Sony STR K850P HT 6600DP User Manual Operating Instructions HT6600DP

HT-6600DP Operating Instructions HT6600DP

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4-244-560-12(1)

Home Theater
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at 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-6600DP
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For customers in the United States
For customers in Canada
CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
CAUTION

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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.
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.

3/21/03, 8:48 AM

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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5

Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 30
Automatic tuning ................................. 31
Preset tuning ........................................ 31

Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................... 9
Digital component hookups ................. 10
Multi channel input hookups ............... 12
Other hookups ..................................... 13

Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 14
Performing initial setup operations ..... 16
Multi channel surround setup .............. 16
Checking the connections .................... 21

Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 22
Changing the display ........................... 23

Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 24
Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ 24
Selecting a sound field ........................ 25
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 27
Customizing sound fields .................... 28

Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 33
Recording ............................................ 33
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 34
Adjustments using the SET UP
menu .............................................. 35
Changing the command mode of the
receiver .......................................... 35

Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP412
Before you use your remote ................ 36
Remote button description ................... 36
Selecting the command mode of the
remote ............................................ 39
Programming the remote ..................... 40

Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 43
Troubleshooting ................................... 43
Specifications ...................................... 46
Tables of settings using the
MAIN MENU button .................... 49
Adjustable parameters for each
sound field ..................................... 50

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About This Manual

Note for the supplied remote
RM-PP412

The HT-6600DP consists of:

– Receiver
– Speaker system
• Front/surround speakers
• Center speaker
• Sub woofer
– DVD player

STR-K850P
SS-MSP95
SS-CNP95
SA-WMSP85
DVP-NC665P

The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,
SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB
DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on
the remote are not available.

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).

CENTER
NCE USE 8-16Ω

SURROUND

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
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”.
Tip

The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 36 – 42. For details on the
use of your DVD player, refer to the separate
operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Illustration number
r

Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.

DISPLAY 3 (23, 45)
R

Name of button/part

Reference page

Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A–H
A.F.D. (button/indicator) wd
(24–26)
CD/SACD q; (22)
DIMMER 4 (23)
DISPLAY 3 (23, 45)
Display qs (23)
DVD 8 (22)
ENTER qh (33, 35)
FM MODE wk (30)

I–O
INPUT MODE qf (22)
IR (receptor) 5 (36, 45)
Jog dial qj (17, 28, 29, 33, 35,
49)
MAIN MENU qg (17, 28, 29, 33,
35, 49)
MASTER VOLUME qd (20, 22,
44)

123 45

MD/TAPE 9 (22)
MEMORY wj (31)
MOVIE (button/indicator) ws (25,
44)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) ql (22)
MULTI CH IN w; (22)
MUSIC (button/indicator) wa (25,
26, 44)

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH (button/indicator) wf (24,
26, 29)
?/1 (power) 1 (16, 21, 29, 35,
47)
qk (17, 28, 29, 33, 35, 49)

P–Z
PHONES (jack) wl (23, 27, 44)
PRESET TUNING +/– wg (31, 32
47)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2
(14, 23, 44)
TUNER FM/AM qa (22, 31, 32,
33)
TUNING +/– wh (30, 31)
VIDEO 1 6 (22)
VIDEO 2 7 (22)

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page

6 7 8 9 0 qa qs

?/1

wk wj wh

wf wd ws wa w;ql qk

qj qh qg qf

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Hooking Up the Components

Required cords
The following optional connection cords A – H are required when you hook up the components
(pages 8 – 12).
A Audio cord (not supplied)

F Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

White (L)
Red (R)

B Audio/video cord (not supplied)

G Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black

Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Tip

C Video cord (not supplied)
Yellow

Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.

H Component video cord (not supplied)
D S-video cord (not supplied)

Green
Blue
Red

E Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• 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 you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.

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Antenna hookups

FM wire antenna
(supplied)

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN

ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN

MONITOR

MD/
TAPE
OUT

CD/
SACD
IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

DVD
IN

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

MULTI CH IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

CENTER

SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

Hooking Up the Components

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

R
IN

CD/SACD

R
IN

OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SUB
WOOFER

*
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

Notes on antenna hookups
• 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.

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Audio component hookups
MD or Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE

LINE

OUT

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN

ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN

MONITOR

MD/
TAPE
OUT

CD/
SACD
IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

DVD
IN

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

CENTER

SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

R
IN

R
OUT

MD/TAPE

CD/SACD

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SUB
WOOFER

A
OUTPUT
LINE
L

CD or Super Audio
CD player

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Video component hookups
DVD player
VIDEO
OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO
B

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 2
IN

ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN

MONITOR

MD/
TAPE
OUT

PB/B—Y

CD/
SACD
IN

PR/R—Y
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

DVD
IN

VIDEO 2
IN

MONITOR
OUT

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

DVD
IN

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO
IN

R
IN

CD/SACD

R
IN

OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO
IN

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO
IN

You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are
connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner
with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y)
output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT
VIDEO input jacks, use a component video
cord (not supplied) to connect to the receiver.

SPE

INPUT

Note on video component
hookups

FRONT B

INPUT OUTPUT

OUTPUT

SUB
WOOFER

OUT

Satellite
tuner or
VCR

R
AUDIO
OUT

MULTI CH IN

CENTER

SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

S-VIDEO
OUT

Hooking Up the Components

OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
L
R

VCR

TV monitor

Tip

When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
the video jacks.
Note

On this receiver, the component video signals are not
compatible with S-video signals or video signals.

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Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
Satellite tuner
or DVD player*

OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
R

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN

ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN

MONITOR

MD/
TAPE
OUT

CD/
SACD
IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

DVD
IN

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

CENTER

SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

R
IN

CD/SACD

R
IN

OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SUB
WOOFER

OUTPUT

DIGITAL
COAXIAL

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
OUT
L

DVD player
(etc.)*

* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.

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Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
Hooking Up the Components

MD or tape deck
DIGITAL
INPUT OUTPUT

OPTICAL
IN

LINE

LINE
L

OUT

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN

ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN

MONITOR

MD/
TAPE
OUT

CD/
SACD
IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

DVD
IN

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

CENTER

SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

R
IN

CD/SACD

R
OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SUB
WOOFER

Notes

• You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/TAPE and VIDEO jacks with
only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make
digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

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Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes

• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup.

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN

ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN

MONITOR

MD/
TAPE
OUT

CD/
SACD
IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

DVD
IN

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

CENTER

SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

A A G

S-VIDEO
OUT

R
IN

CD/SACD

R
OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SUB
WOOFER

L
CENTER

R
FRONT

SURROUND

SUB
WOOFER

MULTI CH OUT

DVD player, CD/Super
Audio CD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.

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Other hookups
AC power cord

FRONT A

SPEAKERS

CENTER

To a wall outlet

Hooking Up the Components

SURROUND

IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

Connecting the AC power
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 14).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.

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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (supplied)

B Monaural audio cord (supplied)

(+)

Black

(–)

Active sub woofer

Front speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)

INPUT
AUDIO
IN

To a wall outlet
(Switch the power
(POWER) to off
before connecting
the power cord.)

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y

MONITOR

PB/B—Y

PR/R—Y
VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

DVD
IN

VIDEO 2
IN

MONITOR
OUT

L
R

AUDIO
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

FRONT B

FRONT A

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SURROUND

IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
A

Center speaker

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Surround speaker
(R)

Surround speaker
(L)

* 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 (page 23).

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Tip

To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom
of the speakers.

Notes

• Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the
surround speaker terminals and the short speaker
connecting cords to the front and center speaker
terminals.
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
2/3 inch. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
– to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.

To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord

Stripped cords are not fully attached and
are touching the rear panel of the receiver.
After connecting all the components,
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 20.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
from a speaker other than the one whose name
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.

To avoid damaging your
speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.

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Performing initial setup
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip

To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 21).

Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 49. See pages
16–20 for speaker settings and page 35 for
other settings.

Multi channel surround
setup

Clearing the receiver’s
memory

For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).

Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.

However, the receiver lets you place the center
speaker up to 5 feet closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) to
the listening position.

1 Turn off the receiver.
2 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 selector and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names of input selectors and
preset stations.
• The master volume is set to “VOL
MIN”.

The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 23
feet from the listening position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.). However, we
recommend that you place the surround
speakers behind you.
When placing surround speakers to your side
(long room)

Sub woofer

B
A

A
45°

C
90°

20°

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When placing surround speakers behind you
(wide room)

Sub woofer

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

To select “NORM. SP.”, turn off the power,
then turn on again while pressing MAIN
MENU. (To reset to “MICRO SP.”, do the
same procedure.)

A
45°

If you change the speaker system, select
“NORM. SP.”. You can adjust the speaker size
and sub woofer selection when you select
“NORM. SP.” (page 19).

Tip

90°

The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)
has been programmed to optimize the sound balance.
If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select
“MICRO SP.”.

20°

Caution
Note

Do not place the center speaker further away from the
listening position than the front speakers.

Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
For HT-6600DP, the speaker size and the sub
woofer selection has been preset to “MICRO
SP.” (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the
supplied speaker system.
When you select “MICRO SP.”, the speaker
size and sub woofer selection has been
configurated as follows:
Speaker

Settings

FRONT

SMALL

CENTER

SMALL

SURROUND

SMALL

SUB WOOFER

YES

When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the
speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be
damaged at high volume position.

Specifying the speaker
parameters

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“

SET UP

”.

2 Press

or
to select the parameter
you want to adjust.

3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings

You cannot change the configuration if you
select “MICRO SP.”.

Parameter
L
C

Initial setting

DIST. XX ft.

10 ft.
10 ft.

DIST. XX ft.

10 ft.

PL. XXXX

LOW

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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
x Front speaker distance (
XX ft.)

DIST.

Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 16).
x Center speaker distance (
XX ft.)

DIST.

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 on page 16) to a distance
5 feet closer to your listening position (B on
page 16).
x Surround speaker distance (
DIST. XX ft.)

Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 16) to a
distance 15 feet closer to your listening
position (C on page 16).
Tip

The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
5 feet closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet
closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is further
away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance
3~6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround
effect because the surround speakers are too close,
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)
than the actual distance will create a larger sound
stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!

x Surround speaker placement (
PL. XXXX)*

This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “PL. LOW” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “PL. HIGH” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B.

* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size ( SL SR )” is set to “NO”.

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Tip

Only when you use the speaker system
other than the supplied one, be sure to
set the following parameters.
For details on “NORM. SP.” (Normal Speaker), see
page 17.

x Sub woofer selection (

S.W. XXX)

• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.

R XXXXX)
x Front speaker size ( L
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

The surround speaker placement parameter is
designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the
premise that the surround speaker would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be as
effective.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections.
Therefore, we recommend that you playback multi
channel surround encoded software and listen to the
effect each setting has on your listening environment.
Choose the setting that provides a good sense of
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
cohesive space between the surround sound from the
surround speakers and the sound of the front
speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“PL. LOW” and then use the speaker distance
parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain
proper balance.

• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless
previously set to “NO”).
• When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and
you cannot change this setting.
x Center speaker size (

XXXXX)

• If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*2
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
x Surround speaker size ( SL SR
XXXXX)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.*3
Tip

*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
Tip

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu
to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page
29.

Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note

The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.

1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and you
will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
Surround (right) t Surround (left) t
Sub woofer

3 Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.

For details on the LEVEL menu, see page
28.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.

4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tip

You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
Notes

• The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.

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Listening to the sub woofer

Checking the connections

POWER indicator

POWER

After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.

First, turn down the volume on the receiver.
The volume should be set to minimum before
you begin playing the program source.

1 Turn on the receiver and select the
program source.

connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).

3 Press the input selector button (e.g.,
CD/SACD or MD/TAPE) to select the
component (program source).

4 Start playing.

2 Press POWER on the sub woofer.
The POWER indicator on the sub woofer
lights up in green.

3 Play the program source.
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the sub woofer

If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 43 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you

LEVEL

1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the program source.
Note

Do not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum.
Extraneous noise may be heard.

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Basic Operations

Selecting the component
Input Selector buttons

Select

OPT IN

Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.

ANALOG

Specify the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks.

Press the input selector button to select the
component you want to use.
To select

Press

VCR

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

Satellite tuner

VIDEO 2

Note

When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone,
sound field and effect level do not function.

DVD player

DVD

MD or Tape deck

MD/TAPE

MULTI CH IN

CD player

CD/SACD

Built in tuner

TUNER FM/AM

Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source
connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can
adjust balance and level of all the speakers.
When this function is on, the equalizer and
effect level are turned off.

After turning on the component you selected,
select the component and play the program
source.
• After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the
TV and set the TV’s video input to match the
component you selected.

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator

INPUT MODE

This indicator lights up when the unit is
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel
format.

Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.

MUTING

Select

AUTO IN

Give priority to digital
signals when there are both
digital and analog
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.

COAX IN

Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.

Press MUTING on the remote to mute the
sound. Press again to cancel the muting
function. The muting function is also canceled
when you turn the power on or turn the
MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up.

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PHONES

Changing the display

Use to connect headphones.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP A”
and “SP B” do not light up in the display.

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

Each time you press the button, the display will
light up cyclically as follows:
SP A t SP B t SP A and SP B t
No display*

Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (3 steps).
However, when you press any button, the
display becomes the brightest setting
temporary.

DISPLAY
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:

To drive

Select

Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source

Speaker System A
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals)

SP A (default setting)

When the tuner is selected

Speaker System B
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals)

SP B

Both Speaker System A
and B (Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
and B terminals)

SP A and SP B

Basic Operations

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output
the sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.

DIMMER

Index name of the preset station* t
Frequency t Sound field applied to the band
or the preset station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the component or preset station (page 33).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
input selector.

* If you do not want to drive Speaker System A
and B, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) until
“SP A” and “SP B” do not light up in the display
(no display).

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Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
you want by changing the surround parameter.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
register the number and location of your
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 16 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.

Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
Mode

Decoding Mode

A.F.D. AUTO

As encoded

DOLBY PL

Dolby Pro Logic

PLII MOV
PLII MUS

Using only the front
speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
Press 2CH.

The 2CH indicator lights up and “2CH ST.”
appears in the display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Notes

• No sound is output from the sub woofer when
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel
(stereo) sources using the front left and right
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. repeatedly
to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
• When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page
17), internal sound processor will automatically
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this
setting, we recommend that you choose
“A.F.D. AUTO” mode so that you can take
advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct
bass signal.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.

The A.F.D. indicator lights up.
This mode automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

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Enjoying stereo sound in
multi channel (Dolby Pro
Logic )
This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro
Logic II which has movie mode and music
mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2
channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby
Pro Logic II.

Selecting a sound field
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
Press

To select

MOVIE

C.ST.EX A DCS*
C.ST.EX B DCS*

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “DOLBY
PL”, “PL MOV” or “PL MUS”.

x DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic)

Performs the Pro Logic decoding. Software
with multi channel surround audio signals is
played back according to the way it was
recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
create surround effects (4 channels).
x PL

MOV (Pro Logic

Movie)

Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies
encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode
can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when
watching the videos of old movies or in the
dubbed language.
x PL

MUS (Pro Logic

Music)

Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for the normal stereo
sources, such as CDs.
Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
does not function for DTS format signals.

C.ST.EX C DCS*
MUSIC

HALL

Enjoying Surround Sound

The A.F.D. indicator lights up and the selected
type of decoding is indicated in the display.

JAZZ
CONCERT
* Sound field with DCS mark use DCS technology.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.

Enjoying movies with Cinema
Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select
“C.ST.EX A”, “C.ST.EX B” or “C.ST.EX C”.

The MOVIE indicator lights up and the
selected sound field is indicated in the display.
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Selecting a sound field (continued)

Selecting other sound fields

x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movie.
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.

The music indicator lights up and the current
sound field is indicated in the display.
x HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall.
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x CONCERT (Live Concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.

x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come
from inside the image reflected on the movie
screen. This element creates the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen.

To turn the surround effect off

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO” or press 2CH.
Tips

• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to
CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a
different program source, then return to CD,
“JAZZ” will be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the
package.
–
: Dolby Digital discs
: Dolby Surround encoded
–
programs
–
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
off.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

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Understanding the multi channel surround displays
1

L
SW
SL

SP A

SP B aDIGITAL
OPT COAX

a PRO LOGIC II DTS
D.RANGE

STEREO MONO

MEMORY
SLEEP

LFE
S

qs
7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 30 – 32 for tuner operations.

2 SP A*: Lights up when you select to drive
Speaker System A.

8 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.

3 SP B*: Lights up when you select to drive
Speaker System B.

9 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 28 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.

Note

Does not light up when you connect headphones
to the PHONES jack.

4 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
5 ; PRO LOGIC II: “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOV” or
“PLII MUS”) is applied (page 25). However,
both indicators do not light up if the center
and surround speakers are set to “NO”, and
“A.F.D. AUTO”, “DOLBY PL”, “PLII
MOV” or “PLII MUS” is selected.

Enjoying Surround Sound

1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.

0 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
qa OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
qs LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and when the sound of the
LFE channel signal is actually being
reproduced.
continued

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding does not function for DTS format
signals.

6 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG”
(page 22).

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Understanding the multi channel
surround displays (continued)

Adjusting the level
parameters

qd Playback channel indicators: 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 (based on the speakers settings).
When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the
receiver adds reverberation based on the
source sound.

The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
you adjust the balance and volumes of each
speaker. You can also customize various
aspects of the current sound field. The settings
are applied to all sound fields except for EFCT.
parameter. For EFCT. parameter, the settings
are stored individually for each sound field.

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)).
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“

LEVEL

”.

3 Press

or
to select the parameter
you want to adjust.

4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.

L
SL

R
SR

The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter

Customizing sound fields

Initial setting

BAL. L/R XX*

CTR XXX dB*

By adjusting the surround parameters and the
tone characteristics of the front speakers, you
can customize the sound fields to suit your
particular listening situation.

See the tables on page 50 for the parameters
available in each sound field.

0 dB

SUR.L. XXX dB*

0 dB

SUR.R. XXX dB*

0 dB

S.W. XXX dB*
D. RANGE

Once you customize a sound field, the changes
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters.

BALANCE

COMP. XXX

EFCT. XXX

0 dB
OFF
STD

* The parameters can be adjusted separately for
MULTI CH IN.

To get the most from multi
channel surround sound
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 16 before you customize a
sound field.

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Front balance (

BAL. L/R XX)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
Center level (CTR XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
speaker.
Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB)

Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
Dynamic range compressor (
COMP. XXX)

D. RANGE

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you want
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
• To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”.

The TONE menu contains parameters that lets
you adjust the tone of the front speakers for
optimum sound. The settings are applied to all
sound fields.

1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“

TONE

”.

3 Press

or
to select the parameter
you want to adjust.

4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.

The setting is stored automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter

Initial setting

BASS XX dB

0 dB

TREB. XX dB

0 dB

• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
“STD”.

Bass (BASS XX dB)

• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range, select “MAX”.

Treble (TREB. XX dB)

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.

Effect level (EFCT. XXX)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Lets you adjust the level of the surround right
speaker.

Adjusting the tone
parameters

Lets you adjust the bass tone.
Lets you adjust the treble tone.
Note

When you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other
small speakers, adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer
(page 21) to reinforce the bass.

Resetting customized sound
fields to the factory settings

1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off
the power.

2 Hold down 2CH and press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset at once.

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Receiving Broadcasts

4 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (page 7).

the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another
station.

Direct tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 36–42.

1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly
to select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press D. TUNING on the remote.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0

Tips

• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING –.
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM
MODE again.
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4.

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

Area code

(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)

U, CA

100 kHz

10 kHz*

1 b 3 b 5 b 0

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 47).

If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash

Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.

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Automatic tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.

1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.

Scanning is repeated in the same direction.

3 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.

1 Press TUNER FM/AM.
The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 30) or
Automatic Tuning (page 31).

3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY” goes
out.

4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.

Receiving Broadcasts

When the receiver reaches either end of
the band

Presetting radio stations

Each time you press the button, the preset
station number changes in the
corresponding number and direction as
follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N

Preset tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its
2-character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations”.

nC0˜...C2˜C1N

If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset station number, start again from
step 3.

5 Press MEMORY again to store the
station.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
store the station, start again from step 3.

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.

