Sony CTR-K790 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Getting Star

ted

Rear panel

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2/

BD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

SAT

AUDIO IN

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL
IN jack

Connects to a DVD
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
quality of loud
sound (page 17).

COAXIAL IN
jack

ANTENNA section

FM
ANTENNA
jack

Connects to the
FM wire antenna
supplied with this
receiver (page 19).

AM
ANTENNA
terminals

Connects to the
AM loop antenna
supplied with this
receiver (page 19).

AUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN
jacks

Connects to a CD
player, etc. (page
15).

SPEAKERS section

Connects to the
speakers and sub
woofer (page 13).

White (L)

Red (R)

Summary of Contents for CTR-K790

Page 1: ...perating 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 DDW795 ...

Page 2: ... installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determin...

Page 3: ...MSP900 Center speaker SS CNP680 Surround speakers SS SRP900 Sub woofer SS WP700 This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System 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 DTS Inc Note for the supplied remo...

Page 4: ...gs for the surround sound SUR menu 33 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 34 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu 34 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 35 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu 37 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 38 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 40 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH S...

Page 5: ...d component or a list of selectable items appears here page 6 E Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander F DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the display page 49 G AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function page 22 Name Function H MASTER VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time page 25 26 27 28 I INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select t...

Page 6: ...n the receiver is decoding DTS signals Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections G MEMORY Lights up when a memory function such as Preset Memory page 46 etc is activated Name Function H Tuner Indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations page 44 etc I Preset station indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stati...

Page 7: ...ConnectstoaDVD player etc The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud sound page 17 COAXIAL IN jack B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver page 19 AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver page 19 C AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN jacks Connects to a CD player etc page 15 D SPEAKERS section Connects t...

Page 8: ...onyaudio videocomponents that the remote is assigned to operate page 50 If you press 1 B at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV 1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons C B 1 on standby Press to turn the receiver on or off To turn off all components press 1 and AV 1 A at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY...

Page 9: ...yer DVD player or blu ray disc player REPLAY ADVANCE Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR DVD player or blu ray disc player Name Function m M Press to search tracks in the forward reverse direction of the DVD player start fast forward rewind of the VCR CD player or blu ray disc player Ha Press to start playback of the VCR CD player DVD player or blu ray d...

Page 10: ...the TV screen of the VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or blu ray disc player Press DISPLAY and TV M at the same time to display TV s information on the TV screen R TOOLS Press to display options applicable to the entire disc e g disc protection recorder e g audio settings during recording or multiple items on a list menu e g erasing multiple titles Press TOOLS and TV M at the same time to ...

Page 11: ...Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Before you install the speakers and sub woofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D speaker stand available only in certain countries Be s...

Page 12: ...he screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc Installing the speaker...

Page 13: ...ied speakers to optimize the system s performance To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label on the rear panel of the speakers The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the character on the speaker label For details on the speaker type see page 3 L R L R L R L R CENTER SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B A E D C F ASpeaker cord supplied...

Page 14: ...which describe how to connect the audio video components After connect all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 19 Component to be connected How to connect your components To connect See Audio components Super Audio CD player CD player Portable audio such as MP3 player etc page 15 Video components DVD player Satellite tuner set top box Blu ray disc player TV page 17 ...

Page 15: ... DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 BD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM L R TV AUDIO IN SAT AUDIO IN SURROUND L R L R SPEAKERS SA CD CD AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC Super Audio CD player CD player A AAudio cord not supplied BRCA cable with stereo headphone jack not supplied To the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC jack Front panel Portable audio B continued ...

Page 16: ...nction and will depend on the connected component If the sound from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC jack is very soft you may increase the volume level However before you select other component be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker Tip You are recommended to use PORTABLE sound field if the source is MP3 or other compressed source...

Page 17: ...eo components SUB WOOFER ANTENNA AM SA CD CD L R AUDIO IN SURROUND L R L R SPEAKERS TV AUDIO IN DVD IN DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 BD IN COAXIAL SAT AUDIO IN A B AOptical digital cord not supplied BCoaxial digital cord supplied CAudio cord not supplied C Blu ray disc player TV DVD player Satellite tuner set top box C continued ...

