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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
HDMI Licensing LLC. – Subwoofer SA-WP5000 “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks About area codes of Sony Corporation. The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of (see the illustration below).
Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations Description and location of parts....5 Listening to FM/AM radio......55 1: Installing the speakers ......14 Presetting radio stations ......57 2: Connecting the speakers ......16 3: Connecting the TV ........18 Control for HDMI 4a: Connecting the audio components..19 Using the Control for HDMI function for 4b: Connecting the video components ..20...
Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE TUNING MODE – TUNING INPUT SELECTOR AUTO CAL AUTO CAL MIC SUR BACK MEMORY/ X-ROUND ENTER DIMMER SLEEP DECODING A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MODE SPEED VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN...
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Name Function K INPUT Turn to select the input SELECTOR source to play back (page 35, 37, 38, 56, 57, 65, 68, 69, 71). L 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 50). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC M SUR BACK Press to select the DECODING surround back decoding...
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About the indicators on the display D EX PLIIx DTS -ES 9 6 / 2 4 MEMORY HDMI COAX NEO:6 D.RANGE MONO Name Function Name Function A SW E OPT Lights up when the audio signal Lights up when INPUT MODE is output from the is set to “AUTO”...
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Name Function K NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 51). L COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack (page 65). M HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component...
Rear panel SAT IN DVD IN BD IN ANTENNA OPTICAL HDMI SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT OPTICAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO FRONT: ONLY FOR SS-MSP5000 FRONT COAXIAL CENTER: ONLY FOR SS-CNP5000 COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR DIGITAL SURROUND: ONLY FOR SS-SRP5000 (ASSIGNABLE) SURROUND BACK...
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You can use the supplied remote to operate the White (L) OUT jacks Audio CD player, etc. (page 19). receiver and to control the Sony audio/video Red (R) components that the remote is assigned to operate. For details, see “Changing button AUDIO OUT Connects to the assignments”...
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DVD or Blu-ray disc on or off. the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the Sony menu operations. (on/standby) audio/video components that the remote is assigned to AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto operate (page 72).
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Name Function Name Function N ./> P RETURN/ Press to skip a track of the CD Press to EXIT O player, DVD player or Blu- – return to the previous menu. ray disc player. – exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of REPLAY Press to replay the previous...
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Name Function T Numeric Press to buttons – preset/tune to preset (number 5 stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/10 to select track number – select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. Press the numeric buttons and TV (O) at the same time to select the TV channels.
1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7 channel Installing the speakers on a flat speaker with 4 subwoofer system. surface To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two Before you install the center speaker, surround front speakers, a center speaker and two speakers, surround back speakers and surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1...
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• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall The screws should protrude 5 material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage to 7 mm. caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. SAT IN DVD IN BD IN HDMI SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO FRONT: ONLY FOR SS-MSP5000 FRONT CENTER: ONLY FOR SS-CNP5000 MONITOR...
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To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers. Character on Speaker type speaker label Front left Front right Surround left Surround right Surround back left Surround back right * The center speaker and subwoofers do not have any character on the speaker label.
VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. D Component video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied)
Notes 4a: Connecting the audio • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being components output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.
4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your Video input/output jack to be components connected This section describes how to hook up your The image quality depends on the connecting components to this receiver. Before you begin, jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. refer to “Component to be connected”...
COMPONENT VIDEO SURROUND: ONLY FOR SS-SRP5000 DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. continued...
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HDMI features • You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection. • A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI • Set the image resolution of the playback can be output from the speakers connected to component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when this receiver.
Notes Connecting a DVD player • Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the The following illustration shows how to button to control your DVD player. For details, see connect a DVD player.
Notes Connecting a satellite tuner/ • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the Set-top box plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. All the digital audio jacks are compatible with It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
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It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connecting components with Connect audio and video cords according to analog video and audio jacks the jacks of your components. The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
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Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 72). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display.
5: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) SAT IN DVD IN BD IN ANTENNA OPTICAL HDMI...
Connecting the AC power cord 6: Preparing the receiver Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. and the remote AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver and subwoofer has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage.
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Performing initial setup Inserting batteries into the operations remote Before using the receiver for the first time, Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the initialize the receiver by performing the RM-AAU023 Remote Commander. following procedure. This procedure can also Observe the correct polarity when installing be used to return settings you have made to batteries.
Notes 7: Calibrating the • The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. appropriate settings • If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function automatically will be set to off automatically. (AUTO CALIBRATION) MASTER VOLUME Optimizer microphone...