To change a preset number to
another station

Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the
number.
Tip

In step 4, you can also use the remote to select a
preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to
select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric buttons to select a preset number.

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Preset tuning (continued)

Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations

1 Press TUNER FM/AM.
The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N

Using the preset codes

Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 36–42.

1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
the numeric buttons.

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Other Operations

Naming preset stations
and program sources

1 To name a preset station
Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the
preset station you want to create an
index name for.

If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 32.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“

name for another station or program
source.

Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.

Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.

Other Operations

You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8
characters for preset stations and program
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)
appear in the receiver’s display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no
more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/TAPE jacks.

4 Press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index

1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.

3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
continued

NAME ”.

3 Create an index name by using the jog
dial and

Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press to move the cursor to the next
position.
To insert a space

Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears
in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake

Press or repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the character you want.

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Recording (continued)
Notes

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input source
is output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current input source is output from the
REC OUT jacks.
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE
OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal,
connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, no signals are
output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/TAPE
OPTICAL OUT).

Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
player 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.

1 Select the program source to be
recorded.

2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the DVD you want to
record into the DVD player.

Tip

You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.
Locate the point where you want to start recording
from another audio source, select the program source,
then start playback. The audio from that source will
be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape
instead of the audio from the original medium. To
resume audio recording from the original medium,
select the video source again.
Notes

• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current input source is output from the
REC OUT jacks.

Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP on the remote while the
power is on.

Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00
t OFF
Tips

• Press ALT before you press SLEEP (page 39).
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
in the display.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.

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Adjustments using the
SET UP menu

Changing the command
mode of the receiver

The SET UP menu allows you to make the
following adjustments.

This function is useful when you use 2 Sony
receivers in the same room.

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to

“

SET UP ”.

2 Press

or
to select the parameter
you want to adjust.

3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.

The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings

turn on the receiver.

“C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display.
Each time you repeat the procedure above,
the display changes as follows:
C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2
Tip

The initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.
Initial setting

DEC. XXXX

PCM (for DVD,
CD/SACD and
MD/TAPE),
AUTO (for VIDEO 2)

x Decode priority (DEC. XXXX)

Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming
digital signals.

Notes

• The initial setting for the command mode of the
supplied remote is “AV2”.
• If the command mode of the receiver and the
remote is different, you cannot use the remote to
operate the receiver.

Other Operations

Parameter

• PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD and MD. When used with
media other than CD, DVD or MD, you may
experience noise. If this happens, switch to
AUTO mode.
• AUTO mode (DEC. AUTO)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD
sources. However, with audio CDs, you may
not be able to listen the very first moments
of each track.
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings
above.

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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412
You can use the remote RM-PP412 to operate
the components in your system.

Remote button
description

Before you use your
remote

TV ?/1

?/1

AV ?/1
USE MODE P

SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP
VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

DVD

AV1
AV2
TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD

Inserting batteries into the
remote

PHONO

AUX

2CH

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor g on the receiver.

A.F.D.

MOVIE

TEST
TONE

SWAP/
ANGLE
7

JUMP/
TIME
8
ENTER

0/10
>10/11
12
D.TUNING DISC
ALT

m
ANT

CLEAR SEARCH MODE

H
TOP MENU/
GUIDE

x
MUTING

AV MENU
MASTER
VOL

ENTER/
EXECUTE

PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
9

SUBTITLE

.
SHIFT

MUSIC

3
AAC
SB
BI-LING DECODING

DIRECT
4

AUDIO

TUNER

MULTI CH SOURCE

g
f
O

DISPLAY
TV VOL

Tip

RETURN/EXIT
TV CH

TV/
VIDEO

MAIN
MENU

WIDE ON SCREEN

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button

Operations

Function

?/1

Receiver

Turns the receiver on or off.

SLEEP

Receiver

Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.

VIDEO1

Receiver

To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)

VIDEO2

Receiver

To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)

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Operations Function

Remote
Button

Operations

Function

VIDEO3

Receiver

To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)

V/v

Receiver

Select a menu item.

B/b

Receiver

DVD

Receiver

To watch DVD.

Makes adjustment or
change the setting.

TV/SAT

Receiver

To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.

MASTER
VOL +/–

Receiver

Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.

MD/TAPE

Receiver

To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.

MAIN
MENU

Receiver

Press this button
repeatedly to select one
of the four cursor
modes: SET UP,
LEVEL, TONE and
NAME.

ON
SCREEN

Receiver

To display the menus
of the receiver on the
TV screen.

AV ?/1

TV/VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck

Turns the audio and
video components on or
off.

SYSTEM
STANDBY
(Press
AV ?/1
and ?/1
at the
same time)

Receiver/
Turns off the receiver
TV/VCR/
and other Sony audio/
Satellite tuner/ video components.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck

1–9 and
0/10

Receiver

Use with “SHIFT”
button to preset radio
station or tuning to
preset stations and with
“D.TUNING” for direct
tuning.

CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck

Select track numbers.
0/10 selects track 10.

TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner

Select channel
numbers.

CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck

Select track numbers
over 10.

CD/SACD

Receiver

To listen to compact disc.

TUNER

Receiver

To listen to radio
programs.

PHONO

Receiver

To listen to turntable.

