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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
System. • The instructions in this manual are for model * Manufactured under license from Dolby HT-DDW5000. In this manual, models of area Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double- code SP is used for illustration purposes unless D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts....5 Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)..49 1: Installing the speakers ......14 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field ..51 2: Connecting the speakers ......16 Using only the front speakers and subwoofers 3: Connecting the TV ........18 (2CH + STEREO SUBWOOFER) ..
Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE TUNING MODE INPUT SELECTOR – TUNING AUTO CAL AUTO CAL MIC SUR BACK MEMORY/ X-ROUND ENTER DIMMER SLEEP DECODING A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MODE SPEED VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN...
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Name Function K INPUT Turn to select the input SELECTOR source to play back (page 34, 36, 37, 54, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 64). L 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 49). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC M SUR BACK Press to select the DECODING surround back decoding...
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About the indicators on the display D EX PLIIx DTS -ES 9 6 / 2 4 MEMORY HDMI COAX NEO:6 D.RANGE MONO Name Function Name Function A SW E OPT Lights up when the audio signal Lights up when INPUT MODE is output from the is set to “AUTO”...
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Name Function K NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 50). L COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack (page 58). M HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component...
Rear panel DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL DVD IN BD IN HDMI SAT IN DVD IN BD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL FRONT: ONLY FOR SS-MSP5000 FRONT CENTER: ONLY FOR SS-CNP5000 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO SURROUND: ONLY FOR SS-SRP5000 DMPORT SURROUND SURROUND...
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You can use the supplied remote to operate the White (L) OUT jacks Audio CD player, etc. (page 19). receiver and to control the Sony audio/video Red (R) components that the remote is assigned to operate. For details, see “Changing button AUDIO OUT Connects to the assignments”...
TV on or off. B, b and (P) to perform menu operations. AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the Sony I ENTER (on/standby) audio/video components that Press to enter the value after the remote is assigned to selecting a channel, disc or operate.
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TV (N) at the same time to PRESET +/– Press to select display options applicable to – preset stations. the Sony TV. – preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner. S -/-- Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two TUNING +/–...
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The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL + and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6 channel Installing the speakers on a flat speaker with 4 subwoofer system. surface To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two Before you install the center speaker, surround front speakers, a center speaker and two speakers, surround back speaker and surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1...
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• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall The screws should protrude 5 material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage to 7 mm. caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. DVD IN BD IN HDMI SAT IN DVD IN BD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO FRONT: ONLY FOR SS-MSP5000 FRONT CENTER: ONLY FOR SS-CNP5000 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO SURROUND: ONLY FOR SS-SRP5000...
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To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers. Character on Speaker type speaker label Front left Front right Surround left Surround right Surround back *The center speaker and subwoofers do not have any character on the speaker label.
AUDIO AUDIO DC5V 0.7A MAX SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied)
Note 4a: Connecting the audio Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being components output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.
4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your Video input/output jack to be components connected This section describes how to hook up your The image quality depends on the connecting components to this receiver. Before you begin, jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. refer to “Component to be connected”...
BACK AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DC5V 0.7A MAX SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (supplied) continued...
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Notes on HDMI connections • This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components. • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver.
Note Connecting a DVD player To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the The following illustration shows how to DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions connect a DVD player. supplied with the DVD player.
Notes Connecting a satellite tuner/ • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the set-top box plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. All the digital audio jacks are compatible with It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
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It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connecting components with Connect audio and video cords according to analog video and audio jacks the jacks of your components. The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
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Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 64). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display.
5: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL DVD IN BD IN HDMI SAT IN DVD IN...
Connecting the AC power cord 6: Preparing the receiver Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. and the remote AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver and subwoofer has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage.
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Performing initial setup Inserting batteries into the operations remote Before using the receiver for the first time, Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the initialize the receiver by performing the RM-AAU027 Remote Commander. following procedure. This procedure can also Observe the correct polarity when installing be used to return settings you have made to batteries.
