Sony Stereo Receiver HT 6500DP User Manual
4-238-377-72(2)  
FM Stereo  
FM-AM Receiver  
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Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number  
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Model No. HT-6500DP/5500D/1700D  
Serial No.  
HT-6500DP  
HT-5500D  
HT-1700D  
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Table of Contents  
List of Button Locations and  
Reference Pages  
Other Operations  
Naming preset stations and program  
sources ........................................... 34  
Recording ............................................ 34  
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 35  
Main unit ............................................... 5  
Hooking Up the Components  
Adjustments using the SET UP  
Required cords ....................................... 6  
Antenna hookups ................................... 7  
Audio component hookups .................... 8  
Video component hookups .................... 9  
Digital component hookups................. 10  
Multi channel input hookups1) ............. 11  
Other hookups ..................................... 12  
button ............................................ 35  
Operations Using the Remote  
RM-PP4111)  
Before you use your remote ................ 37  
Remote button description................... 37  
Selecting the mode of the remote ........ 40  
Programming the remote ..................... 41  
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Hooking Up and Setting Up  
the Speaker System  
Speaker system hookups ..................... 13  
Performing initial setup operations ..... 15  
Multi channel surround setup .............. 15  
Checking the connections .................... 21  
Operations Using the Remote  
RM-U3062)  
Before you use your remote ................ 44  
Remote button description................... 44  
Basic Operations  
Changing the factory setting of a  
Selecting the component ..................... 22  
Changing the display ........................... 23  
function button .............................. 47  
Additional Information  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Automatically decoding the input  
audio signal ................................... 24  
Selecting a sound field ........................ 24  
Precautions .......................................... 48  
Troubleshooting................................... 48  
Specifications ...................................... 51  
Using only the front speakers  
Tables of settings using SURR,  
LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and  
(2 Channel Stereo)......................... 26  
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel  
TREBLE buttons ........................... 54  
1)  
(Dolby Pro Logic  
)
................... 26  
Adjustable parameters for each  
Understanding the multi channel  
sound field ..................................... 55  
surround displays .......................... 27  
Customizing sound fields .................... 28  
1)  
HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only.  
2)  
HT-1700D only.  
Receiving Broadcasts  
Direct tuning ........................................ 31  
Automatic tuning ................................. 32  
Preset tuning ........................................ 32  
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About This Manual  
Note for the supplied remote  
The instructions in this manual are for models  
HT-6500DP, HT-5500D and HT-1700D. Check your  
model number by looking at the lower right corner of  
the front panel. In this manual, the STR-K840P is  
used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise.  
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the  
text, for example, “HT-6500DP only”.  
For RM-PP411 (HT-6500DP and  
HT-5500D only)  
The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,  
SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT,  
12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are  
not available.  
The HT-6500DP consists of:  
– Receiver  
– Speaker system  
STR-K840P  
For RM-U306 (HT-1700D only)  
The MULTI CH button on the remote is not  
available.  
• Front/surround speakers  
• Center speaker  
• Sub woofer  
SS-MSP2  
SS-CNP2  
SA-WMSP4  
DVP-NC655P  
Demonstration Mode  
– DVD player  
The demonstration will activate the first time you  
turn on the power. When the demonstration starts,  
the following message appears in the display:  
The HT-5500D consists of:  
– Receiver  
– Speaker system  
• Front/surround speakers  
• Center speaker  
STR-K840P  
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF  
YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION  
PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE  
THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE  
DISPLAY THANK YOU”  
SS-MSP2  
SS-CNP2  
SA-WMSP4  
DVP-NC615  
• Sub woofer  
– DVD player  
The HT-1700D consists of:  
– Receiver  
– Speaker system  
• Front/surround speakers  
• Center speaker  
STR-K740P  
To cancel the demonstration  
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above  
message is being displayed. The next time you  
turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not  
appear.  
SS-MSP2  
SS-CNP2  
SA-WMSP4  
DVP-NS315  
• Sub woofer  
– DVD player  
To view the demonstration  
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the  
power.  
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).  
Notes  
• Running the demonstration will clear the  
receiver’s memory. For details on what will be  
cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory”  
on page 15.  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
• There will be no sound when the demonstration  
mode is activated.  
ER  
FRONT  
R
L
R
L
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not  
press ?/1 while the above message is being  
displayed. To cancel demonstration after the  
above message appears, press ?/1 twice to  
activate the demonstration again. Then, press  
?/1 while the above message is being  
displayed.  
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 37 – 43 for RM-PP411  
(HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) and pages 44 – 47  
for RM-U306 (HT-1700D only). 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  
r
How to use this page  
Use this page to find the location of buttons that  
are mentioned in the text.  
NAME 8(34)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
FM MODE ef(31)  
INPUT MODE qg(22)  
PRESET TUNING +/– 3(32,  
33, 52)  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
SET UP 6(4, 16, 35, 54)  
SHIFT eg(32)  
SLEEP (HT-1700D only) qf(35)  
SURR qd(28, 54)  
IR (receptor) 4(37, 44, 50)  
LEVEL 0(16, 20, 28, 54)  
0 – 9  
2 CH wh(26)  
M
A – D  
A.DEC wk(24, 26)  
AM es(31, 32)  
BASS +/– wg(19, 30, 54)  
MASTER VOLUME wd(20, 48)  
MD/TAPE qj(22)  
MEMORY eh(32)  
MENU +/– e;(16, 28, 34, 35, 54)  
T – Z  
TREBLE +/– qh(30, 54)  
TUNER ws(22, 32-34)  
TUNING +/– 5(31, 32)  
VIDEO 1 qk(22)  
CD ql(22)  
MENU </> ea(16, 28, 34, 35, 54)  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C  
MODE wj(25, 30, 49)  
9(25)  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
Digital Cinema Sound (indicator)  
(indicator) (HT-6500DP and  
qs(24)  
VIDEO 2 w;(22)  
HT-5500D only) 7(22)  
DIMMER ej(23)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and  
DISPLAY 2(23, 50)  
Display qa(23)  
DVD/LD wa(22)  
HT-5500D only) qf(22)  
MUTING wf(22, 48)  
`/1 (power) 1(4, 15, 20, 21,  
30, 52)  
N – S  
NAME 8(34)  
PHONES (jack) ek(22, 49)  
E – L  
ENTER wl(34)  
FM ed(31, 32)  
1 23 4  
5 6 7 890qaqsqdqfqgqhqjqkqlw;waws  
g
+
–
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Hooking Up the Components  
Required cords  
A Audio cord (not supplied)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
C Video cord (not supplied)  
Yellow (video)  
Yellow (video)  
Black  
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
Black  
E Coaxial digital cord (supplied)  
Orange  
Orange  
Black  
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
Black  
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)  
FM wire antenna  
(supplied)  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE DVD  
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
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  
L
R
A
A
OUT  
IN  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE DVD  
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
A
OUTPUT  
LINE  
L
R
CD player  
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Video component hookups  
DVD or LD player  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
L
R
B
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE DVD  
/
LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
B
B
C
B
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV tuner,  
satellite  
tuner or  
VCR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
L
R
R
VCR  
TV monitor  
Note on video component  
hookups  
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks  
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the  
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio  
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the  
TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2  
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are  
connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite  
tuner), connect both the audio and video output  
jacks to the receiver as shown above.  
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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. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT  
jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).  
Notes  
• You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.  
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see  
“Troubleshooting” on page 48.  
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
TV tuner,  
satellite tuner or  
DVD player*  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
L
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
R
D
B
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE DVD  
/
LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
E
B
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
DVD or LD player  
(etc.)*  
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical  
connections.  
