Sony Ht Sl7 Operating Instructions
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21GB Enjoying Surround Sound 1; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to “NO”, and “A.F.D.” or “NORMAL SURROUND” is selected. 3DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. 4Tuner indicators: Light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 24–25 for tuner operations. 5D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. See page 23 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 6COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 7OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal.8Playback channel indicators: The letters light up to indicate the channels being played back. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SW (Sub woofer) The boxes around the letters light up to indicate the speakers used to playback the channels. 9 L F E: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. 0SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. qaSP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are inserted. Understanding the multi channel surround displays PRO LOGIC D.RANGE DTS OPT SP. OFF SLEEP SL SW SSR LCRL F E DIGITALa COAX STEREO/MONO MEMORY 8 1 q;qa234 567 9
22GB Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround and level parameters of the front, center, and surround speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks). You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. See the tables on page 32 for the parameters available in each sound field. To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in “Multi channel surround setup” starting from page 13 before you customize a sound field. Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker. The settings are applied to all sound fields. 1Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2Press LEVEL/SURR. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. 3Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4Press + or – to select the setting you want. The setting is stored automatically. Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONT BALANCE* BALANCE SURR BALANCE* BALANCE CENTER LEVEL* CTR 0 dB SURR LEVEL* SURR 0 dB SUB WOOFER LEVEL* S.W. 0 dB LFE MIX LEVEL L.F.E. 0 dB DYNAMIC RANGE COMP COMP. OFF * These parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN. Front balance (L R) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Surround balance (SL SR) Lets you adjust the balance between surround left and right speakers. Center level (C) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround level (SL SR) Lets you adjust the level of the surround left and right speakers. Sub woofer level (SW) Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. Low Frequency Effect (LFE) Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry. •“0 dB” outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer. •To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup (pages 16–17).
23GB Enjoying Surround Sound Dynamic range compressor (D. RANGE) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. We recommend using the “MAX” setting. •To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select “COMP. OFF”. •To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer, select “COMP. STD”. •To compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire, select “COMP. 0.1”–“COMP. 0.9”. •To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range, select “COMP. MAX”. NoteDynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. Adjusting the surround parameters The SURR menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field. The settings are stored individually for each sound field. 1Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2Press LEVEL/SURR. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. 3Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4Press + or – to select the setting you want. The setting is stored automatically. Initial settings Parameter Initial setting EFFECT LEVEL (depends on the sound field) WALL TYPE WALL MID REVERBERATION REVB. MID TIME Effect level (EFFECT) Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current surround effect. Wall type (WALL) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a neutral wall (made of wood). Reverberation (REVERB) Lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a standard room with no adjustment. Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2Hold down SOUND FIELD + and press ?/1. “S.F. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.
24GB Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 6). Manual memory You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the cursor buttons, and preset the stations to the receiver. 1Press TUNER FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 2Press MEMORY/ENTER. The receiver enters the Manual Memory mode. The current frequency appears and the preset number flashes in the display. Do steps 3 to 5 before “PUSH” and “ENTER” flashes in the display. 3Press +/– to tune in a station. If “PUSH” and “ENTER” flashes before you tune in a station, start again from step 2. 4Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to select a preset number. If “PUSH” and “ENTER” flashes before you select the preset number, start again from step 2. 5Press MEMORY/ENTER. 6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station. TipWhen the FM station is tuned in, you can press TUNER to switch the MONO mode to STEREO mode manually. Automatic memory If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area and preset the stations to the receiver. Press and hold MEMORY/ENTER, then press ?/1. “AUTO MEMORY START” appears in the display. The receiver scans from low to high frequencies of FM stations, then repeat scanning of AM stations. When a station is tuned in, the station is automatically stored in the memory in the following order. If all preset channels are memorized before scanning all stations, scanning stops and “MEM. FULL” appears in the display. To cancel Press ?/1 during any step. tA1tA2t...tA0tB1tB2t...tB0 C0T...C2TC1T
25GB Receiving Broadcasts Tuning to preset stations After preseting radio stations, you can tune in any of them directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset. You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1Press TUNER. 2Press the cursor buttons (U or u) repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows: Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 33–34. 1Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons. Automatic tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. 1Press TUNER FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2Press + or –. Press + to scan from low to high; press – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction. 3To continue scanning, press + or – again. Tips•If you press + or – during Automatic Tuning, Automatic Tuning stops. •If you press + or – within a second after the Automatic Tuning stops, the frequency changes by a single step. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. 1Press TUNER on the remote. 2Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3Press D.TUNING. 4Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area. tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...C2yC1T
26GB Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press the button, 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. Tips•You can freely specify the time. After pressing SLEEP, specify the time you want using the cursor buttons (U or u) on the receiver. The sleep timer can be set with an interval of 1 minute between 1 minute and 5 hours, and with an interval of 1 second for less than 1 minute. •To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display. Other Operations Adjustments using the SET UP button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments. 1Press SET UP. 2Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to select the parameter you want to adjust. When you select MULTI VI. or TUNER VI., M[XXX] or T[XXX] appears in the display after about 2 seconds. 3Press + or – to select the setting you want. The setting is stored automatically. 4Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow. Initial settings Parameter Initial setting MULTI VI. DVD TUNER VI. OFF x MULTI CH IN visual select Lets you specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. x TUNER visual select Lets you specify the video input to be used with the built-in tuner.