Notes 7: Calibrating the • The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. appropriate settings • If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function automatically will be set to off automatically. (AUTO CALIBRATION) Optimizer microphone MASTER VOLUME...
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The table below shows the display when Performing Auto Calibration measurement starts. Measurement for Display Environment noise NOISE.CHK TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 level switch Speaker connection MEASURE and SP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DET. appears Input alternately* buttons SA-CD/CD TUNER...
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When warning codes appear Error and warning codes During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement When error codes appear result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the Warning code t blank display t (warning display cyclically after each measurement...
Warning Explanation and solution 8: Adjusting the speaker code WARN. 63 The surround left speaker level is out levels and balance of range. Reposition your surround left speaker. (TEST TONE) WARN. 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range. Reposition your You can adjust the speaker levels and balance surround right speaker.
Press V/v repeatedly to select Playback “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker Selecting a component in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back t TV INPUT TV ?/1 Surround left t Subwoofer SLEEP...
To listen to the subwoofers Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back Be sure to use the controls on the rear panel of the subwoofer for this operation. DVD player, etc., Press POWER. [DVD] connected to DVD jack The POWER indicator on the front panel of Satellite tuner, etc., the subwoofer lights up.
Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD • The operation is described for a player, then place the disc on the tray. Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating Turn on the receiver. instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD Press SA-CD/CD.
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING AUTO CAL DISPLAY INPUT MODE TUNING MODE D.TUNING INPUT SELECTOR –...
To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through To exit the menu menus Press AMP MENU. Note By using the amplifier menus, you can make Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed various adjustments to customize the receiver. on the display.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 38. Menu Parameters Settings Initial [Display] [Display] setting LEVEL Test tone T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N [1-LEVEL] [T.
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Menu Parameters Settings Initial [Display] [Display] setting AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. AUTO [5-AUDIO] priority (page 44) [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M selection DUAL M+S [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video A.V.SYNC.
x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Adjusting the level Lets you compress the dynamic range of the (LEVEL menu) sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the with Dolby Digital sources only.
Adjusting the tone Settings for the surround sound (TONE menu) (SUR menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front You can use the SUR menu to select the sound speakers. field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “2-TONE”...
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x SB ON Using the surround back To decode the surround back signal regardless decoding mode of the 6.1 channel decode flag , Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1. (SUR BACK DECODING) Input stream Output Surround back By decoding the surround back signal of DVD channel...
Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM You can use the AUDIO menu to make station receiving mode and to name preset settings for the audio to suit your preference. stations.
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Settings for the video Lets you select the language you want to listen (VIDEO menu) to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) You can use the VIDEO menu to assign the Sound of the main language will be output composite video input to DMPORT input and through the front left speaker and sound of...
x SB DIST. (Surround back speaker distance) Settings for the system Lets you set the distance from your listening (SYSTEM menu) position to the surround back speaker. You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the The distance between the center speaker and the distance of the speakers connected to this listening position B cannot be more than 1.5 meters system.
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x SW PHASE (Subwoofer phase x SUR POS. polarity)* (Surround speaker position) Lets you set the subwoofer phase polarity. Lets you specify the location of your surround • NORMAL speakers for proper implementation of the Normally, select “NORMAL”. surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX •...
Calibrating the Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. appropriate settings For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. automatically Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind (A.
Enjoying Surround Sound 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. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER...
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Types of A.F.D. mode A.F.D. mode Multi channel Effect [Display] audio after decoding A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting Performs the sound as it was recorded/encoded without [A.F.D. AUTO] automatically) adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals.
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. SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D.
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Sound field Effect [Display] Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures DCS [C.ST.EX A] Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
Using only the front Resetting sound fields to speakers and subwoofers the initial settings (2CH + STEREO SUBWOOFER) Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. To enjoy a better sound quality from the front left/right speakers and left/right subwoofers, place your speakers and subwoofers as shown on page 14.
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Tuner Operations Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Listening to FM/AM radio Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts The receiver stops scanning whenever a through the built-in tuner.
