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    model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB01CO V_HTP-1200-CEL.fm] master page:Right ©2004 Sony Cor poration 2-103-636- 12 (1) Home Theatr e System Oper ating Inst ructions HTP-20 00 HTP-12 00 GB01COV_HTP-1200-CE L.book Page 1 Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:2 2 PM[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB02REG_HTP-1200-CEL. fm] model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 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 v entilation of the apparatus wit h [...]

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    master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB01CO V_HTP-1200-CEL TO C .fm] model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] 3 GB Getting Started 1: Che ck how to ho okup your componen ts ....... ....... ........... ........ ...... 4 1a: Connectin g compone nts with digital [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 4 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Steps 1a throug h 1b begin ning on pa ge 6 des cribe how to hook u p your c omp onents to this recei ver. Befor e yo u begi n, refe r to “Conn ecta bl[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 5 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Requ ired cords The hoo kup diag ram s on the su bseq uent pag es assu me th e use of th e follo wing op tional co nnect ion cords ( A [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 6 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] . Hookin g up a DV D pl ayer or satelli te tu ner For details on th e requ ired cord s ( A – E ), see page 5. 1 Connect the audio jacks. * Connect to [...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 7 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] 2 Connect the video jacks. AM U OPT IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO AUDIO IN DIGITAL ANTENNA DVD RL VIDEO IN SUB WOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT OPT IN COAX[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 8 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Hookin g up v ideo c ompone nts If you co nnect you r TV to the M ONI TOR OUT jac k, you c an watch th e video fr om the sel ected inpu t (page 1 7). Fo[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 9 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Connect th e supplied AM lo op antenna and F M wire ante nna. Notes • To prev ent n oise p ickup, keep th e AM lo op ante nna away f [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 10 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Conne ct y our sp eake rs t o t he rece iver . T his rece iver allo ws y ou t o us e a 5. 1 cha nne l spe aker sys tem. To fully enjoy th eater- like m[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 11 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Required cords A Speaker cords (s upplied) The conn ector and the c olour t ube of th e spea ker cords a re the s ame colour as the sp[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 12 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Tips • Since t he sub woof er does no t emit h ighly dir ectional signals, you can place it wherever you want . • (Except f or the fr ont speak er [...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 13 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Conn ectin g the A C powe r cord Connect th e AC power cord to a wall o utlet. Performing initia l setup opera tions Before usi ng the[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 14 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] You can use the SET UP menu to set the dist ance and l ocat ion o f t he spea kers conn ecte d to this re ceiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn o n the receiver.[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 15 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] x PL. XXXX (Surround speaker placement) Lets you specify the he ight of your surro und speakers for proper imple mentation of the surr[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB03CON_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 16 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Adju st the s peake r level s and bala nce whi le listen ing to th e test tone from yo ur lis tening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone wit[...]

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    Amplifier Ope ration master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB04BSC_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 17 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 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. No[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB04BSC_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 18 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Direct t uning You ca n enter t he frequ ency of the sta tion yo u want dire ctly. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last re ce[...]

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    Amplifier Ope ration master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB04BSC_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 19 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] You can pres et up t o 30 FM o r AM s tat ions . Then you ca n easi ly tune in the stat ions yo u often liste n to. Preset ting r[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB04BSC_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 20 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] This receiver als o allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System) , whic h enable s rad io statio ns to sen d add iti on al in fo rma tio n alo ng w ith th[...]

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    Amplifier Ope ration master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB04BSC_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 21 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] PHONE IN Programs where me mbers of the public ex press their vie ws by phone or in a publi c forum TRAVEL Programs about travel [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB04BSC_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 22 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] A ; DIGITAL: Ligh ts up when the rece iver is decoding sig nals record ed in the Dolby D igital format . B DTS: Lights up w hen DTS signals are in put.[...]

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    Enjoyin g Surro und Sound master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB05SND_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 23 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] In this mode, the rece iver outputs the sound from th e fron t left /righ t speake rs an d sub w oofer only. When multi chan[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB05SND_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 24 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Enjoying ster eo sound i n multi channe l (2 c hannel decod ing mode) This m ode l ets yo u spec ify th e type of d ecodin g for 2 c han nel audi o s o[...]

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    Enjoyin g Surro und Sound master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB05SND_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 25 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DC S Reproduces th e sound chara cteristi cs of the Sony Pictur es E nterta inme nt scor in[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB06AD V_HTP-1200-CEL.fm] 26 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] By adjust ing the LEV EL menu, yo u can custo mize th e sound fields to su it your par ticular listeni n g situat ion. Note on the d isplaye d items Th[...]

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    Ad vanced Adjustm ents and Settings master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB06AD V_HTP-1200-CEL.fm] 27 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Resett ing sound fie lds to the ini tial se tti ngs Use the butto n s on the rece iver for the operati on. 1 Press[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB06AD V_HTP-1200-CEL.fm] 28 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Using the SET UP menu to adjust t he receiver You ca n adju st vari ous rece iver setting s using the SET UP menu. 1 Press MAIN ME NU repeatedly to sel[...]

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    Other Operations master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB070TH_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] 29 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] You can set the receiver to turn o ff automatically at a speci fied t ime. 1 Press ALT to light up th e button . 2 Press SLEEP while [...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB08REM_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] 30 GB You c an use t he r emot e RM-U 700 to oper ate the components in your system. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) ba tteries with [...]

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    master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB08REM_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] 31 GB Operations U sing the Remote RM-U700 Remote Button Opera tions Functi on ANGLE 6 DVD player Selects viewing angle or changes t he angles. ANT 8 VCR Se[...]

  • Page 32

    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB08REM_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] 32 GB * On ly f or Sony TVs w ith the pictur e-in-p icture function. Remote Button Operat ions Funct ion SHIFT wd Receiv er Sel ects a memor y page for prese[...]

  • Page 33

    master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB08REM_HTP-1200-CE L.fm] model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] 33 GB Operations U sing the Remote RM-U700 Notes • The AUX button on the r em ote is not avai l able for receiver operat ion. • When you press the input[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB09ADD_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 34 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] On sa fety Should any soli d obje ct or l iquid fall into the c abinet, unplug the re ceiver and h ave it checke d by q ualifi ed personnel before oper[...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB09ADD_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 35 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] If you expe rience a ny of the followi ng difficu lties while using the receiver, use this troubles hoot ing guid e to help yo[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB09ADD_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 36 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] The FM re ception is poor . • Use a 75-o hm coaxial c able (not suppl ied) to connect the recei ver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you c[...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB09ADD_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 37 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Amplifier s ection Power Output (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 1) FRONT 2) : 40 W/ ch CENTER 2) : 40 W SURR 2) : 40 W/ch (6 ohms 1 k[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB09ADD_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 38 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model name2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Supp lied ac cesso ries FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1 ) Speaker co nnecting cord (5 ) Monaural con necting cord (1) Coaxia l digital cord (1) [...]

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    Additiona l Information master page:Right-3 (3 co lumn) lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB09ADD_HTP-12 00-CEL.fm] 39 GB model name1[HTP-2000] model nam e2[HTP-1200] [2 - 103 - 636 - 12 (1)] Main unit Display 8 (20) DVD (indicator) 5 (17) INPUT SELECTOR qd (17 , 18, 19) IR (r ec ept or) qs (30, 36) MA[...]

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    master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB01CO V_HTP -1200-CELIX.fm] Sony Cor poration Printed in Hungar y model name1[HTP-2000] [2-103-636- 12 (1)] master page:Left lename[E:SEM_JanetRe vision_HTP- 200J9040000_2103636121HTP1200CEL2103636121 GB01CO V_HTP -1200-CELIX.fm] A Adju stin g LE[...]