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Multi channel input hookups  
HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only  
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 13 for details on speaker system hookup.  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE DVD  
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
A
A
F
F
L
CENTER  
R
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
MULTI CH OUT  
DVD player,  
Multichannel decoder, etc.  
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Other hookups  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
L
R
L
L
R
L
b
To a wall outlet  
AC power cord  
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 13).  
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  
Black  
Active sub woofer  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
E
e
e
E
B
A
A
MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
R
L
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
A
A
A
e
e
E
e E  
E
Surround speaker  
(R)  
Surround speaker  
(L)  
Center speaker  
continued  
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Speaker system hookup (continued)  
Examples of poor conditions of the  
speaker cord  
Tip  
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while  
listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom  
of the speakers.  
Stripped speaker cord is touching another  
speaker terminal.  
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  
distorted and will lack bass.  
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,  
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive  
output on the speakers.  
Stripped cords are touching each other  
due to excessive removal of insulation.  
After connecting all the components,  
speakers, and AC power cord, output  
a test tone to check that all the  
speakers are connected correctly.  
For details on outputting a test tone,  
see page 20.  
To avoid short-circuiting the  
speakers  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage  
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take  
the following precautions when connecting the  
speakers.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while  
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output  
from a speaker other than the one whose name  
is currently displayed on the receiver, the  
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,  
check the speaker connection again.  
Make sure the stripped ends of each  
speaker cord does not touch another  
speaker terminal, the stripped end of  
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of  
the receiver.  
To avoid damaging your  
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.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
Performing initial setup  
operations  
Before using your receiver for the first time,  
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver  
correspond to your system. For the adjustable  
parameters, see the table on page 54. See pages  
15–20 for speaker settings and pages 35–36 for  
other settings.  
Once you have hooked up the speakers and  
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s  
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters  
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other  
initial setup operations necessary for your  
system.  
Tip  
Multi channel surround  
setup  
To check the audio output during settings (to set up  
while outputting the sound), check the connection  
(page 21).  
For the best possible surround sound, all  
speakers should be the same distance from the  
listening position (A).  
Clearing the receiver’s  
memory  
However, the receiver lets you place the center  
speaker up to 5 feet closer (B) and the  
surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) to  
the listening position.  
Before using your receiver for the first time, or  
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,  
do the following.  
This procedure is not necessary if the  
demonstration activates when you turn on the  
power.  
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40  
feet from the listening position (A).  
You can place the surround speakers either  
behind you or to the side, depending on the  
shape of your room (etc.).  
1 Turn off the receiver.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of  
the following items are reset or cleared:  
When placing surround speakers to your side  
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.  
B
• All sound field parameters are reset to  
their factory settings.  
A
A
45°  
• All index names (of preset stations and  
program sources) are cleared.  
C
C
• All SET UP parameters are reset to  
their factory settings.  
90°  
• The sound field memorized for each  
program source and preset stations are  
cleared.  
20°  
• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.  
continued  
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Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
If you change the speaker system, select  
NORM. SP. You can adjust the speaker size  
and subwoofer selection when you select  
NORM. SP. (page 18).  
When placing surround speakers behind you  
To select NORM. SP., turn off the power, then  
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset  
to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.)  
B
A
A
45°  
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  
MICRO SP.  
C
C
90°  
Caution  
When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the  
speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain  
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be  
damaged at high volume position.  
20°  
Note  
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the  
listening position than the front speakers.  
Specifying the speaker  
parameters  
Normal Speaker and Micro  
Satellite Speaker  
1 Press SET UP.  
For HT-6500DP, HT-5500D and HT-1700D,  
the speaker size and the sub woofer selection  
has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite  
Speaker) according to the supplied speaker  
system.  
2 Press MENU  
or MENU  
to select  
the parameter you want to adjust.  
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the  
setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size  
and sub woofer selection has been configurated  
as follows:  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set  
all of the parameters that follow.  
Speaker  
Settings  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
YES  
Initial settings  
FRONT  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
16 ft.  
CENTER  
L
R
DIST. XX.X ft.  
SURROUND  
SUB WOOFER  
C
DIST. XX.X ft.  
16 ft.  
SL  
SL  
SL  
SR  
DIST. XX.X ft.  
11 ft.  
SR  
SR  
PL. XXX  
BEHD.  
LOW  
You cannot change the configuration if you  
select MICRO SP.  
HGT. XXX  
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For example, setting the center speaker distance  
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  
effect because the surround speakers are too close,  
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)  
than the actual distance will create a larger sound  
stage.  
L
R
x Front speaker distance (  
DIST.  
XX.X ft.)  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the front speakers (A on page 15).  
C
x Center speaker distance (  
DIST.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it a try!  
XX.X ft.)  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the center speaker. Center speaker distance  
should be set from a distance equal to the front  
speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance  
5 feet closer to your listening position (B on  
page 15).  
SL  
SR  
x Surround speaker position (  
PL. XXX)*  
This parameter lets you specify the location of  
your surround speakers for proper  
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound  
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.  
SL  
SR  
x Surround speaker distance (  
DIST. XX.X ft.)  
•
•
•
Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section A.  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the surround speakers. Surround speaker  
distance should be set from a distance equal to  
the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a  
distance 15 feet closer to your listening  
position (C on page 15).  
Select “MID” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section B.  
Select “BEHD.” if the location of your  
surround speakers corresponds to section C.  
Tip  
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.  
90°  
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther  
away from the listening position than the front  
speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet  
closer.  
A
A
60°  
30°  
B
B
C
C
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not  
conducive to enjoy surround sound.  
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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 farther  
away.  
*
These parameters are not available when  
SL  
SR  
“Surround speaker size (  
)” is set to “NO”.  
continued  
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Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary  
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we  
recommend that you playback multi channel surround  
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting  
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting  
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that  
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between  
the surround sound from the surround speakers and  
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure  
which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD.” and then use  
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level  
adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
SL  
SR  
x Surround speaker height (  
HGT. XXX)*  
This parameter lets you specify the height of  
your surround speakers for proper  
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound  
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.  
•
Select “LOW” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section A.  
Only when you use the speaker system  
other than the supplied one, be sure to  
set the following parameters.  
•
Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section B.  
For details on NORM. SP. (Normal Speaker), see  
page 16.  
L
R
x Front speaker size (  
)
B
A
B
A
•
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
60  
30  
•
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer.  
*
These parameters are not available when  
SL  
SR  
“Surround speaker size (  
)” is set to “NO”.  
Tip  
•
When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,  
the center and surround speakers are also  
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless  
previously set to “NO”).  
The surround speaker position parameter is designed  
specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema  
Sound modes with virtual elements.  
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker  
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes  
with virtual elements were designed under the  
premise that the surround speaker would be located  
behind the listening position, but presentation remains  
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers  
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the  
immediate left and right of the listening position, the  
sound fields with virtual elements will not be  
effective unless the surround speaker position  
parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain  
better results using “PL. MID” and “PL. BEHD.” if  
your speakers are located high above the listening  
position, even if they are to the immediate left and  
right.  
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Tip  
C
x Center speaker size (  
)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each  
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass  
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if  
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have  
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“SMALL”.  
•
If you connect a large speaker that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to  
“LARGE”.  
•
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the front  
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1  
•
If you do not connect a center speaker, select  
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be  
output from the front speakers.*2  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,  
you can use the BASS +/– to boost the bass levels. To  
adjust the bass, see page 30.  
