Sony Htp 36dw Operating Instructions

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Amplifier Operations
Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically 
for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. 
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so 
critical.
Those sound fields were designed under the premise 
that the surround speakers would be located behind 
the listening position, but presentation remains fairly 
consistent even with the...

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Enjoying Dolby Digital 
and DTS Surround sound
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows 
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select 
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel 
stereo sound as multi channel sound.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select 
the sound field you want.
For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page 
42).
Types of...

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Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting a pre-
programmed sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound 
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- 
programmed sound fields. They bring the 
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters 
and concert halls into your home.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a 
sound field for movies or press 
MUSIC repeatedly to select a...

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About DCS (Digital Cinema 
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS  mark use DCS 
technology. DCS is a unique sound 
reproduction technology for home theater 
developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony 
Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the 
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters 
at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” 
developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal...

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Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front 
speakers and sub woofer
(2CH STEREO)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound 
from the front left/right speakers and sub 
woofer. 
When multi channel surround formats are 
input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel 
with bass frequencies being output from the 
sub woofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are...

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Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts 
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, 
make sure you have connected the FM and 
AM antennas to the receiver (page 23).
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code 
as shown in the following table. For details on area 
codes, see page 2.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM...

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Tuner Operations
3Press the numeric buttons to 
enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust 
the direction of the AM loop antenna for 
optimum reception.
4Press ENTER.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make sure you have entered the right 
frequency. If not,...

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Notes
 Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied 
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
 If you move to another area, repeat this procedure 
to store stations in your new area.
 For details on tuning the stored stations, see 
“Tuning to preset stations” (page 49). 
 If you move the antenna after storing stations with 
this procedure, the stored...

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Tuner Operations
3Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. 
Perform steps 4 and 5 before 
“MEMORY” goes out.
4Press the numeric button to 
select the preset station.
You can also press TUNING + or 
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset 
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select 
the preset number, start again from step 3.
5Press ENTER.
The station is...

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1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use FM or AM on the 
receiver.
2Tune in the preset station you 
want to create an index name 
for (page 49).
3Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
4Press control button V/v 
repeatedly to select 
“4-TUNER”.
You can also use U or u on the receiver.
5Press the control button or 
control button b...