Page 18: ...ords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD player and satellite tuner set top box to the TV so that the image is displayed on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details Tips All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 k...

Page 19: ...tenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible SUB WOOFER DVD IN DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 BD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM SA CD CD L R AUDIO IN TV AUDIO IN SAT AUDIO IN SURROUND L R L R SPEAKERS FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied ...

Page 20: ...s on the display for a while CLEARED appears The following items are reset to their factory settings All settings in the LEVEL TONE SUR TUNER AUDIO and SYSTEM menus The sound field memorized for each input and preset station All sound field parameters All preset stations All index names for inputs and preset stations MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN Input is set to DVD Connecting the AC power cord ...

Page 21: ...ALIBRATION The DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function allows you to perform automatic calibration such as Checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver Adjusting the speaker level Measuring the distance of each speaker from your listening position You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE ...

Page 22: ... While the time is counting down stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error DIMMER VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC PHONES SLEEP DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL 2CH A F D MOVIE MUSIC 1 VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC Optimizer microphone Performing Auto Calibration 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP AUTO CAL TV 1 AV 1 VIDE...

Page 23: ...when there are more than one error code To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press 3 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 4 Rectify the error For details see Error codes and remedies below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 22 Error codes and remedies Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET appears alter...

Page 24: ...For details refer Surround right speaker distance page 36 Warning code Explanation and solution WARN 40 The environment is noisy Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration WARN 50 The center speaker is not connected Be sure to connect the center speaker WARN 51 The surround speakers are not connected Be sure to connect the surround speakers WARN 60 The front speaker balance is out ...

Page 25: ...at the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details see Adjusting the level LEVEL menu page 32 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment 7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select T TONE N You can also press any input buttons The test tone turns...

Page 26: ...f the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level Playback 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A F D RETURN EXIT MENU MOVIE MUSIC MEMORY DVD MENU CLEAR TOOLS DISPLAY MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL FM MODE D TUNING D SKIP AMP MENU SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER F G g f 5 10 1 3 MUTING Selected input Display Components that can be played back VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 PORTABLE AUDIO ...

Page 27: ... TUNER 1 F G g f H m M X x 5 10 5 5 3 2 3 Notes The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tip You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 38 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player CD player then...

Page 28: ... connected to the DVD player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly Tips Select the sound format of the disc to be played if necessary You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 38 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press DVD You c...

Page 29: ... the parameter 6 Press V v repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is applied automatically To return to the previous display Press B To exit the menu Press AMP MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Amplifier Operations 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 10 ENTER 9 2CH A F D RETURN EXIT TV CH PRESET ...

Page 30: ...ker level SR LVL SUR R 10 dB to SUR R 10 dB 1 dB step SUR R 0 dB Sub woofer level SW LVL SW 10 dB to SW 10 dB 1 dB step SW 0 dB Dynamic range compressora D RANGE COMP OFF COMP STD COMP MAX COMP OFF TONE 2 TONE page 33 Front speaker bass level BASS LVL BASS 6 dB to BASS 6 dB 1 dB step BASS 0 dB Front speaker treble level TRE LVL TRE 6 dB to TRE 6 dB 1 dB step TRE 0 dB SUR 3 SUR page 33 Sound field ...

Page 31: ...SYNC N Naming inputsa NAME IN SYSTEM 6 SYSTEM page 35 Front speakers distancea FRT DIST DIST 3 ft to DIST 23 ft 1 ft step DIST 10 ft Center speaker distancea CNT DIST DIST xx ft between front speaker distance and 5 ft 1 ft step DIST 10 ft Surround left speaker distancea SL DIST DIST xx ft between front speaker distance and 15 ft 1 ft step DIST 10 ft Surround right speaker distancea SR DIST DIST xx...

Page 32: ...t speaker level x SW LVL Sub woofer level x D RANGE Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engin...

Page 33: ...ters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 SUR menu parameters x S F SELCT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 38 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change...

Page 34: ...t stations page 47 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select 5 AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 AUDIO menu parameters x DEC PRI Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digita...

