Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HT-6600DP Sony
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HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11 (1) US Home Theater System 4-244-560- 11 (1) HT -6600DP Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at 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.
2 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
3 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 6 Antenna hookups .
4 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11 (1) US RL SURROUND CENTER NCE USE 8-16 Ω 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code About This Manual The HT-6600DP consists of: – Receiver STR-K850P – Speaker system • Front/surrou.
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6 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Hooking Up the Components Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Hooking Up the Components 7 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
8 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US y AM FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DIGIT AL ANTENNA MD/T APE CD / SACD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL IN OUT IN DVD S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L .
Hooking Up the Components 9 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Y P B /B — Y P R /R — Y y AM FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DIGIT AL ANTENNA MD/T APE CD / SACD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD .
10 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US y AM FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DIGIT AL ANTENNA MD/T APE CD / SACD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL IN OUT IN DVD S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L.
Hooking Up the Components 11 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US y AM FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DIGIT AL ANTENNA MD/T APE CD / SACD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL IN OUT IN DVD S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN .
12 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS.
Hooking Up the Components 13 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 14). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.
14 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (–) Y P B .
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 15 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
16 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US 45 ° 90 ° 20 ° B C C AA Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 17 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US 45 ° 90 ° 20 ° B C C A A continued When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) Note Do not place the center speaker further away from the listening position than the front speakers.
18 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Front speaker distance ( L R DIST. XX ft.) Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers ( A on page 16). x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. XX ft.) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 19 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US continued Tip The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is not as critical as other modes.
20 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker size ( SL SR XXXXX) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 21 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US LEVEL POWER POWER indicator Listening to the sub woofer First, turn down the volume on the receiver. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source.
22 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use.
Basic Operations 23 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US PHONES Use to connect headphones. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP A” and “SP B” do not light up in the display.
24 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.
Enjoying Surround Sound 25 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US continued Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. Press To select MOVIE C.
26 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Selecting other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The music indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in the display. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.
Enjoying Surround Sound 27 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Understanding the multi channel surround displays STEREO D.RANGE COAX OPT MONO MEMORY DIGITAL SP B SP A PRO LOGIC II aa SLEEP DTS LCR SW SL SR S LFE 14 5 6 7 qs qd 2 3 qa 9 q; 8 7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc.
28 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US 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).
Enjoying Surround Sound 29 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR.
30 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Receiving Broadcasts bbbb 1 0 2 5 0 bbb 1 3 5 0 Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote.
Receiving Broadcasts 31 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US continued Automatic tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. 1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.
32 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
Other Operations 33 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Other Operations 4 Press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source.
34 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Recording (continued) Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD. Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback.
Other Operations 35 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Adjustments using the SET UP menu The SET UP menu allows you to make the following adjustments. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ” . 2 Press or to select the parameter you want to adjust.
36 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US You can use the remote RM-PP412 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 37 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Remote Operations Function Button VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) DVD Receiver To watch DVD. TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape.
38 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button AUDIO TV/ VCR/ Changes the sound to DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound. SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and ANGLE large picture.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 39 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Remote Operations Function Button CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you press the number button or press to return to the continuous play etc. SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.
40 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non- Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 41 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control.
42 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 501, 502 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544 GRUNDIG 517, 534 HITACHI 513, 514, 5.
Additional Information 43 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Additional Information 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.
44 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all the components are turned on.
Additional Information 45 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Recording cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with input selector button. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG” (page 22) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminal.
46 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: – Impedance: – S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2, C.
Additional Information 47 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz 4) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kH.
48 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Specifications (continued) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (2) Speaker connecting cord, short (3) Monaural.
Additional Information 49 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US T ables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, / buttons and jog dial. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
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52 US HT-6600DP 4-244-560-11(1) US Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia.
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