Direct tuning Presetting radio stations Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the VIDEO1 VIDEO2 stations you often listen to. SA-CD/CD TUNER Presetting radio stations A.F.D.
Press MEMORY. Tuning to preset stations You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before SA-CD/CD TUNER “MEMORY” goes out. A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC Press the numeric buttons to DVD/BD MENU select a preset number.
Using the controls on the Press V/v repeatedly to select receiver “NAME IN”. Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM Press or b to enter the or AM band. parameter. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “PRESET T.”. The cursor flashes and you can select a Turn TUNING +/–...
Enjoying the DIGITAL Other Operations MEDIA PORT Switching between (DMPORT) digital and analog audio The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) (INPUT MODE) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or When you connect components to both digital computer.
You can also view the images on the TV Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA screen by connecting the video output of the PORT adapter DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver. You can listen to the sound from the To view the images, proceed to “Watching a component connected through the DIGITAL connected component through DMPORT MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack...
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Press V/v repeatedly to select Listening to a connected the composite video input you component through DMPORT want to assign to DMPORT connection input. Initial setting: –NONE Press DMPORT. The assignable composite video input are You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD and SAT on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.
Adjusting the speed of the Creating a party X-ROUND effect environment You can adjust the speed of each X-ROUND (X-ROUND) effect. Press X-ROUND SPEED repeatedly You can create a party environment by using to adjust the speed of the selected X-ROUND.
Naming inputs Changing the display You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for You can check the sound field, etc., by inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. changing the information on the display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with Be sure to use the button on the receiver for the names of the connected components.
Using the Sleep Timer Recording using the receiver You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. You can record from an audio/video component using the receiver. For details, Press SLEEP repeatedly while the refer to the operating instructions supplied power is on.
Recording onto a recording Using the Remote media Changing button Press one of the input buttons to select the playback assignments component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on You can change the factory settings of the the receiver. input buttons to suit the components in your system.
MEMORY added to the front and center channels. “Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS dubbing theaters and recording studios, respectively.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx A unique sound reproduction technology for Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) home theater developed by Sony, in playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby...
x DTS Neo:6 Precautions This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio for 6.1 channel playback. There are two modes to select according to the On safety playback source or your preference, CINEMA for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources Should any solid object or liquid fall into the such as music.
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If you have any questions or problems indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend concerning your receiver, please consult your using an outdoor antenna.) nearest Sony dealer. • Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
There is no sound from one of the front Troubleshooting speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is If you experience any of the following output from the headphones. If only one difficulties while using the receiver, use this channel is output from the headphones, the troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the...
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There is no sound, or only a very low- There is no sound from the component level sound is heard from the center/ connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA surround/surround back speakers. PORT adapter. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode •...
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HDMI Tuner The source sound input to the HDMI The FM reception is poor. jack on the receiver is not output from • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) the TV speaker. to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM •...
• Make sure you select the correct input on If the problem persist the remote. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Error messages...
Inputs Specifications Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/ 50 kohm Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohm Amplifier section Power Output Outputs (Analog) Models of area code SP, MX, E51, AR, TH1 AUDIO OUT Voltage: 800 mV/10 kohm Stereo mode output (rated) (6 ohm, 1 kHz, SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm THD 1%)
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Video section • Center speaker (SS-CNP5000) Inputs/Outputs Speaker system 2-way, 3-driver, Bass reflex, Magnetically Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm shielded COMPONENT VIDEO: Speaker unit Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm Woofer: 100 mm, cone type × 2 : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm Tweeter: 25 mm, horn type : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm...
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Power requirements Area code Power requirements 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, 60 Hz 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz AR, TH1 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 80 W Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 335 × 420 × 430 mm (with foot) Mass (Approx.) 11 kg...
54 Dolby Digital 66 directly 55 DTS 66 to preset stations 56 DVD player connecting 23 connecting 18 playback 37 DVD recorder connecting 25 connecting 25 Video game Error messages 72 connecting 25 X-ROUND 61 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...