SL  
SR  
x Surround speaker size (  
)
SW  
x Sub woofer selection (  
S.W. XXX)  
•
•
•
If you connect large speakers that will  
•
•
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround  
speakers to “LARGE”.  
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select  
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection  
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other  
speakers.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
continued  
If you do not connect surround speakers, select  
“NO”.*3  
Tip  
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic  
modes  
*1 NORMAL  
*2 PHANTOM  
*3 3 STEREO  
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Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
Listening to the subwoofer  
Adjusting the speaker level  
Use the remote while seated in your listening  
position to adjust the level of each speaker.  
POWER indicator  
Note  
First, turn down the volume on the receiver.  
The volume should be set to minimum before  
you begin playing the programme source.  
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a  
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level  
adjustment.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
1 Turn on the receiver and select the  
programme source.  
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.  
“T. TONE” appears in the display and you  
will hear the test tone from each speaker in  
sequence.  
2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.  
The POWER indicator on the subwoofer  
lights up in green.  
3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that  
the level of the test tone from each  
speaker sounds the same when you are  
in your main listening position.  
3 Play the programme source.  
Adjusting the sound  
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and  
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL  
menu, see page 28.  
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance  
your sound enjoyment.  
While adjusting, the test tone is output from  
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.  
Adjusting the subwoofer  
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the  
test tone.  
Tip  
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or  
press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.  
Notes  
1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.  
• The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is  
set to MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D  
only).  
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during  
adjustment.  
Set the volume level to best suit your  
preference according to the programme  
source.  
• Although these adjustments can also be made via  
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the  
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the  
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you  
follow the procedure described above and adjust the  
speaker levels from your listening position using the  
remote.  
Note  
Do not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum.  
Extraneous noise may be heard.  
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Checking the connections  
After connecting all of your components to the  
receiver, do the following to verify that the  
connections were made correctly.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
2 Turn on the component that you  
connected (e.g., CD player or tape  
deck).  
3 Press the function button to select the  
component (program source).  
4 Start playing.  
If you do not obtain normal sound output after  
performing this procedure, see  
“Troubleshooting” on page 48 and take the  
appropriate measures to correct the problem.  
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Basic Operations  
Select  
To  
OPT IN  
Specify the digital audio  
signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL input  
jacks.  
Selecting the component  
Function buttons  
ANALOG  
Specify the analog audio  
signals input to the AUDIO  
IN (L/R) jacks.  
Press the function button to select the  
component you want to use.  
To select  
Press  
Note  
VCR  
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 2  
If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field  
and surround parameters do not function.  
TV or satellite  
tuner  
MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and  
HT-5500D only)  
DVD or LD player  
MD or Tape deck  
CD player  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE  
CD  
Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source  
connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can  
adjust balance and level of all the speakers. When  
this function is on, the tone and surround effects  
are turned off.  
Built in tuner  
TUNER  
After turning on the component you selected,  
select the component and play the program  
source.  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
indicator (HT-6500DP and  
HT-5500D only)  
•
After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD  
player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video  
input to match the component you selected.  
This indicator lights up when the unit is  
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel  
format.  
INPUT MODE  
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode  
for your digital components.  
Each time you press the button, the input mode  
of the currently selected component switches.  
MUTING  
Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting  
function is canceled when you turn the power  
on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise  
to turn the volume up.  
Select  
To  
AUTO IN  
Give priority to digital  
signals when there are both  
digital and analog  
connections. If there are no  
digital signals, analog is  
selected.  
PHONES  
Use to connect headphones.  
•
When the headphones are connected, speaker  
output is automatically canceled and “SP. OFF”  
lights up in the display.  
COAX IN  
Specify the digital audio  
signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL input  
jacks.  
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Changing the display  
DISPLAY  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Index name of the component* t Selected  
component t Sound field applied to the  
program source  
When the tuner is selected  
Index name of the preset station* t  
Frequency t Sound field applied to the band  
or the preset station  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the component or preset station (page 34).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
function.  
DIMMER  
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the  
brightness of the display (3 steps).  
However, when you press any button, the  
display becomes the brightest setting  
temporary.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
Selecting a sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home. You can also  
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound  
you want by changing the surround parameter.  
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must  
register the number and location of your  
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”  
starting from page 15 to set the speaker  
You can enjoy surround sound simply by  
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound  
fields according to the program you want to  
listen to.  
Sound field  
Display  
Normal Surround  
Cinema Studio EX A  
Cinema Studio EX B  
Cinema Studio EX C  
Hall  
NORM.SURR.  
C.ST.EX A DCS  
C.ST.EX B DCS  
C.ST.EX C DCS  
HALL  
parameters before enjoying surround sound.  
Jazz Club  
JAZZ  
Automatically decoding  
the input audio signal  
Live Concert  
Game  
CONCERT  
GAME  
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)  
Press A.DEC.  
The sound fields with DCS mark use DCS  
technology. When these sound fields are  
selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in  
the display lights up.  
“AUTO DEC.” appears in the display.  
This mode automatically detects the type of  
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,  
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the  
proper decoding if necessary. This mode  
In collaboration with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound  
environment of their studios and integrated the  
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP  
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to  
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home  
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an  
ideal movie theater sound environment based  
on the preference of the movie director.  
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,  
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.  
Enjoying movies with Cinema  
Studio EX  
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the  
movie software encoded with multi channel  
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This  
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of  
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.  
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Tip  
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.  
The selected sound field is indicated in the  
display.  
You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE  
repeatedly.  
Notes  
x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant  
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a  
standard mode, great for watching most any  
type of movie.  
•
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.  
•
Selecting other sound fields  
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak  
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode  
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action  
movies with lots of sound effects.  
Press MODE repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
The current sound field is indicated in the  
display.  
x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)  
Software with multi channel surround audio  
signals is played back according to the way it  
was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio  
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to  
create surround effects.  
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.  
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or  
classic films where music is featured in the  
soundtrack.  
x HALL  
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular  
concert hall.  
About Cinema Studio EX  
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following  
three elements.  
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers  
surrounding the listener from a single pair of  
actual surround speakers.  
x CONCERT (Live Concert)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live  
concert.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
x GAME  
In a movie theater, sound seems to come  
from inside the image reflected on the movie  
screen. This element creates the same  
sensation in your listening room by shifting  
the sound of the front speakers “into” the  
screen.  
Obtains maximum audio impact from video  
game software.  
continued  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a  
movie theater.  
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode  
which operates these elements simultaneously.  
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Selecting a sound field (continued)  
Enjoying stereo sound in  
multi channel (Dolby Pro  
Logic )  
To turn the surround effect off  
Press A.DEC or 2CH.  
Tips  
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to a program source whenever it is selected  
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to  
CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a  
different program source, then return to CD,  
“JAZZ” will be applied again.  
(HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only)  
The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in  
multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . You  
can activate the decoder using the SET UP  
menu. For details, see page 35.  
• You can identify the encoding format of program  
sofware by looking at its packaging.  
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the  
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are  
labeled with the  
logo.  
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of  
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in  
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned  
off.  
Using only the front  
speakers (2 Channel Stereo)  
Press 2CH.  
“2CH ST.” appears in the display.  
This mode outputs the sound from the front left  
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel  
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound  
field processing. Multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.  
Notes  
•
No sound is output from the sub woofer when  
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel  
(stereo) sources using the front left and right  
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to select  
“AUTO DEC.”  
