Sony Ht Sl55 Operating Instructions

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Other Operations
xAudio input mode for TV/SAT function
(TV-XXXX)
Lets you select the audio input mode for
TV/SAT function.
•“AUTO” gives priority to digital signals, when
there are both digital and analog connections. If
there are no digital signals, analog is selected.
•“OPT” specifies the digital audio signals input
to the DIGITAL TV/SAT OPT IN jacks.
•“ANLG” specifies the analog audio signals
input to the TV/SAT IN (L/R) jacks.
xDecode priority (DEC. XXXX)
Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming
digital signals.
•PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM) and DVD. When used with media
other than CD or DVD, 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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Operation using the Remote RM-U40
Remote button description
Remote Operations Function
Button
?/1Receiver Turns the receiver on or
off.
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
HX mM .>
-
VIDEO DVDSYSTEM STANDBYSLEEP
TV ?/1AV ?/1
SAT TV
AUXTUNER
A.F.D.
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
TV VOL TV CH
WIDETEST
TONE
TV/
VIDEOMAIN
MENU
TUNINGDISC ALT
ANTCLEARSEARCH MODE
AAC
BI-LING
FM MODE
123
456
789
0/10 >10/11 ENTER/12D.TUNING
MEMORY SHIFTSOUND
FIELD
TIMESWAP JUMPPRESET/
CH/D.SKIP AUDIOANGLE
SUBTITLE
x
?/1
TOP MENU/
GUIDEAV MENU
DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT
Of F
G
gENTER
You can use the remote to operate the
components in your system.
Before you use your
remote
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor 
 on the receiver.
TipUnder 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.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-U40
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Remote Operations Function
Button
VIDEO Receiver To watch VCR.
DVD Receiver To watch DVD.
TV Receiver To watch TV programs.
SAT Receiver To watch satellite tuner.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio
equipment.
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
TUNING Receiver Scans radio stations.
+/–
MEMORY Receiver Stores the radio stations.
FM MODE Receiver Selects FM monaural or
stereo reception.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the
receiver.
V/vReceiver Select a menu item.
B/bReceiver Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
MASTER Receiver Adjust the master volume
VOL +/–of the receiver.
MAIN Receiver Selects menus.
MENU
Remote Operations Function
Button
SOUND Receiver Selects sound fields.
FIELD +/–
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO.
;PL/PLIIReceiver Selects DOLBY PL,
PLII MOV, and
PLII MUS.
AV ?/1TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
CD player/ video components on or
DVD player off.
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/Turns off the receiverSTANDBY VCR/Satelliteand other Sony audio/
(Presstuner/video components.
AV ?/1CD player/and ?/1DVD playerat the
same time)
1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
0/10 to preset radio station or
tuning to preset stations
and with “D.TUNING”
for direct tuning.
CD player Selects track numbers.
0/10 selects track 10.
TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers.
Satellite tuner
>10/11 CD player Selects track numbers
over 10.
AUDIO TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV Sound.
continued
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Remote Operations Function
Button
TIME CD player/ Shows the time or
DVD player displays the playing time
of disc, etc.
PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset
CH/ stations.
D.SKIP +/–TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
satellite tuner
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
DVD player changer only).
ENTER/12 TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel,satellite tunerdisc or track using the
numeric buttons, press to
enter the value.
DISC CD player Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).
DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
DVD player displayed on the TV
screen.
ANT VCR Selects output signal
from aerial terminal: TV
signal or VCR program.
./>VCR/ Skips tracks.
CD player/
DVD player
m/MCD player/ Searches tracks
DVD player (forward or backward).
VCR Fast forwards or rewinds.
HVCR/ Starts play.
CD player/
DVD player
Remote Operations Function
Button
XVCR/ Pauses play or record.
CD player/ (Also starts recording
DVD player with components in
record standby.)
xVCR/ Stops play.
CD player/
DVD player
AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu.
tuner/
DVD player
V/v/B/bVCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.
tuner/ Press to enter the
DVD player selection.
ENTER VCR/Satelite Press to enter
tuner/ the selection.
DVD player
RETURN O/ DVD player Returns to the previousEXITmenu or exits the menu.
Satellite Exits the menu.
tuner
SUBTITLEDVD player Changes the subtitles.
