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- Page 1 3-862-889-11(1) Digital Processing Amplifier Operating Instructions ®œ•Œª°©˙Æ— TAD-M30 © 1998 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 If you have any question or problem amplifier, check that the operating concerning your processing amplifier, voltage is identical with your local please consult your nearest Sony power supply. The operating voltage is dealer. indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the processing amplifier.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Checking the Necessary Components ....... 5 processing amplifier. • The instructions in this manual describe operation with Connections and Setup for 5.1ch the Sony DVP-M35 DVD player recommended for use with the processing amplifier. Surround • The instructions in this manual mainly describe the Hooking Up the System .......... -
Page 4: Getting Started
• Audio bus cord (1) • Instruction manual (1) If any of these items are missing, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – as shown in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the processing amplifier. -
Page 5: Checking The Necessary Components
3ch surround sound when using the processing amplifier alone. π Recommended Sony stereo system model: DHC-MD717 (This model may not be sold in certain 5.1ch and 3ch countries) Surround sound is basically 5.1ch. -
Page 6: Hooking Up The System
Connections Hooking Up the System and Setup for Checking the connection type 5.1ch Surround The connections differ according to the components used together with the processing amplifier. Be sure to check your existing components and the connection type beforehand. This section describes the connections Existing components are: and setup necessary to enjoy 5.1ch a Stereo system... - Page 7 What cords will I need? π Optical cable (supplied, 1) This is used to connect a DVD player. This cable is not necessary when connecting the DVD player with the coaxial digital connecting cable. π Coaxial digital connecting cable (1) This is used to connect a DVD player.
- Page 8 Hooking Up the System Connecting a DVD player and other components to the processing amplifier Connect the cords and cables according to the procedure 1 to 4 shown in the illustration below depending on the connected component type A or B. Be sure to turn off each component before connecting the cords and cables.
- Page 9 Connecting the coaxial digital connecting cable Connect the cable plugs to the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack on the DVD player and the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack on the processing amplifier. DVD player Processing amplifier Connect the stereo system or stereo amplifier. Connect the audio cord to the audio input jacks for external components on the connected component and the FRONT OUT jacks on the processing amplifier.
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Page 10: Connecting The Speakers And The Sub Woofer
Connecting the Speakers and the Sub Woofer Speaker placement Connecting the speakers Connect the cords according to the procedure 1 to 5 Care should be taken for the following points to obtain the best possible surround sound. below to hook up the speakers. •... - Page 11 Sub woofer Center speaker Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Connect the rear left (L) speaker. Connect the sub woofer. Connect the speaker cord to the SPEAKER (L) Connect the audio cord to the left (L) channel of the terminals in the same manner as step 1. line input jack on the sub woofer and the WOOFER OUT jack on the processing amplifier.
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Page 12: Speaker And Sub Woofer Set Up
Speaker and Sub Woofer Set Up Settings required for surround sound Set the rear speaker connection status. — SET UP 1 Press CURSOR repeatedly until “REAR The speaker set up consists of three items: the connection [LARGE ]” appears in the display. status, the rear speaker position and the distance from the 2 Press CURSOR to select the rear speaker... - Page 13 Setting the distance to the speakers Set the sub woofer connection status. — SET UP 1 Press CURSOR repeatedly until “WOOFER [YES ]” appears in the display. Set the distance from the listening position to the speakers to enjoy more accurate surround effects. 2 Press CURSOR to select the sub woofer connection status.
- Page 14 Speaker and Sub Woofer Set Up Set the distance to the center speaker. Set the distance to the rear speakers. 1 Press CURSOR 1 Press CURSOR repeatedly until “CENTER repeatedly until “REAR meter” appears in the display. meter” appears in the display. The value set last is displayed.
- Page 15 Adjusting the volume — TEST TONE Z Press TEST TONE on the remote. Adjust the volumes of the rear and center speakers to You will hear the test tone from each speaker in match the volume of the front speakers. sequence.
