Sony SA-PSD5 Operating instructions

4-226-

344-

13(1)

5.1ch Digital Audio

System

Operating Instructions

Mode d‘emploi

 2001 Sony Corporation

US

FR

4-235-290-11(1)

SA-PSD5

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Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony 5.1-

channel Digial Audio System. Before

operating the unit, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future

reference.

WARNING

provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Note on CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV

system installer’s attention to Article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the

building, as close to the point of cable

entry as practical.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

For customers in North America

ENERGY STAR



is a U.S. registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR



partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY STAR



guidelines for energy efficiency.

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

Don‘t throw a battery,

dispose it as the injurious

wastes.

For customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within

the product’s enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying

the appliance.

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. SA-PSD5

Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

INFORMATION

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. These limits are designed to

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Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,

unplug the system and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The system is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be

sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet. To

disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the

plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be

changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

On placement

• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as

a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation

to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• Do not place the system by a soft surface such as a rug

that might block the ventilation holes on the rear.

• Do not place the system in a location near heat sources,

or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or

mechanical shock.

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion

with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you

do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level

portion is played.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do

not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or

solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On your TV’s color

• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color

irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after

15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,

place the speakers further away from the TV.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

“PlayStation 2” is a registered trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment.

This system incorporates Dolby

* Digital and Pro Logic

Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

*

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

**

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US

Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital

rights reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING 2

Welcome! 2

Precautions 3

Getting Started 4

Unpacking 4

Hookup 4

Speaker Setup 7

Operations 9

Adjusting the Volume 9

Selecting the Sound Field 11

Playing the Disc on the DVD Player 13

Using the Sleep Timer 14

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 15

Additional Information 16

Troubleshooting 16

Specifications 17

Index to Parts and Controls 18

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Getting Started

You can connect this system to

“PlayStation 2” and enjoy the surround

sound.

This system can also be connected to

other audio/video components such as a

DVD player, CD player or VCR.

Be sure to turn off the power of each

component before making the

connections.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Subwoofer (1)

• Satellite speakers (5)

• Speaker cords (5 m (17 ft) x 3, 15 m (50 ft) x 2)

• Optical digital cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-UP51 (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Foot pads (20)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote.

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and –

on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the

remote sensor

on the system.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting

apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery

leakage and corrosion.

Hookup

Subwoofer

Can be placed anywhere.

Speaker installation

For best performance, we recommend speaker placement

as shown.

You can use any satellite speakers for the front, center, and

rear speakers.

Center speaker

Place on the top of or below the

TV.

Rear speakers

Place right beside or slightly

behind your listening position,

and a little higher than your ears.

Front speakers

Place on both sides of the TV

equal distances apart.

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Connecting the “PlayStation 2”

Connect the “PlayStation 2” and the supplied satellite

speakers to the subwoofer.

Supplied connecting cords

• Optical digital cord (1)

Use this cord to connect the “PlayStation 2” to the

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL (1 or 2) jack of the subwoofer.

• Speaker cords (5)

Use these cords to connect the satellite speakers to the

SPEAKER jacks of the subwoofer by matching the

colors of the terminals and those of the plugs of the

cords.

SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and

R (red) terminals

SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R

(gray) terminals

SPEAKER CENTER (green)

terminal

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers

Rear speakers

Center speaker

Notes

• Do not bundle or knot the optical digital cord.

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal

on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed,

the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

ONLY FOR

SS-SPSD5

FRONT R CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT L

REAR R REAR L

2

OPTICAL

2

MID

LOW HIGH

MIN

LEVEL FREQ

U

1

L

R

BASS CONTRO

L

AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

ONLY FOR

SS-SPSD5

FRONT R CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT L

REAR R REAR L

2

OPTICAL

2

MID

LOW HIGH

MIN MAX

LEVEL FREQUENCY

1

L

R

BASS CONTROL

AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker Front speaker (L)

Subwoofer

Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)

to AC outlet

(mains)

”PlayStation 2”

Plug

Gray (+)

Black (–)

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Connecting to other components

This system can be connected to digital audio/video

components such as a DVD player or CD player, and

analog components such as TV, VCR or PSone*

(PlayStation 1st generation).

