4-244-560-12(1)

Home Theater
System
Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at 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. Serial No.

HT-6600DP
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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 – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
WARNING – Increase the separation between the equipment and
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
expose the unit to rain or moisture. different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. technician for help.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects You are cautioned that any changes or modification
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. not expressly approved in this manual could void
Don’t throw away the battery with your authority to operate this equipment.
general house waste, dispose of it Note to CATV system installer:
correctly as chemical waste.
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in the United States
For customers in Canada

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
This symbol is intended to alert the INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
sufficient magnitude to constitute a mark.
risk of electric shock to persons. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
This symbol is intended to alert the product meets the ENERGY STAR®
user to the presence of important guidelines for energy efficiency.
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
accompanying the appliance. Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
WARNING * Manufactured under license from Dolby
This equipment has been tested and found to comply Laboratories.
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
designed to provide reasonable protection against ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
harmful interference in a residential installation. This trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and Receiving Broadcasts
Reference Pages
Direct tuning ........................................ 30
Main unit ............................................... 5 Automatic tuning ................................. 31
Preset tuning ........................................ 31
Hooking Up the Components
Other Operations
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7 Naming preset stations and program
Audio component hookups .................... 8 sources ........................................... 33
Video component hookups .................... 9 Recording ............................................ 33
Digital component hookups ................. 10 Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 34
Multi channel input hookups ............... 12 Adjustments using the SET UP
Other hookups ..................................... 13 menu .............................................. 35
Changing the command mode of the
receiver .......................................... 35
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Operations Using the Remote
Speaker system hookups ..................... 14 RM-PP412
Performing initial setup operations ..... 16
Before you use your remote ................ 36
Multi channel surround setup .............. 16
Remote button description ................... 36
Checking the connections .................... 21
Selecting the command mode of the
remote ............................................ 39
Basic Operations Programming the remote ..................... 40
Selecting the component ..................... 22
Changing the display ........................... 23 Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 43
Enjoying Surround Sound Troubleshooting ................................... 43
Using only the front speakers Specifications ...................................... 46
(2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 24 Tables of settings using the
Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ 24 MAIN MENU button .................... 49
Selecting a sound field ........................ 25 Adjustable parameters for each
Understanding the multi channel sound field ..................................... 50
surround displays .......................... 27
Customizing sound fields .................... 28

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 About This Manual Note for the supplied remote
The HT-6600DP consists of: RM-PP412
– Receiver STR-K850P The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,
– Speaker system SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB
• Front/surround speakers SS-MSP95
DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on
• Center speaker SS-CNP95
the remote are not available.
• Sub woofer SA-WMSP85
– DVD player DVP-NC665P

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).

R L

CENTER
NCE USE 8-16Ω
SURROUND 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the

area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.

Tip
The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 36 – 42. For details on the
use of your DVD player, refer to the separate
operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

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 List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Illustration number
How to use this page

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

r
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are DISPLAY 3 (23, 45)
mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page

Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER MD/TAPE 9 (22) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
MEMORY wj (31)
MOVIE (button/indicator) ws (25, 2CH (button/indicator) wf (24,
A–H
44) 26, 29)
A.F.D. (button/indicator) wd MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ?/1 (power) 1 (16, 21, 29, 35,
(24–26) (indicator) ql (22) 47)
CD/SACD q; (22) MULTI CH IN w; (22) </> qk (17, 28, 29, 33, 35, 49)
DIMMER 4 (23) MUSIC (button/indicator) wa (25,
DISPLAY 3 (23, 45) 26, 44)
Display qs (23)
DVD 8 (22) P–Z
ENTER qh (33, 35)
PHONES (jack) wl (23, 27, 44)
FM MODE wk (30)
PRESET TUNING +/– wg (31, 32
47)
I–O SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2
INPUT MODE qf (22) (14, 23, 44)
IR (receptor) 5 (36, 45) TUNER FM/AM qa (22, 31, 32,
Jog dial qj (17, 28, 29, 33, 35, 33)
49) TUNING +/– wh (30, 31)
MAIN MENU qg (17, 28, 29, 33, VIDEO 1 6 (22)
35, 49) VIDEO 2 7 (22)
MASTER VOLUME qd (20, 22,
44)

123 45 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd

?/1

wl wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa w;ql qk qj qh qg qf

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 Hooking Up the Components

Required cords
The following optional connection cords A – H are required when you hook up the components
(pages 8 – 12).
A Audio cord (not supplied) F Coaxial digital cord (supplied)
White (L)
Red (R)

B Audio/video cord (not supplied) G Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video) Black
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
C Video cord (not supplied) cords G.
Yellow
H Component video cord (not supplied)
D S-video cord (not supplied) Green
Blue
Red

E Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.

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 Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)

Hooking Up the Components

FM wire antenna
(supplied)

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE y
OUT
CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SACD
IN FM
75Ω
DVD COAXIAL
IN
COAXIAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT
L L L L
AUDIO
CENTER OUT

R R R R
SUB IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

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.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.

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 Audio component hookups
MD or Tape deck

INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE

A A

ç
OUT IN

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE y
OUT
CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SACD
IN FM
75Ω
DVD COAXIAL
IN
COAXIAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT
L L L L
AUDIO
CENTER OUT

R R R R
SUB IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN

A
OUTPUT
LINE

CD or Super Audio
CD player

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 Video component hookups
DVD player

Hooking Up the Components

OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R L OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO
B H

DIGITAL
OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 2
IN ANTENNA Y

MD/
TAPE
IN MONITOR PB/B—Y
AM
MD/
TAPE y
OUT PR/R—Y

CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD VIDEO 2 MONITOR
SACD IN IN OUT
IN FM
75Ω
DVD COAXIAL
IN
COAXIAL R L
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT
L L L L R
AUDIO
CENTER OUT

R R R R R L
SUB IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB FRONT B
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN SPE

IN OUT IN
Ç

Ç
Ç

B B B C
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
IN OUT VIDEO
OUT IN

AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO

OUT IN OUT

Satellite L L

tuner or R R

VCR VCR TV monitor

Note on video component Tip

When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
hookups jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
from the video signals and will not be output through
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the the video jacks.
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
Note
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
On this receiver, the component video signals are not
TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 compatible with S-video signals or video signals.
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are
connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner
with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y)
output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT
VIDEO input jacks, use a component video
cord (not supplied) to connect to the receiver.
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 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.

