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Ge
tting Star

Rear panel

OPT IN

SAT

OPT IN

VIDEO 2/BD

COAX IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD IN

VIDEO 2/BD IN

OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

FRONT R

SUR L

CENTER SUBWOOFER

SUR R

FRONT L

VIDEO 1

DMPORT

DIGITAL

SPEAKERS

HDMI

ANTENNA section

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).

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPT IN jack

Connects to a DVD
player, etc. The
COAX IN jack
provides a better
quality of loud sound
(page 15).

COAX IN

jack

HDMI IN/
OUT jack

Connects to a DVD
player or a Blu-ray
disc player. An
image and the sound
are output to a TV or
a projector (page 17).

DMPORT

jack

Connect to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (page
47).

SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers
(page 13).

AUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN
jack

Connects to a Super
Audio CD player,
CD player, etc. (page
14, 15).

White (L)

Red (R)

Summary of Contents for HTP-78SS

Page 1: ... 2007 Sony Corporation 3 209 590 11 1 DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HTP 78SS ...

Page 2: ...ation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This symbo...

Page 3: ...lar names as those on the remote For details on the use of your DVD player refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player 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...

Page 4: ...d 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 37 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 39 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO 41 Resetting...

Page 5: ...the chosen input source lights up page 26 D Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here page 6 E MASTER VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time page 25 26 27 28 F AUTO CAL MIC jack Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function page 22 Name Function G MUTING Press to mute the sound ...

Page 6: ...hat you have made digital connections E HDMI Lights up when a playback component is connected to this receiver using a HDMI jack page 17 L C R SL SR SW Name Function F Preset station indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset For details on presetting radio stations see page 44 G D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 30 H Tun...

Page 7: ... Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver page 19 B DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section OPT IN jack Connects to a DVD player etc The COAX IN jack provides a better quality of loud sound page 15 COAX IN jack HDMI IN OUT jack Connects to a DVD player or a Blu ray disc player An image and the sound are output to a TV or a projector page 17 DMPORT jack Connect to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapt...

Page 8: ...ny audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate 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 C Inpu...

Page 9: ...e level of all speakers at the same time Name Function L TV CH Press TV CH and TV M at the same time to select preset TV channels PRESET Press to select preset stations preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner b Press to skip a track of the CD player 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 B...

Page 10: ...receiver VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player Q DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on 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 select TV information displayed on the TV screen R TOOLS Press to display options applicable to the entire disc e g disc protection recorder e g aud...

Page 11: ...rectional signals you can place it wherever you want Before you install the speaker and sub woofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below Example of front speaker For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D speaker stand available only in certain countries Be sure to detach the screw ...

Page 12: ...ngth As a plaster board wall is especially fragile attach the 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 scr...

Page 13: ...turned on Note on speakers To connect the speakers correctly be sure to check the type of speakers by referring to the speaker label at the rear panel or bottom 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 AUDIO IN DVD IN VIDEO 2 BD IN OUT SA CD CD AUDIO IN TV AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 DMPORT R L R L SUBWOOFER SP...

Page 14: ...lowing illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player How to hook up your components To connect See Audio components Super Audio CD player CD player page 14 Video components DVD player DVD recorder Blu ray disc player Satellite tuner Set top box VCR TV page 15 Components with HDMI jack page 17 Connecting audio components VIDEO 2 BD ANTENNA AUDIO IN TV...

Page 15: ...ails see Changing button assignments page 49 Connecting video components AUDIO IN DVD IN OUT ANTENNA SA CD CD FRONT R SUR L SUR R FRONT L DMPORT SPEAKERS HDMI AM OPT IN SAT OPT IN VIDEO 2 BD AUDIO IN TV R R L VIDEO 2 BD IN COAX IN DVD DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 L A B Blu ray disc player AOptical digital cord not supplied BAudio cord not supplied CCoaxial digital cord supplied DVD player DVD recorder...

Page 16: ...jack for DVD connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL DVD COAX IN jack on the receiver To output sound from the front left right speakers only press 2CH When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies To ou...

Page 17: ... ANTENNA SA CD CD AUDIO IN TV AUDIO IN FRONT R SUR L SUR R FRONT L VIDEO 1 DMPORT SPEAKERS AM R L R L OPT IN SAT OPT IN VIDEO 2 BD COAX IN DVD HDMI DIGITAL DVD player Blu ray disc player TV projector etc ACoaxial digital cord supplied BHDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable COptical digital cord not supplied B B B Audio signal Audio video signal Audio signal Audio vide...

Page 18: ...ected component If the image is poor or no sound is output from the component connected via the HDMI cable check the setup of the connected component Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through HDMI jacks of the receiver Unless the power is on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted For details on HDMI setup of t...

Page 19: ...iver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible OPT IN SAT OPT IN VIDEO 2 BD COAX IN AUDIO IN DVD DVD IN VIDEO 2 BD IN OUT SA CD CD AUDIO IN TV AUDIO IN FRONT R SUR L SUR R FRONT L VIDEO 1 DMPORT DIGITAL SPEAKERS HDMI R L R L ANTENNA AM FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied ...