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Page 16: Connections And Setup For 3Ch Surround
Connections Hooking Up the System and Setup for What cords will I need? 3ch Surround π Optical cable (supplied, 1) This is used to connect a DVD player. This cable is not necessary when connecting the DVD player with the coaxial digital connecting cable. This section describes the connections and setup necessary to enjoy 3ch (3ch π... - Page 17 Connecting a DVD player to the Connect the DVD player. processing amplifier Connect the DVD player with the optical cable or the Connect the DVD player using the optical cable or the coaxial digital connecting cable. For better sound coaxial digital connecting cable as shown in the quality, we recommend using the coaxial digital illustration below.
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Page 18: Connecting The Speakers And The Sub Woofer
Connecting the Speakers and the Sub Woofer Speaker placement Connecting the speakers Connect the cords according to the procedure 1 to 5 Care should be taken for the following points to obtain the best possible surround sound. below to hook up the speakers. •... - Page 19 Sub woofer Center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Connect the front left (L) speaker. Connect the sub woofer. Connect the speaker cord to the SPEAKER (L) Connect the audio cord to the left (L) channel of the terminals in the same manner as step 1 . line input jack on the sub woofer and the WOOFER OUT jack on the processing amplifier.
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Page 20: Speaker And Sub Woofer Set Up
Speaker and Sub Woofer Set Up Settings required for surround sound Set the sub woofer connection status. — SET UP 1 Press CURSOR repeatedly until “WOOFER The speaker set up consists of two items: the connection [YES ]” appears in the display. status and the distance from the listening position to the 2 Press CURSOR to select the sub woofer... - Page 21 Setting the distance to the speakers Set the distance to the center speaker. — SET UP 1 Press CURSOR repeatedly until “CENTER Set the distance from the listening position to the speakers meter” appears in the display. to enjoy more accurate surround effects. The value set last is displayed.
- Page 22 Speaker and Sub Woofer Set Up Adjusting the volume — TEST TONE Z Press CENTER +/– on the remote to adjust the volume so that the test tone can be heard at the Adjust the volumes of the speakers, and at the same time same level from all speakers.
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Page 23: Surround Function
Surround Applying Surround Effects Function You can set surround effects at any time regardless of whether a DVD is playing or in stop mode. This processing amplifier incorporates several pre-programmed “Digital Cinema Sound” surround modes. Select the desired surround mode and adjust for the room conditions to enjoy powerful surround effects from a wide variety of software. - Page 24 Applying Surround Effects Notes Press OPTICAL or COAXIAL to select the desired • If you perform the following operations, the volume switches component. to the level set on the stereo system or stereo amplifier. Therefore, be sure to set the volume control of the connected When the component is Press stereo system or stereo amplifier to a suitable position before:...
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Page 25: Surround Modes And Effects
These audio encoding methods are listed below. Sony’s original digital signal processing technology lets you enjoy epoch-making surround effects by creating virtual rear speakers that do not actually exist or by producing sound that seems to come from farther back or even outside of the actual rear speaker positions (Digital Cinema Sound). - Page 26 Surround Modes and Effects Mode Effect Remarks VIRTUAL Reproduces virtual rear speakers from the sound of only the ENHANCED front speakers without using actual rear speakers. (SURROUND) VIR. Shifts the sound of the rear speakers to the rear or outside of the (VIRTUAL) actual speaker positions when the room conditions make it REAR SHIFT...
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Page 27: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the Sound Reinforcing the bass frequencies Adjusting the speaker volume — BASS BOOST — LEVEL ADJUST This function lets you reinforce the bass frequencies. This function adjusts the balance and volume of the connected speakers. Item Adjustment contents Initial value F.BAL Front speaker L/R volume balance Center... - Page 28 Adjusting the Sound Notes Adjust the rear speaker balance. • You cannot adjust the speakers or the sub woofer if the Adjust the balance so that sound can be heard at the connection status is set to “NO” by the speaker or sub woofer same level from the left (L) and right (R) rear speakers.
