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GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 1 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM
4-254-753-12(1)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-SL800
HT-SL700
HT-SL600
HT-SL500
©2004 Sony Corporation
model name1[HT-SL800]
model name2[HT-DDW660]
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Left SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB02REG_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 2 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM 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 li
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB02REG_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 3 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM About area codes About This Manual The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see The instructions in this manual are for model the illustration below). HT-SL800, HT-SL700, HT-SL600 and HT-SL500. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Left SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB01COV_HT-SL800-CELTOC.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 4 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Table of Contents Getting Started Other Operations 1: Check how to hookup your Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 30 components.......................................5 Operations Using the Remote 1a: Connecting components with RM-U700 digital audio output jacks ...........7 1b: Connecting compone
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 5 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Left SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 6 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to E) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord D Optical digital cord White (L) Red (R) E Coaxial digital cord (supplied) B Audio/video cord Orange Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audi
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 7 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM . 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A–E), see page 6. 1 Connect the audio jacks. Satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT L DIGITAL OPTICAL R D A ANTENNA MONITOR OUT AM U OUT OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN A
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 9 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 18). For details on the required cords (A–E), see page 6. TV monitor INPUT VIDEO C ANTENNA MONITOR OUT U AM OUT O
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Left SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 10 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM 2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) * ANTENNA MONITOR OUT U AM OUT OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN SUB AUDIO IN VIDEO TV/SAT DVD RL IN WOOFER * The shape of connector varies depending on the area code. Notes To preven
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 11 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. 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 chann
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Left SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 12 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal to be connected. Colour tube + Front speaker Front speaker Subwoofer (Right) (Left) INPUT A B A MONITOR FRONT R CENTER FRONT L OUT –
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 13 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Tips To change the speaker cord Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. If you want to change the speaker cord, you can (Except for the front speaker of HT-SL800/ detach the supplied speaker cord from the HT-SL700) For greater flexi
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Left SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 14 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Performing initial setup 4: Connecting the AC operations power cord Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. Connecting the AC power This procedure can also be used to return cord settings you have made to their factory defaults. Connect th
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 15 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM C x DIST. X.X m (Center speaker distance) 5: Setting up the speakers Initial setting: 3.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position You can use the SET UP menu to set the to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should distance and location of the speakers connected be set
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB03CON_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 17 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance — TEST TONE 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. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. “T. TON
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Amplifier Operation lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Right SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB04BSC_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 19 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Direct tuning Storing FM stations You can enter the frequency of the station you automatically want directly. — AUTOBETICAL 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) The last received station is tuned in. This function lets you store up to 30
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Data_HT- masterpage:Left SL800_REV\J9040472_4254753121SL800GB\4254753121\GB04BSC_HT-SL800-CEL.fm] GB01COV_HT-SL800-CEL.book Page 20 Friday, June 18, 2004 5:04 PM Tuning to preset stations Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. FM or AM band. Then you can easily tune in the stations you The last received station is tuned in. often listen to. 2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP + or PRESET/CH/D.SKIP – repeatedly t