•
When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page  
16), internal sound processor will automatically  
redirect bass sound to subwoofer. If you want to  
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this  
setting, we recommend that you choose  
“AUTO DEC.” mode so that you can take  
advantage of your subwoofer to obtain the correct  
bass signal.  
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays  
qa qs  
1
2
3
4
5
DTS MPEG  
D.RANGE  
PRO LOGIC  
DIGITAL  
STEREO MONO RDS  
a
MEMORY  
SW  
SP. OFF OPT COAX  
L
C
L F E  
S
R
8
7
6
SL  
SR  
0
9
1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby  
Digital format.  
6 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated. See page 29 to  
adjust the dynamic range compression.  
2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver  
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel  
signals in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals. However, this  
indicator does not light if the center and  
surround speakers are set to “NO”, and  
“AUTO DEC.” or “NORM.SURR.” is  
selected.  
7 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
COAXIAL terminal.  
8 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
OPTICAL terminal.  
9 Playback channel indicators: The letters  
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around the letters  
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the  
source sound (based on the speakers settings).  
When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the  
receiver adds reverberation based on the  
source sound.  
Note  
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG  
format signals.  
3 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”  
(page 22).  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing)).  
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are  
input.  
Example:  
Note  
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2  
Output channel: Surround speakers absent  
Sound Field: AUTO DEC.  
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with  
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is  
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.  
5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See  
pages 31 – 33 for tuner operations.  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
continued  
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Understanding the multi channel  
surround displays (continued)  
2 Press SURR.  
The button lights up and the first parameter  
is displayed.  
L F E  
0
: Lights up when the disc being  
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the  
played back contains the LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) channel and when the  
sound of the LFE channel signal is actually  
being reproduced.  
setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Initial settings  
qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is  
set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is  
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
EFFECT  
(depends on the sound field)  
qs SP. OFF: Lights up when headphones are  
inserted.  
Effect level (EFFECT)  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current  
surround effect.  
Customizing sound fields  
Adjusting the level  
parameters  
By adjusting the surround parameters and the  
tone characteristics of the front speakers, you  
can customize the sound fields to suit your  
particular listening situation.  
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let  
you adjust the balance and volumes of each  
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound  
fields.  
Once you customize a sound field, the changes  
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can  
change a customized sound field any time by  
making new adjustments to the parameters.  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
See the tables on 55 for the parameters  
available in each sound field.  
2 Press LEVEL.  
The button lights up and the first parameter  
is displayed.  
To get the most from multi  
channel surround sound  
3 Press MENU  
or MENU  
the parameter you want to adjust.  
to select  
Position your speakers and do the procedures  
described in “Multi channel surround setup”  
starting from page 15 before you customize a  
sound field.  
4 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the  
setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Adjusting the surround  
parameter  
The SURR menu contains parameter that let  
you customize various aspects of the current  
sound field. The settings are stored individually  
for each sound field.  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
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Initial settings  
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix  
level (L.F.E. XXX dB)  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub  
woofer without effecting the level of the bass  
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the  
front, center or surround channels via the  
Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection  
circuitry.  
R
L
BAL. L/R XXX*  
BALANCE  
CTR XXX dB*  
SUR.L. XXX dB*  
SUR.R. XXX dB*  
S.W. XXX dB*  
L.F.E. XXX dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
OFF  
•
For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE  
signal at the mix level determined by the  
recording engineer.  
D. RANGE  
COMP. XXX  
* The parameters can be adjusted separately for  
MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only).  
•
To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the  
sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low  
frequency sounds of the front, center, or  
R
Front balance (  
XXX)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
L
BAL. L/R  
surround speakers are output from the sub  
woofer according to the settings made for each  
speaker in the speaker setup (pages 15–19).  
Dynamic range compressor (  
COMP. XXX)  
D. RANGE  
Center level (CTR XXX dB)  
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. This may be useful when you want  
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.  
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.  
Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB)  
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left  
speaker.  
•
To reproduce the sound track with no  
compression, select “OFF”.  
Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB)  
Lets you adjust level of the surround right  
speaker.  
•
To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic  
range intended by the recording engineer, select  
“STD”.  
Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)  
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.  
•
•
To compress the dynamic range in small steps  
to achieve the sound you desire, select “0.1”–  
“0.9”.  
To reproduce a dramatic compression of the  
dynamic range, select “MAX”.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
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Customizing sound fields (continued)  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
The BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– button lets  
you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front  
speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust  
the tone for each separate sound field.  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
2 Press BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– to  
adjust the tone.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
Initial settings  
Parameter  
BASS  
Initial setting  
0 dB  
TREB.  
0 dB  
Bass (BASS)  
Lets you adjust the bass tone.  
Treble (TREB.)  
Lets you adjust the treble tone.  
Note  
When you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other  
small speakers, adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer  
(page 20) to reinforce the bass.  
Resetting customized sound  
fields to the factory settings  
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off  
the power.  
2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1.  
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all  
sound fields are reset at once.  
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Receiving Broadcasts  
Tips  
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you  
have connected FM and AM antennas to the  
receiver (page 7).  
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press  
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value  
close to the frequency you want. The receiver  
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the  
frequency seems to be higher than the entered  
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems  
to be lower than the entered value, press  
TUNING –.  
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM  
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change  
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy  
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less  
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM  
MODE again.  
Direct tuning  
You can enter a frequency of the station you  
want directly by using the numeric buttons on  
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons  
used in this section, see pages 37 – 43 for  
remote RM-PP411 and pages 44 – 47 for  
remote RM-U306.  
The tuning scale is:  
FM : 100 kHz  
AM : 10 kHz*  
1 Press TUNER on the remote.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 52).  
band.  
3 Press D. TUNING on the remote.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
b
b
b
b
1
0
2
5
0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz  
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the  
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
b
b
b
1
3
5
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 3 and 4.  
If the entered numbers still flash, the  
frequency is not used in your area.  
5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another  
station.  
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Presetting radio stations  
Automatic tuning  
1 Press TUNER.  
If you don’t know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Direct Tuning (page 31) or  
Automatic Tuning (page 32).  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
3 Press MEMORY.  
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a  
few seconds.  
band.  
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes  
out.  
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;  
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.  
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
(A, B or C).  
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,  
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.  
When the receiver reaches either end of  
the band  
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.  
5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET  
TUNING – to select a preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING +  
or TUNING – again.  
6 Press MEMORY again to store the  
station.  
Preset tuning  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can  
store the station, start again from step 3.  
After you have tuned in stations using Direct  
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset  
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any  
of the stations directly by entering its  
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another  
station.  
2-character preset code using the supplied  
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be  
preset. The receiver will also scan all the  
stations that you have preset.  
To change a preset number to  
another station  
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the  
number.  
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to  
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting  
radio stations”.  
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Tuning to preset stations  
You can tune the preset stations by either of the  
following two ways.  
Scanning the preset stations  
1 Press TUNER.  
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 37–43 for remote  
RM-PP411 and pages 44–47 for remote  
RM-U306.  
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  
the numeric buttons.  
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Other Operations  
4 Press ENTER.  
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index  
name for another station or program  
source.  
Naming preset stations  
and program sources  
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8  
characters for preset stations and program  
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)  
appear in the receiver’s display when a station  
or program source is selected. Note that no  
more than one name can be entered for each  
preset station or program source.  
This function is useful for distinguishing  
components of the same kind. For example,  
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and  
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for  
identifying components connected to jacks  
meant for another type of component, for  
example, a second CD player connected to the  
MD/TAPE jacks.  
Recording  
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected  
all components properly.  
Recording on an audio tape  
or MiniDisc  
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc  
using the receiver. See the operating  
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck  
if you need help.  