AUX

Receiver

To listen to an audio
equipment.

MULTI CH Receiver

Selects MULTI CH IN
source.

2CH

Receiver

Selects 2CH mode.

A.F.D.

Receiver

Selects A.F.D. AUTO,
DOLBY PL, PLII MOV
and PLII MUS.

MOVIE

Receiver

Selects C.ST.EX A,
C.ST.EX B and
C.ST.EX C.

MUSIC

Receiver

Selects HALL, JAZZ and
CONCERT.

TEST TONE Receiver

Press to output test tone.

DIRECT

Receiver

Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT

AAC
BI-LING

Receiver

Selects Dual Mono or
Bilingual sound of Dolby
Digital, DTS or AAC,
etc.

SB
Receiver
DECODING

Press to select the
surround back decoding
modes.

SHIFT

Receiver

Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.

D.TUNING Receiver

Tuner station direct keyin-mode.

MUTING

Mutes the sound from the
receiver.

Receiver

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Remote
Button

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Remote Button Description
(continued)
Remote
Button

Operations

Function

AUDIO

TV/ VCR/
DVD player

Changes the sound to
Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV
Sound.

SWAP*/
ANGLE

Swaps the small and
large picture.

JUMP/
TIME

DVD player

To select viewing
angle or changes the
angles.

Toggles between the
previous and the
current channels.

CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player

Shows the time or
displays the playing
time of disc, etc.

PRESET/ Receiver
CH/
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner

TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck

After selecting a
channel, disc or track
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.

DISC

CD player/
VCD player

Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).

ANT

VCR

Selects output signal
from aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
program.

* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.

Function

Skips tracks.

m/M

CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck

Searches tracks
(forward or backward).

VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck

Fastforwards or
rewinds.

VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck

Starts play.

VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck

Pauses play or record.
(Also starts recording
with components in
record standby.)

VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck

Stops play.

Selects preset
channels.
Skips discs (multi-disc
changer only).

Operations

./> VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck

Scans and selects
preset stations.

CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
MD deck
ENTER

Remote
Button

DISPLAY TV/VCR/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player

Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen.

RETURN/ VCD player/
EXIT
LD player/
DVD player

Returns to the previous
menu.

Satellite
tuner
SUBTITLE DVD player

Exits the menu.
Changes the subtitles.

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Remote
Button

Operations

Function

CLEAR

DVD player

Press if you made a
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.

SEARCH
MODE

DVD player

Select searching mode.
Press to select the unit
for search (track, index,
etc.)

TOP MENU/ DVD player
Displays DVD title.
GUIDE
Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
AV MENU

VCR/
Displays menu.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player

VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player

Returns to the previous
menu or exits the menu.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use
the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the
remote before you use the remote to control the
satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
• The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE,
DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and
ON SCREEN functions are not available for set
operation.

Selecting the command
mode of the remote

VCR/
Selects a menu item.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player

ENTER/
EXECUTE

VCR/
Press to enter the
Satellite tuner/ selection.
DVD player

TV ?/1

Turns the TV on or off.

Selecting the command mode

-/--

Selects the channel
entry mode, either one
or two digit.

TV VOL
+/–

Adjust the volume of
the TV.

You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.

TV CH +/–

Select preset TV
channels.

TV/
VIDEO

Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.

WIDE

Selects the wide picture
mode.

To check the command mode of the
remote

USE MODE Remote

To set up the remote.

AV1 and
AV2

Remote

Select the command
mode of the remote.

Press USE MODE. You can check the remote
by the indicator.

SOURCE

Remote

Selects 2ND AV
output.

ALT

Remote

Change remote key
function to activate
those buttons with
orange printing.

Set the remote command mode using the USE
MODE button and the remote command mode
buttons.

Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing down
USE MODE.

The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then
the command mode switches.

Mode

Indicator lights

AV1

once

AV2

twice

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412

V/v/B/b

To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.

The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.

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Programming the remote
You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable
to control. Note that the remote can only
control components that accept infrared
wireless control signals.

1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.

To cancel programming

Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input source after
programming

Press the programmed button to activate the
input source you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
occurred. Start again from step 1.

The indicator lights.
Notes

2 Press the input selector button
(including TV ?/1) for the component
you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press CD/SACD.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.

See the tables on pages 41–42 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)

4 Press ENTER.

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several input selector buttons are
pressed, only the last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/–,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if an input selector button is pressed, the
new input source is selected and the programming
procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.

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The numeric codes corresponding to
the component and the maker of the
component

To control a DAT deck
SONY

203

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than
one numeric code may be assigned to a
component. If you fail to program your remote
using one of the codes, try using other codes.

PIONEER

219

Maker

Code(s)

To control an MD deck
Maker

Code(s)

SONY

301

DENON

302

JVC

303

KENWOOD

304

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input selectors on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.