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Page 29: Adjusting The Playback Volume Of Low Frequency Extension (Lfe) Signals Encoded On A Dvd
Adjusting the playback volume of Low Press CURSOR repeatedly until “LFE MIX” Frequency Extension (LFE) signals appears in the display. encoded on a DVD — LFE MIX Press CURSOR to select the desired LFE signal Low Frequency Extension (LFE) signals are a type of input mixing level. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Volume Difference Between Audio Signals Encoded On A Dvd
Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the volume difference between Setting Effect audio signals encoded on a DVD Encoded volume difference — D.RANGE COMP 0.1 to 0.9 The volume difference decreases as the This function lets you increase the dynamic range value becomes larger (i.e., 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 ...). compression ratio in order to reduce the difference in The volume difference is reduced to the volume between high-volume sections (the loudest... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Speaker Treble And Bass Frequencies
Adjusting the speaker treble and bass Adjust the treble frequencies (1.0 to 8.6 kHz). frequencies — EQUALIZER 1 Press CURSOR repeatedly until “TREB FREQ” This function lets you adjust the levels of specified appears in the display. frequencies to create the desired sound. 2 Press CURSOR to select the frequency you The EQUALIZER menu “EQ”... -
Page 32: Adjusting The Sound Field To Match The Room Conditions
Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the sound field to match the Adjust for the wall materials. room conditions — SURROUND 1 Press CURSOR repeatedly until “WALL” This function lets you adjust how the surround effects are appears in the display. applied to match the room conditions. 2 Press CURSOR to adjust for the wall The SURROUND menu “SURR”... -
Page 33: Additional Information
If you experience any of the following problems while using the processing amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. - Page 34 Troubleshooting Only the front sound is too high or too low. There’s only sound from the front speakers. / Adjust the volume of the stereo system or stereo When playing 5.1ch, 3ch or other multi-channel DVD amplifier so that the front sound is the proper software: level, or do the TEST TONE adjustment again.
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Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Glossary Digital inputs Effect Level Optical: 1 Coaxial: 1 You can adjust the surround effects to the desired level using a combination of early reflections and Digital outputs Optical: 1 reverberation. Setting a high level produces a “live” feeling (lots of reverberation), while setting a low level Audio outputs produces a “dead”... - Page 36 Digital Cinema Sound Comparison of Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Pro Logic General name for surround sound developed by Sony using digital signal processing technology to allow you to Dolby Digital enjoy powerful theater-like sounds in the comfort of your...
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Page 37: Name And Function Of Each Part
Name and Function of Each Part Front panel MASTER VOLUME ON–STANDBY a DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL SET UP CURSOR MODE SURROUND MODE CURSOR DISPLAY SURROUND ON/OFF BASS DOWN BOOST !¡ !™ !£ !¢ !∞ 1 1/u 9 BASS BOOST Reinforces the bass sound. Turns on the power. - Page 38 Name and Function of Each Part Reading the display VIRTUAL PRO LOGIC D.RANGE B.BOOST CURSOR EQ LEVEL SURR 1 VIRTUAL 5 Cursor modes These light to indicate the CURSOR MODE status. Lights when the “VIRTUAL ENHANCED”, “VIR. REAR SHIFT” or “VIR. MULTI REAR” surround They go off when performing SET UP operations (i.e., mode (see page 26) is selected while Surround is ON.
- Page 39 Rear panel SPEAKER AU BUS SPEAKER SELECTOR FRONT REAR MD717 ONLY FRONT WOOFER CENTER SPEAKER DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL – – !º !¡ 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 5 CENTER SPEAKER Connects a DVD player to the processing amplifier Connects the center speaker. using an optical cable.
- Page 40 Name and Function of Each Part Remote commander 3 CURSOR ( Selects the setting contents after selecting the item to be set with CURSOR MODE. 4 TEST TONE INPUT DISPLAY COAXIAL OPTICAL Outputs the test tone used to adjust the speaker volumes.
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Page 41: Index
Index N, O Accessories 4 Name and function of each part 37 Adjusting P, Q effect level 32 reverberation time 32 Precautions 2 sound field (for room conditions) 32 speaker volume 15, 22, 27 surround effects 32 Rear panel 39 treble and bass frequencies 31 Reinforcing the bass frequencies 27 wall materials 32... - Page 42 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...