4-252-273-11 (1)
SON_
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-6800DP
©2004 Sony Corporation
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prc_ ent fire, do not cover tile _ entilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don_t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on Ihe apparatus.
Do nol install Ihe appliance ill a confined space,
such as a bookcase or buill-in cabinet.
Don't throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
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.
WARNING
This equipmenthas beentested andfound tocomplywiththe
limitsfor aClass B digitaldevice,pursuantm Part 15ofthe
FCCRules.These limitsare &signed to providereasonable
protectionagainstharmfiflinterferencein aresidential
installation.This equipmentgenerates_uses.andcan radiate
radio frequencyenergy and.ifnot installedandused in
accordancewith the instructions,maycauseharmful
interferenceto radiocommunications.However.there is no
guaranteethat interferencewill notoccur illaparticular
installation.If thisequipmentdoescause harmfifl
interterenceto radioor televisionreceptiomwhichcallbe
determinedby turningthe equipmentoffand on, the useris
encouragedto tU to co_Tecttileinterferencebyone or more
of thetollowingmeasures:
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_V
technician for help.
CAUTION
You arccautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual coukl void your
aulhority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is 1)ro_idcd to call CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines R)rproper grounding m& ill
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to Ihe point of cable entry as practical.
ENERGY STARi is _ U.S. regislered
m_rk. As _n ENERGY STAR parlner,
Sony (_orporation has determined thai
this product meets Ihe ENERGY
STARc_>guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual arc lk_rmodel
HT-6800DP. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front paneh
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on file receiver. You can also use lhe controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 3845. For details on the
use of your DVD player, refer to the separate
operating instructions supplied x_ith the DVD player.
The HT-6800DP consists of:
• Receiver STR-K6800P
• Speaker system
Front/surrou nd/surround back SS-MSP88
speaker
Center speaker SS-CNP88
Sub woofer SA-WMSP68
• DVD player DVP-NC675P
This receiver incorporates Dolby:_Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS:_:'-Digital Surround
System.
* Manufacturedunderlicense from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** "DTS". "DTS-ES" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, hlc.
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 5
I a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 7
I b: Connecting components with
nmlti channel output jacks ........ 10
lc: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks ............ 12
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 14
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 18
6: Setting up the sub woofer ................. 20
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 20
-- TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting tile component ....................... 21
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 22
-- MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio .................... 22
Presetting radio stations ........................ 23
Changing the display ............................. 24
About the indications in the display ...... 25
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers and snb
woofer ............................................. 26
-- 2CH STEREO
Enjoying higher fidelity sound .............. 26
-- AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 27
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ............................................... 29
SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Switching tile audio input mode for
digital components ......................... 31
INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 31
Adjusting the tone ................................. 33
Advanced settings ................................. 33
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 35
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 35
Selecting the speaker system ................ 36
Recording ............................................. 36
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP860
BefOre you use your remote .................. 38
Remote button description .................... 38
Selecting the command mode of the
remote ............................................. 42
Programming the remote ...................... 42
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 46
Troubleshooting .................................... 47
Specifications ....................................... 49
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 52
Index ..................................................... 53
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Steps l a through l c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Beli_re you hegin, rellzr to "Connectable components" below l\_r tile pages which describe how to
COIlnect each compollellL
Alter booking up all your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output a! 7 8
With multi channel audio output b) 10 11
With analog audio output only c) 7 8
TV monitor
With component video inpul d) 8 or 11
With composite vide() input only 13
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output a! 7 8
With analog audio output only c) 7 8
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output a! 9
With multi channel audio output b) Ill
With analog audio output only c) 12
MD/Tape deck
With analog audio output only c) 12
Multi channel decoder l0
VCR 13
a> Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack_ etc.
b) Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component's internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
c) Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d) Model x_ith component video (Y_ PB/CB/B-Y_ PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks.
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the lollowing optional connection
cords (1_ to r_) (not supplied unless indicated).
[] Audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
[] Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (Uaudio)
Red (R/audio)
[] Video cord
Yellow @
[] Optical digital cord
[] Coaxial digital cord (supplied)
Orange @
[] Monaural audio cord
Black _?c=
Tip
Audio coM [] can bc torn into two mon:lurM _mdio
cords r_.
[] Component video cord
Green
Blue
Red
Notes
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video coN, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight ill until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
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Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner -=.
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For delails o,, the required cords ([!_ r_), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks. _.
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DVD player
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OPTIC
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[]
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Satellite tuner _j
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV's vide{) output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO INjack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The folk>wing illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner mM a DVD player wifl_
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 TV monitor
FRONTB
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DVD player
Note
On fllis recci',cr, file slandaM videe signals cannel bc cenvcrtcd le component videe signals/er vice ,,crsa).
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player
Fordelailson the requiredcords(l_ ["_),seepage6.
coax
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Tip
A11the digital audio jacks are compatible x_ith32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Note
The soundisnot output whenyou play :lSuperAudio CD on theSuperAudio CD playerconnectedtothe
SA-CD/(_D OPTICAL IN jack on Ihis receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/(_D IN jacks). Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with rnulti channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For delails on the required cords (1_ r_), see page 6.
D &_00ul ¢IDE01R
L ,; ,L,; ,, ,_,]1{ _ _-_k/,,
FRONT B
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc,
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in fermats ether than the Dolby
Digital and DTS.
Note
When you make conncctkms to the MULTI CH INjacks, you _ill need to a([just the level of the surreund s?cakers
and sub weel__+rusing the controls on the connected component.
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2 Connect the video jacks,
Tile l\_llowing illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDE() (Y, PB/
CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to
el_ioy higher quality video.
_-- DVDplayer
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TV monitor
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Note
On this receiver, the slandard _idco signals cannot be convcrled Io comDonent video signals (or _ice versa).
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Hooking up audio components
For derails on the required cords (1!_ [_1), see page 6.
Super Audio CD/CD
player
MD/Tape deck
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV lo tile MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch Ihe video h'om ll_e selecled
input (page 21 ). For delails on Ihe required cords ([] []), see page 6.
VCR
TV monitor
,PTICAL
OUT
VCR
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Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
_,,._ AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FMwire antenna
(supplied)
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Notes
• To prevent noise pickup keep the AM leop antenna away frem the receiver and ether components
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenn i
• After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as herizental as possible
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Connec( your speakers to (he receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker sys(em.
To fully enjoy theater-like mulli channel surround sound requires five speakers (lwo fronl speakers, a -._
center speaker, and (w'o surround speakers) and a sub w'ooti_r (5.1 channel).
You can enjoy high fidelily reproduclion of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX lk_rmat if you
counecl one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Select ing the surround back decodiug ;I.
mode" on page 29). _.
Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration
Centerepeaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening pesitien.
• Since the sub weeli:r (lees not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever yeu _ant.
• For greater flexibility in the positioning ef the speakers, use the optional WS-FV 11or WS-FV IODRoer stand
(available only in certain countries).
Note
Connect the long s,x,aker connecting cerds te the surround and surround back speaker terminals and the short s,:_eaker
cennecting cerds te the frent and center speaker temfinals.
Attaching foot pads
To prevent speaker vibration or movement, attach the supplied R}ot pads to the speaker as shown in the
illustration below.
Note
Be sure te attach the SUl)plied lk)et pads le the sub woofer as welh
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Required cords
[] Speaker cords (supplied)
(+)
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[] Monaural audio cord (supplied)
Black _
Frontspeaker ]
(Right) /
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I Front(Left)speakerI I SurroundspeakerbaCk/] Center speaker
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B 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 36).
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Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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Toawall
outlet
AC powercord
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for tile firsl time,
initialize the receiver by performing Ihe
lollowing procedure.
This procedure can also be used to returl*
settings you have made 1o Iheir thctory defaults.
Use the buttons on the receiver for fl_eoperation.
1 Press I/(_ to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down I/(_ for 5 seconds.
"PUSH" ued "ENTER" appears ill the
display alternatingly.
3 Press ENTER.
"CLEARING" appears in the display lk_ru
while, then "CLEARED" appears.