1 Select the component to be recorded.  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
1 To name a preset station  
Press TUNER.  
The last station you received is tuned in.  
If you are not familiar with how to tune in  
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset  
stations” on page 33.  
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
To name a program source  
Select the program source (component)  
to be named.  
4 Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
2 Press NAME.  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio  
signals of the current function is output from the  
REC OUT jacks (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D  
only).  
3 Create an index name by using MENU +  
or MENU – and MENU  
Press MENU + or MENU – to select a  
character, then press MENU to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
or MENU  
:
To insert a space  
Press MENU + or MENU – until a blank  
space appears in the display.  
If you’ve made a mistake  
Press MENU or MENU repeatedly  
until the character to be changed flashes,  
then press MENU + or MENU – to select  
the right character.  
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Recording on a video tape  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can record from a VCR, a TV, a DVD  
player or an LD player using the receiver. You  
can also add audio from a variety of audio  
sources when editing a video tape. See the  
operating instructions of your VCR or LD  
player if you need help.  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Press SLEEP on the front panel  
(HT-1700D only) or on the remote while the  
power is on.  
1 Select the program source to be  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
recorded.  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert the laser disc you want  
to record into the LD player.  
The display dims after you have specified the  
time.  
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
(VIDEO 1) for recording.  
Tips  
• You can freely specify the time. After pressing  
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the MENU  
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,  
then start playing the video tape or  
laser disc you want to record.  
/
and MENU +/– on the receiver. The sleep  
time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify  
up to 5 hours.  
Tip  
• To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears  
in the display.  
You can record the sound from any audio source onto  
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser  
disc. Locate the point where you want to start  
recording from another audio source, select the  
program source, then start playback. The audio from  
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of  
the video tape instead of the audio from the original  
medium. To resume audio recording from the original  
medium, select the video source again.  
Adjustments using the  
SET UP button  
The SET UP button allows you to make the  
following adjustments.  
Notes  
• Make sure to make both digital and analog  
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD/LD inputs.  
Analog recording is not possible if you make only  
digital connections.  
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio  
signals of the current function is output from the  
REC OUT jacks (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D ony).  
1 Press SET UP.  
2 Press MENU  
or MENU  
to select  
the parameter you want to adjust.  
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the  
setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set  
all of the parameters that follow.  
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Adjustments using the SET UP  
button (continued)  
Initial settings  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
AV2  
C.MODE.AVX  
*
II MOVIE  
PRO LOGIC  
* HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only  
x Selecting the command mode of the  
remote (C.MODE.AVX)  
Lets you select the command mode of the  
remote. Change the command mode when you  
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.  
x 2ch decode mode (  
)
PRO LOGIC  
Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2  
channel source. This receiver incorporates with  
Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and  
music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the  
2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby  
Pro Logic II.  
•
When set to “DOLBY PL”, the receiver  
performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source  
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4  
channels.  
•
When set to “II MOVIE”, the receiver performs  
the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby  
Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the  
sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos  
of old movies or in the dubbed language.  
•
When set to “II MUSIC”, the receiver performs  
the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources,  
such as CDs.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or  
MPEG format signals.  
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411  
HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only  
You can use the remote RM-PP411 to operate  
the components in your system.  
Remote button  
description  
TV ?/1  
AV ?/1  
P
?/1  
USE MODE  
Before you use your  
remote  
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD/LD  
AV1  
AV2  
TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER  
PHONO  
AUX  
MULTI CH SOURCE  
SOUND FIELD  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
TEST  
TONE  
PRESET AUTO DEC MODE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
MPX/  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
DUAL  
2CH  
6
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –  
properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
sensor g on the receiver.  
SWAP/  
ANGLE  
JUMP/  
TIME  
PRESET/  
CH/D.SKIP  
AUDIO  
9
SUBTITLE ENTER  
.
>
0/10  
>10/11  
12  
DISC  
SHIFT D.TUNING  
ALT  
-
m
M
ANT  
CLEAR SEARCH MODE  
X
x
N
TOP MENU/  
GUIDE  
MUTING  
AV MENU  
MASTER  
VOL  
F
f
ENTER/  
G
g
EXECUTE  
O
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV/  
MAIN  
MENU  
TV CH  
VIDEO  
WIDE ON SCREEN  
Tip  
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.  
The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
?/1  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or off.  
SLEEP  
Activates the sleep  
function and the duration  
which the receiver turns  
off automatically.  
VIDEO 1 Receiver  
VIDEO 2 Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
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Remote Button Description  
(continued)  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
V/v  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Select a menu item.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
B/b  
Makes adjustment or  
change the setting.  
VIDEO 3 Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 2)  
MASTER Receiver  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the master  
volume of the receiver.  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To watch DVD or laser  
disc.  
MAIN  
MENU  
Receiver  
Press this button  
repeatedly to select one  
of the four cursor modes:  
SURR, LEVEL, SET UP  
and NAME.  
To watch TV programs  
or satellite receiver.  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
CD/SACD Receiver  
To listen to Minidisc  
or audio tape.  
ON  
SCREEN  
Receiver  
To display the menus of  
the receiver on the TV  
screen.  
To listen to compact disc.  
TUNER  
Receiver  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
AV ?/1  
TV/VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ off.  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on or  
PHONO  
AUX  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to turntable.  
To listen to an audio  
equipment.  
MULTI CH Receiver  
SOURCE Receiver  
Selects MULTI CH IN  
source.  
DAT deck  
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and  
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video  
(Press  
AV ?/1  
and ?/1  
at the  
same time) MD deck/DAT  
deck/Tape deck  
Selects 2ND AV output.  
Press to output test tone.  
TEST  
TONE  
Receiver  
tuner/CD  
player/VCD  
player/LD player/  
DVD player/  
components.  
PRESET  
Receiver  
Selects preset sound field  
(e.g. Cinema Studio  
EX A, B, C).  
AUTO DEC Receiver  
MPX/DUAL Receiver  
Selects AUTO  
DECODING mode.  
1–9 and  
0/10  
Receiver  
Use with “SHIFT” button  
to select tuner preset  
station numeric input  
during DIRECT  
TUNING or MEMORY  
mode.  
Select Dual Mono or  
Bilingual sound of Dolby  
Digital or DTS, etc.  
ANALOG Receiver  
DIRECT  
Selects 2CH ANALOG  
DIRECT.  
CD player/  
VCD player/ selects track 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
Select track numbers. 0  
2CH  
MODE +/– Receiver  
SHIFT Receiver  
Receiver  
Selects 2CH mode.  
Selects sound field mode.  
Press repeatedly to select  
a memory page for  
presetting radio stations  
or tuning to preset  
stations.  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
Select channel numbers.  
>10/11  
CD player/  
Select track numbers  
D.TUNING Receiver  
MUTING Receiver  
Tuner station direct key-  
in-mode.  
VCD player/ over 10.  
LD player/MD  
deck/Tape deck  
Mutes the sound from the  
receiver.  
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Button  
Operations Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
Searches tracks  
AUDIO  
TV/ VCR/  
Changes the sound to  
m/M CD player/  
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or  
Multi channel TV Sound.  
VCD player/ (forward or backward).  
DVD player/  
LD player/  
MD deck  
SWAP*/  
ANGLE  
TV  
Swaps the small and  
large picture.  
VCR/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Fastforwards or  
rewinds.  
DVD player To select viewing angle  
or changes the angles.  
JUMP/  
TIME  
TV  
Toggles between the  
previous and the current  
channels.  
