Sony HT-SL40 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Home Theater System
Home Theater System Operating Instructions HT-SL55 HT-SL50 HT-SL40 © 2003 Sony Corporation GB01COV_HT-SL55.p65 4-247-583-12(1) 28/4/2003, 11:57 AM HT-SL55 4-247-583-12(1) GB... - Page 2 “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. GB02TOC_HT-SL55.p65 ® is a U.S. registered ® partner, Sony ® NERGY 28/4/2003, 11:57 AM HT-SL55 4-247-583-12(1) GB...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents List of Button Location and Reference Pages Main unit ... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 6 Antenna hookups ... 7 Video component hookups ... 8 Digital component hookups ... 9 Other hookups ... 10 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups ... -
Page 4: About This Manual
About This Manual The instruction in this manual are for models HT-SL55, HT-SL50 and HT-SL40. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the HT-SL50 is used for illustration purposes unless stated other wise. -
Page 5: Main Unit
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER Display 6 (28) DVD (indicator) 3 (19) INPUT SELECTOR 8 (19, 26) IR (receptor) 7 (32) MASTER VOLUME 9 (18, 36) MUTING qs (14, 19, 37) -
Page 6: Hooking Up The Components
Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – E are required when you hook up the components (pages 8 – 9). A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/Video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) -
Page 7: Antenna Hookups
Antenna hookups ANTENNA Ω COAXIAL OPT IN OPT IN TV/SAT Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. •... -
Page 8: Video Component Hookups
Video component hookups ANTENNA Ω COAXIAL OPT IN OPT IN TV/SAT GB03HOO_HT-SL55.p65 DVD player VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT AUDIO WOOFER COAX IN TV/SAT VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUTPUT Satellite tuner HT-SL55 4-247-583-12(1) GB TV monitor INPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT... -
Page 9: Digital Component Hookups
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. -
Page 10: Other Hookups
Other hookups FRONT R – – SURR R Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 11). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. -
Page 11: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Before connecting speakers, be sure to turn off this unit. Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal to be connected. -
Page 12: To Avoid Short-Circuiting The Speakers
Speaker system hookups (continued) To change the speaker cord If you want to change the speaker cord, you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the connector. Press the connector onto a flat surface. Make sure that the catcher is at the bottom. catcher Pull the speaker cord from the connector. -
Page 13: Performing Initial Setup Operations
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 18. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the... -
Page 14: Multi Channel Surround Setup
(To reset to “MICRO SP.”, do the same procedure). The setting for Micro Satellite Speakers (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select “MICRO SP.”. Caution Sub woofer • When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain... -
Page 15: Specifying The Speaker Parameters
Specifying the speaker parameters Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the “ SET UP ”. Press to select the parameter you want to adjust. Press to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically. Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow. - Page 16 Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker placement PL. XXXX)* This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “PL. LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
- Page 17 x Front speaker size ( • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally select “LARGE”. • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL”...
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Page 18: Adjusting The Speaker Level
Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment. -
Page 19: Checking The Connections
Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., DVD player or VCR). Press the input selector button (e.g., DVD or VIDEO) to select the component (program source). -
Page 20: Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound 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. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter. -
Page 21: Selecting A Sound Field
In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. - Page 22 Selecting a sound field (continued) About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
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Page 23: Understanding The Multi Channel Surround Displays
Understanding the multi channel surround displays DIGITAL DTS PRO LOGIC II 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. 3 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES”... -
Page 24: Customizing Sound Fields
Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. - Page 25 Dynamic range compressor COMP. XXX) D. RANGE Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. We recommend using the “MAX” setting. • To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select “OFF”.
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Page 26: Receiving Broadcasts
Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. -
Page 27: Automatic Tuning
Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value close to the frequency you want. The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want. If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value, press TUNING –. -
Page 28: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Preset tuning (continued) Press MEMORY again to store the station. If “MEMORY” goes out before you can store the station, start again from step 3. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station. To change a preset number to another station Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the number. -
Page 29: Displaying Rds Information
Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Station name t Frequency t Program Type indication t Radio Text t Current Time indication (in indication 24-hour system) t Sound field currently applied t Volume... -
Page 30: Other Operations
Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. After pressing ALT (page 35), press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF The display dim after you have specified the... - Page 31 x Audio input mode for TV/SAT function (TV-XXXX) Lets you select the audio input mode for TV/SAT function. • “AUTO” gives priority to digital signals, when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected. •...
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Page 32: Operations Using The Remote Rm-U40
Operation using the Remote RM-U40 You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. - Page 33 Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on or DVD player off. SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY VCR/Satellite and other Sony audio/ (Press tuner/ video components. AV ?/1 CD player/ and ?/1 DVD player at the same time) 1–9 and...
- Page 34 Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button TIME CD player/ Shows the time or DVD player displays the playing time of disc, etc. PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels. satellite tuner CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc DVD player changer only).
- Page 35 Remote Change remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Notes • The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
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Page 36: Changing The Factory Setting Of An Input Selector Button
Tuner (this receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) Tuner (Component Tuner) * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player. -
Page 37: Additional Information
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following... - Page 38 Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
- Page 39 (page 13). However, note that all memorized settings will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Clearing the receiver’s memory To clear...
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Page 40: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code CEL,CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) 25 W + 25 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) FRONT CENTER SURR Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode... - Page 41 GB10ADD_HT-SL55.p65 Speaker Section For HT-SL55 only • SS-MSP55 for front and surround speakers • SS-CNP55 for center speaker For HT-SL50 and HT-SL40 only • SS-MSP50 for front and surround speakers • SS-CNP50 for center speaker Speaker system Full range, magnetically...
- Page 42 Specifications (continued) Sub woofer • SA-WMSP50 for HT-SL55 and HT-SL50 only • SA-WMSP40 for HT-SL40 only Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically Loaded Bass Reflex Continuous RMS power output (6 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz)
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Page 43: Tables Of Settings Using Main Menu Button
Tables of settings using MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU button and V/v/B/b button. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Press V or v to select repeatedly to select <LEVEL>... -
Page 44: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field
When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia GB10ADD_HT-SL55.p65 <...