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    model name[HT -SF800M/HT -SS600] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 01CO V_HT - SF800M-CEL.fm] master page:Right ©2005 Sony Cor poration 2-592-136- 12 (1) Home Theatr e System Oper ating Inst ructions HT -SF800M HT -SS600 GB01COV_HT-SF800M-CE L.book Page 1 Mond ay, March 28 , 2005[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 02REG_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] model name[HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] 2 GB To preven t fire or shock hazard, do not expose th e unit to ra in or moist ure. To prevent fir e, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus wit h newspapers, ta b[...]

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    master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 02REG_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] model name[HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] 3 GB About This M anual • The instr uction s in this manua l are for mode l HT-SF800M and HT-S S600. Check your re ceiver’s model num ber by look ing at the lo wer rig[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 01CO V_HT -SF800M-CEL TOC .fm] 4 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Getting Started 1: Check ho w to hooku p your compon ents ............. ....... ........... ........ 5 1a: Co nnec ting c ompon ents w ith digita l audio outpu[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 5 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Steps 1a through 1b begi nnin g on pag e 7 descr ibe ho w to hoo k up your compo nents to this re ceiv er. Before yo u begi n, refe r to “ Conn ect[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 6 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Requi red co rds The hookup di agrams on th e subseque nt pages a ssume the use of the following optional co nnection cords ( A to C ) (no t sup plie d un less indic[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 7 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] . Hooking up a DVD p layer o r satell ite tuner For d eta ils on t he req ui red cord s ( A – C ), see pa ge 6. Connect the audio jacks. 1a: Connec[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 8 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Hookin g up a Super Audio CD/CD pla yer For details on th e require d cords ( A – C ), se e pa ge 6. Tip All the digita l audio jac ks are compat ible with 3 2 kHz[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 9 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] For d eta ils on t he req ui red cord s ( A – C ), see pa ge 6. 1b: Connecti ng compo nents wi th only ana log au dio jac ks SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN VIDE[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 10 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Conn ect the s upplie d AM lo op anten na and FM w ire ante nna. * The shape of con nector varies de pending on the are a code. Note s • To prevent noise pickup ,[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 11 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Conn ect your speak ers to t he rec eive r. This r ecei ver all ows yo u to use a 5.1 chan nel spea ker sy stem . To fully enjo y theater -like mult[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 12 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) The co nnecto r and the colo ur tube o f the spe aker cords are th e sa me col our as t he sp eaker termi nal to b e conn [...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 13 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Tips • Since t he subwoof er do es not emit hi ghly d irectional signals, you c an place it wherever you want. • (Exce pt for HT-SF800M) For gre[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 14 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] To ch ange the sp eak er cor d If yo u want to ch ange t he spe ake r cord, y ou ca n detac h the su ppli ed sp eaker cord from th e conn ector. 1 Press the connect[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 15 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] You ca n use the SET UP me nu to se t the distan ce an d locat ion o f the sp eake rs co nnect ed to t his r ece iv er . 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 03CON_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 16 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] x PL. XX XX (Surround speaker placement) Lets yo u specif y the h eight of your surround speakers for proper impl ementa tion of the surrou nd effec ts of the Cinem[...]

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    Amplifier Ope ration master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 04BSC_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 17 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the component you want t o use . 2 Turn on the componen t and start playback. Note If you se l[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 04BSC_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 18 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Direct t uning You ca n enter t he fr equency of the s tation yo u want dire ctly . 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select th e FM or AM band. The last re ceived sta ti[...]

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    Amplifier Ope ration master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 04BSC_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 19 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] You can pres et up to 30 FM or AM s ta tions . Then you ca n easi ly tune in the st ations yo u often liste n to. Preset ting r adio statio ns [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 04BSC_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 20 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] (Models of ar ea co de CE L, CE K only) This receiver als o allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System) , whic h enab les rad io stat ions to sen d add i tion al info[...]

  • Page 21

    Amplifier Ope ration master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 04BSC_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 21 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Prog ram type indicati on Description PHONE IN Programs where me mbers of the public ex press their vie ws by phone or in a publi c forum TRAVE[...]

  • Page 22

    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 04BSC_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 22 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] A LFE: Lights up when t he disc bein g play ed back co ntai ns the LF E (Low F reque ncy Effect ) channe l and th e LFE channe l sign al is actuall y being repr odu[...]

  • Page 23

    Enjoyin g Surro und Sound master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 05SND_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 23 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] In this mode, the rece iver outputs the sound from t he front left/r ight speak ers and s ubw oofe r only. When multi chann el surroun d f[...]

  • Page 24

    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 05SND_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 24 GB model name [H T -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Enjoying ster eo sound i n multi channe l (2 cha nnel decodin g mode) This m ode l ets yo u sp ecify the ty pe of d ecodi ng for 2 c han nel audi o sou rces . Th is[...]

