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2-549-736-11(1)
DVD Home
Theatre System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Seri
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Left 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB02REG_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 2 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to expose the unit to rain or moisture. provide reasonable protection against harmful interfere
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB02REG_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 3 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 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-9900M, HT-6900DP and HT-5950DP. Check your receiver’s model number by looking at the SURROUND BACK R L
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Left 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB01COV_HT-5950DP-UTOC.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 4 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM Table of Contents Getting Started Advanced Adjustments and Settings 1: Check how to hookup your components.......................................5 Assigning the component video 1a: Connecting components with input................................................ 35 digital audio output jacks ...........7 — COMP
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 5 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c 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 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 6 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to G) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord E Coaxial digital cord (supplied) White (L) Orange Red (R) F Monaural audio cord B Audio/video cord Black Yellow (video) Tip White (L/audio) Re
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 7 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM . 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 6. 1 Connect the audio jacks. DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT L DIGITAL COAXIAL R E A DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE VI
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Left 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 8 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component B B R R video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. TV monitor Satellite tuner OUTPUT INP
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 9 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 6. DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE VIDEO 2 ANTENNA Y IN PB/CB MONITOR /B–Y AM PR/CR /R–Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO 2 MONITOR SA-CD/ DVD IN OUT CD IN IN DVD IN COAXIAL AUD
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 11 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P / B C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to B R R enjoy higher quality video. DVD player TV monitor OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT
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l lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Left 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 12 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 6. COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE VIDEO 2 ANTENNA IN Y PB/CB MONITOR /B–Y AM PR/CR /R–Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO 2 MONITOR SA-CD/ DVD IN I
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Getting Started L lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 13 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 23). For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 6. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT TV monitor AUDIO OUT INPUT L VIDEO R B C COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OPT
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 15 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 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 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 18 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 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 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory default
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Getting Started lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Right 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 19 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM C x DIST. XX ft. (Center speaker distance) 5: Setting up the speakers Initial setting: 10 ft. Lets you set the distance from your listening position You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should the distance and location of the speakers be set
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lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_HT- masterpage:Left 950DP\J9041386_25497361115950DPUS\2549736111\GB03CON_HT-5950DP-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-5950DP-U.book Page 20 Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:28 PM SW SIDE/LO x XXXXXXX (Sub woofer phase polarity) Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C. (HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) SIDE/HI Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity. Select if the location of your surround speakers NORMAL corresponds to section A and D. Normally
