4-230-316-12(1) Home Theater System Operating instructions Mode d'emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning GB FR NL SE HT-K170 © 2000 Sony Corporation 1GB Getting Started On operation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Precautions On safety · Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources · Before operating the amplifier, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the amplifier. · The amplifier is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the amplifier itself has been turned off. · If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the wall outlet. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. · The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed, at a qualified service shop only. · The mains switch is located on the front exterior. · Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the amplifier. · Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system. · If the polarity of the speaker connections are not correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of the various instruments obscure. · Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may result in a short-circuit. · The speaker grille cannot be removed. Do not attempt to remove the grille on the speaker system. If you try to remove it, you may damage the speaker. If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. If color irregularity is observed... p Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity is observed again... p Place the speakers further away from the TV set. On placement · Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built in cabinet. · Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the amplifier. · Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. · Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. · Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. · Do not place the speakers in locations that are: ­ Extremely hot or cold ­ Dusty or dirty ­ Very humid ­ Subject to vibrations ­ Subject to direct sunlight If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the amplifier. 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. If you have any question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 2GB Getting Started About This Manual Conventions · The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier and speakers. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the amplifier. · The following icons are used in this manual: Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Video Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups and Setups 6 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Amplifier 10 Amplifier Operations Selecting a Component 11 Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 13 Using the Sleep Timer 14 This amplifier contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Using Surround Sound Choosing a Sound Field 15 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16 Additional Information Troubleshooting 18 Specifications 19 Glossary 20 Remote Button Description 21 Hold down ?/1 and press CENTER MODE to change the fan control setup. Each time you do the procedure above, the following setup appears. Index 22 Rear Panel Descriptions 22 Select FAN ON FAN AUTO To Turn on the fan at all times. Turn on the fan automatically when there is sufficient speaker output. 3GB Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your amplifier: · Remote commander (remote) (1) · Size AA (R6) batteries (2) · Scart adaptor (1) · Speakers (5) · Front speakers (2) · Rear speakers (2) · Center speaker (1) · Subwoofer (1) · Speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2) · Speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m (3) · Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1) · Foot pads (20) Hookup Overview The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the amplifier on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see "Rear Panel Descriptions" on page 22. Video Component Hookups (5) TV Front speaker (L) VCR DVD player/ AC-3 decoder Speaker System Hookups (6) Front speaker (R) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and ­ on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the amplifier. Rear speaker (L) Center speaker Active subwoofer Rear speaker (R) ] } ] } Before you get started · Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. · Do not connect the mains lead until all of the connections are completed. · Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. · When connecting an audio cable, be sure to match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red. When to replace batteries Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace both batteries with new ones. 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 expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. · If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. 4GB Getting Started Video Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the amplifier. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below. 5.1CH/DVD TV Hookups The arrow l indicates signal flow. TV/VCR You can listen to the sound from VCR or TV by connecting the audio signal from VCR or TV to the amplifier. Amplifier VIDEO AUDIO IN White (L) L Red R (R) White L (L) Red R (R) TV To VTR audio input ç DVD 2CH VIDEO ç What cords will I need? · Scart adaptor (supplied) · Euro AV cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV or VCR) · Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for DVD player, 2 for AC-3 decoder's FRONT and REAR jacks) White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) To TV audio input Euro AV cable (not supplied) TV VTR · Monaural audio cords (not supplied) (2 for AC-3 decoder's CENTER and WOOFER jacks) Black Black Scart adaptor (supplied) If you have another component, such as a second VCR or LD player, connect it to the DVD 2CH jacks. DVD Player If your DVD player does not have 5.1 CH output, connect the audio output jacks of the DVD player to the DVD 2CH jacks of the amplifier. Amplifier DVD 2CH AUDIO IN L n To TV DVD player AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT L L R R DVD 2CH (continued) 5GB Getting Started DVD player with AC-3 decoder If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or a DVD player with a built-in AC-3 decoder, you can play decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtracks through the speakers connected to the amplifier. Connect the decoder as follows: Amplifier 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT L REAR CENTER Speaker System Hookups and Setups Overview This section describes how to connect the supplied speakers (SS-MS215) to the amplifier. Connecting the active woofer (SA-WMS215) will increase bass response. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below. FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder (etc.) PRE OUT L L WOOFER 5.1CH / DVD CENTER REAR FRONT L R R WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT L L WOOFER (AUDIO OUT) REAR SPEAKERS What cords will I need? · Speaker connecting cord (supplied) (1 for each speaker) (+) (­) · Monaural connecting cord (supplied) Black Black (+) (­) 6GB Getting Started Hookups Front speakers (SS-MS215) Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Amplifier To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the amplifier. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord: R-FRONT-L SPEAKERS R REAR + L Rear and center speakers (SS-MS215) Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Center speaker ­ R Amplifier L R-REAR-L CENTER Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal. R REAR SPEAKERS + L Notes · 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. · Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a shortcircuit. ­ R L Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, refer to "Adjusting the speaker volume" on page 17. If you have connected rear speakers, be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button on the amplifier before outputting a test tone so that the tone is output individually from the left and right rear speakers. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the amplifier, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again. 7GB Getting Started Active subwoofer (SA-WMS215) Active subwoofer Amplifier INPUT Positioning the speakers Location of each speaker Center AUDIO OUT WOOFER Subwoofer Caution · The speaker unit of the active subwoofer is located at the bottom of the active subwoofer. · Avoid contact with the speaker unit as it is without a cover. · Place the active subwoofer on a flat surface to ensure there is no obstruction to the speaker unit. Front (Left) Front (Right) Rear (Left) Rear (Right) Each speaker should face the listening position. Better surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left and right of the television. Place the subwoofer on either side of the television. Place the center speaker on the top-center of the TV set. The placement of rear speakers greatly depends on the configuration of the room. The rear speakers may be placed on both sides of the listening position A or behind the listening position B. Setting 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. Front/Center/Rear speakers Foot pads 8GB Getting Started Setting the center speaker Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making sure it is completely level. Foot pads AC Hookups Connecting the mains lead Connect the mains lead from this amplifier, active subwoofer and from your video components to a wall outlet. Amplifier Setting other speakers For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV10, WS-TV10, or WS-WV10 speaker stand (available only in certain countries). Active subwoofer / to a wall outlet WS-FV10 WS-TV10 WS-WV10 (for rear speakers) / to a wall outlet Note You do not need to attach the foot pads if you are using the speaker stand. Tip The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to about the center of the TV screen. 9GB Getting Started Before You Use Your Amplifier Before yo ...