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    Enjoyin g Surro und Sound master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 05SND_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 25 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DC S Reproduces th e sound ch aracteristi cs of the Sony Pictur es E nter tainme nt sc oring stage. Th is[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 06AD V_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 26 GB model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] By adjust ing the LE VEL menu, you can custo mize th e sound fields to suit you r particul ar listeni ng situat ion. Note on t he d ispla yed items The set up ite[...]

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    Ad vance d Adjustm ents and Settin gs master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 06AD V_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 27 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] x EFCT. XXX (Effect level) Initial s ettin g: ST D Lets you adjust th e “presen ce” of the sur round effec t in 3 levels[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 06AD V_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 28 GB model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Using the SET UP menu to adjust t he recei ver You ca n adju st vari ous r eceiver setti ngs us ing the SET UP menu. 1 Press MAIN ME NU repeatedly to select “S [...]

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    Ad vance d Adjustm ents and Settin gs master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 06AD V_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] 29 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] x DEC. XX XX (Digital audio input decodi ng priori ty) Lets you specify the input mo de for the digi tal sig nal input to th[...]

  • Page 30

    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 070TH_HT -SF800M- CEL.fm] 30 GB model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] You can set th e receiv er to turn off automatic ally at a spec ified time . Pres s SLEE P while the powe r is on. Each time you p ress SLEEP, the display ch ange[...]

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    Other Oper ations/Ope rations Using the Remote RM-AA U 002 master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 08REM_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] 31 GB You can use th e remote RM-AAU002 to oper ate the comp onents in y our syst em. Inserting batteries into[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 08REM_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] 32 GB The tables b elow show the settings of each butt on. Remote Button Operat ions Fu ncti on A.F.D. ef Receiver Selects the de coding mode for audio sou nd. ANGLE qs [...]

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    master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 08REM_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] 33 GB Operations U sing the Remote RM-AA U002 Remote Button Oper ations Funct ion SLE EP el Receiver Activates the slee p function an d the duration which the receiver t[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 08REM_HT -SF800M-CEL.fm] model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] 34 GB Note s • Some functi ons explai ned in this sect ion may not work depend ing on the mode l. • The above ex planati on is intende d to serve as an example only.[...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 09ADD_HT -S F800M-CEL.fm] 35 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] On safety Should any sol id object or li quid fall in to the cabine t, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel bef [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 09ADD_HT -S F800M-CEL.fm] 36 GB model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] If you ex peri ence any of the follow ing difficult ies while u sing the receiver, u se this trou bles hooting guid e to help you remed y th e prob lem. There is [...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 09ADD_HT -S F800M-CEL.fm] 37 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the ant ennas are connect ed sec urely. Adjust the an tennas and co nnect an exte rnal a[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 09ADD_HT -S F800M-CEL.fm] 38 GB model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Amplifie r sect ion Power Output 1) Models of area code CEL, CEK, MX (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT 2) : 70 W/ch CENTER 2) : 70 W SURR 2) : 70 W/ch (4 ohms 100 Hz[...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 09ADD_HT -S F800M-CEL.fm] 39 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] HT-SS600 only • Fr ont speakers (SS-MSP 600L/ SS-MSP600R ) • Center speaker (SS-CNP600) • Surround speakers (SS-MS P600SL/ SS-MSP600[...]

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    40 GB master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 09ADD_HT -S F800M-CEL.fm] model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Main unit Display 2 (22) DVD (indicator) 5 (17) INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, 19) IR (receptor ) 8 (31, 37) MASTER VOLUME qg (16, 17, 36) MUTING qf (17, 36) PRESET [...]

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    master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 01CO V_HT -SF800M -CELIX.fm] 41 GB model name [HT -SS600/HT -S F800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] Additional I nformation A Adjustin g LEVEL parame ter 26 SET UP param eters 15, 28 speaker leve ls and balanc e 16 TONE parame ter 2 7 Automa tic tu ning 17 C [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 01CO V_HT -SF800M -CELIX.fm] master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 01CO V_HT -SF800M -CELIX.fm] model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] GB01COV_HT-SF800M-CEL. book Page 42 [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 01CO V_HT -SF800M -CELIX.fm] master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 01CO V_HT -SF800M -CELIX.fm] model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] GB01COV_HT-SF800M-CEL. book Page 43 [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_SF800MJ9050000_259 2136121SF800M_GB2592136121 G B 10BKC_HT - SF800M-CEL. fm] Sony Cor poration Printed in Malaysia model name [H T - SS600/HT -SF800M] [2-592-136- 12 (1)] GB01COV_HT-SF800M-CEL. book Page 44 Monday, March 28, 2005 4:03 PM[...]