Sony STR-K750P Operating Instructions

Sony STR-K750P - Fm Stereo/fm-am Receiver Manual

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  • Sony STR-K750P | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    4-244-183-12(1) Home Theater System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at 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.
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    is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. This receiver incorporates Dolby*
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    36 Selecting the command mode of the remote 40 Programming the remote 40 Additional Information Precautions 44 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 47 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 51 Adjustable parameters for each sound field back page 1) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
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    This Manual The HT-DDW750 consists of: - Receiver • Models of area code CEL, CEK only STR-DE495P • Models of other area code STR-K750P - Front/surround speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-MSP2 • Models of other area code SS-MSP75 - Center speakers • Models of area code CEL
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    23, 24, 45) P - Z PHONES (jack) wh (20, 25, 45) PRESET TUNING +/- ws (30, 48) TUNER FM/AM q; (20, 29, 30, 33) TUNING +/- wd (29) VIDEO 1 5 (20) VIDEO 2 6 (20) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH (button/indicator) wa (22, 24, 27) `/1 (power) 1 (14, 19, 27, 28, 35, 48) 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs ?/1 g wh wg
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    hook up the components (pages 8 - 10). A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,
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    IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. 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
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    COAXIAL MD or Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R A A OUT IN ç ç ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER A OUTPUT LINE L R CD player 8GB
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    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 satellite tuner, connect
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    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) and a sub woofer are required
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    Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord RL RL RL RL FRONT CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω b To a wall outlet Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power
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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Switch the power (POWER) to off before connecting the power cord.) A A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER RL RL RL RL FRONT CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω 12GB E A A A e Ee Ee
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    Hooking speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the
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    settings and pages 34-35 for other settings. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround
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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) B A A 45° Sub woofer C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center MAIN MENU. (To reset to "MICRO SP.", do If you use Sony's Micro Satellite models of area code U, CA is "ft.". The default unit for
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    ) closer to your listening position (C on page 14). Tip The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than
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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Tip The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front
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    the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote
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    source). 4 Start playing. If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 44 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. LEVEL 1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume. Set the volume level to best suit your preference according
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    tuner DVD player MD or Tape deck CD player Built in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD TUNER FM/AM After turning on the component sound field and surround effects do not function. MUTING Press MUTING on the remote to mute the sound. Press again to cancel the muting function. The
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    ). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input selector. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. See page 31). 21GB
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    of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you choose "A.F.D. AUTO"
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    the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or 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
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    Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for repeatedly to select "A.F.D. AUTO" or press 2CH. Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever
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    lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. "; PRO when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 28 - 32 for tuner operations. Note "RDS" only appears for models of area code CEL, CEK
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    the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the 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. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
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    speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to the subwoofer (page 19) to reinforce the bass. Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If
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    and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This 1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press D. TUNING on the remote. 3 Press the numeric buttons
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    on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 4. Area code U, CA CEL, CEK, SP, AU E2/E3 MX FM 100 kHz 50 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
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    : nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 36-43. 1 Press TUNER on the remote. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
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    (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor
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    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Description of program types Program type indication NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M EASY M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL RELIGION PHONE IN Description News programs Topical programs
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    Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of an RDS station. Recording Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions
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    tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receiver. You can also add audio 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 source to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component
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    receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to turn on the receiver remote is "AV2". • If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
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    SEARCH MODE H X x TOP MENU/ GUIDE MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ MAIN TV CH VIDEO MENU WIDE ON SCREEN The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on or off
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    player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press Satellite tuner/ video components. AV ?/1 CD player/ and ?/1 VCD player/ at the LD player/ same time) DVD
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    the playing time DVD player of disc, etc. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Button Operations Function PRESET/ Receiver CH/ Scans and selects preset stations. D.SKIP +/- TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels. satellite tuner CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ MD deck
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    preset TV channels. TV/ TV VIDEO Selects input signal: TV input or video input. WIDE TV Selects the wide picture mode. USE MODE Remote To set up the remote. AV1 and AV2 Remote Select the command mode of the remote. SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output. ALT Remote Change remote key
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    printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons. • Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation. • Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the remote before you use the remote to control the satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player. • The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO
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    TV/VIDEO and WIDE reset the remote to factory settings. Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL - at the same time. The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off. The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony
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    208, 209 210 216 211, 212 213, 214 215, 216 217, 218 To control an LD player Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 601, 602, 603 606 To control a video CD player Maker SONY Code(s) 605 To control a VCR Maker SONY AIWA AKAI BLAUPUNKT EMERSON FISHER GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC
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    control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA ZENITH Code control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY JERROLD/G.I. PANASONIC RCA S. ATLANTA Code(s)
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    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
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    the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or/and surround speaker. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE
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    the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 14). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. * Models
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    90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K750P
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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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    oz) Approx. 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) SA-WMSP75 for models of area code U, CA only SA-WMSP85 for models of other area code AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 28 - 200 Hz; rated 75 watts (SA-WMSP75)/100 watts (SA-WMSP85), minimum RMS power, with no
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    ) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) R6 (size -AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only (SS-MSP2) Models of other area code (SS-MSP75) • Center speaker (1) Models of area code CEL, CEK only (SS-CNP2) Models of other area code (SS-CNP75) • Surround
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    SET UP SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX1) L R (FRONT) XXXXX1) C (CENTER) XXXXX1) SL SR (SURROUND) XXXXX1) L R DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps) 3) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps) 4) For models of area code
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    PLII MUS C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT PCM 96K < FRONT BAL z z z z z z z z z z z z CENTER LEVEL z z z z z z z z z z SUR.L. LEVEL z z z z z z z z z z LEVEL SUR.R. LEVEL z z z z z z z z z z S.W. LEVEL z z z z z z signal contains LFE signals. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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Home Theater
System
4-244-183-
12
(1)
HT-DDW750
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at 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.
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions