Sony HT-1700D Primary User Manual

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  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 1
    Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HT-6500DP/5500D/1700D Serial
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    the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System
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    the factory setting of a function button 47 Additional Information Precautions 48 Troubleshooting 48 Specifications 51 Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buttons 54 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 55 1) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only. 2) HT-1700D only. 3US
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 4
    Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 37 - 43 for RM-PP411 (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) and
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    Sound HT-5500D only) 7 (22) MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) qf (22) MUTING wf (22, 48) PRESET TUNING +/- 3 (32, 33, 52) SET UP 6 (4, 16, 35, 54) SHIFT eg (32) SLEEP (HT-1700D only) qf (35) SURR qd (28, 54) T - Z TREBLE +/- qh (30, 54) TUNER ws (22, 32-34) TUNING +/- 5 (31, 32) VIDEO
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    cord (not supplied) Black E Coaxial digital cord (supplied) Orange F Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black White (L) Red (R) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) Black Orange Black Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 7
    OUT AUDIO IN SUB MD/TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible
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    ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB MD/TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER A OUTPUT LINE L R CD player 8US
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    hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 10
    output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker
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    and HT-5500D only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 12
    FRONT R L R L R L Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. AC power cord b To a wall outlet 12US
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 13
    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN B E Front speaker (R) A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER
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    are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 20. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 15
    turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21
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    the listening position than the front speakers. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker For HT-6500DP, HT-5500D and HT-1700D, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the supplied speaker system. When you select MICRO SP
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    placement is not conducive to enjoy surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away. For example, setting
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    between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select "PL. BEHD." and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance. Only when you use the speaker system other than the
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 19
    ") or sub woofer.*1 • If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2 x Surround speaker size ( SL SR ) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally, select
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    tone. Tip You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote. Notes • The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only). • The adjusted value are shown in the
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    to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the function button to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 48 and
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    player Built in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD/LD MD/TAPE sound field and surround parameters do not function. MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can adjust balance and level of all the speakers
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    field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* t Frequency t Sound field applied to the band or the preset station * Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station (page
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    of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound". In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. Enjoying
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    EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound video game software. continued 25US
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    are input, the sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned off. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only) The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in multi channel
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    surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. 5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound
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    19) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. qs SP. OFF: Lights up when headphones are inserted. Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening
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    CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only). Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XXX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker
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    tone. Treble (TREB.) Lets you adjust the treble tone. Note When you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other small speakers, adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer (page 20) to reinforce the bass. Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off the power
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    remote. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 37 - 43 for remote RM-PP411 and pages 44 - 47 for remote RM-U306. 1 Press TUNER on the remote. The last received You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM
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    you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by
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    the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 37-43 for remote RM-PP411 and pages 44-47 for remote RM-U306. 1 Press TUNER on the remote. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 34
    or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D
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    analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D ony). Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the front panel (HT-1700D only) or on the remote while the power is on. Each time
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    Parameter C.MODE.AVX PRO LOGIC * Initial setting AV2 II MOVIE * HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only x Selecting the command mode of the remote (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you select the command mode of the remote. Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. x 2ch decode mode ( PRO LOGIC
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    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411 Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411 HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only You can use the remote RM-PP411 to operate the components in your system. Remote button description Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries
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    output. Press to output test tone. Selects preset sound field (e.g. Cinema Studio EX A, B, C). Selects AUTO DECODING mode. Select Dual Mono or Bilingual sound MD deck/ DAT deck SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components.
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    program. ./> VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Skips tracks. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Operations Button m/M CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck VCR/ DAT deck/ Tape deck N VCR/ CD player
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    (track, index, etc.) TOP MENU/ Satellite GUIDE tuner/ DVD player Displays DVD title or guide menu. AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu. tuner or AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. Press 1 (AV1)
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    system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/-, TV CH +/-, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed. • In step 3, if
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    component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more
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    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411 To control a VCR Maker SONY AIWA AKAI BLAUPUNKT EMERSON 545 535 523, 536, 537, 538 530, 537, 539 535, 540, 541 542, 543 To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY JERROLD/G.I. PANASONIC RCA S. ATLANTA Code(s) 801, 802 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,
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    months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Remote button description AV ?/1 SLEEP ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD/LD MD/TAPE CD TUNER
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    LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off. SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 and ?/1 at the same time) Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video tuner/CD components. player/VCD player/LD player/ DVD player/MD deck
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    deck/ Tape deck ANT VCR TV/VTR Selects output signal from the aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program. Remote Button D. SKIP TOP MENU DVD MENU ENTER VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV. • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver
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    system Receiver) DVD VCD player 7 8 9 0 >10 ENTER . * Sony VCRs control the tape deck. To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure. To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL - at the same time. Operations Using the Remote
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    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
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    into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed
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    and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available for HT-6500DP and HT-5500D (RMPP411 only). • The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available for HT-1700D (RM-U306 only). • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Check that the mode of the remote corresponds to that of the
  • Sony HT-1700D | Primary User Manual - Page 51
    output. Frequency response MULTI CH IN2), CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2 10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/-2 dB (with sound field, and tone bypassed) Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN2), CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2 Sensitivity: 250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N3): 96 dB (A, 250 mV4)) 2) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D
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    in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. Video section Inputs Video: Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms General
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    FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (2) Speaker connecting cord, short (3) Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) • RM-PP411 (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D) • RM
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    MENU or MENU to select Press MENU + or MENU - to select EFFECT depends on the sound field (15 steps) L R BAL. L/R XXX L +8 to R +8 (1 steps) DOLBY PL, MOVIE, MUSIC 1) Only when you select NORM. SP. 2) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only Page 28 28 16 35 You can make various settings using the BASS
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    z z 1) HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only 2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in "Adjusting the level parameters" (page 28). 3) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is
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Operating Instructions
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
4-238-377-
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(1)
HT-6500DP
HT-5500D
HT-1700D
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. HT-6500DP/5500D/1700D
Serial No.
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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