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The table below shows the display when Performing Auto Calibration measurement starts. Measurement for Display Environment noise NOISE.CHK TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 level switch Speaker connection MEASURE and SP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DET. appears Input alternately* buttons SA-CD/CD TUNER...
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Error code Cause and remedy Error and warning codes ERROR 22 The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS When error codes appear SURROUND BACK R terminals. Be sure to connect the surround back When an error is detected during Auto speakers.
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Warning codes and solutions Warning Explanation and solution code Warning Explanation and solution code WARN. 76 The surround back right speaker distance is out of range. Reposition WARN. 40 The environment is noisy. Make sure your surround back right speaker. the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration.
Press V/v repeatedly to select 8: Adjusting the speaker “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker levels and balance in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t (TEST TONE) Surround right t Surround back right t Surround back left t Surround left You can adjust the speaker levels and balance t Subwoofer...
Selected input Components that can Playback [Display] be played back Satellite tuner, etc., [SAT] connected to the SAT jack Selecting a component TV, etc. connected to TV [TV] jack TV INPUT TV ?/1 SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD player/ DMPORT SLEEP AV ?/1 [SA-CD/CD/ CD player/CD recorder,...
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To listen to the subwoofers Be sure to use the controls on the rear panel of the subwoofer for this operation. Press POWER. The POWER indicator on the front panel of the subwoofer lights up. Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume. Set the volume level to suit your preference according to the selected input as slight adjustments may enhance the sound.
Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD • The operation is described for a player, then place the disc on the tray. Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating Turn on the receiver. instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD Press SA-CD/CD.
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE MASTER VOLUME DVD/BD MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MENU DISPLAY INPUT MODE TUNING MODE AUTO CAL D.TUNING –...
To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through To exit the menu menus Press AMP MENU. Note By using the amplifier menus, you can make Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed various adjustments to customize the receiver. on the display.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. Menu Parameters Settings Initial [Display] [Display] setting LEVEL Test tone T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N [1-LEVEL] [T.
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Menu Parameters Settings Initial [Display] [Display] setting AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. PCM for: [5-AUDIO] priority SA-CD/CD; (page 45) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. AUTO for: VIDEO 1, 2, BD, DVD, SAT, TV Digital broadcast language DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M selection DUAL M+S...
x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Adjusting the level Lets you compress the dynamic range of the (LEVEL menu) sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the with Dolby Digital sources only.
Adjusting the tone Settings for the surround sound (TONE menu) (SUR menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front You can use the SUR menu to select the sound speakers. field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “2-TONE”...
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x SB ON Using the surround back The SUR BACK DECODING is applied to 5.1 decoding mode channel and 6.1 channel decoding in the input stream. (SUR BACK DECODING) Notes x SB OFF • This function does not work in the following cases. Surround back decoding is not performed.
Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM You can use the AUDIO menu to make station receiving mode and to name preset settings for the audio to suit your preference. stations.
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Settings for the video Lets you select the language you want to listen (VIDEO menu) to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) You can use the VIDEO menu to make various Sound of the main language will be output adjustments for HDMI and to name inputs.
x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)* Settings for the system Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function (SYSTEM menu) on or off. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (page 59). You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the x NAME IN (Naming inputs) distance of the speakers connected to this Lets you set the name of inputs.
x SBL DIST. (Surround back left x SW PHASE (Subwoofer phase speaker distance) polarity)* Lets you set the subwoofer phase polarity. x SBR DIST. (Surround back right • NORMAL speaker distance) Normally, select “NORMAL”. Lets you set the distance from your listening •...
• BEHD/HI Calibrating the Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and D. appropriate settings • BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround automatically speakers corresponds to sections B and C. • SIDE/HI (A. CAL menu) Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D.
Enjoying Surround Sound 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. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER...
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Types of A.F.D. mode A.F.D. mode Multi channel Effect [Display] audio after decoding A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting Performs the sound as it was recorded/encoded without [A.F.D. AUTO] automatically) adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals.
Selecting a pre- programmed sound field 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. SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D.
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Sound field Effect [Display] Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures DCS [C.ST.EX A] Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
Notes Using only the front • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. speakers and subwoofers • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any (2CH + STEREO SUBWOOFER) sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
Resetting sound fields to Tuner Operations the initial settings Listening to FM/AM radio Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 27).
Press TUNER repeatedly to Direct tuning select the FM or AM band. Enter the frequency of a station directly by Press TUNING + or TUNING –. using the numeric buttons. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high VIDEO1 VIDEO2 to low.
