Sony Ht Sl500 Operating Instructions
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Amplifier Operation
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21GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)] (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
Data System), which enables radio stations to
send additional information along with the
regular program signal. You can also display
RDS information.
Notes
RDS is operable only for FM stations.
Not all FM stations provide RDS...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-20.png "Page 21
Amplifier Operation
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21GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)] (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
Data System), which enables radio stations to
send additional information along with the
regular program signal. You can also display
RDS information.
Notes
RDS is operable only for FM stations.
Not all FM stations provide RDS...")
Amplifier Operation masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB04BSC_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 21GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information. Notes RDS is operable only for FM stations. Not all FM stations provide RDS...
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22GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA
LEISURE Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz programs
COUNTRY Country music programs
NATION M Programs featuring...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-21.png "Page 22
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22GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA
LEISURE Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz programs
COUNTRY Country music programs
NATION M Programs featuring...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB04BSC_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 22GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring...
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Amplifier Operation
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23GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)] A; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital
format.
BDTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
CSW: Lights up when the audio signal is output
from the SUB WOOFER jack.
DPlayback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-22.png "Page 23
Amplifier Operation
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23GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)] A; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital
format.
BDTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
CSW: Lights up when the audio signal is output
from the SUB WOOFER jack.
DPlayback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The...")
Amplifier Operation masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB04BSC_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 23GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] A; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. BDTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. CSW: Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. DPlayback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The...
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24GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer
only.
When multi channel surround formats are input,
the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with
bass frequencies being output from the sub
woofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-23.png "Page 24
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24GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer
only.
When multi channel surround formats are input,
the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with
bass frequencies being output from the sub
woofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB05SND_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 24GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer only. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry...
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Enjoying Surround Sound
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25GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press ; PL/PLII repeatedly to select the 2...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-24.png "Page 25
Enjoying Surround Sound
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25GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press ; PL/PLII repeatedly to select the 2...")
Enjoying Surround Sound masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB05SND_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 25GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. Press ; PL/PLII repeatedly to select the 2...
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26GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)] xC.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C)
DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-25.png "Page 26
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26GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)] xC.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C)
DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB05SND_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 26GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] xC.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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27GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-26.png "Page 27
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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27GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected...")
Advanced Adjustments and Settings masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB06ADV_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 27GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected...
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28GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
2While holding down SOUND FIELD,
press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial setting.You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of the front speaker...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-27.png "Page 28
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28GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
2While holding down SOUND FIELD,
press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial setting.You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of the front speaker...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB06ADV_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 28GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2While holding down SOUND FIELD, press ?/1. “SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting.You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speaker...
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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29GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
Using the SET UP menu to
adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the SET UP menu.
1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
2Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “SET UP menu parameters”
below.
3Press or repeatedly to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-28.png "Page 29
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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29GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
Using the SET UP menu to
adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the SET UP menu.
1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
2Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “SET UP menu parameters”
below.
3Press or repeatedly to...")
Advanced Adjustments and Settings masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB06ADV_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 29GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu. 1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. 2Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “SET UP menu parameters” below. 3Press or repeatedly to...
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30GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time.
1Press ALT to light up the button.
2Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t
0-30-00 t OFF
The display dims after you have specified the
time.
Tip
To check the remaining...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53451/w300_sony_ht-sl500-operating-instructions-29.png "Page 30
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30GB
model name1[HT-SL800]
[4-254-753-12(1)]
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time.
1Press ALT to light up the button.
2Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t
0-30-00 t OFF
The display dims after you have specified the
time.
Tip
To check the remaining...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT-SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB070TH_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] 30GB model name1[HT-SL800] [4-254-753-12(1)] You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1Press ALT to light up the button. 2Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF The display dims after you have specified the time. Tip To check the remaining...