Sony HT-6900DP HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)

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  • Sony HT-6900DP | HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system) - Page 1
    DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. HT-9950M HT
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    of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets
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    refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. The HT-9950M consists of: • Receiver • Speaker system - Front speaker (left) "DTS-ES", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Note for the supplied remote For RM-AAP001 The AUX, MULTI CH*
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    and inputs ........ 40 Using the Sleep Timer 40 Selecting the speaker system 41 Recording 41 Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001 Before you use the remote 48 Additional Information Precautions 52 Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 55 List of button locations and reference pages 59
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    . Page 7-8 10-11 7-8 8 or 11 13 7-8 7-8 9 10 12 12 10 13 a) Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. b) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal
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    Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to G) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D Optical digital cord
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    Getting Started . 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. 1 Connect the audio jacks. DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL E OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2
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    2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO
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    -CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player. 9US
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    1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver's MULTI
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    Getting Started 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/ CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DVD player OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
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    1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO
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    Getting Started L Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 23). For details on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R B TV monitor INPUT VIDEO C DIGITAL
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    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. AM loop antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM FM wire antenna (supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
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    This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV10D (HT-5950DP only) or WS-FV11 floor stand (available only in certain countries).
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    terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see "Selecting the speaker system" (page 41). ** (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) If you have an additional sub woofer, you can connect it to the other SUB WOOFER terminal. 16US
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    and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc
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    4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. R L R L FRONT B b To a wall outlet AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can
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    5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For
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    x SW XXXXXXX (Sub woofer phase polarity) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity. • NORMAL Normally, select "NORMAL". • REVERSE Depending on the type of front speakers, the position of
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    woofer Listening to the sub woofer HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only POWER indicator POWER Adjusting the level Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment. HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only LEVEL INPUT HT-5950DP only LEVEL HT-5950DP only POWER indicator POWER Before
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    . • The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. The test tone turns off. Notes • (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN function is used. • Although these adjustments can also be made via the
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    . Model HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP HT-5950DP Indications SP A and SP B SP • When the headphones are connected, you can select only the following sound fields (page 32). - HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) - HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) - HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER
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    to multi channel sound - MULTI CH IN (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) You can select the audio directly again to cancel the MULTI CH IN function. Note To optimize the sound balance of this system, we recommend that you set the speaker configuration of your DVD or Super Audio CD player as
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    Amplifier Operation Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tip You can also use FM or AM on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the
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    Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows: tA1yA2y...
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    channel signal is actually being reproduced. C SP A/SP B*: Lights up in accordance with the speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected. * For HT-5950DP, "SP" lights up in the display. D ; DIGITAL EX: "; DIGITAL" lights up when the
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    M Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer - 2CH STEREO In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass
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    Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without
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    (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood
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    HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks. x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) DCS Allows you to experience a theater system will automatically switch to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to HEADPHONE THEATER
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the surround back decoding mode - SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES
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    and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. e) This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1). Note There may be no
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    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input - COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can assign a component video input for another visual input. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to select "COMP. V. A.". 3
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    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
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    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. "SF. CLR." appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting.
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    other sound fields, this parameter is always set to "96 OFF". • DTS 96/24 decoding is only valid in the A.F.D. mode (page 29). When the system is set to other sound fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used. x SB XXXX (Surround back decoding mode) You can also press SURR BACK DECODING
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    Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left
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    to turn off automatically at a specified time. Using the remote 1 Press ALT to light up the button. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. (HT-5950DP only) Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00
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    turn off. The speaker system (HT-5950DP only) • SP The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT terminals. (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) • record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 Select
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    from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help. 1 Select the program input are output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks. • (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are
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    use the remote RM-AAP001 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote 11 12 SHIFT D.TUNING DISC ALT mM - ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H X x TOP MENU/ GUIDE MUTING AV MENU V B b MASTER VOL v O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ MAIN
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    The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button A.F.D. 7 ALT wd Operations Receiver Remote Function Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. When ALT button lights up, it changes the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing. ANGLE 7 DVD player/
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    SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. 8 SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 ed and ?/1 Turns off the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. CD player/ MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE qa Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard
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    Remote Button 1-9 7 and 0/10 8 2CH 7 >10/11 8 -/-- ws ?/1 ef ./> 8 Operations Function Receiver Use with SHIFT to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with D.TUNING for direct tuning. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Selects track
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    TV/VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV. • To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons. * HT-5950DP only Selecting the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode
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    changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your 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
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    the codes. • All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component. To control a CD player Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA Code(s) 101, 102, 103 104, 123 105, 106, 107 108, 109, 110 111
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    508, 545, 546, 547 535 523, 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, 803, 804 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814 818 805, 819 815, 816, 817 To
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    To control a hard disc recorder Maker SONY Code(s) 307, 308, 309 To control a Blu-ray disc recorder Maker SONY Code(s) 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker SONY Code(s) 313, 314, 315 Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001 51US
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    the outlet, contact your dealer. • AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 52US
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    of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. * HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only. ** HT-5950DP only. continued 53US Additional Information
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    , press ALT first before pressing the buttons. • Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button
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    the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 18). However, note that all memorized settings will be
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    output. Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN*, Sensitivity: 800 mV SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, Impedance: 50 k ohms DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 * HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only. Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD (Optical) Sensitivity: - Impedance: 75 ohms Sensitivity: - Impedance: - Outputs
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    Speaker section HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only Front speakers (SS-MSP69L/SS-MSP69R) Center speaker speaker 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz) Surround/surround back speakers 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) HT-5950DP only Front speakers (SS-MSP67L/ SS-MSP67R) Center speaker (SS-CNP67) Surround speakers (SS-
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    • HT-9950M/HT-9900M/HT-6900DP (SS-CNP69) • HT-5950DP (SS-CNP67) Surround speakers (2) • HT-9950M/HT-9900M/HT-6900DP (SS-MSP69SL/SS-MSP69SR) • HT-5950DP (SS-MSP67SL/SS-MSP67SR) Surround back speaker (1) • HT-9950M/HT-9900M/HT-6900DP (SS-MSP69SB) • HT-5950DP (SS-MSP67SB) Sub woofer (1) • HT-9950M/HT
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    SYMBOLS 2CH (button/indicator) q; (29, 32, 37) ?/1 (power) 1 (18, 19, 37, 56) ql (19, 36, 37, 40) +/- qk (19, 36, 38, 40) * HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only. ** HT-5950DP only. 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg Additional Information wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa ef edes ea e; wl w; ql qk
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    video tape 42 on an audio tape or MD 41 S Selecting component 23 sound field 31-33 speaker system 41 Sleep Timer 40 Sound field customizing 36 pre-programmed 31-32 resetting 37 selecting 31-32 SPEAKER 37 Tuning automatically 24 directly 25 to preset stations 25 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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DVD Home
Theatre System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
HT-9950M
HT-9900M
HT-6900DP
HT-5950DP