Surround speaker for HT-M55/HT-M22 Mass (Approx.) (SS-SRP77M) 7.3 kg Speaker system Full range, Closed box...
  • Page 63 • Subwoofer for HT-M77 (SS-WP77M) Speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit 300 mm, cone type Rated Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 410 mm × 555 mm × 350 mm (with foot) Mass (Approx.) 14 kg • Subwoofer for HT-M55/HT-M22...

  • Page 64: Index

    Index Numerics 5 channel 15 Display panel 8 7 channel 15 Dual Mono 44, 47 Dynamic range compression 45 A/V Sync 44, 46 AM 30 Equalizer AUDIO OUT 44, 47 adjusting 33 Audio settings 44, 46 Auto Standby 45, 48 Auto Tuning 31 Fast View 48 FM 30...
  • Page 65 TUNER 46 Message TEST TONE 25 Error 58 Test Tone 43 USB 30 Treble 33, 44 MOVIE 33 Tuner 30 M-TURBO 7, 11 Tuner settings 44 MUSIC 33 MUSIC ARENA 33 Muting 26 USB FAIL 58 Naming 27, 32 NFC 37 One-Touch Play 41 PASS THRU 44, 47 Preset stations 31...
  • Page 68 4-489-714-11(3) ©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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