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Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

2CH	A.F.D.	MOVIE MUSIC
2CH		MUSIC
1	2	DUAL MONO
1	2	3
A.F.D.		MOVIE

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.

For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 43).

Types of sound field available

Sound field	Sound field	Effect
for	[Display]

Movie	CINEMA STUDIO EX A	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX A]	Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio.
		This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of
		movie.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX B	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX B]	Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
		This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies
		with lots of sound effects.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX C	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX C]	Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
		musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
		soundtrack.

Music	HALL [HALL]	Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

	JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]	Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

	LIVE CONCERT	Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
	[CONCERT]

Headphone	HEADPHONE 2CH	This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when
	[HP 2CH]	2CH STEREO mode (page 45)/A.F.D. mode (page 42) is
		selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass
		the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats
		are downmixed to 2 channels.

	HEADPHONE THEATER	This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when
	DCS [HP THEA]	sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to
		experience a theater-like environment while listening through a
		pair of headphones.

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Sound Surround Enjoying

43GB

Contents

Page WARNING For customers in Europe About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model The HTP-78DWconsists of: • Receiver STR-K785 Table of Contents Description and location of parts Front panel NameFunction Input buttons M PRESET TUNING +/– O MEMORY About the indicators on the display MSLEEP NPlayback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) Playback channel indicate the channels being indicators played back. The boxes around channel Rear panel RM-AAU006 Name Function DUAL MONO FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP V/v/B/b bto select the settings. Then YTV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV TV/VIDEO (P) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input) 1: Installing speakers Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your front and surround speakers on the wall 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws 14GB 2: Connecting speakers To connect the speakers correctly 3a: Connecting the audio components 3b: Connecting the video components Component to be connected Connecting a TV AVideo cord (not supplied) BComponent video cord (not supplied) 18GB Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder ACoaxial digital cord (supplied) BAudio cord (not supplied) CComponent video cord (not supplied) DVideo cord (not supplied) 19GB If you connect a DVD recorder Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-topbox •Do not bend or tie optical digital cords BOptical digital cord (not supplied) CVideo cord (not supplied) DComponent video cord (not supplied) 21GB Connecting a VCR The following illustration shows how to connect a VCR AAudio/video cord (not supplied) 22GB 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6: Calibrating the automatically appropriate settings 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Performing Auto Calibration Press AMP MENU, then press AUTO CAL Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows: A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] After you have finished Error codes To rectify the error Error codes and remedies Warning codes 7:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance To turn off the test tone When a test tone is not output from the speakers Selecting a component To mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers To listen to the sub woofer Listening/Watching a component Watching a DVD 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press DVD 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Menu Parameters Settings 34GB 35GB Adjusting the level LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound SUR menu parameters Settings for the tuner TUNER menu parameters Settings for the audio AUDIO menu parameters Settings for the system SYSTEM menu parameters xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) xSR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than xSUR POS. (Surround speaker position) •SIDE/LO Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode Types of sound field available About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1 Listening to FM/AM radio In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station Presetting radio stations 3 Press MEMORY 4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset number If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step Tuning to preset stations 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want 48GB To create an index name Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Switching between digital and analog audio Audio input modes Naming inputs Changing the display All inputs except the FM and AM band FM and AM band Using the Sleep Timer Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons To clear all remote button assignments Glossary Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement On operation If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen If color irregularity is observed Troubleshooting Audio Video Tuner Remote commander Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the If the problem persist Specifications • Sub woofer (SA-WP780) Supplied speakers Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 61GB Index Page (1) Sony Corporation