Page 35: ... is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D buttons This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input x NAME IN Naming inputs Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 48 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system Select 6 SYSTEM in the amp...

Page 36: ... surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away 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...

Page 37: ... using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are located to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive spa...

Page 38: ...gher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want For details see Types of A F D mode page 39 Enjoying Surround Sound 1 2 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A F D MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER A F D ...

Page 39: ... 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels Dolby Pro Logic II PRO LOGIC II MOVIE PLII MV 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies PRO LOGIC II MUSIC...

Page 40: ...ey bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music For details see Types of sound field available page 41 1 2 3 4 6 2CH A F D MOVIE MUSIC FM MODE AMP MENU SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 5 MUSIC MOVIE 2CH A F D ...

Page 41: ...mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack Music PORTABLE AUDIO PORTABLE Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music HALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall JAZZ CLUB JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE CONCERT CONCERT Reproduc...

Page 42: ...n Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers ...

Page 43: ...rection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer Press 2CH Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down 2CH press 1 S F CLR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting 1 2 3 4 6 2CH A F D ...

Page 44: ...n also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received Tuner Operations Automatic tuning 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 10 ENTER 9 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A F D RETURN EXIT TV CH PRESET TV CH PRESET TUNING TV TUNING REPLAY ADVANCE MENU MOVIE MUSIC MEMORY DVD M...

Page 45: ...band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING 3 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 Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 4 Press ENTER If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right freq...

Page 46: ...e numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 5 Press ENTER The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press ENTER start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Presetting radio station...

Page 47: ...select 4 TUNER 5 Press or b to enter the menu 6 Press V v repeatedly to select NAME IN 7 Press or b to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name below Tuning to preset stations 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 10 ENTER 9 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A F D RETURN EXIT TV CH PRESET TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE MENU MOVIE MUSIC MEMORY...

Page 48: ... inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver s display This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components 1 Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 3 Press V v repeatedly to select 5...

Page 49: ...pear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name Note Characters or marks may not be displayed for some languages Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 t 1 30 00 t 1 00 00 t 0 30 00 t OF...

Page 50: ...onds to 8 mm and VHS respectively b Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders c For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to operating instructions supplied with the blu ray disc player or blu ray disc recorder To clear all remote button assignments Press 1 AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL at the same time T...

Page 51: ...nd sound x Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters develop...

Page 52: ...Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver 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 place the receiver near equipment such as a tel...

Page 53: ...er which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING to cancel the muting function Check that you have selected the correct component with t...

Page 54: ...and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is severe hum interrupted noise or distortion from component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel of this receiver Check that the components are connected securely Check that the cord used for the connection is fully inserted into the jack on both the receiver and the comp...

Page 55: ...emote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input on the remote The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation Error messages If there is a malfunction the display sho...

Page 56: ...d 85 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 1 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output1 Stereo mode rated 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 85 W 85 W Surround mode2 reference 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 RMS output FRONT 133 W per channel CENTER 133 W SURROUND 133 W per channel Surround mode2 reference 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 SUB WOOFER 135 W 1 Measured unde...

Page 57: ...Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 429 145 308 mm 16 7 8 5 6 8 12 1 8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 4 kg 16 lb 6 oz Speaker section Front speakers SS MSP900 Center speaker SS CNP680 Surround speakers SS SRP900 Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 70 mm 2 3 4 inches cone type...

Page 58: ...er cords Long 2 Short 3 Footpads Speakers 20 Sub woofer 4 Remote commander RM AAU013 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 or ECM AC2a 1 Speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 59: ...ges 55 I Initial setup 20 M Menu A CAL 37 AUDIO 34 LEVEL 32 SUR 33 SYSTEM 35 TONE 33 TUNER 34 Muting 26 N Naming 47 48 P Portable audio connecting 15 S Satellite tuner connecting 17 Selecting component 26 sound field 40 Set top box connecting 17 Sleep Timer 49 Sound fields resetting 43 selecting 40 Speakers connecting 13 installing 11 Super Audio CD player connecting 15 playback 27 Supplied access...

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