* PSone is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment.

Connecting to a digital audio/video component

Connect the component to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL (1

or 2) jack.

Connecting to an analog audio/video component

Connect the component to the AUDIO IN (1 or 2) jack.

WS-FV10A WS-TV10A

WS-WV10A

(for rear speakers)

Hookup

DVD player, CD player, etc.

TV, VCR, PSone, etc.

Steadying the speakers

To prevent speaker vibration or movement while

listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom four

corners of the center speaker, front speakers, and rear

speakers.

Using the optional speaker stands

For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers,

use the optional speaker stands WS-FV10A, WS-TV10A,

and WS-WV10A (available only in certain countries).

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Speaker Setup

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers

other than the subwoofer should be the same distance

from the listening position.

Place the front speakers within 1 to 15 meters (3 to 50 feet)

from the listening position (A).

You can place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 feet)

closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 feet)

closer (C) to the listening position than the front

speakers.

Place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side,

depending on the shape of your room, etc.

You can place the subwoofer at any position.

When the rear speakers are placed to the side

When the rear speakers are placed behind you

Note

Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the

listening position than the front speakers.

Specifying the speaker parameters

For the best possible surround sound, specify the

following parameters:

• Use the subwoofer or not

• Distance of the speakers from your listening position

• Position of the rear speakers

This system will reproduce the best possible surround

sound by automatically adjusting the output from each

speaker according to the speaker’s position.

Details of each parameter will follow the description of

the operation.

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the system.

2 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND FIELD (SPEAKER

SETUP).

Each time you press SOUND FIELD (SPEAKER

SETUP), the parameter is selected and displayed in the

following order. See the next page for details of each

parameter.

<< SETUP >> (Setup mode) T

r

SLEEP OFF (Sleep timer setting mode,

page 14)

r

S. W.

r

F.DIST.

r

C.DIST.

r

R.DIST.

r

R.PL.

r

R.HGT.

3 While pressing SHIFT, set the parameter using

VOLUME +/–.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters.

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the

parameter turns off and is stored in the system.

45°

90°

20°

A A

B

CC

45°

90°

20°

A A

CC

B

SHIFT

?/1 (POWER)

SOUND FIELD

(SPEAKER SETUP)

VOLUME +/–

continued .

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Parameters

The following are the parameters. The default settings are

underlined.

xS.W.

Set whether you output the sound from the subwoofer or

not.

•

YES: Normally select this.

• NO: If you will not output the sound from the

subwoofer, select this.

xF. DIST.

Set the distance from the front speakers to the listening

position.

Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2-meter (1-foot)

steps from 1 to 15 meters (3 to 50 feet). The default figure

is 5 meters (17 feet).

xC. DIST.

Set the distance from the center speaker to the listening

position.

Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2-meter (1-foot)

steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance

to a distance 1.6 meters (5 feet) closer to the listening

position. The default figure is 5 meters (17 feet).

xR. DIST.

Set the distance from the rear speakers to the listening

position.

Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2-meter (1-foot) steps

from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a

distance 4.6 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening

position. The default figure is 3.4 meters (12 feet).

Note

If the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from

your listening position, set the distance of the closer speaker.

xR.PL.

Specify the position of the rear speakers, behind or side.

•

BEHIND

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section B.

• SIDE

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section A.

xR.HGT.

Specify the height of the rear speakers.

•

LOW

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section D.

• HIGH

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section C.

Speaker Setup

45°

90°

20°

A

B

A

B

60

30

D

C

D

C

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Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting all speakers’ volume together

Operations

You can enjoy surround sound by

selecting a sound field mode that best

suits the program from various sound

field modes of this system.

