Complete home cinema system with 600w, slim av receiver, 4 floor-standing speakers, centre speaker, subwoofer and dvd recorder with 160gb hard disc drive (2 pages)
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation 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 the apparatus.
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HTR-210SS, HTR-110SS, HTP-32SS, HTD-710SS and HTD-710SF. Check your receiver’s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the model of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 7 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ... 9 2: Connecting the antennas ... 10 3: Connecting speakers ... 11 4: Connecting the AC power cord ...
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to C) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Optical digital cord Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. •...
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A Connect the audio jacks. ANTENNA OPT IN SA-CD/CD C), see page 6. – Satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL...
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A ANTENNA All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver.
1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks For details on the required cords (A ANTENNA OPT IN SA-CD/CD C), see page 6. – Satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 DVD OUTPUT...
2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. ANTENNA * The shape of connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. •...
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration HTD-710SF only Center speaker Front speaker (Left)
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Front speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) Note (Except for HTD-710SF) Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to be connected. Colour tube Center speaker FRONT R CENTER FRONT L –...
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. • (Except for HTD-710SF) For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional | WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D floor stand (available only in certain countries).
To change the speaker cord If you want to change the speaker cord, you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the connector. Press the connector onto a flat surface. Make sure that the catcher is facing the flat surface. catcher Pull the speaker cord from the connector.
5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
PL. XXXX (Surround speaker placement) Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 24). • LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. •...
Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the component you want to use. To select the Light up VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player or DVD recorder Super Audio CD or SA-CD/CD CD player Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER Turn on the component and start...
Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Press D.TUNING. Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz...
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 17) or Direct Tuning (page 18).
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. •...
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Program type Description indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.
About the indications in the display SLEEP A LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. B SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated.
Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and subwoofer — 2CH STEREO In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer only. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the subwoofer.
Sound fields with marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...
Advanced Adjustments and Settings Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.
x EFCT. XXX (Effect level) Initial setting: STD Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in 3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard effect) and MAX (maximum effect). Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.
Advanced settings Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “SET UP menu parameters”...
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x DEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and “DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD. •...
Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t The display dims after you have specified the time.
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU002 You can use the remote RM-AAU002 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 on the receiver.
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The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Operations Button A.F.D. ef Receiver ANGLE DVD player ANT 0 VCR/ Satellite tuner AUDIO DVD player/ Satellite tuner VCR/ MENU qd DVD player/ Satellite tuner AV ?/1 VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ MD deck...
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SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV CD player/ video components. ?/1 1 and DVD player/ ?/1 2 at Satellite tuner/ the same MD deck...
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) *Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 64 × 337 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 3.3 kg Speaker section HTD-710SF only • Front speakers (SS-MSP800) • Center speaker (SS-CNP800) • Surround speakers (SS-MSP800B) Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically shielded...
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FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord (5) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) • except for HTD-710SF Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) •...
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 Display 2 (22) DVD (indicator) 5 (17) INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, IR (receptor) 8 (31, 37) MASTER VOLUME qg (16, 17, INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, 19)
Index Adjusting LEVEL parameter 26 SET UP parameters 15, 28 speaker levels and balance 16 TONE parameter 27 Automatic tuning 17 Clearing receiver’s memory 14 Digital Cinema Sound 24 Direct tuning 18 Dual Mono 28 LEVEL menu 26 Preset stations how to 19 how to tune 19 RDS 20...