User manual SONY STR-K850P

[. . . ] 4-244-560-12(1) Home Theater System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. HT-6600DP © 2003 Sony Corporation 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] "; PRO LOGIC II" lights up when Pro Logic II processing ("PLII MOV" or "PLII MUS") is applied (page 25). However, both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are set to "NO", and "A. F. D. AUTO", "DOLBY PL", "PLII MOV" or "PLII MUS" is selected. Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals. 6 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG" (page 22). 27US Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) qd Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc. ) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using sound fields like "C. ST. EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)). Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A. F. D. AUTO L SL C R SR Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker. parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press or to select the parameter you want to adjust. you want. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting The setting is entered automatically. Initial settings Parameter Initial setting Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. See the tables on page 50 for the parameters available in each sound field. L R BAL. XXX * The parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN. To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 16 before you customize a sound field. 28US Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Adjusting the tone parameters The TONE menu contains parameters that lets you adjust the tone of the front speakers for optimum sound. The settings are applied to all sound fields. Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR. L. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker. Surround right level (SUR. R. XXX dB) 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. Lets you adjust the level of the surround right speaker. Sub woofer level (S. W. XXX dB) 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press Enjoying Surround Sound or to select the parameter you want to adjust. you want. Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. Dynamic range compressor ( COMP. RANGE 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting The setting is stored automatically. Initial settings Parameter Initial setting 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. [. . . ] · No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). · Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 16). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Clearing the receiver's memory To clear See All memorized settings Customized sound fields page 16 page 29 45US Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: ­ Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: ­ Impedance: ­ S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) VIDEO 2, CD/SACD, MD/TAPE (Optical) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 ­ 20, 000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0. 7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz ­ 20 kHz, THD 0. 7 %) STR-K850P: 110 W + 110 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0. 7 %) STR-K850P: FRONT1):120 W/ch CENTER1): 120 W SURR1): 120 W/ch 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Frequency response MULTI CH IN, CD/SACD, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2 Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN, CD/SACD, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2 Outputs MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) SUB WOOFER Voltage: 500 mV Impedance: 10 kilohms Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms Outputs (Digital) MD/TAPE (Optical) Tone Gain levels: Sensitivity: ­ ±6 dB, 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals 87. 5 - 108. 0 MHz 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate Frequency 10. 7 MHz 10 Hz ­ 70 kHz +0. 5/­2 dB (with sound field and tone bypassed) Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Usable sensitivity Sensitivity: 500 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N2): 96 dB (A, 500 mV3)) S/N Mono: Stereo: 18. 3 dBf, 2. 2 µV/75 ohms 38. 3 dBf, 22. 5 µV/75 ohms 11. 2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB 2) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone bypassed). [. . . ]