You can also play the disc in the DVD

player or control the TV with the

supplied remote.

1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the system.

2 Play the program source.

3 If there is no sound, press FUNCTION to select the

input source.

Each time you press FUNCTION, the input source is

selected and displayed in the following order.

OPTICAL 1 (signal input to the T

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 jack)

r

OPTICAL 2 (signal input to the

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 jack)

r

AUDIO 1 (signal input to the AUDIO IN 1 jack)

r

AUDIO 2 (signal input to the AUDIO IN 2 jack)

4 Press MASTER VOL +/–.

On the remote, press VOLUME +/–.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.

Adjusting the Volume

?/1 (POWER)

FUNCTION

?/1 (POWER)

FUNCTION

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

MASTER VOL +/–

MUTING

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Adjusting the speaker balance

You can adjust the speakers individually, except for the

front speakers.

The center and rear speakers and subwoofer volume level

are adjusted to the front speaker volume level as the

criterion.

To adjust the center speaker

Press CENTER +/–.

To adjust the rear speakers

Press REAR +/–.

To adjust the subwoofer

Press WOOFER +/–.

z The test tone will make it easier to hear the difference in

volume level of each speaker

While pressing SHIFT, press MUTING (TEST TONE).

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. Adjust

the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each

speaker sounds the same.

To turn off the test tone, while pressing SHIFT, press MUTING

(TEST TONE) again.

Making fine adjustment of the bass sound

You can change the tone of the subwoofer by adjusting the

lowest frequency range of the playback sound band

output from the subwoofer.

BASS CONTROL knobs on the rear panel

To tune in the basss frequency

Turn the FREQUENCY knob to the desired bass

frequency.

Turn toward MIN (about 40 Hz) to enhance bass boost, or

toward MAX (about 70 Hz) to obtain crisp bass sound .

To make fine adjustment of subwoofer volume

Set the LEVEL knob to the desired level.

Bass sound will be enhanced in the order of

LOW t MID t HIGH.

z Use this function to make fine adjustment of bass sound

When you want to adjust bass sound volume in wider range, use

the WOOFER +/– buttons of the remote.

Note

Setting the LEVEL knob to HIGH may weaken the bass sound.

Moreover, extraneous noise may be heard.

Adjusting the Volume

SHIFT

WOOFER +/–

CENTER +/–

REAR +/–

MUTING

(TEST TONE)

MID

LOW HIGH

MIN MAX

LEVEL FREQUENCY

BASS CONTROL

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Selecting the Sound Field

SOUND FIELD

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of

the pre-programmed sound fields according to the

program you want to listen to. You will get such presence

that you will have the illusion that you are in a movie

theater or concert hall while you are in your own room.

See the table on the next page for the details on each

sound field.

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field

you want appears on the display window.

You can also use SOUND FIELD on the subwoofer.

Each time you press SOUND FIELD, the sound field

mode is selected and displayed in the following order.

AFD (AUTO FORMAT DECODE) T

r

NORMAL SUR (NORMAL SURROUND)

r

C STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A)

r

C STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B)

r

C STUDIO C (CINEMA STUDIO C)

r

V MULTI D (VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION)

r

V SMULTI D (VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI

DIMENSION)

r

HALL

r

JAZZ CLUB

r

LIVE HOUSE

r

GAME

r

2CH STEREO

z

The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each

source component selected by the FUNCTION button (Sound

Field Link)

When you select an audio/video component by the FUNCTION

button, the sound field that was last applied for the component is

automatically applied. For example, suppose you select the

“PlayStation 2” connected to the OPTICAL 1 jack and select

GAME as the sound field, then switch to OPTICAL 2 by the

FUNCTION button and select HALL as the sound field. If you

switch to OPTICAL 1 again, GAME will be applied as the sound

field.

z

You can identify the encoding format of program software

by looking at its packaging

– Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo.

– Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the

A

logo.

– DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.