N
VCR/  
Starts play.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
CD player/  
Shows the time or  
VCD player/ displays the playing time  
DVD player of disc, etc.  
PRESET/ Receiver  
CH/  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/  
Selects preset channels.  
X
VCR/  
CD player/  
Pauses play or record.  
(Also starts recording  
satellite tuner  
VCD player/ with components in  
CD player/  
VCD player/ changer only).  
DVD player/  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
record standby.)  
MD deck  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
ENTER  
TV/VCR/  
satellite tuner/ disc or track using the  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
After selecting a channel,  
x
VCR/  
Stops play.  
numeric buttons, press to  
enter the value.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
DISC  
ANT  
CD player/  
VCD player (multi-disc changer  
only).  
Selects a disc directly  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
from aerial terminal: TV  
signal or VCR program.  
DISPLAY TV/VCR/  
Selects information  
VCD player/ displayed on the TV  
LD player/  
screen.  
./> VCR/  
CD player/  
Skips tracks.  
DVD player  
MD deck  
Selects information on  
the display.  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous  
EXIT  
LD player/  
DVD player  
menu.  
Satellite  
tuner  
Exits the menu.  
Changes the subtitles.  
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture  
function.  
SUBTITLE DVD player  
continued  
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Remote Button Description  
(continued)  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model of the receiver.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only.  
Therefore, depending on the component the above  
operation may not be possible or may operate  
differently than described.  
• The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE,  
MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON  
SCREEN functions are not available for set  
operation.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
CLEAR  
DVD player Press if you made a  
mistake when you press  
the number button or  
press to return to the  
continuous play etc.  
SEARCH DVD player  
MODE  
Select searching mode.  
Press to select the unit for  
search (track, index, etc.)  
Selecting the mode of the  
remote  
TOP MENU/ Satellite  
Displays DVD title or  
guide menu.  
GUIDE  
tuner/  
DVD player  
AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu.  
Set the remote mode using the USE MODE  
button and the remote mode buttons.  
tuner/  
DVD player  
O
VCD player/ Returns to the previous  
Selecting the command mode  
LD player/  
menu or exits the menu.  
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or  
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of  
the receiver and the remote is different, you  
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.  
DVD player  
V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.  
tuner/  
DVD player  
Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing  
down USE MODE.  
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then  
the command mode switches.  
ENTER/ VCR/satellite Press to enter the  
EXECUTE tuner/  
DVD player  
TV  
selection.  
TV ?/1  
Turns the TV on or off.  
-/--  
TV  
Selects the channel  
entry mode, either one  
or two digit.  
To check the mode of the remote  
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote  
by the indicator.  
TV VOL TV  
+/–  
Adjust the volume of the  
TV.  
Mode  
AV1  
AV2  
Indicator lights  
once  
TV CH +/– TV  
Select preset TV  
channels.  
twice  
TV/  
VIDEO  
TV  
TV  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
To reset the remote to factory  
settings  
WIDE  
Selects the wide picture  
mode.  
USE MODE Remote  
To set up the  
remote.  
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at  
the same time.  
AV1 and Remote  
AV2  
Select the command  
mode of the remote.  
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.  
ALT  
Remote  
Change remote key  
function to activate those  
buttons with orange  
printing.  
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5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other  
Programming the remote  
components.  
To cancel programming  
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  
the control signals have been memorized, you  
can use those components as part of your  
system.  
To activate the function after  
programming.  
Press the programmed button to activate the  
function you want.  
Furthermore, you can also program the remote  
for Sony components that the remote is unable  
to control. Note that the remote can only  
control components that accept infrared  
wireless control signals.  
If programming is unsuccessful,  
check the following:  
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the  
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.  
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession  
while entering the numeric code, an error has  
occurred. Start again from step 1.  
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE  
MODE.  
The indicator lights.  
2 Press the function button (including  
TV ?/1) for the component you want to  
control.  
Notes  
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is  
pressed.  
For example, if you are going to control a  
CD player, press CD/SACD.  
• In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed,  
only the last pressed button is valid.  
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/–,  
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are  
reprogrammed.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
numeric code (or one of the codes if  
more than one code exists)  
corresponding to the component and  
the maker of the component you want  
to control.  
See the tables on pages 42 and 43 for  
information on the numeric code(s)  
corresponding to the component and the  
maker of the component (the first digit and  
the last two digits of the numeric code  
correspond to the category and the maker’s  
code respectively.)  
• In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new  
function is selected and the programming  
procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.  
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers  
entered are valid.  
To clear the memory of the remote  
To clear all programmed and learned signals,  
do the following to reset the remote to factory  
settings.  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at  
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.  
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Programming the remote (continued)  
To control a DAT deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
203  
219  
The numeric codes corresponding to  
the component and the maker of the  
component  
PIONEER  
To control an MD deck  
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to  
control non-Sony components and also Sony  
components that the remote is normally unable  
to control. Since the remote signal that a  
component accepts differs depending on the  
model and year of the component, more than  
one numeric code may be assigned to a  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
301  
302  
303  
304  
DENON  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
component. If you fail to program your remote  
using one of the codes, try using other codes.  
To control a tape deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
Notes  
• The numeric codes are based on the latest  
information available for each brand. There is a  
chance, however, that your component will not  
respond to some or all of the codes.  
• All of the functions on this remote may not be  
available when used with your particular  
component.  
SONY  
201, 202  
204, 205  
206, 207, 208, 209  
210  
DENON  
KENWOOD  
NAKAMICHI  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
216  
211, 212  
213, 214  
215, 216  
217, 218  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
To control a CD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
111, 116  
116  
SONY  
DENON  
To control an LD player  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
601, 602, 603  
606  
PIONEER  
112, 113, 114  
115  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
To control a video CD player  
116  
Maker  
Code(s)  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
117  
SONY  
605  
115, 118, 119  
120, 121, 122  
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To control a VCR  
Maker  
Code(s)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
501  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,  
706  
DAEWOO  
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,  
544  
AIWA  
710, 750, 757, 758  
707, 708, 709, 759  
740  
FISHER  
508  
AKAI  
GOLDSTAR  
503, 511, 512, 515, 534,  
544  
BLAUPUNKT  
EMERSON  
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,  
716, 750  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
517, 534  
513, 514, 515, 544  
521, 522  
FISHER  
717, 718, 719, 720  
721, 722, 730  
723, 753  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
516  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
503, 518, 544  
503, 519, 544  
503, 520, 544  
509, 524  
724  
HITACHI  
722, 725, 729, 741  
717  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
732, 733, 734, 735  
736  
515, 518  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
PIONEER  
509, 525, 526, 540  
510, 527, 528, 529, 544  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
503, 515, 531, 532, 533,  
534, 544  
PANASONIC  
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,  
740  
SANYO  
508, 545  
PHILIPS  
729, 730, 731  
729  
SHARP  
535  
PIONEER  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
523, 536, 537, 538  
530, 537, 539  
535, 540, 541  
542, 543  
RCA/PROSCAN  
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,  
747  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
748, 749  
SHARP  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
751, 752  
To control a satellite tuner or cable  
box  
747, 755, 756  
754  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
801, 802  
To control a DVD player  
JERROLD/G.I.  
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,  
811, 812, 813, 814  
Maker  
Code(s)  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
818  
SONY  
401, 402, 403  
406, 408  
407  
805, 819  
815, 816, 817  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
TOSHIBA  
DENON  
S. ATLANTA  
409  
404  
405  
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Operations Using the Remote RM-U306  
HT-1700D only  
You can use the remote RM-U306 to operate  
the components in your system.  
