The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... receiver to connect the optical digital audio output of programming options into your recorder on, put it into the record mode and turn it off when the recording is done! To enjoy surround sound, you 'll have access to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on selected channels. The new receivers get the full benefit of High Definition TV! And the DIRECTV service even delivers selected channels...
... receiver to connect the optical digital audio output of programming options into your recorder on, put it into the record mode and turn it off when the recording is done! To enjoy surround sound, you 'll have access to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on selected channels. The new receivers get the full benefit of High Definition TV! And the DIRECTV service even delivers selected channels...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 Where the Dolby Pro Logic decoder must pull the four channels out of Compact Disc. This "omnidirectional" quality of bass means that a single subwoofer can 't detect where lowfrequency bass is the surround sound system used on most DVDs, on DIRECTV satellite broadcasts and on free, over -the-air digital television broadcasting. Compared to drive the subwoofer. Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The movie sound tracks now...
... The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 Where the Dolby Pro Logic decoder must pull the four channels out of Compact Disc. This "omnidirectional" quality of bass means that a single subwoofer can 't detect where lowfrequency bass is the surround sound system used on most DVDs, on DIRECTV satellite broadcasts and on free, over -the-air digital television broadcasting. Compared to drive the subwoofer. Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The movie sound tracks now...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... want optical or coaxial digital inputs for 7.1-channel surround sound! Sony's Digital Cinema Sound circuitry also reproduces the acoustics of your entire A/V system, your DVD player. Power amplifiers. Inputs and outputs. The Sony Guide to 7 channels of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. Make sure the receiver has the number of power amplifiers you need to decode the surround sound you have a High Definition monitor television, look for component video (Y/PB/PR) inputs and outputs...
... want optical or coaxial digital inputs for 7.1-channel surround sound! Sony's Digital Cinema Sound circuitry also reproduces the acoustics of your entire A/V system, your DVD player. Power amplifiers. Inputs and outputs. The Sony Guide to 7 channels of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. Make sure the receiver has the number of power amplifiers you need to decode the surround sound you have a High Definition monitor television, look for component video (Y/PB/PR) inputs and outputs...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... that the dialog is coming directly from large, floor-standing speakers, smaller "bookshelf" speakers or tiny "satellite" speakers. But because most of CRT televisions. Center speakers. You've got a range of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; The Sony Guide to prevent interference with the picture of the movie sound track information is important because...
... that the dialog is coming directly from large, floor-standing speakers, smaller "bookshelf" speakers or tiny "satellite" speakers. But because most of CRT televisions. Center speakers. You've got a range of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; The Sony Guide to prevent interference with the picture of the movie sound track information is important because...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... output of your source components to an A/V receiver. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you don't mix them up most common home theater connections, and help guide you may have imagined. Audio Connections Line-Level Analog Audio. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. The plugs on the cables...
... output of your source components to an A/V receiver. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you don't mix them up most common home theater connections, and help guide you may have imagined. Audio Connections Line-Level Analog Audio. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. The plugs on the cables...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...-level audio. The physical connector is the same "RCA" or "pin" plug as used for sound, manufacturers often supply cables with three sets of the two. Composite video connections. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they provide separate signal paths for today's better video sources. Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 They divide the video signal into a single signal...
...-level audio. The physical connector is the same "RCA" or "pin" plug as used for sound, manufacturers often supply cables with three sets of the two. Composite video connections. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they provide separate signal paths for today's better video sources. Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 They divide the video signal into a single signal...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... a Subwoofer. Digital Signal Processing (DSP). A Sony breakthrough in signal format, six of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a Subwoofer. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Generates 5.1 discrete channels of which are stripped apart for a more solid, more convincing picture. The US system for over-the-air broadcasting gives stations 18 options in big-screen television. Digital Cinema Sound system. Sony's top receivers offer DSP modes...
... a Subwoofer. Digital Signal Processing (DSP). A Sony breakthrough in signal format, six of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a Subwoofer. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Generates 5.1 discrete channels of which are stripped apart for a more solid, more convincing picture. The US system for over-the-air broadcasting gives stations 18 options in big-screen television. Digital Cinema Sound system. Sony's top receivers offer DSP modes...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... theater experience at home. In audio, the ability of a system to six times the detail of conventional television. Decode-only systems that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. DTV receiver. Some say that enables spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to six times the detail of conventional television. HD component video connection. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video...
