Sony STR-K700 Operating Instructions

Sony STR-K700 - Fm Stereo/fm-am Receiver Manual

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  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    2-661-459-12 (2) 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
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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 appliance. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
    , "Models of area code CEL only". • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The HT-DDW700 consists of: • Receiver STR-K700 • Speaker system - Front
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    ) 37 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) 37 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field 39 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) 42 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 42 Tuner Operations Listening to FM
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    to both digital and analog jacks (page 47). Name 181 MASTER VOLUME 191 INPUT SELECTOR 10 Remote sensor MOVIE, speakers at the same time (page 19, 24, 25, 26, 27). Turn to select the input source to playback (page 25, 26, 27, 44, 47). Receives signals from remote commander. Press to select sound
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    format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to "ANALOG" (page 47). "00 PRO LOGIC" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. "DO PRO LOGIC II" lights up when
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
    to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): Dolby Digital 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO SW LFE
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    FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 18). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 18). 3 AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN O White (L) jack O Red (R) Connects to a CD player, etc. (page 16). 141 SPEAKER section Connects to the speakers and sub woofer (page 14
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    use the supplied remote RM-AAU006 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 49). Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all components, press I/O and AV 11(J) (11 1) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). 3 Input
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    menu of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations. 11 TOOLS Press to display options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
    and TV (1161) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV. Press to select track numbers over 10 dots as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model. • The above explanation
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
    To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speakers and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
    install your front and surround speakers on the wall. 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker as shown in the securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
    speaker (R) El Center speaker D Surround speaker (L) ['Surround speaker (R) rdSub woofer Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system's performance. To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the speaker. Character Speaker type on speaker
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
    your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. After hooking up all your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 18). Audio input jack to be connected The sound quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
    Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. Super Audio CD player/ CD player OUTPUT AOUT L DIGITAL OP ANTENN 0 0 0 0 0 IN SUB 0Audio cord (not supplied) 16us
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    DX UT 0*,TA GOAXIA 0 Audio cord (not supplied) 0 Optical digital cord (not supplied) 0 Coaxial digital cord (supplied) Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD
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    AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) * • DIGITAL CAL : •M ?h, COgIAL .SCW,AL La L O FjP10 I R 0 .1JIO VIDEO 1 * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
    of trouble. 1 Press WC!) to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down IM) for 5 seconds. After "CLEARING" appears on the display for a while, "CLEARED" appears. The following items are reset to their factory settings. • All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM menus. • The sound field
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
    should last for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
    . • When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accurate measurement. Performing Auto Calibration AUTO CAL TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP GAL IrAeV!) go J 2CM A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC ) ( 1 )"'. LMON C(-3- ) Dr 1493° FM MODE switch Input buttons Control button cl >10
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    optimizer microphone. microphone. ERROR 20 The front Check the front speakers are not speakers detected or only connection. one front speaker is detected. ERROR 21 Only one Check the surround surround speaker speakers is detected. connection. Warning codes During Auto Calibration, the
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
    and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. TVNIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL r -s ry AV I i(!) SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 vIDEO 2 DVO SA.CO/CD
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    in sequence as follows: Front left -. Center ---. Front right ---. Surround right ---. Surround left ---. Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu
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    . To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level. RETURN/EXIT MENU - TV
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    /Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD 1'r 2 3 O o 8 5 3 !!) Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
    DVD 1) 2 3 D 0 0 3 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player. • Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound. Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection. Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is
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    the receiver. 'dl€;O 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA+CD/CD SJ 'O TUNER AMP MENU 2-6 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC (CD CD (--.) DUAL MONO FM MOVE ) ›104 CLE/ (.13) OTUNING ) DSKIP r • MEMORY DAD MENU 0/10) CENTER) DISPLAY TC-:_5 MUTING TV VOL 'TASTER VOL 5 Press the control button or control button
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
    balance') [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Sub woofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressor° [D. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selection° [S.F. SELCT
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    Menu [Display] AUDIO (33) [5-AUDIO] SYSTEM (34) [6-SYSTEM] A. CAL (37) [7 - A. CAL] Parameters [Display] Digital audio input decoding priority° [DEC. PRI.] Settings DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM Digital broadcast language selection° [DUAL] DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A/V Sync° [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.