Note

When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency,

the output signals will be converted to 48 kHz sampling

frequency.

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Features of each sound field mode

Sound field mode

AUTO FORMAT DECODE

NORMAL SURROUND

CINEMA STUDIO A*

CINEMA STUDIO B*

CINEMA STUDIO C*

V. MULTI DIMENSION*

(Virtual Multi Dimension)

V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION*

(Virtual Semi Multi Dimension)

HALL

JAZZ CLUB

LIVE HOUSE

GAME

2 CH STEREO

* “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear

speakers.

Recommended cases

To listen to the original sound

of the program.

To listen to the surround

sound as it was recorded.

This is a standard mode.

Great for watching almost any

type of movie.

To watch science-fiction or

action movies with lots of

sound effects.

To watch musicals or classic

films where music is featured

in the sound track.

To reproduce the surround

sound more clearly.

To reproduce the surround

sound more clearly.

To listen to soft acoustic

sounds.

To listen to jazz.

To listen to rock or pop music.

For video game software.

Be sure to set the game

machine to stereo mode when

using game software with

stereo sound capabilities.

To play any source using only

the front left and right

speakers and subwoofer.

Effect

Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby

Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and

performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents

the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any

effects.

Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played

according to the way it was recorded.

Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro

Logic to create surround effects.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures

Entertainment’s classic editing studio.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures

Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-

date facilities in Hollywood.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures

Entertainment’s BGM recording studio.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers

positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual

rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers

surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of

elevation.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the

sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.

This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the

listener at a 30° angle of elevation.

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and

subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely

bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround

formats are downmixed to two channels.

Selecting the Sound Field

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Playing the Disc on the DVD Player

You can play DVDs on the Sony DVD player using the

supplied remote.

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some

operations may be different or restricted.

Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc.

To

Play a disc

Stop

Pause

Resume play after pause

Locate a point quickly

(Scan)

Go to the next chapter,

track or scene in

continuous play mode

Go back to the preceding

chapter, track or scene in

continuous play mode

Turn on the DVD player

* In this case, press each button above while pressing SHIFT to

operate the DVD player.

Operation

Press N.

Press x.

Press X.

Press N.

Press m or M while playing a

disc. When you find the point you

want, press N to return to the

normal speed.

Press >.

Press ..

Press DVD 1.

If you connect a DVD player with

new signal format (available in

future), press this button while

pressing SHIFT to turn it on

(DVD 2*).

Using the title menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a

music piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD which

contains several titles, you can select the title you want

using the title menu.

1 Press TITLE.

The title menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press </M/m/, to select the title you want to

play.

3 Press ENTER.

The system starts playing the selected title.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to select the title.

• Depending on the DVD, a “title menu” may simply be called a

“menu” or “title” in the instructions supplied with the disc.

“Press ENTER.” may also be expressed as “Press SELECT.”

Using the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the

menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the

language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc.,

using the DVD menu.

1 Press DVD MENU.

The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The

contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

2 Press </M/m/, to select the item you want to

change.

3 To change other items, repeat Step 2.

4 Press ENTER.

Note

Depending on the DVD, a “DVD menu” may simply be called a

“menu” in the instructions supplied with the disc.

X

DVD 1/DVD 2

N

./>

TITLE

DISPLAY

x

m/M

DVD MENU

</M/m/,/ENTER

RETURN

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Playing the Disc on the DVD Player

SHIFT

SOUND FIELD

(SPEAKER SETUP)

VOLUME +/–

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off automatically at a

specified time.

1 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND FIELD (SPEAKER

SETUP).

Each time you press SOUND FIELD (SPEAKER

SETUP), the parameter is selected and displayed in the

following order.

<< SETUP >> (Setup mode) T

r

SLEEP OFF (Sleep timer setting mode)

r

S. W.

r

F.DIST.

r

C.DIST.

r

R.DIST.

r

R.PL.

r

R.HGT.

2 While HOUR, MIN and SEC indications are flashing,

set the desired time by pressing VOLUME +/–

together with SHIFT.

Each time you press VOLUME +, the time is extended

up to 9.00.00 (9 hours) by 30 minutes.

Each time you press VOLUME –, the time is shortened

up to OFF (timer off) by 30 minutes.

3 If you do not operate the remote for a few

seconds, the time indication stops flashing and the

timer is set.

While the sleep timer is activated, SLEEP appears on

the front panel display.

z

You can check the time remaining before the system turns

off

While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND FIELD (SPEAKER SETUP)

twice. The remaining time appears on the front panel display.

Note

When the power is turned off, the sleep timer setting is cleared.

Using the setup display

You can operate the setup display of the DVD player.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press </, to select the setup item, then press

ENTER.

3 Press M/m to select the item you want to change,

then press ENTER.

4 Change the item setting.

To return to the previous display

Press RETURN.

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Controlling the TV with the

Supplied Remote

You can control the Sony TV having mark with the

supplied remote.

To

Turn the TV on or off

Change the channel

of the TV

Select the input source

for the TV

Note

Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or

to use some of the buttons above.

Operation

Press TV.

Press TV CH +/–.

While pressing SHIFT, press TV

CH – (TV/VIDEO).

SHIFT

TV CH +/–

(TV/VIDEO)

TV

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Additional

Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while

using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help

you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound

is heard.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 5).

, Make sure that you’ve selected the correct

component on the system (page 9).

, Press MUTING if “MUTING ON” is displayed on

the display window.

, The protective device on the system has been

activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the

system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and

turn on the power again.

, The connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a

new one.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or

reversed.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 5).

, Adjust the volume level of each speaker (page 10).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 5).

, Check that the connecting cords are away from a

transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet)

away from a TV or fluorescent light.

, Move the TV away from the audio components.

, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a

cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

, Clean the disc.

The sound loses stereo effect when you play a

VIDEO CD or a CD.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely (page 5).

The surround effect is difficult to hear when you

are playing a Dolby Digital sound track.

, Make sure a proper sound field function is selected

(page 11).

, Check the speaker connections and settings (page

5, 7).

, Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not

be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo

even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital

format.

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come from

the center speaker only.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

, Make sure a proper sound field function is selected

(page 11).

, Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”

or “virtual” (page 11).

, Adjust the speaker volume (page 9).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard

from the rear speakers.

, Make sure a proper sound field function is selected

(page 11).

, Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”

or “virtual” (page 11).

, Adjust the speaker volume (page 9).

Bass sound cannot be changed by operating the

BASS CONTROL knobs.

, Some discs do not include the sound of the

frequency that can be changed by the bass control.

The remote does not function.

, Remove any obstacles between the remote and the

system.

, Use the remote near the system.

, Point the remote at the remote sensor

on the

system.

, Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

The system does not operate properly.

, Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s

operation.

Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) once,

then connect it again.

Troubleshooting

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Specifications

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

90 W

1.8 W (standby mode)

Operating temperature

5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)

Operating humidity

5 % to 90 %

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 3 ohm loads, both channels

driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 25

watts per channel minimum RMS

power, with no more than 10 % total

harmonic distortion from 250

milliwatts to rated output.

SA-WPSD5 (subwoofer)

Max. output

Subwoofer: 80 W (4 ohms)

Front: 40 W + 40 W (6 ohms)

Center*: 40 W

Rear*: 40 W + 40 W

* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be

no sound output.

Speaker system Bass reflex

Speaker unit 200 mm (7

7

/8 inches) dia. cone type

Rated impedance

4 ohms

Dimensions (approx.)

300 × 300 × 300 mm

(11

7

/8 × 11

7

/8 × 11

7

/8 inches) (w/h/d,

not including the projecting parts)

Mass (approx.) 9.7 kg (21 lb 6 oz )

SS-SPSD5 (satellite speakers)

Speaker system Bass reflex

Speaker unit 77 mm (3

1

/8 inches ) dia. cone type

Rated impedance

6 ohms

Dimensions (approx.)

