4-254-753-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SL800 HT-SL700 HT-SL600 HT-SL500 ©2004 Sony Corporation 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 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. Except for customers in Europe ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 2GB About This Manual · The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SL800, HT-SL700, HT-SL600 and HT-SL500. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, HT-SL500 models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. · The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 31­34. The HT-SL800 consists of: 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). 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code · Receiver · Speaker system ­ Front speakers ­ Center speaker ­ Surround speakers ­ Sub woofer The HT-SL700 consists of: STR-KSL600 SS-SLP701 SS-CNP501 SS-MSP501 SA-WMSP601 STR-KSL700 SS-SLP701 SS-CNP501 SS-MSP501 SA-WMSP501 STR-KSL600 SS-MSP501 SS-CNP501 SA-WMSP601 STR-KSL500 SS-MSP501 SS-CNP501 SA-WMSP501 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. · Receiver · Speaker system ­ Front speakers ­ Center speaker ­ Surround speakers ­ Sub woofer The HT-SL600 consists of: Note for the supplied remote For RM-U700 · Receiver · Speaker system ­ Front/Surround speakers ­ Center speaker ­ Sub woofer The HT-SL500 consists of: The AUX button on the remote is not available for receiver operation. · Receiver · Speaker system ­ Front/Surround speakers ­ Center speaker ­ Sub woofer 3GB Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components....................................... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ........... 7 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks .............. 9 2: Connecting the antennas ................... 10 3: Connecting speakers ......................... 11 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 14 5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 15 6: Setting up the sub woofer ................. 16 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance ............................................ 17 -- TEST TONE Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 30 Operations Using the Remote RM-U700 Before you use your remote.................. 31 Remote button description.................... 31 Changing the factory setting of an input button.............................................. 34 Additional Information Precautions ........................................... 35 Troubleshooting.................................... 36 Specifications ....................................... 38 List of button locations and reference pages............................................... 41 Index ..................................................... 43 Amplifier Operation Selecting the component ....................... 18 Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 18 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 19 -- AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations ........................ 20 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 21 (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) About the indications in the display...... 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer............................................. 24 -- 2CH STEREO Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 24 Selecting a sound field .......................... 25 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Customizing sound fields...................... 27 Adjusting the tone ................................. 28 Advanced settings ................................. 29 4GB Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 10). Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD player With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyb) TV monitor With composite video input only Satellite tuner With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyb) VCR a) b) 7­8 7­8 8, 9 7 7 9 Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. continued 5GB Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to E) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) D Optical digital cord B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) E Coaxial digital cord (supplied) Orange C Video cord Yellow Notes · Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. · Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. · When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red. · When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. · Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. 6GB . 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Getting Started Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A­E), see page 6. 1 Connect the audio jacks. Satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL L R D A ANTENNA MONITOR OUT DVD U DIGITAL AM OUT OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO TV/SAT DVD AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN SUB WOOFER D* OUTPUT OPTICAL E* OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL L A OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R DVD player * Connect to either the COAX IN or OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. continued 7GB 2 Connect the video jacks. DVD player OUTPUT VIDEO TV monitor INPUT VIDEO C C ANTENNA MONITOR OUT DVD U DIGITAL AM OUT OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO TV/SAT DVD AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN SUB WOOFER 8GB 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Getting Started Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 18). For details on the required cords (A­E), see page 6. TV monitor INPUT VIDEO C ANTENNA MONITOR OUT DVD U DIGITAL AM OUT OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO TV/SAT DVD AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN SUB WOOFER B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R VCR 9GB 2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) * ANTENNA MONITOR OUT DVD U DIGITAL AM OUT OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO TV/SAT DVD AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN SUB WOOFER * The shape of connector varies depending on the area code. Notes · To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. · Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. · After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 10GB 3: Connecting speakers Getting Started Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. 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 channel). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration HT-SL800/HT-SL700 only Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) HT-SL600/HT-SL500 only Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) continued 11GB Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal to be connected. Colour tube + ­ Subwoofer INPUT Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) E B A e E A e MONITOR OUT FRONT R ­ + CENTER ­ + FRONT L ­ + OUT SUB WOOFER + ­ SURR R + ­ SURR L A A A E e E e E e Surround speaker (Right) Center speaker Surround speaker (Left) Note Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to be connected. 12GB Tips · Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. · (Except for the front speaker of HT-SL800/ HT-SL700) For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WSFV10D floor stand (available only in certain countries). To change the speaker cord If you want to change the speaker cord, you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the connector. Getting Started 1 Press the connector onto a flat surface. Attaching foot pads (Except for the front speaker of HT-SL800/ HT-SL700) To prevent speaker vibration or movement, attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the illustration below. Make sure that the catcher is facing the flat surface. catcher 2 Pull the speaker cord from the connector. 3 Note Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cord you want about 10 mm and insert the speaker cord into the connector. Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer as well. Make sure that the speaker cord is inserted according to its polarity : + to + and ­ to ­. Otherwise the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. + ­ (+) (­) 4 Remove the connector from the flat surface. Note To avoid the speaker cord from coming off the speaker connector ­ do not use a smaller-size speaker cord. We recommend that you use the AWG#18 to AWG#24 speaker cords. ­ use the same speaker cord size for all the speaker connectors. ­ twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords. ­ insert the speaker cord completely into the speaker connector. 13GB 4: Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord Performing initial setup operations 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 their factory defaults. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. "INITIAL" appears in the display. The following are reset to their factory settings. · All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. · The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. · All sound field parameters. · All preset stations. · MASTER VOLUME is set to "VOL MIN". To a wall outlet 14GB x 5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. C DIST. X.X m (Center speaker distance) 1 2 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. Initial setting: 3.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B). Getting Started x SR SL DIST. X.X m (Surround speaker distance) For details, see "Speaker setup parameters" below. Note Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in ...