Sony Ht Ss500 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started1: Installing speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel 
speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like 
multi channel surround sound requires five 
speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, 
and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer 
(5.1 channel).
AFront speaker (Left)
BFront speaker (Right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (Left)
ESurround speaker (Right)
FSub woofer
Tip
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly 
directional signals, you can place it wherever you 
want.
Before you install the speakers and sub 
woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads 
to prevent vibration or movement as shown in 
the illustration below.
For greater flexibility in positioning the 
speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or 
WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in 
certain countries). For details, refer to 
operating instructions supplied with the 
speaker stand.
Installing the speakers on a flat 
surface
Installing the speakers on the 
speaker stand
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You can install your front and surround 
speakers on the wall.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) 
that are suitable for the hole on 
the back of each speaker. See 
the illustrations below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall. 
The screws should protrude 5 
to 7 mm.
3Hang the speakers on the 
screws.
Notes
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material 
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially 
fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and 
fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a 
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is 
applied. 
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall 
material or screws to be used.
 Sony is not responsible for accident or damage 
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall 
strength or improper screw installation, natural 
calamity, etc. 
Installing the speakers on the 
wall
more than 4 mm
more than 25 mm
4.6 mm
10 mm
Hole on the back of the speaker
5 to 7 mm
Hole on the back of the speaker
4.6 mm
10 mm
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Getting Started2: Connecting speakers
AFront speaker (Left)
BFront speaker (Right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (Left)
ESurround speaker (Right)
FSub wooferTo connect the speakers 
correctly
Check the speaker type by referring to the 
speaker label* on the rear panel or at the 
bottom of the speakers.
* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any 
character on the speaker label. For details on the 
speaker type, see page 2.
Tip
Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s 
performance.
LLR
RL
SPEAKERS
R
LR
FRONT SURROUND CENTERSUB
WOOFER
B
CF
AED
Character on 
speaker labelSpeaker type 
L Front left
R Front right
SL Surround left
SR Surround right
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3: Connecting the audio/video components
This section describes how to hook up your 
components to this receiver. Before you begin, 
refer to “Component to be connected”  below 
for the pages which describe how to connect 
the audio/video components.
After hooking up all your components, 
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 
17).
Component to be connected
The sound quality depends on the connecting 
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. 
Select the connection according to the jacks of 
your components.
How to hook up your 
components
To connect See
Audio components
 Super Audio CD player/ 
CD playerpage 15
Video components
 DVD player
 DVD recorder
 Satellite tuner
VCRpage 16
Audio input jack to be 
connected
Digital
Analog
High quality sound
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Getting StartedThe following illustration shows how to 
connect audio components such as Super 
Audio CD player or CD player.
Notes
 No sound is output when you play a Super Audio 
CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to 
only the SA-CD/CD OPT IN jack on this receiver. 
When you play a Super Audio CD disc, connect the 
player to the SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN jack. Refer to 
the operating instructions supplied with the Super 
Audio CD player.
 When connecting optical digital cords, insert the 
plugs straight in until they click into place.
 Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling 
frequencies.
Connecting audio components
U
ANTENNA
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
AUDIO IN
L
R
L
R
AM
DVDCOAX IN OPT INSA-CD/CD
DIGITAL
SA-CD/CD
Super Audio
CD player/
CD player
AB
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
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The following illustration shows how to 
connect video components such as DVD 
player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR.
If you connect a DVD recorder
Be sure to change the factory setting of the 
DVD input button on the remote so that you 
can use the button to control your DVD 
recorder. For details, see “Changing button 
assignments” (page 43).
Notes
 You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or 
VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the DVD 
recorder or VCR.
 To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD 
player, set the digital audio output setting on the 
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the DVD player. When connecting optical digital cords, insert the 
plugs straight in until they click into place.
 Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling 
frequencies.