27GB Additional Information 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. On operation Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug 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 18 to verify that the connections are correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound no matter which component is selected. •Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. •Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at “MIN”. •Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly. •Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. •Check that the headphones are not connected to the PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers if the headphones are connected. •Check that the receiver is not in “Demonstration Mode” (see page 2). 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. Other Operations/Additional Information continued
28GB Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from one of the front speakers. •Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see page 18). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. •Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. •Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. •Check that the headphones are not connected. •Press MUTING if muting function is activated. •The Thermal Protection has been activated because the receiver is overheated (“OVERHEAT” flashes in the display). Turn off the receiver, leave the receiver for a while, then turn on the power again. •The Over Current Protection has been activated because of low impedance or short circuit (“PROTECT” flashes in the display). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again after about 20 seconds. 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 from the center speaker. •Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD +/–). •Select a sound field containing the word “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 19–20). •Adjust the speaker level (see page 17). •Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (see page 16). There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. •Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD +/–). •Select a sound field containing the word “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 19–20). •Adjust the speaker level (see page 17). •Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (see page 16). There is no sound from the active sub woofer. •When you select NORM. SP., make sure the sub woofer is set to “S.W. YES” (see page 17). •Check that “2CH ST.” is not selected (see page 20). 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 Manual tuning. •No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 24). “PCM--kHz” appears on the display. •The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz. Change the input player setting to 48 kHz. 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 function on the receiver. •Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
29GB Additional Information The remote does not function. • 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 function 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. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 13 Customized sound fields page 23 Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.3 %) 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (THD 0.3 %) Front 1): 80 W/ch Center1): 80 W Surround1): 80 W/ch 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Frequency response MICRO SP.: 150 Hz – 20 kHz 0/–3 dB 150 Hz (6 dB/oct) Low cut Filter ON NORMAL SP.: 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/–0.5 dB Inputs (Analog)Sensitivity: 250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N 2): 80 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF, 250 mV 3)) 2) INPUT SHORT. 3) Weighted network, input level.Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) TV, AUX (Optical) Sensitivity: – Impedance: – S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms Video section Inputs S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms Outputs S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms FM tuner section Tuning range87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz SensitivityMono: 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/NMono: 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 continued
30GB AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code CA4): With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz Models of area code E 4): With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz Models of area code MX: 530 – 1610 kHz Models of area code SP: 531 – 1602 kHz AntennaLoop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) SelectivityAt 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB 4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz y 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down the + button and press the ?/1 button. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. General Power requirements Models of area code CA, MX: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models of area code E: 110 – 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Models of area code SP: 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption98 W Power consumption (during standby mode) Models of area code CA, MX: 1.7 W Models of area code SP: 1.9 W Dimensions (w/h/d)430 × 83 × 289 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.)3.1 kg The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel. 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA (Area code) Speaker Section SS-MSP1 Front, center and surround speakers Speaker systemFull range, magnetically shielded Speaker units8 cm cone type Enclosure typeBass reflex Rated impedance8 ohms Power handling capacity (Maximum input power)100 watts Sensitivity level85 dB (1 W, 1m) Frequency range160 Hz – 20, 000 Hz Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 92 × 133 × 115 mmincluding front grille MassApprox. 1 kg SA-WMSP1 subwoofer System Speaker systemActive subwoofer, magnetically shielded Speaker unitWoofer: 20 cm cone type Enclosure typeAcoustically Loaded Bass Reflex Continuous RMS power output (8 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz)50 W Reproduction frequency range 28 Hz – 200 Hz High frequency cut-off frequency 150 Hz InputLINE IN (input pin jack) Power requirements Models of area code CA, MX: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models of area code SP: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption50 W Dimensions (w/h/d)270 × 325 × 385 mm including front panel Mass (Approx.)10 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-U305S (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Sub woofer (1) Speaker cords (5) Speaker foot pads (24) Coaxial digital cord (1) Monaural audio cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications (continued)