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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.
HT-1750DP
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-244-184-31(1)
Serial No.
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Page 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. - Page 2 * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is a U.S. registered ® partner, Sony ® NERGY...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 6 Antenna hookups ... 7 Audio component hookups ... 8 Video component hookups ... 9 Digital component hookups ... 10 Other hookups ... -
Page 4: About This Manual
About This Manual The HT-1750DP consists of: – Receiver – Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer – DVD player The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. -
Page 5: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – L A.F.D. (button/indicator) w; (22– 24) CD 9 (20) DIMMER 3 (21) DISPLAY 2 (21, 43) Display qa (21) -
Page 6: Hooking Up The Components
Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – E are required when you hook up the components (pages 8 – 10). A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) -
Page 7: Antenna Hookups
Antenna hookups ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL * 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. -
Page 8: Audio Component Hookups
Audio component hookups MD or Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 75Ω DVD IN COAXIAL COAXIAL MD/TAPE OUTPUT LINE CD player MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1... -
Page 9: Video Component Hookups
Video component hookups DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL Satellite tuner or Note on video component hookups 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. -
Page 10: Digital Component Hookups
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player 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. -
Page 11: Other Hookups
Other hookups FRONT CENTER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 12). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. -
Page 12: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (–) Active sub woofer INPUT To a wall outlet (Switch the power (POWER) to off before connecting the power cord.) MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO WOOFER B Monaural audio cord (supplied) -
Page 13: To Avoid Short-Circuiting The Speakers
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. -
Page 14: Performing Initial Setup Operations
Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 19). -
Page 15: Specifying The Speaker Parameters
MENU. (To reset to “MICRO SP.”, do the same procedure.) The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select “MICRO SP.”. Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain... - Page 16 Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Front speaker distance ( XX ft.) Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 14). x Center speaker distance ( XX ft.) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.
- Page 17 The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers...
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Page 18: Adjusting The Speaker Level
Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker size ( XXXXX) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”. -
Page 19: Checking The Connections
Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator First, turn down the volume on the receiver. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source. Turn on the receiver and select the program source. Press POWER on the sub woofer. The POWER indicator on the sub woofer lights up in green. -
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use. To select Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD player Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM... -
Page 21: Changing The Display
Changing the display DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (3 steps). However, when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Index name of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source... -
Page 22: Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter. -
Page 23: Selecting A Sound Field
In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and 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 sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. - Page 24 Selecting a sound field (continued) x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.
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Page 25: Understanding The Multi Channel Surround Displays
Understanding the multi channel surround displays DIGITAL COAX L F E 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 17) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP: Lights up when you turn on the receiver. Note Does not light up when you connect headphones to the PHONES jack. -
Page 26: Customizing Sound Fields
Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) qs Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound. - Page 27 Front balance ( BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker.
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Page 28: Receiving Broadcasts
Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 34–40. -
Page 29: Automatic Tuning
Automatic tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. -
Page 30: Tuning To Preset Stations
Preset tuning (continued) Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –... -
Page 31: Other Operations
Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source. -
Page 32: Using The Sleep Timer
Recording (continued) Recording on a video 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. -
Page 33: Changing The Command Mode Of The Receiver
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings above. Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. Turn off the receiver. Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to turn on the receiver. -
Page 34: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Pp412
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 You can use the remote RM-PP412 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver. - Page 35 LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck 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)
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Page 36: Remote Button Description
VCD player ./> VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Button Function Changes the sound to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound. -
Page 37: Selecting The Command Mode Of The Remote
Remote Operations Function Button SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode. MODE Press to select the unit for search (track, index, etc.) TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu. Satellite tuner/ DVD player VCD player/ Returns to the previous... -
Page 38: Programming The Remote
Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals. - Page 39 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the...
- Page 40 Programming the remote (continued) To control a VCR Maker SONY AIWA AKAI BLAUPUNKT EMERSON FISHER GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN TOSHIBA ZENITH To control a DVD player Maker SONY...
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Page 41: Additional Information
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following... - Page 42 Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
- Page 43 If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields...
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Page 44: Specifications
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. - Page 45 AM tuner section Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity...
- Page 46 Specifications (continued) SA-WMSP75 for sub woofer AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz; rated 75 watts (SA-WMSP75), minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Speaker system Speaker unit Enclosure type...
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Page 47: Tables Of Settings Using The Main Menu Button
Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Press MENU repeatedly to select to select LEVEL BAL. -
Page 48: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field
When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia <...