Sony HTR-210SS manual

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    model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB01CO V_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] master page:Right ©2005 Sony Corporation 2-599-618- 11 (2) DVD Home Theatr e System Operating Instructions HTR-210SS HTR-110SS HTP-32SS HTD-710SS HTD-710SF GB01COV_HTR-210SS-CEL.bo ok Page 1 Wednesd[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB02REG_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] 2 GB To preve nt fire or s hock hazard, do not expose th e unit to ra in or mois ture. To prevent fi re, do not cover the ve ntilation of the apparatus w ith newspapers , table-cloth [...]

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    master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB02REG_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] 3 GB About This Manual • The instruc tio ns in this manua l ar e for model HTR-210S S, HTR-110S S, HTP-32SS , HTD-710SS and HTD- 710SF. Check your receiver ’s model number by lo [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB01CO V_HTR- 10SS-CEL T OC .fm] 4 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components .......... ........... ......... ......... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ........... 7[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 5 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up y our components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 6 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the follow ing optional conn ection cords ( A to C ) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord Wh[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 7 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] . Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder or satellite tuner For details on the required cords ( A – C ), see page 6. Connect the audio jacks. 1a: Connecting comp[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 8 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords ( A – C ), see page 6. Tip All the digi tal audio jacks a re compatible wit h 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz , 48 kHz [...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 9 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] For details on the required cords ( A – C ), see page 6. 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 AUDI[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 10 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. * The shape of connector varies depe nding on the area cod e. Notes • To prev ent noise p ickup, keep the AM loop ant[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 11 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound re[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 12 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) The connector and the colour tube o f the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal to be connected. Note (Except fo r [...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 13 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Tips • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly dir ectional signals, yo u can place it wh erever you want . • (Except for HTD-71 0SF) For greater flex ibi[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 14 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] To change the speaker cord If you want to change the speaker cord, you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the connector. 1 Press the connector onto a flat su rface. Make [...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 15 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB03CON_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 16 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] x PL. XXXX (Surround speaker placement) Lets you s pecify the height of your surrou nd speake rs for prope r implement ation of the surround ef fects of the Cinema Studio EX mod[...]

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    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB04BSC_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 17 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the compone nt you want to use. 2 Turn on the component and start playback. Note If you sel ect any vide o [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB04BSC_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 18 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Direct tuning You can enter the frequenc y of the station you want direc tly. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Pres[...]

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    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB04BSC_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 19 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB04BSC_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 20 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also dis[...]

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    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB04BSC_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 21 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Program type indication Description PHONE IN Programs wh ere members of the public ex press their views by phone or in a p ublic forum TRAVEL Progra ms abou[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB04BSC_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 22 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] A LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being re pr od uc ed. B SLEEP: Lights up [...]

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    Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB05SND_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 23 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] In this mode, the receiver outputs th e sound from the front left/right speakers a nd subwoofer only. When multi channel surround formats are inpu t, th[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB05SND_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 24 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of deco ding for 2 channel audio sources. This re ceiver can reproduce 2 cha[...]

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    Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB05SND_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 25 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS Reproduces the sound characteri stics of the Sony Pictures Entertainm ent scoring stage. This mode is ideal for wa [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB06AD V_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 26 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situa tion. Note on the displayed items The setup it em s you can adjus t in e[...]

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    Adv anced Adjustme nts and Settings master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB06AD V_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 27 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] x EFCT. XXX (Effect level) Initial setting: S TD Lets you adju st the “presen ce” of the surrou nd effect in 3 levels – MI N (minimum[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB06AD V_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 28 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. 2 Press or r[...]

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    Adv anced Adjustme nts and Settings master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB06AD V_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 29 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] x DEC. XXXX (Digital audio inpu t decoding priority) Lets you spec if y the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jac k[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB070TH_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 30 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: [...]

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    Other Operations/Operations Using the Remote RM -AA U002 master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB08REM_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] 31 GB You can use the remote RM-AAU002 to operate the components in your system. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB08REM_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] 32 GB The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Butto n Operations Function A.F.D. ef Receive r Selects t he decoding mode for aud io sound. ANGLE qs DVD pl ayer Selec[...]

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    master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB08REM_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] 33 GB Operations Us ing the Re mote RM-AA U002 Remote Butto n Operations Function SLEEP el Receiver Activ ates the sle ep function and the duration whic h the receiver tur ns off aut[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB08REM_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] 34 GB Notes • The supplied re mote can be used to control the DVD recorder if the command mo des of the DVD recorder and remote’s se tting a re the s ame. The init ial setti ng fo[...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB09ADD_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 35 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] On safety Should any solid object o r liquid fall into the cabine t, unplug the re ceiver and have it c hecked by qual ified personnel be fore operating[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB09ADD_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 36 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low[...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB09ADD_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 37 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas are co nnected securel y. Adjust the an tennas and c onnect an e xternal antenna if neces[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB09ADD_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 38 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Amplifier section Power Output 1) Models of area co de CEL , CEK (4 ohms 1 kHz , THD 0.7%) FRONT 2) : 70 W/ch CENTER 2) : 70 W SURR 2) : 70 W/ch (4 ohms 100 Hz, TH D 0.7%) SUBWO[...]

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    Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB09ADD_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] 39 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] HTR-210SS, HTR-110SS, HTP-32SS, HTD-710SS only • Front speakers (SS-MSP600L/ SS-MSP600R) • Center speaker (SS-CNP600) • Surround speakers (SS-MSP6[...]

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    40 GB master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB09ADD_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Main unit Display 2 (22) DVD (indic ato r) 5 (17) INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, 19) IR (recepto r) 8 (31, 37) MASTER VOLUME qg (16, 17, 36) MUTING qf (17, 36) PRESET TUNIN G + q; [...]

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    master page:Right lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB01CO V_HTR- 10SS-CELIX.fm] 41 GB model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] Additional I nformation A Adjusting LEVEL parameter 26 SET UP parameters 15, 28 speaker levels and balance 16 TONE paramet er 27 Automatic tuning 17 C Clearing receiver’s [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB01CO V_HTR- 10SS-CELIX.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB01CO V_HTR- 10SS-CELIX.fm] GB01COV_HTR-210SS-CEL.book Page 42 Wednesday, May 18,[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB01CO V_HTR- 10SS-CELIX.fm] model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB01CO V_HTR- 10SS-CELIX.fm] GB01COV_HTR-210SS-CEL.book Page 43 Wednesday, May 18,[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:Sony SEM 5Revision_HTR210SSJ9050956_2599618112HTR210SS_GB2599618112GB10BKC_HTR- 10SS-CEL.fm] Sony Corporation Printed in Hungar y model name1[HTR-210SS] [2-599-618- 11 (2)] GB01COV_HTR-210SS-CEL.bo ok Page 44 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:15 AM[...]