Satellite tuner
or DVD player* OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
OUT

OUTPUT L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL

E B

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE y
OUT
CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SACD
IN FM
75Ω
DVD COAXIAL
IN
COAXIAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT
L L L L
AUDIO
CENTER OUT

R R R R
SUB IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN

F B
OUTPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL VIDEO
COAXIAL OUT

AUDIO
OUT

DVD player R

(etc.)*

* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.

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Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.

Hooking Up the Components

MD or tape deck
DIGITAL
OPTICAL INPUT OUTPUT
IN LINE LINE

OUT

E E A A
ç

ç
OUT IN OUT IN

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE y
OUT
CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SACD
IN FM
75Ω
DVD COAXIAL
IN
COAXIAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT
L L L L
AUDIO
CENTER OUT

R R R R
SUB IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN

Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/TAPE and VIDEO jacks with
only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make
digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

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 Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
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. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup.

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN ANTENNA

MD/
TAPE
IN MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE y
OUT
CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SACD
IN FM
75Ω
DVD COAXIAL
IN
COAXIAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT
L L L L
AUDIO
CENTER OUT

R R R R
SUB IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN

A A G G

L
CENTER

R
SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT

DVD player, CD/Super

Audio CD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.

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 Other hookups
AC power cord

Hooking Up the Components

b To a wall outlet

R L R L

FRONT A CENTER SURROUND

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

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 (page 14).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.

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 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Speaker system hookups

Required cords
A Speaker cords (supplied) B Monaural audio cord (supplied)
(+) Black

(–)

Active sub woofer Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)

INPUT
AUDIO
IN

E e E e

B A A
b
To a wall outlet
(Switch the power
(POWER) to off
before connecting
the power cord.)

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y

MONITOR PB/B—Y

PR/R—Y
VIDEO OUT DVD VIDEO 2 MONITOR
IN IN OUT

R L
S-VIDEO
OUT
R L R L
AUDIO
OUT

R L
SUB FRONT B FRONT A CENTER SURROUND
WOOFER
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

SPEAKERS
FRONT B*

A A A

E e E e E e

Center speaker Surround speaker Surround speaker

(R) (L)

* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.
You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page 23).
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Tip
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom
of the speakers.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.

Notes
• Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the
surround speaker terminals and the short speaker
connecting cords to the front and center speaker
terminals.
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
2/3 inch. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
– to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be Stripped cords are not fully attached and
distorted and will lack bass. are touching the rear panel of the receiver.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive After connecting all the components,
output on the speakers. speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers are connected correctly.
speakers For details on outputting a test tone,
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage see page 20.
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the If no sound is heard from a speaker while
speakers. outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
from a speaker other than the one whose name
Make sure the stripped ends of each
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
check the speaker connection again.
the receiver.
To avoid damaging your
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another

speaker terminal.

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 Performing initial setup
Performing initial setup operations
operations Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
Once you have hooked up the speakers and correspond to your system. For the adjustable
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s parameters, see the table on page 49. See pages
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters 16–20 for speaker settings and page 35 for
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other other settings.
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip Multi channel surround
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection setup
(page 21).
For the best possible surround sound, all
Clearing the receiver’s speakers should be the same distance from the
memory listening position (A).
Before using your receiver for the first time, or However, the receiver lets you place the center
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, speaker up to 5 feet closer (B) and the
do the following. surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) to
the listening position.
1 Turn off the receiver. The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 23
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. feet from the listening position (A).
“INITIAL” appears in the display. You can place the surround speakers either
The following are reset to their factory behind you or to the side, depending on the
settings. shape of your room (etc.). However, we
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and recommend that you place the surround
TONE menus. speakers behind you.
• The sound field memorized for each When placing surround speakers to your side
(long room)
input selector and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations. B Sub woofer
• All index names of input selectors and A A
preset stations. 45°

• The master volume is set to “VOL

MIN”. C C

90°

20°

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 When placing surround speakers behind you If you change the speaker system, select
(wide room) “NORM. SP.”. You can adjust the speaker size
and sub woofer selection when you select
B Sub woofer “NORM. SP.” (page 19).
A A
To select “NORM. SP.”, turn off the power,
45° then turn on again while pressing MAIN
MENU. (To reset to “MICRO SP.”, do the

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

C C
same procedure.)
90° Tip
The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)
has been programmed to optimize the sound balance.
If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select
20°
“MICRO SP.”.
Caution
Note When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the
Do not place the center speaker further away from the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain
listening position than the front speakers. the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be
damaged at high volume position.
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
Specifying the speaker
For HT-6600DP, the speaker size and the sub parameters
woofer selection has been preset to “MICRO
SP.” (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
supplied speaker system. “ SET UP ”.
When you select “MICRO SP.”, the speaker
size and sub woofer selection has been
2 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
configurated as follows:
Speaker Settings
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
FRONT SMALL
The setting is entered automatically.
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
SUB WOOFER YES
Initial settings
You cannot change the configuration if you Parameter Initial setting
select “MICRO SP.”. L R DIST. XX ft. 10 ft.
C DIST. XX ft. 10 ft.
SL SR DIST. XX ft. 10 ft.
SL SR PL. XXXX LOW