ANGLE DVD player To select viewing angle
or changes the angles.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.
Remote button description (continued)
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Operations Using the Remote RM-U40
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Remote Operations Function
Button
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.
MODE Press to select the unit for
search (track, index, etc.)
TOP MENU/DVD player Displays DVD title.
GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
TV ?/1TV Turns the TV on or off.
-/-- TV Selects the channel entry
mode, either one or two
digit.
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of the
+/–TV.
TV CH +/–TV Select preset TV
channels.
TV/ TV Selects input signal: TV
VIDEO input or video input.
WIDE TV Selects the wide picture
mode.
SWAP* TV Swaps the small and
large picture.
JUMP TV Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.
Remote Operations Function
Button
ALT Remote Change remote key
function to activate those
buttons with orange
printing.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
Notes•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
satelite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
•The AUX and AAC BI-LING functions are not
available for set operation.
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Changing the factory
setting of an input selector
button
If the factory settings of the input selector
buttons do not match your system components,
you can change them. For example, if you have
a CD player and you do not have a DVD
player, you can assign the DVD button to your
CD player.
1Hold down the input selector button
whose input source you want to
change (for example, DVD).
2Press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign to the
input selector button (for example,
1 – CD player).
The following buttons are assigned to select
the input source:
To operate Press
CD player 1
VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 2
VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 3
DVD player 4
TV 5
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 6
Tuner (this  receiver) 7
DCS (Digital CS Tuner) 8
BSD (Digital BS Tuner) 9
Tuner (Component Tuner) 0/10
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3
setting. These correspond to 8mm and VHS
respectively.
Now you can use the DVD button to
control the CD player.
To reset a button to its factory
setting
Repeat the above procedure.
To reset all the input selector
buttons to their factory setting
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
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Additional Information
HT-SL55    4-247-583-12(1) GB
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
•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.
•AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
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.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby
TV screen
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
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 19 to verify that the connections are
correct.
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 components
are turned on.
•Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at “VOL MIN”.
•Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
•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.
continued
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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.
•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.
The multi channel surround effect of the Dolby
Digital or DTS is not obtained.
•Check that the DVD software, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
•If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital
input jack on this system, check the audio setting
(for digital audio output) of the component.
•Check that the audio track is correctly selected
on the DVD player. (Check the audio setting of
the DVD menu.)
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.
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
speakers.
•Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD +/–).
•Select a sound field containing the word
“C.ST.EX” (page 21).
•Adjust the speaker level (page 18).
•Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to “SMALL” or “LARGE”
(page 17).
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
•When you select NORM. SP., make sure the sub
woofer is set to “YES” (see page 14).
•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
(back page).
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.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
FM
75Ω COAXIALAMU
ANTENNA
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Additional Information
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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.
•No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(see page 27).
RDS does not work.*
•Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
•Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
Contact the radio station and find out whether
they actually provide the service in question. If
so, the service may be temporarily out of order.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD +/–).
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
•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 AUX and AAC BI-LING buttons on the
remote are not available.
•Point the remote at the remote sensor 
 on the
receiver.
•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
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem (page 13). However, note that all
memorized settings will have to readjust all
settings on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page  13
Customized sound fields page  24
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Specifications
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code CEL,CEK
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
25 W + 25 W
2)
Reference Power Output2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
FRONT1): 35 W/ch
CENTER1): 35 W
SURR1): 35 W/ch
Models of other area code
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
20 W + 20 W
2)
Reference Power Output2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
FRONT1): 30 W/ch
CENTER1): 30 W
SURR1): 30 W/ch
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
SP, CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Frequency response
TV/SAT, DVD, VIDEO: 10 Hz – 50 kHz
+0.5/–3 dB (with sound
field and tone by passed)
Inputs (Analog)
TV/SAT, DVD, VIDEO: Sensitivity: 250 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N
3): 96 dB
(A, 250 mV4))
3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone by
passed).
4) Weighted network, input level.Inputs (Digital)
DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
DVD, TV/SAT (Optical) Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
Tone
Gain levels: ±6 dB, 1 dB step
Video section
Inputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
FM tuner section
Tuning range87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75
ohms
Usable sensitivity11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
Separation45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response30 Hz – 15 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity60 dB at 400 kHz
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