Remote button  
description  
AV  
?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP  
Before you use your  
remote  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
CD  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE  
TUNER  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
TOP MENU  
DVD MENU  
F
1
2
5
8
0
3
g
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –  
properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
sensor g on the receiver.  
G
ENTER  
4
6
O
9
f
7
SHIFT  
D.TUNING  
>10  
-
ENTER  
RETURN  
]
+
>
–
CH/PRESET  
.
TV/VIDEO  
}
}
]
ANT  
TV/VTR  
m
N
M
D.SKIP  
X
x
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
Tip  
2CH  
A.DEC  
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.  
TEST TONE  
MAIN MENU  
MULTI CH  
MENU  
MUTING  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
MASTER  
VOL  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
MENU +/– Receiver  
MUTING Receiver  
Makes adjustment or  
change the setting.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
Mutes the sound from  
the receiver.  
SLEEP  
Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the duration  
which the receiver turns  
off automatically.  
MASTER Receiver  
VOL+/–  
Adjust the master volume  
of the receiver.  
?/1  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on  
CD player/  
VCD player/ or off.  
VIDEO 1 Receiver  
VIDEO 2 Receiver  
DVD/LD Receiver  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
DAT deck  
To watch DVD or laser  
disc.  
SYSTEM  
Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and  
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video  
To listen to Minidisc or  
audio tape.  
(Press  
tuner/CD  
components.  
AV ?/1  
and ?/1  
at the  
player/VCD  
player/LD player/  
DVD player/MD  
CD  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to compact disc.  
TUNER  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
same time) deck/DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
SHIFT  
Receiver  
Press repeatedly to select  
a memory page for  
presetting radio stations  
or tuning to preset  
stations.  
0-9  
Receiver  
Use with “SHIFT” button  
to select tuner preset  
station numeric input  
during DIRECT  
TUNING or MEMORY  
mode.  
D.TUNING Receiver  
Tuner station direct key-  
in-mode.  
CD player/  
Selects track numbers.  
A.DEC  
Receiver  
Selects AUTO  
DECODING mode.  
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
MODE  
2CH  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Selects sound field mode.  
Selects 2CH mode.  
TV/VCR/  
satellite tuner  
Selects channel numbers.  
TEST  
TONE  
Press to output test tone.  
>10  
CD player/  
VCD player  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck  
Selects tracks numbers  
over 10.  
MAIN  
MENU  
Receiver  
Press this button  
repeatedly to select one  
of the four cursor modes:  
SURR, LEVEL, SET UP  
and NAME.  
ENTER  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner/ disc or track usng the  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
After selecting a channel,  
MULTI CH Receiver  
MENU </> Receiver  
Select MULTI CH IN  
source.  
numeric buttons, press  
to enter the value.  
Selects a menu item.  
RETURN VCD player  
Go back to previous  
menu.  
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Remote Button Description  
(continued)  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
D. SKIP  
CD player/  
VCD player/ changer only).  
DVD player/  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
MD deck  
CH/  
PRESET+/–  
Receiver  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
TOP  
MENU  
DVD player  
DVD player  
Displays DVD title.  
TV/VCR/  
satellite tuner  
Selects preset channels.  
DVD  
Displays DVD menu.  
Enters the selection.  
MENU  
./> VCR/  
CD player/  
Skips tracks.  
ENTER  
DVD player  
DVD player  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
O
Returns to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
V/v/B/b DVD player  
-/-- TV  
Selects a menu item.  
Selects the channel entry  
mode, either one or two  
digit.  
m/M CD player/  
Searches tracks  
DVD player/ (forward or backward).  
VCD player  
TV/VIDEO TV  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
VCR/  
Fastforwards or  
rewinds.  
TV VOL TV  
+/–  
Adjusts the volume  
of the TV.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
TV CH  
+/–  
TV  
Selects preset TV  
channels.  
N
VCR/  
Starts play.  
Notes  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
• When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,  
VIDEO 2, DVD/LD), the input mode of the TV  
might not switch to the corresponding input mode  
that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO  
button to switch the input mode of the TV.  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model of the receiver.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only.  
Therefore, depending on the component the above  
operation may not be possible or may operate  
differently than described.  
• The MULTI CH function is not available for set  
operation.  
X
VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ with components in  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Pauses play or record.  
(Also starts recording  
record standby.)  
x
VCR/  
Stops play.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
ANT  
TV/VTR  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
from the aerial terminal:  
TV signal or VCR  
program.  
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To reset a button to its factory  
setting  
Repeat the above procedure.  
Changing the factory  
setting of a function button  
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION  
buttons do not match your system components,  
you can change them. For example, if you have  
a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck,  
you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your  
tape deck.  
To reset all the function buttons to  
their factory setting  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at  
the same time.  
Note that the settings of the TUNER button  
cannot be changed.  
1 Hold down the Function button whose  
function you want to change (for  
example, MD/TAPE).  
2 Press the corresponding button of the  
component you want to assign to the  
Function button (for example, 4 – Tape  
deck).  
The following buttons are assigned to select  
the functions:  
To operate  
Press  
CD player  
1
DAT deck  
2
MD deck  
3
Tape deck A  
4
Tape deck B  
5
LD player  
6
VCR (command mode VTR 1*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)  
TV  
7
8
9
0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
DVD  
>10  
ENTER  
.
VCD player  
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3  
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and  
VHS respectively.  
Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to  
control the tape deck.  
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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,  
color irregularities may still be observed on certain  
types of TV sets.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
If color irregularity is observed...  
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after  
15 to 30 minutes.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating  
voltage is identical with your local power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate  
at the rear of the receiver.  
If color irregularity is observed again...  
Place the speaker further away from the TV set.  
If howling occurs  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,  
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the  
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet  
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.  
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume  
on the receiver.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
Troubleshooting  
On heat buildup  
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is  
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at  
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning  
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”  
on page 21 to verify that the connections are  
correct. Should any problem persist, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the  
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.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound  
no matter which component is selected.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely and correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all the  
components are turned on.  
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at VOL MIN.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.  
• Check that the handphones are not connected.  
On operation  
• The protective device on the receiver has been  
activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”  
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the  
short-circuit problem and turn on the power  
again.  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
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There is no sound from a specific component.  
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.  
• Check that the component is connected correctly  
to the audio input jacks for that component.  
There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER  
terminal depending on the sound field (page 55).  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is  
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MODE).  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not  
reproduced.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in  
Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack  
to verify that sound is output from the headphones  
(page 22).  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the  
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the  
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the  
connected component.  
If only one channel is output from the headphones,  
the component may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully  
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the  
component.  
Recording cannot be done.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
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.  
• Select the source component with function  
button.  
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to  
“ANALOG” (page 22) before recording from a  
digital component connected to the analog  
MD/TAPE terminal.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.  
Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,  
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or  
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s jack. When  
making this connection, be sure to set INPUT  
MODE manually (page 22). The receiver may not  
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO IN”.  
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see  
the operating instructions supplied with your RF  
demodulator.  
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away  
from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
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There is no sound or only a very low-level sound  
is heard from the center or /and surround  
speaker.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MODE).  
• Select a sound field containing the word  
“C.ST.EX” (pages 24–25).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).  
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker  
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or  
“LARGE” (page 16).  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears  
on the TV screen or monitor.  
• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
The FM reception is poor.  
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as  
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an  
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground  
wire to a gas pipe.  
The remote does not function.  
• The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,  
SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12  
and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not  
available for HT-6500DP and HT-5500D (RM-  
PP411 only).  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
• The MULTI CH button on the remote is not  
available for HT-1700D (RM-U306 only).  