110 × 115 × 110 mm

(4

3

/8 × 4

5

/8 × 4

3

/8 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.) 780 g (1 lb 12 oz)

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Index to Parts and Controls

Top panel/Front panel

1 SOUND FIELD button (11)

Selects the sound field.

2 FUNCTION button (9)

Selects the input signal.

3 ?/1 (POWER) switch and indicator (9)

Turns on and off the power of the system.

4 Display window (7, 9, 11, 14)

Indicates the speaker setting, input signal, sound field

mode, etc.

5 MASTER VOL (volume) +/– buttons (9)

Adjust the volume.

6 MUTING button (9)

Mutes the sound.

7

remote sensor (4)

Accepts the remote control signals.

Rear panel

8 SPEAKER jacks (5)

Connect to the supplied satellite speakers.

9 AUDIO IN 1/2 jacks (6)

Connect to the audio output of a TV, VCR, PSone, etc.

0 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1/2 jacks (5, 6)

Connect to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the

“PlayStation 2,” DVD player, etc.

qa BASS CONTROL knobs (10)

Make fine adjustment of the bass sound.

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

Subwoofer

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

q;

qa

ONLY FOR

SS-SPSD5

FRONT R CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT L

REAR R REAR L

2

OPTICAL

2

MID

LOW HIGH

MIN MAX

LEVEL FREQUENCY

1

L

R

BASS CONTROL

AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

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Remote

1 TV button (15)

Turns the TV on and off.

2 SHIFT button (7, 10, 14, 15)

Switches the function of the buttons on the remote.

3 TV CH +/– (TV/VIDEO) buttons (15)

Changes the TV channel.

To change the TV input, press – while pressing SHIFT.

4 REAR +/– buttons (10)

Adjust the rear speakers volume.

5 CENTER +/– buttons (10)

Adjust the center speaker volume.

6 XPAUSE button (13)

Pauses playing a disc.

7 NPLAY button (13)

Plays a disc.

8 ./>PREV/NEXT buttons (13)

Press to go to the next chapter or track, or to go back

to the previous chapter or track.

9 TITLE button (13)

Displays the title menu on the TV screen.

0 </M/m/,/ENTER button

Selects and executes the items or settings.

qa DISPLAY button (14)

Displays the setup display of the DVD player.

qs DVD 1/DVD 2 button (13)

Turns on and off the power of the DVD player.

qd ?/1 (POWER) switch (7, 9)

Turns on and off the system.

qf FUNCTION button (9)

Selects the input signal.

qg SOUND FIELD (SPEAKER SETUP) button (7, 11, 14)

Selects the sound field mode.

Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will select

the speaker setup parameters.

qh WOOFER +/– buttons (10)

Adjust the subwoofer volume.

qj VOLUME +/– buttons (7, 9, 14)

Make the speaker settings or adjust the volume of the

system.

Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will set the

speaker setup parameters.

qk xSTOP button (13)

Stops playing a disc.

ql MUTING (TEST TONE) button (9, 10)

Mutes the sound.

Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will sound

the test tone.

w; m/M (SCAN) buttons (13)

Locate a point while monitoring the picture.

wa DVD MENU button (13)

Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.

ws RETURN button (14)

Returns to the previously selected screen.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

q;

qa

qs

qd

qf

qg

qh

qj

qk

ql

w;

wa

ws

SHIFT

TV CH

CENTER

FUNCTION

PLAY PAUSE

PREV NEXT SCAN

STOP MUTING

LEVEL

TV/

VIDEO

SPEAKER SET UP

FIELD

SOUND

TV DVD1

DVD2

REAR

WOOFER

TEST TONE

ENTER

DVD CONTROL

DVD MENU

TITLE

RETURNDISPLAY

VOLUME

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