Sony HT-5800DP Switching the audio input mode for digital components, Customizing sound fields

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Press input buttons to select the input.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital components

— INPUT MODE

You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks.

1

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears in the display.

Audio input modes

AUTO IN

Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.

COAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.

OPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.

ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input, the tone and sound field cannot be used.

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Note on the displayed items

The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for the effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field.

1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “LEVEL ”.

3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press + or

repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

x L R BAL. L/R XX (Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: BALANCE (0)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.

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Contents Home Theatre System For customers in the United States SS-MSP68 SS-CNP68 SA-WMSP76 DVP-NC675P About This ManualSS-MSP68 SS-CNP68 SA-WMSP68 DVP-NC675P Table of Contents Getting Started Check how to hookup your componentsConnectable components VCROptical digital cord Required cordsAudio cord Video cord Audio/video cordFor details on the required cords A-E, see Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tunerConnect the audio jacks Connect the video jacks Satellite tuner TV monitor1b Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio componentsHooking up video components 10USGetting Connecting the antennasConnect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna StartedAttaching foot pads Connecting speakersExample of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration 12USSpeaker cords supplied Required cords13US Monaural audio cord supplied14US Connecting the AC power cordPerforming initial setup operations Press EnterSpeaker setup parameters Getting Started 15USListening to the sub woofer Setting up the sub wooferSL SR PL Surround speaker placement 16USPress Test Tone again after adjustment Adjusting the levelTurn Level to adjust the volume Getting Started 17USSelecting the component When Multi Channel Decoding indicator lights upTo use the headphones To mute the soundListening to FM/AM radio Automatic tuningPress Tuning + or Tuning Amplifier Operation 19USTuning to preset stations Presetting radio stationsPresetting radio stations Changing the information in the display Adjusting the brightness of the displayChanging the display Amplifier Operation 21US22US DTS Lights up when DTS signals are inputAbout the indications in the display Enjoying Surround Sound 23US Decoding the input audio signal automaticallyEnjoying higher fidelity sound Press 2CHAbout DCS Digital Cinema Sound Selecting a sound fieldSelecting a sound field for movies 24USTo turn off the surround effect Selecting a sound field for musicAbout Cinema Studio EX modes Enjoying Surround Sound 25USCustomizing sound fields Switching the audio input mode for digital componentsAdjusting the Level menu Range COMP. XXX Dynamic range compressor Resetting sound fields to the initial settingsAdvanced Adjustments and Settings 27US EFCT. XXX Effect levelUsing the Customize menu to adjust the receiver Adjusting the toneAdvanced settings Dual Digital broadcast language selection Advanced Adjustments and Settings 29USName Naming preset stations and inputs To index a preset station Naming preset stations and inputsUsing the Sleep Timer To index an inputRecording on a video tape RecordingRecording on an audio tape or MiniDisc Other Operations 31US32US Before you use your remoteInserting batteries into the remote Operations Using the Remote RM-PP760 33US 34US To reset the remote to factory settings Selecting the command modeTo check the command mode of the remote Operations Using the Remote RM-PP760 35USProgramming the remote To control an MD deck To control a CD playerTo control a DAT deck To control a tape deckTo control a TV To control a VCRTo control a DVD player To control a satellite tuner or cable boxPrecautions Additional Information 39USTroubleshooting 40USAdditional Information 41US Remote controlError message If there is a malfunction, the display shows a messageReference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory SpecificationsIf the problem persist 42US43US SA-WMSP68 Supplied accessories44US SA-WMSP76Page Main unit How to use pages 46List of button locations and reference pages 46USAdditional Information 47US Index