2-681-272-12 (1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SS1000P ©2006 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Don't throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste. About This Manual · The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SS1000P. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code CEL only". The HT-SS1000P consists of: · Receiver · Speaker systema) ­ Front speakers ­ Center speaker ­ Surround speakers ­ Sub woofer a) STR-KS1000P SS-MSP1000 SS-CNP1000 SS-SRP1000 SS-WP1000 Be sure to use only the supplied speakers. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. · The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). ­ + FRONT R ­ + FRONT L ­ + SUR R ­ + SUR L ­ + ­ + CENTER SUBWOOFER Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. **"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 2GB Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts .................. 4 1: Installing speakers................................... 11 2: Connecting speakers ............................... 13 3: Connecting the audio/video components ............................................ 15 4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 18 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 19 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) ...................... 20 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)........................... 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......36 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....38 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) .........................40 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings....................................................41 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................41 Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)..................................43 Presetting radio stations...............................44 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........45 Playback Selecting a component ................................ 24 Listening/Watching a component................ 26 Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer .................................47 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus .......................... 28 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............ 31 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ............... 32 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) ........................................... 32 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 33 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 33 Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 34 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) ............... 36 Using the Remote Changing button assignments......................47 Additional Information Glossary.......................................................48 Precautions ..................................................49 Troubleshooting...........................................51 Specifications ..............................................53 Index ............................................................55 3GB Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 1 ?/1 2 3 4 5 INPUT SELECTOR 6 MASTER VOLUME PRESET TUNING VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER SOUND FIELD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC q; Name A ?/1 9 8 7 Function Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 19, 26, 27, 41, 43) The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 5). The lamp of the chosen input source lights up (page 24). Receives signals from remote commander. Press to select the input source to playback (page 24, 26, 27, 42, 43, 44, 45, 51). Press to mute the sound (page 25). Name G MASTER VOLUME Function Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 24, 25, 26, 27). Connects to the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 20). Press to select a sound field (page 36, 38, 40, 41). B Display H AUTO CAL MIC jack C Input lamps D Remote sensor E INPUT SELECTOR I SOUND FIELD +/­ J PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset +/­ station (page 45). F MUTING 4GB About the indicators on the display 12 SLEEP L LFE SL SW 3 C S R 4 DIGITAL DTS PL SR OPT COAX 5 6 D.RANGE MEMORY RDS ST MONO Getting Started qd Name A LFE qs Function qa q; 9 Name E Preset station indicators 8 Function 7 Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 47). The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO L SW SL C R SR Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 44. Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 29). Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 41), etc. Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 44), etc., is activated. Lights up when the DVD input is selected. Lights up when ­ audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input is set to "V2 AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being input through VIDEO 2 OPT IN jack (page 34). ­ audio input mode for SA-CD/ CD input is set to "CD AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being input through SA-CD/CD OPT IN jack (page 34). ­ audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input or SA-CD/CD input is set to "V2 OPT" or "CD OPT" (page 34). B SLEEP C Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S F D.RANGE G Tuner indicators H MEMORY I COAX J OPT D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and the audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input or SA-CD/CD input is not set to "V2 ANLG" or "CD ANLG" (page 34). continued 5GB Name K ;PL(II) Function Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. "; PLII" lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/ Music decoder is activated. Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals. Lights up when DTS signals are input. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and the audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input or SA-CD/CD input is not set to "V2 ANLG" or "CD ANLG" (page 34). Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. L DTS M SW 6GB Rear panel 1 2 Getting Started ANTENNA SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L U AM DIGITAL SA-CD/CD OPT IN VIDEO 2 OPT IN R COAX IN R DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN ­ + FRONT R ­ + FRONT L ­ + SUR R ­ + SUR L ­ + ­ + CENTER SUBWOOFER 4 A ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 18). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 18). 3 D DIGITAL INPUT section Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAX IN jack provides a better quality of loud sound COAXIAL (page 17). IN jack OPTICAL IN jack AM ANTENNA B AUDIO INPUT section White (L) Red (R) AUDIO IN jack Connects to a satellite tuner, CD player, etc. (page 16, 17). C SPEAKER section Connects to speakers (page 13). The following table shows the respective color for the speaker jacks. Speaker jack FRONT R (Front right speaker) FRONT L (Front left speaker) Color Red White SUR R Grey (Surround right speaker) SUR L Blue (Surround left speaker) CENTER (Center speaker) SUBWOOFER (Sub woofer) Green Purple 7GB Remote commander You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote. You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 47). Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 47). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C). Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). RM-AAU006 TV/VIDEO SLEEP AUTO CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 1 AV ?/1 (on/standby) switch 2 TV ?/1, ?/1 (on/standby) switch wg wf wd SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD 3 TUNER AMP MENU B TV ?/1 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC ws DUAL MONO ?/1 1 2 5 8 0/10 3 FM MODE wa 4 7 6 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER TOOLS MUTING 9 D.TUNING w; ql qk qj >10/ - CLEAR DISPLAY F G f g TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH ­ TV CH + PRESET ­ REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < . > TUNING ­ m TV H TUNING + M qf qg C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in "Changing button assignments" on page 47. Button VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD Assigned Sony component VCR (VTR mode 3) VCR (VTR mode 2) DVD player qh X x SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD player TUNER Built-in tuner D AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations. Press to select sound fields for movie or music. E MOVIE, MUSIC 8GB Name Function Name O ./> Function Press to skip tracks of the CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. F DUAL MONO Press to select the language you want during digital broadcast. G FM MODE H D.TUNING D.SKIP Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception. Press to enter direct tuning mode. Press to skip disc of the CD player or DVD player (multidisc changer only). Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. Press to store a station. Press to display the menu of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations. Press to display options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). Press to mute the sound. Press TV VOL +/­ and TV (P) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level. Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. Press to display the men ...