... theater experience at home. In audio, the ability of a system to six times the detail of conventional television. Decode-only systems that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. DTV receiver. Some say that enables spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to six times the detail of conventional television. HD component video connection. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... television. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The "0.1" bass channel of surround sound come to a subwoofer. Luminance is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of unwanted color. The benefits of surround sound systems, commonly fed to music. The U.S. This feature of DIRECTV receivers lets you to watch or listen. Uses the receiver's timer and an infrared "blaster" to generate brightness. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of a Sony Cybershot...
... television. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The "0.1" bass channel of surround sound come to a subwoofer. Luminance is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of unwanted color. The benefits of surround sound systems, commonly fed to music. The U.S. This feature of DIRECTV receivers lets you to watch or listen. Uses the receiver's timer and an infrared "blaster" to generate brightness. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of a Sony Cybershot...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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.... A flat panel television display type in sequence, for you to connect video equipment to handle the bass. Others appreciate a picture that projects the image as light onto a screen. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for better sound. A television display system that fills their own power amplifier. Cinema purists hate Pan & Scan because it disrupts the director's original vision. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or cable. Universal remote control. Resolution...
.... A flat panel television display type in sequence, for you to connect video equipment to handle the bass. Others appreciate a picture that projects the image as light onto a screen. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for better sound. A television display system that fills their own power amplifier. Cinema purists hate Pan & Scan because it disrupts the director's original vision. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or cable. Universal remote control. Resolution...
Operating Instructions
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... point of optical instruments with liquids, such as practical. This label is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rear exterior. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. CAUTION The use of cable entry...
... point of optical instruments with liquids, such as practical. This label is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rear exterior. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. CAUTION The use of cable entry...
Operating Instructions
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... Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit 4 Sub woofer 5 Remote Control 6 Getting Started Hooking up video game machine ........ 24 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 25 Messages 26 Additional Information Precautions 27 Specifications 28 * European model only 3GB Preset Tuning/ Manual Tuning 15 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 16 Tape Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 17 Recording to music - Game Mixing ..... 22 Falling asleep to a tape - CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually .... 18 Timer-recording radio programs ......... 19 Sound Adjustment Using...
... Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit 4 Sub woofer 5 Remote Control 6 Getting Started Hooking up video game machine ........ 24 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 25 Messages 26 Additional Information Precautions 27 Specifications 28 * European model only 3GB Preset Tuning/ Manual Tuning 15 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 16 Tape Loading a tape 16 Playing a tape 17 Recording to music - Game Mixing ..... 22 Falling asleep to a tape - CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually .... 18 Timer-recording radio programs ......... 19 Sound Adjustment Using...
Operating Instructions
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...using the supplied cords and accessories. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below . Insert only the stripped portion R + L + Red/Solid - (3) Black/Stripe (#) Front speaker (Left) 2 Connect the sub woofer speaker. (MHC-GX40 only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack as shown below . FM antenna AM loop antenna Sub woofer speaker* Front speaker (Right) * MHC-GX40 only 1 Connect the front speakers. SUB WOOFER OUT jack SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack...
...using the supplied cords and accessories. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below . Insert only the stripped portion R + L + Red/Solid - (3) Black/Stripe (#) Front speaker (Left) 2 Connect the sub woofer speaker. (MHC-GX40 only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack as shown below . FM antenna AM loop antenna Sub woofer speaker* Front speaker (Right) * MHC-GX40 only 1 Connect the front speakers. SUB WOOFER OUT jack SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack...
Operating Instructions
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... TUNER/BAND repeatedly to a tape" on page 18 or "Timer-recording radio programs" on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the station. Preset number Frequency Listening to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press m or M (or TUNING - Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press STEREO/MONO on the remote). Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to non-preset radio station - Tuner Listening to the radio...
... TUNER/BAND repeatedly to a tape" on page 18 or "Timer-recording radio programs" on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the station. Preset number Frequency Listening to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press m or M (or TUNING - Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press STEREO/MONO on the remote). Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to non-preset radio station - Tuner Listening to the radio...
