Sony Ht Sl55 Operating Instructions

							HT-SL55    4-247-583-12(1) GB
Home Theater
System
4-247-583-12(1)
HT-SL55
HT-SL50
HT-SL40
© 2003 Sony Corporation
FRGB
ES
Operating Instructions
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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.
Except for customers in Europe
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the 
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.
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Table of Contents
List of Button Location and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Video component hookups .................... 8
Digital component hookups ................... 9
Other hookups ..................................... 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 11
Performing initial setup operations ..... 13
Multi channel surround setup .............. 14
Checking the connections .................... 19
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 19
Enjoying Surround Sound
Decoding the input audio signal
automatically
(Auto Format Direct) ..................... 20
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel
(Dolby Pro Logic II) ...................... 20
Selecting a sound field ........................ 21
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 23
Customizing sound fields .................... 24
Receiving Broadcasts
Storing FM stations automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)1)...................... 26
Direct tuning ........................................ 26
Automatic tuning ................................. 27
Preset tuning ........................................ 27
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)1)...28
Other Operations
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 30
Adjustments using the SET UP
menu .............................................. 30
Operations Using the Remote
RM-U40
Before you use your remote ................ 32
Remote button description ................... 32
Changing the factory setting of
an input selector button ................. 36
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 37
Troubleshooting ................................... 37
Specifications ...................................... 40
Tables of settings using MAIN MENU
button ............................................ 43
Adjustable parameters for each sound
field ................................... back page
1)Models of are code CEL, CEK only.
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Area code
About This Manual
The instruction in this manual are for models
HT-SL55, HT-SL50 and HT-SL40. Check your
model number by looking at the lower right
corner of the front panel. In this manual, the
HT-SL50 is used for illustration purposes
unless stated other wise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “HT-SL50 only”.
The HT-SL55 consists of:– Receiver STR-KSL50
– Speaker system
• Front/surround speakers SS-MSP55
• Center speakers SS-CNP55
• Sub woofer SA-WMSP50
The HT-SL50 consists of:– Receiver STR-KSL50
– Speaker system
• Front/surround speakers SS-MSP50
• Center speakers SS-CNP50
• Sub woofer SA-WMSP50
The HT-SL40 consists of:– Receiver STR-KSL40
– Speaker system
• Front/surround speakers SS-MSP50
• Center speakers SS-CNP50
• Sub woofer SA-WMSP40
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
About area codesThe 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”.
TipThe 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 32 – 36.
Note for the supplied remote
RM-U40
The AUX and AAC BI-LING buttons on the
remote are not available.
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							List of Button Location and Reference Pages
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.
Illustration number
                                     r
MUTING qs (14, 19, 37)
                           R                                  RName of button/part Reference page
Display 6 (28)
DVD (indicator) 3 (19)
INPUT SELECTOR 8 (19, 26)
IR (receptor) 7 (32)
MASTER VOLUME 9 (18, 36)
MUTING qs (14, 19, 37)
PRESET TUNING +/– qd (28)
SOUND FIELD qa (21, 25, 38)
TUNER (indicator) 5 (19)
TV/SAT (indicator) 4 (19)
VIDEO (indicator) 2 (19)
ALPHABETICAL ORDERNUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
@/1 (power) 1 (13, 18, 19, 25,
26)
; PLII q; (20)
?/1
1234567890
qs
qdqa
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Required cords
The following optional connection cords A – E are required when you hook up the components
(pages 8 – 9).
AAudio cord (not supplied)White (L)
       Red (R)
BAudio/Video cord (not supplied)Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
CVideo cord (not supplied)Yellow
DOptical digital cord (not supplied)
ECoaxial digital cord (supplied)
Orange
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 colour-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 the optical digital cord.
Hooking Up the Components
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Hooking Up the Components
Antenna hookups
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.FM wire antenna
(supplied)
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM
75Ω COAXIALAMUINOPT IN OPT IN COAX IN
TV/SAT TV/SAT
IN
DVD DVD
IN
VIDEO AUDIODIGITAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
ANTENNAL
R
L
R
ININ
DVDVIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
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Video component hookups
VCR TV monitor DVD player
Satellite tuner
FM
75Ω COAXIALAMUINOPT IN OPT IN COAX IN
TV/SAT TV/SAT
IN
DVD DVD
IN
VIDEO AUDIODIGITAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
ANTENNA
R
L
ININ
DVDVIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
B
VIDEO ININPUT
C
AUDIO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
A
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
B
L
OUT
R
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Hooking Up the Components
Digital component hookups
DVD player
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 (etc.)
* Connect to either the COAX IN or OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack.
Notes•The OPT IN and COAX IN jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
•To playback the multi channel surround sound through this receiver, you may have to change the digital output
setting on the connected component. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
FM
75Ω COAXIALAMUINOPT IN OPT IN COAX IN
TV/SAT TV/SAT
IN
DVD DVD
IN
VIDEO AUDIODIGITAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
ANTENNA
R
L
R
ININ
DVDVIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
DA
OPTICALOPTICALOUTPUTAUDIO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
OUTPUTCOAXIAL
D*E*
AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
B
L
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Other hookups
AC power cord
To a wall outlet
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 (see page 11).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
FRONT R–        +–        +–        +CENTER FRONT L
+        – +        –SURR R SURR LIMPEDANCE USE 8–16
Ω
SPEAKERS
b
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