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 Multi channel surround setup For example, setting the center speaker distance
(continued) 3~6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround
x Front speaker distance ( L R DIST. effect because the surround speakers are too close,
XX ft.) setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)
than the actual distance will create a larger sound
Set the distance from your listening position to
stage.
the front speakers (A on page 16). Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. Give it a try!
XX ft.)
x Surround speaker placement ( SL SR
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance PL. XXXX)*
should be set from a distance equal to the front This parameter lets you specify the height of
speaker distance (A on page 16) to a distance your surround speakers for proper
5 feet closer to your listening position (B on implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
page 16). surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “PL. LOW” if the location of your
x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR surround speakers corresponds to section A.
DIST. XX ft.) • Select “PL. HIGH” if the location of your
Set the distance from your listening position to surround speakers corresponds to section B.
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 16) to a
distance 15 feet closer to your listening
B B
position (C on page 16).
60
Tip A A
30
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
5 feet closer than the front speakers. * These parameters are not available when
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further “Surround speaker size ( SL SR )” is set to “NO”.
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet
closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is further
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Tip
The surround speaker placement parameter is x Front speaker size ( L R XXXXX)

designed specifically for implementation of the • If you connect large speakers that will
Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
premise that the surround speaker would be located surround effects when using multi channel
behind the listening position, but presentation remains surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

fairly consistent even with the surround speakers the bass redirection circuitry and output the
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the front channel bass frequencies from the sub
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the woofer.
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be as • When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
effective. the center and surround speakers are also
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many automatically set to “SMALL” (unless
variables, like wall reflections. previously set to “NO”).
Therefore, we recommend that you playback multi • When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front
channel surround encoded software and listen to the
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and
effect each setting has on your listening environment.
Choose the setting that provides a good sense of you cannot change this setting.
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
cohesive space between the surround sound from the x Center speaker size ( C XXXXX)
surround speakers and the sound of the front
speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select • If you connect a large speaker that will
“PL. LOW” and then use the speaker distance effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
proper balance. However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
Only when you use the speaker system “LARGE”.
other than the supplied one, be sure to • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
set the following parameters. surround effects when using multi channel
For details on “NORM. SP.” (Normal Speaker), see surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
page 17. the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
x Sub woofer selection ( SW S.W. XXX) speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. • If you do not connect a center speaker, select
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection output from the front speakers.*2
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers. continued

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 Multi channel surround setup Adjusting the speaker level
(continued)
Use the remote while seated in your listening
x Surround speaker size ( SL SR
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
XXXXX) Note
• If you connect large speakers that will The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. adjustment.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
speakers to “LARGE”. receiver.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
surround effects when using multi channel “T. TONE” appears in the display and you
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate will hear the test tone from each speaker in
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
sequence.
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
Surround (right) t Surround (left) t
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.*3 Sub woofer

Tip
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes of the test tone sounds the same from
*1 NORMAL each speaker.
*2 PHANTOM For details on the LEVEL menu, see page
*3 3 STEREO 28.
Tip While adjusting, the test tone is output from
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass test tone.
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
Tip
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers. You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can Notes
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass • The adjusted value are shown in the display during
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if adjustment.
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have • Although these adjustments can also be made via
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
“SMALL”. test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, follow the procedure described above and adjust the
you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu speaker levels from your listening position using the
to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page remote.
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Listening to the sub woofer
Checking the connections
POWER indicator
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
POWER
connections were made correctly.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

2 Turn on the component that you
First, turn down the volume on the receiver. connected (e.g., CD player or tape
The volume should be set to minimum before deck).
you begin playing the program source. 3 Press the input selector button (e.g.,
CD/SACD or MD/TAPE) to select the
1 Turn on the receiver and select the component (program source).
program source. 4 Start playing.
2 Press POWER on the sub woofer.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
The POWER indicator on the sub woofer
performing this procedure, see
lights up in green.
“Troubleshooting” on page 43 and take the
3 Play the program source. appropriate measures to correct the problem.

Adjusting the sound

Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the sub woofer

LEVEL

1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the program source.
Note
Do not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum.
Extraneous noise may be heard.

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 Basic Operations
Select To

Selecting the component OPT IN Specify the digital audio

signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
Input Selector buttons
ANALOG Specify the analog audio
Press the input selector button to select the signals input to the AUDIO
component you want to use. IN (L/R) jacks.

To select Press
Note
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone,
Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 sound field and effect level do not function.
DVD player DVD
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN
CD player CD/SACD Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source
Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can
adjust balance and level of all the speakers.
After turning on the component you selected, When this function is on, the equalizer and
select the component and play the program effect level are turned off.
source.
• After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
TV and set the TV’s video input to match the indicator
component you selected.
This indicator lights up when the unit is
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel
INPUT MODE
format.
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components. MUTING
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches. Press MUTING on the remote to mute the
sound. Press again to cancel the muting
Select To
function. The muting function is also canceled
AUTO IN Give priority to digital when you turn the power on or turn the
signals when there are both MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up.
digital and analog
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.
COAX IN Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.

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PHONES
Changing the display
Use to connect headphones.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP A” DIMMER
and “SP B” do not light up in the display.
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (3 steps).
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) However, when you press any button, the
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output display becomes the brightest setting
the sound from the speakers connected to the temporary.

Basic Operations
SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.
Each time you press the button, the display will DISPLAY
light up cyclically as follows: Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
SP A t SP B t SP A and SP B t changes cyclically as follows:
No display* Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
To drive Select program source
Speaker System A SP A (default setting) When the tuner is selected
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
Index name of the preset station* t
terminals) Frequency t Sound field applied to the band
or the preset station
Speaker System B SP B
(Connected to the * Index name appears only when you have assigned
SPEAKERS FRONT B one to the component or preset station (page 33).
terminals) Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
Both Speaker System A SP A and SP B input selector.
and B (Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
and B terminals)

* If you do not want to drive Speaker System A

and B, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) until
“SP A” and “SP B” do not light up in the display
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 Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of surround sound Enjoying higher fidelity
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the sound
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you to select the decoding mode you want for
you want by changing the surround parameter. your audio sound.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must Mode Decoding Mode
register the number and location of your A.F.D. AUTO As encoded
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”
DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic
starting from page 16 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound. PLII MOV
Dolby Pro Logic II
PLII MUS

Using only the front

Decoding the input audio
speakers (2 Channel Stereo) signal automatically
Press 2CH. Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
The 2CH indicator lights up and “2CH ST.”
The A.F.D. indicator lights up.
appears in the display.
This mode automatically detects the type of
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
field processing. Multi channel surround
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
Notes However, if there are no low frequency signals
• No sound is output from the sub woofer when (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
(stereo) sources using the front left and right
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. repeatedly
to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
• When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page
17), internal sound processor will automatically
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this
setting, we recommend that you choose
“A.F.D. AUTO” mode so that you can take
advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct
bass signal.