Outdoor FM antenna  
AM  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the  
receiver.  
• Check that the mode of the remote corresponds  
to that of the receiver (pages 35 and 40)  
(RM-PP411 only).  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
• Check that you select AV2 as the command  
mode of the receiver (page 35) (RM-U306 only).  
To ground  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
• Make sure you select the correct function on the  
remote.  
• 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  
component.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use  
direct tuning.  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly  
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).  
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you  
use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation  
(RM-PP411 only).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations  
(page 32).  
Clearing the receiver’s memory  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the display.  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 15  
page 30  
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Inputs (Digital)  
Specifications  
Sensitivity: –  
DVD/LD (Coaxial)  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: –  
S/N: 100 dB  
VIDEO 2 (Optical)  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts (STR-K840P  
only)/80 watts (STR-K740P only) per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code  
U only).  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Outputs  
Voltage: 250 mV  
Impedance: 10 kilohms  
MD/TAPE (OUT),  
VIDEO 1  
(AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage: 2 V  
SUB WOOFER  
Impedance: 1 kilohms  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
Tone  
Gain levels:  
6 dB, 1 dB step  
STR-K840P:  
STR-K740P:  
100 W + 100 W  
80 W + 80 W  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Reference Power Output  
Antenna terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
STR-K840P:  
FRONT1):100 W/ch  
CENTER1): 100 W  
SURR1): 100 W/ch  
FRONT1): 80 W/ch  
CENTER1): 80 W  
SURR1): 80 W/ch  
Intermediate Frequency  
10.7 MHz  
STR-K740P:  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
Usable sensitivity  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
S/N  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Frequency response  
MULTI CH IN2), CD,  
76 dB  
70 dB  
10 Hz – 50 kHz  
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
field, and tone bypassed)  
MD/TAPE, DVD/LD,  
VIDEO 1, 2  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
0.3%  
0.5%  
Inputs (Analog)  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
MULTI CH IN2), CD,  
MD/TAPE, DVD/LD,  
VIDEO 1, 2  
Sensitivity: 250 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
S/N3): 96 dB  
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB  
(A, 250 mV4))  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
continued  
2) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only  
3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone  
bypassed).  
4) Weighted network, input level.  
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General  
Specifications (continued)  
Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz  
AM tuner section  
Power consumption  
Tuning range  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz5)  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz5)  
Area code  
Power consumption  
U
STR-K840P: 210 W  
STR-K740P: 180 W  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
CA  
STR-K740P: 260 VA  
Intermediate Frequency  
450 kHz  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
0.5 W  
Dimensions  
16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8  
inches including  
projecting parts and  
controls  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)  
Selectivity  
Mass (Approx.)  
15 lb 7 oz  
At 9 kHz:  
35 dB  
40 dB  
At 10 kHz:  
Speaker section  
5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or  
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  
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to  
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.  
SS-MSP2 for front and surround speakers  
SS-CNP2 for center speaker  
Speaker system  
Full range, magnetically  
shielded  
Speaker units  
70 mm × 100 mm cone  
type  
Video section  
Inputs  
Enclosure type  
Bass reflex  
8 ohms  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Rated Impedance  
Outputs  
Video:  
Power handling capacity (Maximum input  
power)  
100 W  
Sensitivity level  
85 dB (1 W, 1 m)  
Frequcency range  
160 Hz – 20,000 Hz  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
SS-MSP2  
Approx. 3 1/4 × 5 5/8 ×  
4 7/8 inches  
SS-CNP2  
Approx. 9 1/8 × 3 1/4 ×  
4 7/8 inches  
Mass  
SS-MSP2  
SS-CNP2  
1 lb 13 oz  
2 lb 4 oz  
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Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz  
Power consumption 100 W  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 10 3/4 × 12 7/8 ×  
16 inches including front  
panel  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz; rated 100  
watts, minimum RMS power, with no more  
than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code  
U only).  
Mass  
22 lb 1 oz  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Speaker connecting cord, long (2)  
Speaker connecting cord, short (3)  
Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1)  
Coaxial digital cord (1)  
Speaker system  
Active subwoofer,  
magnetically shielded  
Foot pads (speakers) (20)  
Foot pads (subwoofer) (4)  
Remote commander (1)  
• RM-PP411 (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D)  
• RM-U306 (HT-1700D)  
Speaker unit  
Woofer: 20 cm cone type  
Enclosure type  
Acoustically loaded bass  
reflex  
R6 (size -AA) batteries (2)  
Speakers  
• Front speakers (2)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(6 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz)  
100 W  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• Center speaker (1)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
Reproduction frequency range  
28Hz – 200 Hz  
High frequency cut-off frequency  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 4.  
150 Hz  
Input  
LINE IN (input pin jacks)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
continued  
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and  
TREBLE buttons  
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP, MENU +/– and MENU  
buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.  
/
Press  
Press MENU  
to select  
or MENU  
Press MENU + or MENU – to select  
Page  
SURR  
EFFECT  
depends on the sound field (15 steps)  
L +8 to R +8 (1 steps)  
28  
28  
R
L
LEVEL  
BAL. L/R XXX  
CTR XXX dB  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)  
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX  
LARGE, SMALL  
SUR.L. XXX dB  
SUR.R. XXX dB  
S.W. XXX dB  
L.F.E. XXX dB  
COMP. XXX  
D. RANGE  
R
L
SET UP  
(FRONT)1)  
16  
(CENTER)1)  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
C
(SURROUND)1)  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
SL  
SR  
(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX1) YES, NO  
SW  
R
L
DIST. XX.X ft.  
between 3 feet and 40 feet  
(1 foot steps)  
C
R
R
L
DIST. XX.X ft.  
between  
DIST. and 5 feet  
DIST. and 15 feet  
(1 foot steps)  
SL  
SR  
L
DIST. XX.X ft.  
between  
(1 foot steps)  
SL  
SL  
SR  
SR  
PL. XXX  
SIDE, MID, BEHD.  
LOW, HIGH  
HGT. XXX  
C.MODE.AVX  
AV1, AV2  
35  
2)  
DOLBY PL, MOVIE, MUSIC  
PRO LOGIC  
1) Only when you select NORM. SP.  
2) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only  
You can make various settings using the BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– buttons. The tables below  
show each of the settings that these buttons can make.  
Press  
To select  
Page  
30  
BASS +/–  
TREBLE +/–  
-6 dB to + 6 dB (1 dB steps)  
-6 dB to + 6 dB (1 dB steps)  
30  
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field  
The adjusted SURR, BASS and TREBLE parameters are stored in each sound field.  
<SURR>  
<BASS>  
<TREBLE>  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
2CH ST.  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO DEC.  
NORM.SURR.  
C.ST.EX A  
C.ST.EX B  
C.ST.EX C  
HALL  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
JAZZ  
CONCERT  
GAME  
MULTI CH IN1)  
PCM96K  
The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields.  
<
LEVEL  
S. WOOFER  
>
FRONT  
CENTER SUR.L.  
SUR.R.  
LEVEL  
LFE  
D.RANGE  
COMP2)  
BAL  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
MIX2)  
2CH ST.  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO DEC.  
NORM.SURR.  
C.ST.EX A  
C.ST.EX B  
C.ST.EX C  
HALL  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z3)  
z3)  
z3)  
z
JAZZ  
CONCERT  
GAME  
MULTI CH IN1)  
PCM96K  
z
1) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only  
2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in  
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 28).  
3) 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 L.F.E.  
signals.  
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