To control a tape deck
Maker

Code(s)

201, 202

DENON

204, 205

KENWOOD

206, 207, 208, 209

NAKAMICHI

210

To control a CD player

PANASONIC

216

Maker

Code(s)

PHILIPS

211, 212

SONY

101, 102, 103

PIONEER

213, 214

DENON

104, 123

TECHNICS

215, 216

JVC

105, 106, 107

YAMAHA

217, 218

KENWOOD

108, 109, 110

MAGNAVOX

111, 116

MARANTZ

116

ONKYO

112, 113, 114

PANASONIC

115

PHILIPS

116

PIONEER

117

TECHNICS

115, 118, 119

YAMAHA

120, 121, 122

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SONY

To control an LD player
Maker

Code(s)

SONY

601, 602, 603

PIONEER

606

To control a video CD player
Maker

Code(s)

SONY

605

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To control a TV
Maker

Code(s)

To control a VCR

SONY

501, 502

Maker

Code(s)

DAEWOO

SONY

701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706

504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544

FISHER

508

AIWA

710, 750, 757, 758

GOLDSTAR

AKAI

707, 708, 709, 759

503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544

BLAUPUNKT

740

GRUNDIG

517, 534

EMERSON

711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750

FISHER

HITACHI

513, 514, 515, 544

ITT/NOKIA

521, 522

717, 718, 719, 720

JVC

516

721, 722, 730

MAGNAVOX

503, 518, 544

GOLDSTAR

723, 753

MITSUBISHI/MGA

503, 519, 544

GRUNDIG

724

NEC

503, 520, 544

722, 725, 729, 741

PANASONIC

509, 524

ITT/NOKIA

717

PHILIPS

515, 518

JVC

726, 727, 728, 736

PIONEER

509, 525, 526, 540

MAGNAVOX

730, 731, 738

RCA/PROSCAN

510, 527, 528, 529, 544

MITSUBISHI/MGA

732, 733, 734, 735

SAMSUNG

NEC

736

503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544

PANASONIC

729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740

SANYO

508, 545, 546, 547

PHILIPS

GENERAL ELECTRIC

HITACHI

SHARP

535

729, 730, 731

TELEFUNKEN

523, 536, 537, 538

PIONEER

729

THOMSON

530, 537, 539

RCA/PROSCAN

722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747

TOSHIBA

535, 540, 541

ZENITH

542, 543

SAMSUNG

742, 743, 744, 745

SANYO

717, 720, 746

SHARP

748, 749

To control a satellite tuner or cable
box

TELEFUNKEN

751, 752

Maker

TOSHIBA

747, 755, 756

SONY

801, 802, 803, 804

ZENITH

754

JERROLD/G.I.

806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814

PANASONIC

818

To control a DVD player
Maker

Code(s)

RCA

805, 819

S. ATLANTA

815, 816, 817

SONY

401, 402, 403

PANASONIC

406, 408

PHILIPS

407

To control a tuner

PIONEER

409

Maker

Code(s)

TOSHIBA

404

SONY

002, 003, 004, 005

DENON

405

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Additional Information

Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

This speaker system is magnetically shielded to
allow it to be installed near a TV set. However,
color irregularities may still be observed on certain
types of TV sets.
If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after
15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV set.
If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume
on the receiver.

On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
on page 21 to verify that the connections are
correct.
continued

Additional Information

• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby
TV screen

On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
no matter which component is selected.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all the
components are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at “VOL MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
button is not set to off and is set accordingly to
your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 23).
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power
again.
There is no sound from a specific component.

• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
to verify that sound is output from the headphones
(page 23).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the center or / and surround
speaker.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“C.ST.EX” (pages 25).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 19).
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
• There is no sound output from the SUB
WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field
(page 50).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.

Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
reproduced.

• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

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Recording cannot be done.

• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with input selector
button.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG” (page 22) before recording from a
digital component connected to the analog
MD/TAPE terminal.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
IN” or “OPT IN” (page 22) before recording
from a digital component connected to the
DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals.
The FM reception is poor.

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
Receiver
Outdoor FM antenna

ANTENNA

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

Ground wire
(not supplied)

To ground
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 31).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.

• Select the appropriate input selector on the
receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.

• The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,
SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB
DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on
the remote are not available.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
• Check that the command mode of the remote
corresponds to that of the receiver. If the
command mode of the receiver and the remote is
different, you cannot use the remote to operate
the receiver (pages 35 and 39).
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you
use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing,
press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input selector
on the remote.
• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
the remote to select a source or component other
than TV before operating the receiver or other
component.

If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the troubleshooting
guide

Additional Information

There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem (page 16). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all
settings on the receiver.
If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear

See

All memorized settings

page 16

Customized sound fields

page 29

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Specifications

Inputs (Digital)
DVD (Coaxial)

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:

VIDEO 2, CD/SACD,
MD/TAPE (Optical)

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code
U only).

Outputs
MD/TAPE (OUT),
VIDEO 1
(AUDIO OUT)
SUB WOOFER

Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-K850P:
110 W + 110 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-K850P:
FRONT1):120 W/ch
CENTER1): 120 W
SURR1): 120 W/ch
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
Frequency response
MULTI CH IN,
CD/SACD,
MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2
Inputs (Analog)
MULTI CH IN,
CD/SACD,
MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2

Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Voltage: 500 mV
Impedance: 10 kilohms
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms

Outputs (Digital)
MD/TAPE (Optical)

Sensitivity: –

Tone
Gain levels:

±6 dB, 1 dB step

FM tuner section
Tuning range

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna terminals

75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate Frequency
10.7 MHz
10 Hz – 70 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and tone bypassed)

Sensitivity: 500 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N2): 96 dB
(A, 500 mV3))

2) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone
bypassed).
3) Weighted network, input level.

Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:

18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms

Usable sensitivity

11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms

S/N
Mono:
Stereo:

76 dB
70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
0.3%
Stereo:
0.5%
Separation

45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response

30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB

Selectivity

60 dB at 400 kHz

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AM tuner section

General

Tuning range
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz4)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz4)

Power requirements

Antenna

Loop antenna

Area code

Power requirements

U, CA

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

Intermediate Frequency
450 kHz

Area code

Power consumption

230 W

Usable sensitivity

50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)

315 VA

S/N

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W

Harmonic distortion

0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

Dimensions

Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
At 10 kHz:

35 dB
40 dB

16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 1/8
inches (430 × 157.5 ×
308.5 mm) including
projecting parts and
controls

Mass (Approx.)

16 lb 13 oz (7.6 kg)

4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

Inputs
Video:
S-video:
Component Video:
Y:
PB/B-Y:
PR/R-Y:
Outputs
Video:
S-video:
Component Video:
Y:
PB/B-Y:
PR/R-Y:

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

SS-MSP95 for front and surround speakers
SS-CNP95 for center speaker
Speaker system
Full range, magnetically
shielded
Speaker units

70 mm × 100 mm cone
type

Enclosure type

Bass reflex

Rated Impedance

8 ohms

Additional Information

Video section

Speaker section

Power handling capacity (Maximum input
power)
120 W
Sensitivity level

86 dB (1 W, 1 m)

Frequency range

160 Hz – 20,000 Hz

Dimensions (w/h/d)
SS-MSP95
SS-CNP95
Mass
SS-MSP95
SS-CNP95

Approx. 10 2/8 × 4 × 5 2/8
inches (260 × 101.7 ×
133 mm)
Approx. 4 × 6 6/8 × 5 2/8
inches (101.7 × 169.7 ×
133 mm)
1 lb 16 oz (0.9 kg)
2 lb 7 oz (1.1 kg)

continued

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Specifications (continued)
SA-WMSP85 for sub woofer

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz;
rated 100 watts, minimum RMS power, with no
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area
code U only).
Speaker system

Active subwoofer,
magnetically shielded

Speaker unit

Woofer: 20 cm cone type

Enclosure type

Acoustically loaded bass
reflex

Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Speaker connecting cord, long (2)
Speaker connecting cord, short (3)
Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1)
Coaxial digital cord (1)
Foot pads (speakers) (20)
Foot pads (subwoofer) (4)
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size -AA) batteries (2)
Speakers
• Front speakers (2)
• Surround speakers (2)
• Center speaker (1)
• Sub woofer (1)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Continuous RMS power output
(6 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz)
100 W
Reproduction frequency range
28 Hz – 200 Hz
High frequency cut-off frequency
150 Hz
Input

LINE IN (input pin jacks)

Power requirements
Area code

Power requirements

U, CA

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

100 W

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 10 3/4 × 12 7/8 ×
15 3/4 inches including
front panel

Mass

22 lb 1 oz

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Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button
You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, /
below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press MAIN MENU
repeatedly to select

LEVEL

Press
L

or
R

to select

BAL. L/R XX

CTR XXX dB

L +8 to R +8 (1 steps)

–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)

S.W. XXX dB

–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)

L
C
SL
L
C

COMP. XXX

OFF, STD, MAX
depends on the sound field
(MIN, STD, MAX)

(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX1) YES, NO
R

(FRONT) XXXXX1)

(CENTER) XXXXX1)
SR
R

LARGE, SMALL
LARGE, SMALL, NO

(SURROUND) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL, NO
DIST. XX ft.

DIST. XX ft.

between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps)
between L
(1 foot steps)

DIST. and 5 feet

DIST. and 15 feet

DIST. XX ft.

between L
(1 foot steps)

PL. XXXX

LOW, HIGH

DEC. XXXX

AUTO, PCM

BASS XX dB

–6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step)

TREB. XX dB

–6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step)

Only when you select “NORM. SP.”

Additional Information

Page

SUR.R. XXX dB

EFCT. XXX

TONE

Turn jog dial to select

SUR.L. XXX dB

D. RANGE

SET UP

buttons and jog dial. The tables

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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields
<

TONE

BASS

TREB.

2CH ST.

A.F.D. AUTO

DOLBY PL

PLII MOV

PLII MUS

C.ST.EX A

C.ST.EX B

C.ST.EX C

HALL

JAZZ

CONCERT

MULTI CH IN

PCM 96K

The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT. parameter. For
EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.
<

LEVEL

FRONT
BAL

CENTER
LEVEL

SUR.L.
LEVEL

SUR.R.
LEVEL

S.W.
LEVEL

D.RANGE
COMP1)

EFCT.
LEVEL

2CH ST.

A.F.D. AUTO

DOLBY PL

PLII MOV

PLII MUS

C.ST.EX A

C.ST.EX B

C.ST.EX C

HALL

z2)

JAZZ

z2)

CONCERT

z2)

MULTI CH IN

PCM 96K

These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 28).
When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is
set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE
signals.

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