Sony HT-6500DP, HT-5500D, HT-1700D operating instructions Precautions, Troubleshooting, 48US

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Additional Information

Precautions

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.

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.

•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.

•AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

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.

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.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

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.

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV set.

If howling occurs

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.

Troubleshooting

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.

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.

•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.

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Contents FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver 2US Table of Contents Demonstration Mode About This ManualFor RM-PP411 HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only For RM-U306 HT-1700D onlyHow to use this Main unitList of Button Cinema Studio EX A, B, CRequired cords Before you get startedAntenna hookups Hooking Up the ComponentsAudio component hookups MD or Tape deckCD player Video component hookups TV monitorDigital component hookups 10USTV tuner DVD playerMulti channel input hookups 11USHT-6500DP and HT-5500D only Connecting the AC power cord AC power cordOther hookups 12USSpeaker system hookups 13US14US To avoid short-circuiting the speakersTo avoid damaging your speakers Speaker system hookupPerforming initial setup Operations Multi channel surround SetupPerforming initial setup operations 15USMulti channel surround setup 16USNormal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker Specifying the speaker parameters17US Front speaker distance L R Dist XX.X ftCenter speaker distance C DIST. XX.X ft Surround speaker distance SL SR DIST. XX.X ft18US Surround speaker height SL SRFront speaker size L R 19US Center speaker size CSurround speaker size SL SR Sub woofer selection SW S.WAdjusting the speaker level Adjusting the sound20US Listening to the subwooferChecking the connections 21USMulti Channel Decoding indicator HT-6500DP HT-5500D only Selecting the component22US Function buttonsWhen the tuner is selected Changing the display23US Basic OperationsAutomatically decoding Input audio signal Selecting a sound field24US Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX25US Selecting other sound fieldsUsing only the front 26USSelecting a sound field To turn the surround effect offUnderstanding the multi channel surround displays 27USExample Enjoying Surround Sound Adjusting the surround parameter Adjusting the level parametersCustomizing sound fields 28US29US Adjusting the bass and treble Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings30US Customizing sound fieldsDirect tuning 31USPress the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Receiving BroadcastsAutomatic tuning Preset tuningPresetting radio stations 32USTuning to preset stations Scanning the preset stations Press TunerUsing the preset codes 33USNaming preset stations Program sources Recording34US Recording on an audio tape or MiniDiscUsing the Sleep Timer Adjustments using SET UP button35US Recording on a video tapeAdjustments using the SET UP button Selecting the command mode of the remote C.MODE.AVX2ch decode mode PRO Logic 36USBefore you use your Remote Remote button Description 37USInserting batteries into the remote Sleep38US Remote Button Description39US Selecting the mode Remote Selecting the command modePress 1 AV1 or 2 AV2 while pressing down USE Mode To check the mode of the remoteProgramming the remote 41US42US Programming the remote43US To control a VCRTo control a DVD player To control a TVBefore you use your Remote Remote button Description44US HT-1700D onlyTuning 45USDEC Tone Main46US To reset a button to its factory setting To reset all the function buttons to their factory settingChanging the factory 47USPrecautions Troubleshooting48US 49US Troubleshooting 50USSpecifications 51USAmplifier section FM tuner sectionSpecifications 52USSupplied accessories 53USTreble buttons 54USAdjustable parameters for each sound field 55US

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