Connecting video components
U
ANTENNA
SA-CD/CD
AUDIO INAUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
R
L
R
AM
OPT INSA-CD/CD
DIGITAL
DVDCOAX IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
L
Satellite tuner
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BCoaxial digital cord (orange) (supplied)
DVD player/
DVD recorder VCR
BA
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Getting Started4: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and 
FM wire antenna.
* The shape of the connector varies depending on 
the area code of this receiver.
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.
U
ANTENNA
DVDCOAX IN OPT INSA-CD/CD
DIGITAL
SA-CD/CD
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
AUDIO IN
L
R
L
R
AM
FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
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5: Preparing the receiver 
and the remote
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note
Install this system so that the power cord can be 
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the 
event of trouble.
Before using the receiver for the first time, 
initialize the receiver by performing the 
following procedure. This procedure can also 
be used to return settings you have made to 
their factory defaults. 
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the 
receiver.
2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
After “CLEARING” appears on the 
display for a while, “CLEARED” 
appears.
The following items are reset to their 
factory settings.
 All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, 
SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM 
menus.
 The sound field memorized for each 
input and preset station.
 All sound field parameters.
 All preset stations.
 MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL 
MIN”.
 Input is set to “DVD”.
Connecting the AC power cord
SUB
WOOFER
AC power cord 
To the wall outlet
Performing initial setup 
operations
INPUT SELECTORMASTER 
VOLUM E?/1PRESET 
TUNINGSOUND FIELD MUTING
1,2
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Getting Started
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU002 remote commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing 
batteries.
Notes
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or 
humid place.
 Do not use a new battery with old ones.
 Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of 
batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight 
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an 
extended period of time, remove the batteries to 
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and 
corrosion.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last 
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer 
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with 
new ones.
6: Adjusting the speaker 
levels and balance 
(TEST TONE)
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance 
while listening to the test tone from your 
listening position.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency 
centered at 800 Hz.
1Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE” appears on the display and the 
test tone is output from each speaker in 
sequence as follows:
Front left t Center t Front right t 
Surround right t Surround left t  
Sub woofer
Inserting batteries into the 
remote
123
46
78
0/10ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBY
TV/VIDEO
SLEEPTEST 
TONEAV ?/1
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD
2CH A.F.D.
RETURN/EXITDISPLAYMOVIE MUSIC
MEMORY SHIFT
D.SKIP CLEAR ANGLE
AV
MENU TOP MENU/
GUIDE MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
FM MODEMPXAUDIO
D.TUNING
ANT
JUMPSUBTITLE DUAL MONO
TUNERMAIN MENU
TV ?/1 ?/1
>10-
F
Gg
f
ENTER
5
1,3
MASTER 
VO L +/–
continued
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2Adjust the speaker levels and 
balance using the LEVEL menu 
so that the level of the test tone 
sounds the same from each 
speaker.
For details, see “Adjusting the level 
(LEVEL menu)” (page 27).
Tips
 To adjust the level of all speakers at the same 
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also 
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
 The adjusted value are shown on the display 
during adjustment.
3Press TEST TONE again after 
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
Selecting a component
1
Press the input button to select 
a component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver. 
The selected input appears on the display.
Playback
Selected input 
[Display]Components that can 
be played back
VIDEO 1 or 
VIDEO 2  
[VIDEO 1 or 
VIDEO 2]VCR, etc., connected to 
the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 
jack
DVD 
[DVD]DVD player, etc., 
connected to DVD jack
SA-CD/CD 
[SA-CD/CD]Super Audio CD/CD 
player, etc., connected to 
the SA-CD/CD jack
TUNER 
[FM or AM band]Built-in radio tuner
123
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0/10ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBYVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD
2CH A.F.D.
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
PRESET –TV CH +
PRESET + REPLAY ADVANCEc STEP C DISPLAYMOVIE MUSIC
MEMORY SHIFT
D.SKIP CLEAR ANGLE
AV
MENU TOP MENU/
GUIDE MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
FM MODEMPXAUDIO
D.TUNING
ANT
JUMPSUBTITLE DUAL MONO
TUNERMAIN MENU
>10-
F
Gg
f
ENTER
.