Page 20: ...eceiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds INITIAL appears on the display 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 MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN Input is set to DVD Connecting the AC power cord AC power cord To the wall...

Page 21: ...ma Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver Adjust the speaker level Measure the distance of each speaker to 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 25 Before you perform Auto...

Page 22: ...t starts The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING 1 Optimizer microphone Performing Auto Calibration Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET appears alternately Speaker level MEA...

Page 23: ...he display cyclically after each measurement process as follows Error code t blank display t error code t blank display a t PUSH t blank display t ENTER a Appears 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 code and remedies below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Aut...

Page 24: ...tance page 36 f For details refer Surround right speaker distance page 36 Warning code Explanation 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 bal...

Page 25: ...t right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that 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 dis...

Page 26: ...TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT TV 1 AV 1 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 DVD MENU FM MODE CLEAR TOOLS DISPLAY MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL AUTO CAL D TUNING D SKIP AMP MENU SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 1 F G g f 5 10 1 3 MUTING Selected input Display Components that can be played back DMPORT DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected ...

Page 27: ... described for a Sony Super Audio CD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tips You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 39 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel Refer to pa...

Page 28: ...the DVD player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly Tips Select the audio format of the disc to be played if necessary You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 39 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 can also use IN...

Page 29: ... parameter 6 Press V v repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered 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 TV C...

Page 30: ...ynamic 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 selectiona S F SELCT 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MV PLII MS MULTI ST C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C PORTABLE HALL JAZZ CONCERT...

Page 31: ... m step DIST 3 0 m Center speaker distancea CNT DIST DIST xx m between front speaker distance and 1 5 m 0 1 m step DIST 3 0 m Surround left speaker distancea SL DIST DIST xx m between front speaker distance and 4 5 m 0 1 m step DIST 3 0 m Surround right speaker distancea SR DIST DIST xx m between front speaker distance and 4 5 m 0 1 m step DIST 3 0 m Surround speaker placementa SUR PL PL LOW PL HI...

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: ...avigating 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 37 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 to a diff...

Page 34: ...enu 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 digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks DEC AUTO Automatically switches the i...

Page 35: ... or plasma monitor or a projector This parameter 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 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 amplifier menus For details on adjusting the para...

Page 36: ... And they can be no more than 4 5 meter closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of 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 speake...

Page 37: ...T 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 Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of A F D mode page 38 Enjoying Surround Sound 1 2 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A F D MOVIE MUS...

Page 38: ...erforms 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 PLII MS 5 c...

Page 39: ...rful 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 You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of sound field available page 40 1 2 3 4 6 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A F D MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL AMP MENU SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 5 MUSIC MOVIE 2CH A ...

Page 40: ...ma Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Sound field for Sound field Display Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C ST 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 almost ...

Page 41: ...ograms To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 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 outp...

Page 42: ...ver page 19 Tip The tuning scale is FM 50 kHz AM 9 kHz 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING 1 1 2 2 Tuner Operations Automatic tuning 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A...

Page 43: ...page 34 You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM 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 Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direc...

Page 44: ...the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press the PRESET or PRESET 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 stations 1 2...

Page 45: ...tions Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same type of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 43 automatic tuning page 42 or preset tuning page 45 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the program...

Page 46: ...io plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of m...

Page 47: ...o output may not be possible The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV Other Operations Co...

Page 48: ...moving the receiver 1 Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Note Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For de...

Page 49: ...g time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system For example if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to ...

Page 50: ...Dolby Pro Logic II This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channel surround sound x Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono ...

Page 51: ...ling frequency means better sound quality Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back...

Page 52: ...On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front speakers center speaker and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow them to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets As the surround speakers are not magnetically sh...

Page 53: ... INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied There is no sound from the speakers of the receiver when you connect the receiver and the playback component via a HDMI connection Make sure that you have connected the di...

Page 54: ...onent you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component Tuner The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Radio s...

Page 55: ...f the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see Error and warning codes page 23 to solve the problem PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection a...

Page 56: ...tenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5 V 700 mA Power consumption 110 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 430 66 5 335 mm in...

Page 57: ...front panel Mass Approx 4 5 kg Supplied speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM AAU017 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 or ECM AC2a 1 Speaker cords Long 2 Short 3 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads Speakers 20 Sub woofer 4 Design and specifications are subject to chan...

Page 58: ...order connecting 15 E Error messages 55 H HDMI connecting 17 I Initial setup 20 M Menu A CAL 37 AUDIO 34 LEVEL 32 SUR 33 SYSTEM 35 TONE 33 TUNER 34 Muting 26 R RDS 45 Remote commander 8 S Satellite tuner Set top box connecting 15 Selecting component 26 sound field 39 Sleep Timer 49 Sound fields resetting 42 selecting 39 Speakers connecting 13 installing 11 Super Audio CD player connecting 14 playb...

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