Sony Ht Sl500 Operating Instructions
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Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
Example of 5.1 channel speaker system...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-10.png "Page 11
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Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
Example of 5.1 channel speaker system...")
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Required cords
ASpeaker cords (supplied)
The connector and the colour tube of the speaker
cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal
to be connected.
BMonaural audio cord (supplied)
Black
Note
Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to
be connected.
+–
Colour...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-11.png "Page 12
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Required cords
ASpeaker cords (supplied)
The connector and the colour tube of the speaker
cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal
to be connected.
BMonaural audio cord (supplied)
Black
Note
Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to
be connected.
+–
Colour...")
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Tips
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional
signals, you can place it wherever you want.
(Except for the front speaker of HT-SL800/
HT-SL700) For greater flexibility in the positioning
of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-
FV10D floor stand (available only in certain
countries).
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Tips
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional
signals, you can place it wherever you want.
(Except for the front speaker of HT-SL800/
HT-SL700) For greater flexibility in the positioning
of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-
FV10D floor stand (available only in certain
countries).
Attaching foot...")
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Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-13.png "Page 14
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Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the...")
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You can use the SET UP menu to set the
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
3Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
Note
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You can use the SET UP menu to set the
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
3Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
Note
Some...")
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PL. XXXX
(Surround speaker placement)
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects of
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 25).
LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
HIGH
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PL. XXXX
(Surround speaker placement)
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects of
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 25).
LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section...")
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Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
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Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence....")
Getting Started masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 17GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2Press TEST TONE. “T. TONE” appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence....
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1Press INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver to select the component you
want to use.
2Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the
TV’s video input to match the component you
selected.
3Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver
to adjust the volume.
Note
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1Press INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver to select the component you
want to use.
2Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the
TV’s video input to match the component you
selected.
3Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver
to adjust the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that...")
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Amplifier Operation
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Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
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Amplifier Operation
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Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Press 1 b 3 b...")
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You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
Presetting radio stations
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 18) or Direct Tuning (page 19).
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You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
Presetting radio stations
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 18) or Direct Tuning (page 19).
3Press...")
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