The following are reset to their lactory
seltings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL,
TONE aed CUSTOMIZE menus.
• The sound field memorized foreach
i]q_ut and preset stalion.
• All soued field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inpuls and preset
slalions.
• MASTER VOLUME 1+is set Io "VOL
MIN".
• lnput is set to DVD.
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You can use tile SET UP menu to set tile
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
1 Press I/_ 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 details, see "Speaker setup parameters'
below.
4
5
Note
Some si_e_Ncrsetui_items meO' ,ppccu dimmed in
the display. This means that they have been
a{[iusted automatically due to other speaker
settings or may not be adjustable.
Press + or - repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
• !@ !L)? DIST. XX ft.
(Front speaker distance)
lniti_d setting: I 0 I'l.
Lets you set the distance lkom your listening position
to the front speakers (_). You can aclitlst from 3 to 23
feel in 1 foot steps.
If both front speakers arc not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
• :_ DIST. XX ft.
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: IO ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (_) to a distance 5 fcct closer to your
listening position (Q).
• !_L_i_i DIST. XX ft.
(Surround speaker distance)
lniti;ll setting: IO ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (t_) to a distance 15 feel closer to your
listening positkm (_).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
• !_ DIST. XX ft.
(Surround back speaker distance)
lnitM setting: l0 ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker
distance should be set from a dist race equal to the front
speaker distance (_) to a distance 15 feet closer to
your listening position (_).
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Tip
The receiver lets you to inputthe 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 5 feet closer
than the fl'ont speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 15feet closer.
This is because incorrectspeaker placement is not
conducive to the e_\ioyment of sun'ound sound.
Please notethat, setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay ill
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like itis limber ax_ay.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3 6
feet closer than the actual speaker position will create
a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen.
If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect
because the surround speakers are tooclose, setting the
summnd speaker distance closer (shorter) than the
actual distance will create a larger sound stage.
Acljusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
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• _!.:i_: xxxx/xx
(Surround speaker position)
Lets you specil_' tilelocation ofyour surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 27).
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• SIDE/LO
Select if the location of your surround speakers
com:sponds to section _ and _.
• SIDE/HI
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section _ and _.
• BEHD/LO
Select if the location of your surround speakers
com:sponds to section Q and _.
• BEHD/HI
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section 1_ and _.
Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically lk)r
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening positiom the
sLirround el'l_2cts becomes/inclear unless set to
"SIDE/LO" or "SIDE/HI'.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using "BEHD/HI" if your speakers are
located high above the listening position, even if they
are to the immediate left and right.
Therelk)re, although itmay result in a setting contra U
to the above exphmation, we recommend that you
playback muhi channel surround encoded software and
sdect 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 _shich sounds best, select
"BEHD/LO" or "BEHD/HI" and then use the speaker
distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to
obtain proper balance.
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Listening to the sub woofer
POWER indicator
Before playing the program source, set Ihe
volume io miuimun] ou the receiver.
Turn on the receiver.
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2 Press input buttons (e.g., DVD) to
select the program source (e.g., DVD
player).
3 Press POWER on the sub woofer.
The POWER indicator on the sub woofer
lighls 111).
4 Play the program source.
Adjusting the level
Slight adjustments lo the system can enhance
your sound eujoynlent.
.... I_LAItlIII LEVEL
Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your preference
according to the program source.
Note
Do not set the volume of the sub _oofcr tomaxhnuln.
Extraneous noise n//lybe heard.
-- TEST TONE
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote lot the operati(m.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
Press I/@ to turn on the receiver.
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Press TEST TONE.
"T. TONE" appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
Front (left) ---+ Center ---+ From (right) ---+
Surround (right) --+ Surround back--+
Surround (let_) ---+Sub woo[i:r
3 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 on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 31.
Tips
•To _ljust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +1 on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME /+ on the receiver.
• The a_ljusted value arc shown in the display
during adjustment.
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
Notes
• The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN
function is used.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test
tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL
menu automatically), we recommend you follow the
procedure described above and a_liust the speaker
levels from your listening position using the remote.
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