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Enjoying stereo sound in
multi channel (Dolby Pro
Selecting a sound field
Logic ) You can enjoy surround sound simply by
This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
Logic II which has movie mode and music fields according to the program you want to
mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 listen to.
channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Press To select
Pro Logic II. MOVIE C.ST.EX A DCS*
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “DOLBY C.ST.EX B DCS*
PL”, “PL MOV” or “PL MUS”. C.ST.EX C DCS*
The A.F.D. indicator lights up and the selected MUSIC HALL
type of decoding is indicated in the display.

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JAZZ
x DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) CONCERT
Performs the Pro Logic decoding. Software
* Sound field with DCS mark use DCS technology.
with multi channel surround audio signals is
played back according to the way it was About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
recorded. Software with 2 channel audio In collaboration with Sony Pictures
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
create surround effects (4 channels). environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
x PL MOV (Pro Logic Movie) (Digital Signal Processor) technology to
Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode ideal movie theater sound environment based
can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when on the preference of the movie director.
watching the videos of old movies or in the
dubbed language.
Enjoying movies with Cinema
x PL MUS (Pro Logic Music) Studio EX
Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
This setting is ideal for the normal stereo movie software encoded with multi channel
sources, such as CDs. format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
Note mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
does not function for DTS format signals.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select
“C.ST.EX A”, “C.ST.EX B” or “C.ST.EX C”.
The MOVIE indicator lights up and the
selected sound field is indicated in the display.

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 Selecting a sound field (continued) Selecting other sound fields

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the

x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) sound field you want.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the The music indicator lights up and the current
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant sound field is indicated in the display.
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any x HALL
type of movie. Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall.
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action x CONCERT (Live Concert)
movies with lots of sound effects. Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the To turn the surround effect off
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or AUTO” or press 2CH.
classic films where music is featured in the
Tips
soundtrack.
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
About Cinema Studio EX field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a
three elements. different program source, then return to CD,
“JAZZ” will be applied again.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers software, etc. by looking at the logo on the
surrounding the listener from a single pair of package.
actual surround speakers. – : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded
• Screen Depth Matching programs
In a movie theater, sound seems to come – : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
from inside the image reflected on the movie • When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
screen. This element creates the same
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
sensation in your listening room by shifting off.
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

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 Understanding the multi channel surround displays
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SP A SP B aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS MEMORY

OPT COAX D.RANGE STEREO MONO SLEEP
L C R
SW LFE
qa q; 9 8
SL S SR

qd qs

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1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is 7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. pages 30 – 32 for tuner operations.
2 SP A*: Lights up when you select to drive 8 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
Speaker System A. activated.
3 SP B*: Lights up when you select to drive 9 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
Speaker System B. compression is activated. See page 28 to
Note adjust the dynamic range compression.
Does not light up when you connect headphones 0 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
to the PHONES jack. digital signal being input through the
4 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is COAXIAL terminal.
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby qa OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
Digital format. digital signal being input through the
5 ; PRO LOGIC II: “; PRO LOGIC” OPTICAL terminal.
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic qs LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
processing to 2 channel signals in order to back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
output the center and surround channel Effect) channel and when the sound of the
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when LFE channel signal is actually being
Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOV” or reproduced.
“PLII MUS”) is applied (page 25). However,
both indicators do not light up if the center continued
and surround speakers are set to “NO”, and
“A.F.D. AUTO”, “DOLBY PL”, “PLII
MOV” or “PLII MUS” is selected.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding does not function for DTS format
signals.
6 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG”
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 Understanding the multi channel Adjusting the level
surround displays (continued) parameters
qd Playback channel indicators: The letters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being you adjust the balance and volumes of each
played back. The boxes around the letters speaker. You can also customize various
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the aspects of the current sound field. The settings
source sound (based on the speakers settings). are applied to all sound fields except for EFCT.
When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the
parameter. For EFCT. parameter, the settings
receiver adds reverberation based on the
are stored individually for each sound field.
source sound.
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center 1 Start playing a program source
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR encoded with multi channel surround
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or sound.
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ LEVEL ”.
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 3 Press or to select the parameter
Output channel: Surround speakers absent you want to adjust.
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
L C R
The setting is entered automatically.

SL SR Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting

Customizing sound fields L R BAL. L/R XX* BALANCE

CTR XXX dB* 0 dB
By adjusting the surround parameters and the SUR.L. XXX dB* 0 dB
tone characteristics of the front speakers, you SUR.R. XXX dB* 0 dB
can customize the sound fields to suit your S.W. XXX dB* 0 dB
particular listening situation.
D. RANGE COMP. XXX OFF
Once you customize a sound field, the changes
EFCT. XXX STD
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters. * The parameters can be adjusted separately for
MULTI CH IN.
See the tables on page 50 for the parameters
available in each sound field.

To get the most from multi

channel surround sound
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 16 before you customize a
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Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XX) Adjusting the tone
Lets you adjust the balance between front left parameters
and right speakers.
The TONE menu contains parameters that lets
Center level (CTR XXX dB) you adjust the tone of the front speakers for
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. optimum sound. The settings are applied to all
sound fields.
Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left 1 Start playing a program source
speaker. encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround right
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ TONE ”.
speaker.
3 Press

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or to select the parameter
Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB) you want to adjust.
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
Dynamic range compressor ( D. RANGE you want.
COMP. XXX) The setting is stored automatically.
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you want Initial settings
to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Parameter Initial setting
We recommend using the “MAX” setting. BASS XX dB 0 dB
• To reproduce the sound track with no TREB. XX dB 0 dB
compression, select “OFF”.
• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select Bass (BASS XX dB)
“STD”. Lets you adjust the bass tone.
• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the Treble (TREB. XX dB)
dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Lets you adjust the treble tone.
Note
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only. When you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other
small speakers, adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer
Effect level (EFCT. XXX) (page 21) to reinforce the bass.
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect. Resetting customized sound
fields to the factory settings

1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off

the power.
2 Hold down 2CH and press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset at once.

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 Receiving Broadcasts
4 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you the direction of the AM loop antenna for
have connected FM and AM antennas to the optimum reception.
receiver (page 7).
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another
station.

Direct tuning Tips

• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
You can enter a frequency of the station you close to the frequency you want. The receiver
want directly by using the numeric buttons on automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons frequency seems to be higher than the entered
used in this section, see pages 36–42. value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly TUNING –.
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
to select the FM or AM band.
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change
The last received station is tuned in. to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
2 Press D. TUNING on the remote. distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the MODE again.
frequency.
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4.
1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz Area code FM AM
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 47).
1 b 3 b 5 b 0

If you cannot tune in a station and the

entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
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 Presetting radio stations
Automatic tuning
1 Press TUNER FM/AM.
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
The last received station is tuned in.
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area. 2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 30) or
1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to Automatic Tuning (page 31).
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in. 3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. few seconds.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; Do steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY” goes
press TUNING – to scan from high to low. out.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
When the receiver reaches either end of station number.

Receiving Broadcasts
the band Each time you press the button, the preset
Scanning is repeated in the same direction. station number changes in the
corresponding number and direction as
3 To continue scanning, press TUNING + follows:
or TUNING – again.
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N

Preset tuning nC0˜...C2˜C1N

After you have tuned in stations using Direct If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset the preset station number, start again from
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any step 3.
of the stations directly by entering its
2-character preset code using the supplied
5 Press MEMORY again to store the
station.
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
stations that you have preset. store the station, start again from step 3.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting station.
radio stations”.
To change a preset number to
another station
Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the
number.
Tip
In step 4, you can also use the remote to select a
preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to
select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric buttons to select a preset number.

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 Preset tuning (continued)

Tuning to preset stations

You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
1 Press TUNER FM/AM.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:

nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N

nC0˜...C2˜C1N

Using the preset codes

Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 36–42.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
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 Other Operations
4 Press ENTER.
Naming preset stations 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
and program sources name for another station or program
source.

You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8

characters for preset stations and program
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)
Recording
appear in the receiver’s display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
more than one name can be entered for each all components properly.
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing Recording on an audio tape
components of the same kind. For example, or MiniDisc
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
identifying components connected to jacks using the receiver. See the operating
meant for another type of component, for instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
example, a second CD player connected to the if you need help.

Other Operations
MD/TAPE jacks. 1 Select the component to be recorded.
1 To name a preset station 2 Prepare the component for playing.
Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the For example, insert a CD into the CD
preset station you want to create an player.
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
stations” on page 32.
To name a program source
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
Select the program source (component) component.
to be named.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select continued
“ NAME ”.
3 Create an index name by using the jog
dial and or :
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press to move the cursor to the next
position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears
in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press or repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the character you want.

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 Recording (continued) Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.
Notes Locate the point where you want to start recording
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from another audio source, select the program source,
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. then start playback. The audio from that source will
• The analog audio signals of the current input source be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape
is output from the REC OUT jacks. instead of the audio from the original medium. To
resume audio recording from the original medium,
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
select the video source again.
signals of the current input source is output from the
REC OUT jacks. Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a • Make sure to make both digital and analog
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs.
OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, Analog recording is not possible if you make only
connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/ digital connections.
TAPE OUT jacks. • When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent signals of the current input source is output from the
recording. In this case, you may not be able to REC OUT jacks.
record from the sources.
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, no signals are
output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/TAPE
OPTICAL OUT). Using the Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
player using the receiver. You can also add Press SLEEP on the remote while the
audio from a variety of audio sources when power is on.
editing a video tape. See the operating Each time you press the button, the display
instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you changes cyclically as follows:
need help. 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00
t OFF
1 Select the program source to be
recorded. Tips
2 Prepare the component for playing. • Press ALT before you press SLEEP (page 39).
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
For example, insert the DVD you want to turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
record into the DVD player. in the display.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.

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 Adjustments using the Changing the command
SET UP menu mode of the receiver
The SET UP menu allows you to make the This function is useful when you use 2 Sony
following adjustments. receivers in the same room.

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select 1 Turn off the receiver.

“ SET UP ”. 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to
turn on the receiver.
2 Press or to select the parameter
“C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display.
you want to adjust.
Each time you repeat the procedure above,
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting the display changes as follows:
you want. C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2
The setting is entered automatically.
Tip
Initial settings The initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.
Parameter Initial setting
DEC. XXXX PCM (for DVD, Notes

Other Operations
CD/SACD and • The initial setting for the command mode of the
MD/TAPE), supplied remote is “AV2”.
AUTO (for VIDEO 2) • If the command mode of the receiver and the
remote is different, you cannot use the remote to
operate the receiver.
x Decode priority (DEC. XXXX)
Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming
digital signals.
• PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD and MD. When used with
media other than CD, DVD or MD, you may
experience noise. If this happens, switch to
AUTO mode.
• AUTO mode (DEC. AUTO)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD
sources. However, with audio CDs, you may
not be able to listen the very first moments
of each track.
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings
above.

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 Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412

You can use the remote RM-PP412 to operate

the components in your system. Remote button
description
Before you use your ?/1
TV ?/1 AV ?/1

remote
USE MODE P

SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

AV1 AV2
TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER

Inserting batteries into the

PHONO AUX MULTI CH SOURCE

remote
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – TEST

TONE
1

DIRECT
2
AAC
3
SB
BI-LING DECODING

properly oriented in the battery compartment. 4 5 6

SWAP/ JUMP/ PRESET/

When using the remote, point it at the remote AUDIO

7
ANGLE

8
TIME

9
CH/D.SKIP

sensor g on the receiver. .