Press MEMORY. Presetting radio stations You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 Perform steps 4 and 5 before AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the “MEMORY”...
Tuning to preset stations Naming preset stations VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE THEATRE DVD/BD DVD/BD MENU Numeric MENU buttons AUTO CAL AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.TUNING D.SKIP D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU >10 MEMORY AMP MENU...
To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for Tips HDMI function as explained below. • You can select the character type as follows by By connecting Sony components that are pressing V/v. compatible with the Control for HDMI Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t...
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Audio signals signals TV, etc. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).
Set the Control for HDMI function for the Preparing Control for connected component to on. If the Control for HDMI function for the HDMI function connected component is already set to on, you do not need to change the setting. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- that you want to use the Control for HDMI...
To set Control for HDMI Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU >10 0/10 ENTER You can enjoy sound and image from the CLEAR TOOLS/ components connected to the receiver via OPTIONS MUTING DISPLAY HDMI connections by a simple operation. TV VOL MASTER VOL Play back a connected component.
Notes Enjoying the TV sound • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating from the speakers instructions of the TV. • When “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “CTRL connected to the receiver ON”, the “AUDIO FOR HDMI”...
Notes Turning off the receiver • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function. For details, refer to with the TV the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status, the connected (System Power Off) components may not be turned off.
Listening to digital sound Other Operations from other inputs Switching between (DIGITAL ASSIGN) digital and analog audio You can reassign digital audio input that has (INPUT MODE) OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when they are not When you connect components to both digital currently being used.
Press V/v repeatedly to select Enjoying the DIGITAL the input (“SAT- DVD” in the example) you want to assign to MEDIA PORT the digital audio input jack selected in step 6. (DMPORT) When “DVD” input is selected, the sound of the DVD player will become a digital The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) sound through the OPTICAL SAT IN allows you to enjoy sound and image from a...
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. SAT IN DVD IN ANTENNA OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
Listening/watching a connected Creating a party component through DMPORT environment connection (X-ROUND) Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR You can create a party environment by using on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. X-ROUND. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for Start playback of the connected this operation.
Adjusting the speed of the Naming inputs X-ROUND effect You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for You can adjust the speed of each X-ROUND inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. effect. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with Press X-ROUND SPEED repeatedly the names of the connected components.
Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer You can check the sound field, etc., by You can set the receiver to turn off changing the information on the display. automatically at a specified time. Be sure to use the button on the receiver for Press SLEEP repeatedly while the this operation.
Recording onto a recording Recording using the media receiver Press one of the input buttons to select the playback You can record from an audio/video component. component using the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on with your recording component.
MEMORY Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to control the DVD recorder. Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting.
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for Additional Information home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Glossary for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound”...
“Discrete 6.1” which records all x.v.Colour is a more familiar term for the channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1” xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a which matrixes surround back channel into LS trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international (left surround) and RS (right surround) standard for colour space in video.
On placement Precautions • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. On safety • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, Should any solid object or liquid fall into the or in a place subject to direct sunlight, cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
If you have any questions or problems • Check that both the receiver and all concerning your receiver, please consult your components are turned on. nearest Sony dealer. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”. • Check that headphones are not connected.
There is no sound from one of the front There is no sound, or only a very low- speakers. level sound is heard from the center/ surround/surround back speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode PHONES jack to verify that sound is (page 53).
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HDMI There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA The source sound input to the HDMI PORT adapter. jack on the receiver is not output from • Adjust the volume of this receiver. the receiver or the TV speaker. •...
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Tuner No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System The FM reception is poor. Audio Control function. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) • Make sure the TV is compatible with the to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM System Audio Control function.
• Make sure you select the correct input on If the problem persist the remote. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Error messages...
FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Specifications Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Amplifier section Intermediate frequency Power Output 10.7 MHz Models of area code SP, AU, E51 Stereo mode output (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, AM tuner section THD 1%) Tuning range...
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General • Surround/Surround back speaker (SS-SRP5000) Power requirements Speaker system Full range, Bass reflex Area code Power requirements Speaker unit 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Woofer: 100 mm, cone type 240 V AC, 50 Hz Rated Impedance 4 ohms 120/220/240 V AC, Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 50/60 Hz...
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 18 connecting 67 Remote commander 10 Dolby Digital 73 DTS 74 DVD player connecting 25 connecting 23 Video game playback 38 connecting 25 DVD recorder connecting 25 X-ROUND 68 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...