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    speakers. ■ CNT LVL (Center speaker level) ■ SL LVL (Surround left speaker level) ■ SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) ■ SW LVL (Sub woofer level) ■ D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound information included in the Dolby Digital signal. "COMP. STD"
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    (page 28) and "Overview of the menus" (page 29). SUR menu parameters ■ S.F. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 37). Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected
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    page 29). TUNER menu parameters ■ FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station be no sound depending on the format. In this case, set to "DEC. AUTO". Note When set to "DEC. AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
    ) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right
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    of 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 further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
    , we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure
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    AUTO CALIBRATION)" (page 20). Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. A.F.D. TUNER AMP MENU
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    . Effect Performs the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded
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    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. TUBER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.R.D. MOVIE MUSIC 5- 4 ) Ifs FM MODE MUSIC MOVIE
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    the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" channel mode (page 42)/A.F.D. mode (page 38) 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
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
    . DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this "Digital Cinema Sound" developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) and
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
    channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer. TIMER AMP MENU 2CH - CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC (-) ° U.) DUAL MONO Press 2CH. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 2 1 Press l/(!) to turn off the receiver
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
    . Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 18 receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and "STEREO" flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
    - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + . "'t !It) TlfS TUNING +1- 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 43) or Direct Tuning (page 43). Switch the FM reception mode, if
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
    MrUTING TV VOL IASTER VOL -ENTER IT U 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET - repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
    the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name control button *. To create an index name 1 Use control button +1+144* to create an index name. Press control button 41+ to select a character, then press control
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
    use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears on the display. Audio input modes • AUTO IN Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
    Be sure to use the button on the receiver for this operation. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows. All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input* --. Selected input --. Sound field currently applied FM and AM band Preset
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
    receiver) 8 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10 °Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD 1 or DVD 3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
    into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4ch surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video. ■ DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It compresses
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
    .) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. On operation Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
    have any questions or problems 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. There is no sound, no matter which component
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
    48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS Multi Channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
    persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 22) to solve the problem. DEC. EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and "DEC. PRI." on the AUDIO menu is set to
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
    the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page 19 page 42 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 20,000 Hz; rated 85 watts per
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
    code U CA Power consumption 210 W 290 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 17 x 5 6/8 x 12 1/8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 16 lb 9 oz Speaker section Front speakers (SS-MSP700) Center speaker (SS-CNP700) Surround
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
    (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (sub woofer) (4) Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) Speakers • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Sub woofer (1) For details on the area code of the
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
    channel 12 A AUTO CALIBRATION 20 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 37 C CD player connecting 16 playback 26 D Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 40, 41 Dolby Digital 50 DTS 50 DVD player connecting 17 playback 27 E Error messages 54 I Initial setup 19 INPUT MODE 47 M Menu A. CAL 37 AUDIO 33 LEVEL 31 SUR 32 SYSTEM
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    Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.net/
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    enjoy multi channel surround sound from the DVD player. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. Before you connect the speakers, check the speaker label at the bottom of the front and surround speakers for the model name. The speaker label for center speaker is
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
    between the cords. Make sure the cords are firmly connected to the speaker and receiver (or amplifier) terminals. Denudez l'extremite du cordon sur environ 10 l'ampli-tuner (ou l'amplificateur). Pour eviter de ce probleme, consultez 'Illustration de gauche et raccordez correctement les cordons.
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
    For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating instructions, and adhere to them. Sony Corporation
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    to qualified service personnel. 11000 0 ° - If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance. - If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. - If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are
  • Sony STR-K700 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
    number on the main unit and the carton box. if you have any operational questions regarding your new purchase, please contact your retailer. For the location of a Sony dealer in your area, or for any other questions, please call 1-800-222-SONY(7669). Thank you. © Sony Electronics inc. 3-089-014-02
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    /Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part
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SONY®
2-661-459-12
(2)
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-DDW700
©2006
Sony
Corporation