SUBTITLE
>
ENTER

0/10 >10/11 12
SHIFT D.TUNING DISC ALT

m M -
ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE

H X x

TOP MENU/ MUTING

GUIDE AV MENU

MASTER
F
VOL
ENTER/ G g
EXECUTE
f
O

DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT
TV/ MAIN
TV VOL TV CH VIDEO MENU

Tip WIDE ON SCREEN

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for

about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes The tables below show the settings of each
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or button.
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one. Remote Operations Function
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight Button
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a ?/1 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off.
malfunction. SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period function and the duration
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible which the receiver turns
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
off automatically.
VIDEO1 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)

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Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function
Button Button
VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR. V/v Receiver Select a menu item.
(VTR mode 2) B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or
DVD Receiver To watch DVD. change the setting.
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
or satellite receiver. VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc MAIN Receiver Press this button
or audio tape. MENU repeatedly to select one
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc. of the four cursor
modes: SET UP,
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio LEVEL, TONE and
programs. NAME.
PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable. ON Receiver To display the menus
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio SCREEN of the receiver on the
equipment. TV screen.
MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
source. CD player/ video components on or
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode. VCD player/ off.
LD player
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO, DVD player/
DOLBY PL, PLII MOV MD deck/
and PLII MUS. DAT deck

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412

MOVIE Receiver Selects C.ST.EX A, SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver
C.ST.EX B and STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/
C.ST.EX C. (Press Satellite tuner/ video components.
MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL, JAZZ and AV ?/1 CD player/
CONCERT. and ?/1 VCD player/
TEST TONE Receiver Press to output test tone. at the LD player/
same time) DVD player/
DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG MD deck/
DIRECT DAT deck
AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or 1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT”
BI-LING Bilingual sound of Dolby 0/10 button to preset radio
Digital, DTS or AAC, station or tuning to
etc. preset stations and with
SB Receiver Press to select the “D.TUNING” for direct
DECODING surround back decoding tuning.
modes. CD player/ Select track numbers.
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.
a memory page for LD player/
presetting radio stations MD deck/
or tuning to preset DAT deck
stations. TV/VCR/ Select channel
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key- Satellite tuner numbers.
in-mode. >10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the VCD player/ over 10.
receiver. LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck

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 Remote Button Description Remote Operations Function
(continued) Button
./> VCR/ Skips tracks.
Remote Operations Function CD player/
Button VCD player/
AUDIO TV/ VCR/ Changes the sound to DVD player/
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or LD player/
Multi channel TV MD deck/
Sound. DAT deck/
Tape deck
SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and
ANGLE large picture. m/M CD player/ Searches tracks
VCD player/ (forward or backward).
DVD player To select viewing
DVD player/
angle or changes the
LD player/
angles.
MD deck
JUMP/ TV Toggles between the
VCR/ Fastforwards or
TIME previous and the
DAT deck/ rewinds.
current channels.
Tape deck
CD player/ Shows the time or
N VCR/ Starts play.
VCD player/ displays the playing
CD player/
DVD player time of disc, etc.
VCD player/
PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects LD player/
CH/ preset stations. DVD player/
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset MD deck/
Satellite tuner channels. DAT deck/
Tape deck
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only). X VCR/ Pauses play or record.
DVD player/ CD player/ (Also starts recording
MD deck VCD player/ with components in
LD player/ record standby.)
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a
DVD player/
Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
MD deck/
LD player/ using the numeric
DAT deck/
MD deck/ buttons, press to enter
Tape deck
DAT deck/ the value.
Tape deck x VCR/ Stops play.
CD player/
DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly
VCD player/
VCD player (multi-disc changer
LD player/
only).
DVD player/
ANT VCR Selects output signal MD deck/
from aerial terminal: DAT deck/
TV signal or VCR Tape deck
program.
DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture LD player/ screen.
function. DVD player
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous
EXIT LD player/ menu.
DVD player
Satellite Exits the menu.
tuner
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.

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 Notes
Remote Operations Function
Button • Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a • The above explanation is intended to serve as an
mistake when you press example only. Therefore, depending on the
the number button or component the above operation may not be possible
press to return to the or may operate differently than described.
continuous play etc. • To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode. ALT first before pressing the buttons.
MODE Press to select the unit • Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use
for search (track, index, the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
etc.) • Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the
remote before you use the remote to control the
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. • The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE,
AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu. DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and
Satellite tuner/ ON SCREEN functions are not available for set
operation.
DVD player
O VCD player/ Returns to the previous
LD player/
DVD player
menu or exits the menu. Selecting the command
V/v/B/b VCR/ Selects a menu item. mode of the remote
Satellite tuner/
DVD player Set the remote command mode using the USE

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412

ENTER/ VCR/ Press to enter the MODE button and the remote command mode
EXECUTE Satellite tuner/ selection. buttons.
DVD player
TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on or off. Selecting the command mode
-/-- TV Selects the channel You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
entry mode, either one AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
or two digit. the receiver and the remote is different, you
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
+/– the TV.
Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing down
TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV USE MODE.
channels.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then
TV/ TV Selects input signal: TV the command mode switches.
VIDEO input or video input.
WIDE TV Selects the wide picture To check the command mode of the
mode. remote
USE MODE Remote To set up the remote. Press USE MODE. You can check the remote
AV1 and Remote Select the command by the indicator.
AV2 mode of the remote. Mode Indicator lights
SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV AV1 once
output.
AV2 twice
ALT Remote Change remote key
function to activate
those buttons with To reset the remote to factory
orange printing. settings
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.

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 To cancel programming
Programming the remote Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once To activate the input source after
the control signals have been memorized, you programming
can use those components as part of your Press the programmed button to activate the
system. input source you want.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable If programming is unsuccessful,
to control. Note that the remote can only check the following:
control components that accept infrared • If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
wireless control signals. batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE while entering the numeric code, an error has
MODE. occurred. Start again from step 1.
The indicator lights.
Notes
2 Press the input selector button • The indicator turns off while a valid button is
(including TV ?/1) for the component pressed.
you want to control. • In step 2, if several input selector buttons are
pressed, only the last pressed button is valid.
For example, if you are going to control a • In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/–,
CD player, press CD/SACD. TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the • In step 3, if an input selector button is pressed, the
numeric code (or one of the codes if new input source is selected and the programming
more than one code exists) procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.
corresponding to the component and • For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
the maker of the component you want entered are valid.
to control.
See the tables on pages 41–42 for To clear the memory of the remote
information on the numeric code(s) To clear all programmed and learned signals,
corresponding to the component and the do the following to reset the remote to factory
maker of the component (the first digit and settings.
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
code respectively.) the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.

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The numeric codes corresponding to To control a DAT deck
the component and the maker of the Maker Code(s)
component SONY 203
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to PIONEER 219
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
To control an MD deck
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the Maker Code(s)
model and year of the component, more than SONY 301
one numeric code may be assigned to a DENON 302
component. If you fail to program your remote JVC 303
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
KENWOOD 304
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
To control a tape deck
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not Maker Code(s)
respond to some or all of the codes.
SONY 201, 202
• All of the input selectors on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular DENON 204, 205
component. KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412

To control a CD player PANASONIC 216
Maker Code(s) PHILIPS 211, 212
SONY 101, 102, 103 PIONEER 213, 214
DENON 104, 123 TECHNICS 215, 216
JVC 105, 106, 107 YAMAHA 217, 218
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116 To control an LD player
MARANTZ 116
Maker Code(s)
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
SONY 601, 602, 603
PANASONIC 115
PIONEER 606
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
To control a video CD player
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
Maker Code(s)
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
SONY 605

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 Programming the remote (continued) To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
To control a VCR SONY 501, 502

Maker Code(s) DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,

544
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706 FISHER 508
AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758 GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
GRUNDIG 517, 534
BLAUPUNKT 740
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 JVC 516
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
GOLDSTAR 723, 753 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
GRUNDIG 724 NEC 503, 520, 544
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 PANASONIC 509, 524
ITT/NOKIA 717 PHILIPS 515, 518
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738 RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735 SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
NEC 736
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740 SHARP 535
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731 TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
PIONEER 729 THOMSON 530, 537, 539
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
747 ZENITH 542, 543
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746 To control a satellite tuner or cable
SHARP 748, 749 box
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 Maker Code(s)
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
ZENITH 754 JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
To control a DVD player PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
Maker Code(s)
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407 To control a tuner
PIONEER 409 Maker Code(s)
TOSHIBA 404 SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
DENON 405

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 Additional Information
If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby
TV screen
Precautions This speaker system is magnetically shielded to
allow it to be installed near a TV set. However,
On safety color irregularities may still be observed on certain
types of TV sets.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified If color irregularity is observed...
personnel before operating it any further.
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after
On power sources 15 to 30 minutes.
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating If color irregularity is observed again...
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
Place the speaker further away from the TV set.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver. If howling occurs
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall on the receiver.
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long On cleaning
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
• (Models of area code U, CA only) solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet If you have any question or problem concerning your
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop. Troubleshooting

Additional Information
On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is If you experience any of the following
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at difficulties while using the receiver, use this
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet. problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
on page 21 to verify that the connections are
On placement correct.
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
continued
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.

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 Troubleshooting (continued) There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound • Check that the connecting cords are away from a
no matter which component is selected. transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
• Check that the speakers and components are from a TV set or fluorescent light.
connected securely and correctly. • Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Check that both the receiver and all the • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
components are turned on. cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
not set at “VOL MIN”.
is heard from the center or / and surround
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
speaker.
button is not set to off and is set accordingly to
your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 23). • Make sure the sound field function is on (press
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the MOVIE or MUSIC).
muting function. • Select a sound field containing the word
“C.ST.EX” (pages 25).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT” • Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
short-circuit problem and turn on the power “LARGE” (page 19).
again. There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
• Check that the component is connected correctly and securely.
to the audio input jacks for that component. • There is no sound output from the SUB
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the (page 50).
receiver and the component. The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Check that you have selected the correct Make sure the sound field function is on (press
component on the receiver. MOVIE or MUSIC).
There is no sound from one of the front Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
speakers. reproduced.
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack • Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
to verify that sound is output from the headphones Dolby Digital or DTS format.
(page 23).
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
If only one channel is output from the headphones, digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
the component may not be connected to the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully connected component.
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

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Recording cannot be done. There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
• Check that the components are connected on the TV screen or monitor.
correctly. • Select the appropriate input selector on the
• Select the source component with input selector receiver.
button. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to • Move your TV away from the audio components.
“ANALOG” (page 22) before recording from a
digital component connected to the analog The remote does not function.
MD/TAPE terminal. • The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB
IN” or “OPT IN” (page 22) before recording DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on
from a digital component connected to the the remote are not available.
DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
The FM reception is poor.
• Check that the command mode of the remote
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to corresponds to that of the receiver. If the
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as command mode of the receiver and the remote is
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an different, you cannot use the remote to operate
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To the receiver (pages 35 and 39).
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground • Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you
wire to a gas pipe. use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing,
Receiver
press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
ANTENNA
Outdoor FM antenna • Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
AM
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new

Additional Information
y ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input selector
FM Ground wire on the remote.
75Ω
COAXIAL
(not supplied)
• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
the remote to select a source or component other
than TV before operating the receiver or other
To ground component.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely. If you are unable to remedy the
Adjust the antennas and connect an external problem using the troubleshooting
antenna if necessary. guide
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use the problem (page 16). However, note that all
direct tuning.
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
settings and you will have to readjust all
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
settings on the receiver.
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by If the problem persist
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 31).
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in Clearing the receiver’s memory
the display.
To clear See
All memorized settings page 16
Customized sound fields page 29

