Sony Ht Sl500 Operating Instructions

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©2004 Sony Corporation4-254-753-12(1)
Home Theatre 
System
Operating Instructions
HT-SL800
HT-SL700
HT-SL600
HT-SL500
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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 batteries with 
general house waste; dispose of 
them correctly as chemical waste.
Except for customers in Europe
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered 
mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, 
Sony Corporation has determined that 
this product meets the E
NERGY 
STAR® guidelines for energy 
efficiency.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, 
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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About This Manual
 The instructions in this manual are for model
HT-SL800, HT-SL700, HT-SL600 and HT-SL500. 
Check your model number by looking at the lower 
right corner of the front panel. In this manual, 
HT-SL500 models of area code CEL is used for 
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
 The instructions in this manual describe the controls 
on the remote. You can also use the controls on the 
receiver if they have the same or similar names as 
those on the remote. For details on the use of your 
remote, see pages 31–34.
The HT-SL800 consists of:
 Receiver STR-KSL600
 Speaker system
– Front speakers SS-SLP701
– Center speaker SS-CNP501
– Surround speakers SS-MSP501
– Sub woofer  SA-WMSP601 
The HT-SL700 consists of:
 Receiver STR-KSL700
 Speaker system
– Front speakers SS-SLP701
– Center speaker SS-CNP501
– Surround speakers SS-MSP501
– Sub woofer  SA-WMSP501
The HT-SL600 consists of:
 Receiver STR-KSL600
 Speaker system
– Front/Surround speakers SS-MSP501
– Center speaker SS-CNP501
– Sub woofer  SA-WMSP601
The HT-SL500 consists of:
 Receiver STR-KSL500
 Speaker system
– Front/Surround speakers SS-MSP501
– Center speaker SS-CNP501
– Sub woofer  SA-WMSP501This 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.
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-U700
The AUX button on the remote is not available 
for receiver operation.
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).
Any differences in operation, according to the area 
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, 
“Models of area code AA only”.
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 5
1a: Connecting components with 
digital audio output jacks ........... 7
1b: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks .............. 9
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 10
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 11
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 14
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 15
6: Setting up the sub woofer ................. 16
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and 
balance ............................................ 17
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component ....................... 18
Listening to FM/AM radio .................... 18
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 19
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK 
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................ 20
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) .... 21
(Models of area code CEL, CEK 
only)
About the indications in the display...... 23
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers and sub 
woofer ............................................. 24
— 2CH STEREO
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 24
Selecting a sound field .......................... 25
Advanced Adjustments and 
Settings
Customizing sound fields...................... 27
Adjusting the tone ................................. 28
Advanced settings ................................. 29
Other Operations
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 30
Operations Using the Remote 
RM-U700
Before you use your remote.................. 31
Remote button description.................... 31
Changing the factory setting of an input 
button.............................................. 34
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 35
Troubleshooting .................................... 36
Specifications ....................................... 38
List of button locations and reference 
pages............................................... 41
Index ..................................................... 43
Table of Contents
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Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. 
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to 
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 10).
Connectable components
a)Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.b)Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio outputa)7–8
With analog audio output onlyb)7–8
TV monitor
With composite video input only 8, 9
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
a)7
With analog audio output onlyb)7
VCR 9
continued
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection 
cords (A to E) (not supplied unless indicated).
AAudio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
BAudio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
CVideo cord
Yellow
DOptical digital cord
ECoaxial digital cord (supplied)
Orange
Notes
 Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
 Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
 When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the 
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
 When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
 Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
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Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–E), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
* Connect to either the COAX IN or OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
AMU
OPT INTV/SAT
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO INDIGITAL
ANTENNA
DVDRLVIDEO 
INSUB
WOOFER
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICALOUTPUT
D
A
A E*
D*
RAUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
LDIGITAL
COAXIALOUTPUTOPTICALOUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTOUTPUT
L
R
OPT IN COAX IN
Satellite tuner
DVD player
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2 Connect the video jacks. 
AMU
OPT INTV/SAT
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO INDIGITAL
ANTENNA
DVDRLVIDEO 
INSUB
WOOFER
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
OPT IN COAX IN
C
VIDEOOUTPUT
C
VIDEOINPUT
DVD player
TV monitor
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input 
(page 18). For details on the required cords (A
–E), see page 6.
1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
AMU
OPT INTV/SAT
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO INDIGITAL
ANTENNA
DVDRLVIDEO 
INSUB
WOOFER
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
OPT IN COAX IN
C
VIDEOINPUT
B
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUTOUTPUT
RL
TV monitor
VCR
 
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Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
* The shape of connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
 After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
2: Connecting the antennas
AMU
OPT INTV/SAT
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO INDIGITAL
ANTENNA
DVDRLVIDEO 
INSUB
WOOFER
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
OPT IN COAX IN
*
AM loop antenna 
(supplied) FM wire antenna 
(supplied)
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