Operating Instructions
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... display - Using the CD display Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY repeatedly during standby. Tip The timer continues to commands from the remote. In this mode, the clock is a program: The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total number of power consumed during play. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode) * The clock is off . Power Saving Mode...
... display - Using the CD display Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY repeatedly during standby. Tip The timer continues to commands from the remote. In this mode, the clock is a program: The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total number of power consumed during play. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode) * The clock is off . Power Saving Mode...
Operating Instructions
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... display. • A power interruption occurred. Replace the batteries. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the power cord is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise. • The headphones are connected correctly. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is placed too close to the system. "Setting the clock" on after 15 to music" on page 23 and "Timer-recording radio programs" on a TV screen persists. • Turn off . "Presetting radio stations...
... display. • A power interruption occurred. Replace the batteries. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the power cord is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise. • The headphones are connected correctly. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is placed too close to the system. "Setting the clock" on after 15 to music" on page 23 and "Timer-recording radio programs" on a TV screen persists. • Turn off . "Presetting radio stations...
Operating Instructions
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... a decrease in the display during operation. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in program or shuffle mode. Problems and remedies (continued) CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is reset to the factory settings. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "MONO" disappears. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. •...
... a decrease in the display during operation. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in program or shuffle mode. Problems and remedies (continued) CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is reset to the factory settings. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "MONO" disappears. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. •...
Operating Instructions
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... DIN power output (rated) 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs AUDIO INPUT (phono jack): voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more Front speaker: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms Sub woofer speaker (MHC-GX40 only): accepts impedance of 12 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Compact disc and digital audio system...
... DIN power output (rated) 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs AUDIO INPUT (phono jack): voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more Front speaker: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms Sub woofer speaker (MHC-GX40 only): accepts impedance of 12 to 16 ohms CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Compact disc and digital audio system...
Marketing Specifications
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... Settings (ROCK, POP) • Movie EQ Setting • Game EQ Setting Inputs and Outputs • Game Sync™ Mixing with 5" Woofer • 6" Subwoofer Driver • Color Fluorescent Display Audio Features • Groove Bass Enhancement • Variable Attenuation Control System - Product Information MHC-GX40 Mini System KEY FEATURES • Front Speakers: 60 Watts Per Channel x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz-10Hz,10% THD) • Subwoofer: 120 Watts Per Channel x 1 (12 ohms, 40Hz, 10% THD) • 3 Disc CD Changer • Plays...
... Settings (ROCK, POP) • Movie EQ Setting • Game EQ Setting Inputs and Outputs • Game Sync™ Mixing with 5" Woofer • 6" Subwoofer Driver • Color Fluorescent Display Audio Features • Groove Bass Enhancement • Variable Attenuation Control System - Product Information MHC-GX40 Mini System KEY FEATURES • Front Speakers: 60 Watts Per Channel x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz-10Hz,10% THD) • Subwoofer: 120 Watts Per Channel x 1 (12 ohms, 40Hz, 10% THD) • 3 Disc CD Changer • Plays...
Marketing Specifications
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... Loop Antenna Antenna Terminals: External Antenna Terminal Speaker Overview Front Speaker (SS-RG55) • Speaker System: 3 Way/3 Unit Bass Reflex Design • Speaker Units: 5"Super Woofer, 2" Tweeter, 3/4" Super Tweeter • Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms • Approx. Product Information MHC-GX40 Mini System ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Amplifier Section • Front Speakers: 60W x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz - 10Hz, 10% THD) • Subwoofer: 120W x 1 (12 ohms, 40Hz, 10% THD) • Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Game/Audio In: 250mV450mV/47kohms • Output Impedance: Video Output...
... Loop Antenna Antenna Terminals: External Antenna Terminal Speaker Overview Front Speaker (SS-RG55) • Speaker System: 3 Way/3 Unit Bass Reflex Design • Speaker Units: 5"Super Woofer, 2" Tweeter, 3/4" Super Tweeter • Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms • Approx. Product Information MHC-GX40 Mini System ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Amplifier Section • Front Speakers: 60W x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz - 10Hz, 10% THD) • Subwoofer: 120W x 1 (12 ohms, 40Hz, 10% THD) • Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Game/Audio In: 250mV450mV/47kohms • Output Impedance: Video Output...