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 Inputs (Digital)
Specifications DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL VIDEO 2, CD/SACD, Sensitivity: –
HARMONIC DISTORTION: MD/TAPE (Optical) Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from (A, 20 kHz LPF)
40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than Outputs
0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 500 mV
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code VIDEO 1 Impedance: 10 kilohms
U only). (AUDIO OUT)
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Amplifier section Impedance: 1 kilohms
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code U, CA Outputs (Digital)
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.7 %) MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: –
STR-K850P: 110 W + 110 W
Tone
Reference Power Output Gain levels: ±6 dB, 1 dB step
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-K850P: FRONT1):120 W/ch
CENTER1): 120 W
SURR1): 120 W/ch
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output. Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Frequency response Intermediate Frequency

10.7 MHz
MULTI CH IN, 10 Hz – 70 kHz
CD/SACD, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound Sensitivity
MD/TAPE, DVD, field and tone bypassed) Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
VIDEO 1, 2 Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms

Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms

Inputs (Analog)
MULTI CH IN, Sensitivity: 500 mV S/N
CD/SACD, Impedance: 50 kilohms Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
MD/TAPE, DVD, S/N2): 96 dB
VIDEO 1, 2 (A, 500 mV3)) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
2) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone Stereo: 0.5%
bypassed).
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
3) Weighted network, input level.
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB

Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz

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AM tuner section General
Tuning range Power requirements
Models of area code U, CA Area code Power requirements
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz4)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz4) U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Antenna Loop antenna

Power consumption
Intermediate Frequency Area code Power consumption
450 kHz U 230 W
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or CA 315 VA
999 kHz)
Power consumption (during standby mode)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) 0.3 W
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Dimensions 16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 1/8
inches (430 × 157.5 ×
Selectivity 308.5 mm) including
At 9 kHz: 35 dB projecting parts and
At 10 kHz: 40 dB controls
4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or Mass (Approx.) 16 lb 13 oz (7.6 kg)
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when Speaker section
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. SS-MSP95 for front and surround speakers
SS-CNP95 for center speaker
Video section Speaker system Full range, magnetically

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shielded
Inputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Speaker units 70 mm × 100 mm cone
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms type
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Component Video: Enclosure type Bass reflex
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Rated Impedance 8 ohms
PR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Power handling capacity (Maximum input
Outputs power)
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 120 W
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms Sensitivity level 86 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Component Video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Frequency range 160 Hz – 20,000 Hz
PB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d)
SS-MSP95 Approx. 10 2/8 × 4 × 5 2/8
inches (260 × 101.7 ×
133 mm)
SS-CNP95 Approx. 4 × 6 6/8 × 5 2/8
inches (101.7 × 169.7 ×
133 mm)
Mass
SS-MSP95 1 lb 16 oz (0.9 kg)
SS-CNP95 2 lb 7 oz (1.1 kg)

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 Specifications (continued) Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Speaker connecting cord, long (2)
SA-WMSP85 for sub woofer Speaker connecting cord, short (3)
Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Coaxial digital cord (1)
Foot pads (speakers) (20)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL Foot pads (subwoofer) (4)
Remote commander (1)
HARMONIC DISTORTION: R6 (size -AA) batteries (2)
With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz; Speakers
rated 100 watts, minimum RMS power, with no • Front speakers (2)
• Surround speakers (2)
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from • Center speaker (1)
250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area • Sub woofer (1)
code U only).
Speaker system Active subwoofer, For details on the area code of the component you
magnetically shielded are using, see page 4.

Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm cone type Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass
reflex

Continuous RMS power output

(6 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz)
100 W

Reproduction frequency range

28 Hz – 200 Hz

High frequency cut-off frequency

150 Hz

Input LINE IN (input pin jacks)

Power requirements
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption 100 W

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 10 3/4 × 12 7/8 ×

15 3/4 inches including
front panel

Mass 22 lb 1 oz

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 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button
You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, / buttons and jog dial. The tables
below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.

Press MAIN MENU Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page
repeatedly to select
LEVEL L R BAL. L/R XX L +8 to R +8 (1 steps) 28
CTR XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SUR.L. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SUR.R. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
S.W. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
D. RANGE COMP. XXX OFF, STD, MAX
EFCT. XXX depends on the sound field
(MIN, STD, MAX)
SET UP SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX1) YES, NO 17
L R (FRONT) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL
C (CENTER) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL, NO
SL SR (SURROUND) XXXXX1) LARGE, SMALL, NO
L R DIST. XX ft. between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps)
C DIST. XX ft. between L R DIST. and 5 feet

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(1 foot steps)
SL SR DIST. XX ft. between L R DIST. and 15 feet
(1 foot steps)
SL SR PL. XXXX LOW, HIGH
DEC. XXXX AUTO, PCM 35
TONE BASS XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step) 29
TREB. XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step)

1)
Only when you select “NORM. SP.”

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 Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields
< TONE >
BASS TREB.
2CH ST. z z
A.F.D. AUTO z z
DOLBY PL z z
PLII MOV z z
PLII MUS z z
C.ST.EX A z z
C.ST.EX B z z
C.ST.EX C z z
HALL z z
JAZZ z z
CONCERT z z
MULTI CH IN z z
PCM 96K

The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT. parameter. For
EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.

< LEVEL >

FRONT CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. S.W. D.RANGE EFCT.
BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP1) LEVEL
2CH ST. z z
A.F.D. AUTO z z z z z z
DOLBY PL z z z z z z
PLII MOV z z z z z z
PLII MUS z z z z z z
C.ST.EX A z z z z z z z
C.ST.EX B z z z z z z z
C.ST.EX C z z z z z z z
HALL z z z z z2) z z
JAZZ z z z z z2) z z
CONCERT z z z z z2) z z
MULTI CH IN z z z z z
PCM 96K z

1)
These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 28).
2)
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.

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