4-240-621-12(3)
Home Theater
System
Operating Instructions
HT-BE1
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
• The system is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has
been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the system for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the system from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• AC power cord must only be changed at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
portion with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level portion is played.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to
have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn
it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity
should persist, place the speakers further away
from the TV.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Table of Contents
WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2
Welcome! ........................................................................................................... 2
Precautions ........................................................................................................ 3
Getting Started ................................................................. 5
Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 5
Hookup .............................................................................................................. 6
Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 12
Operations ..................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................... 15
Selecting the Sound Field ................................................................................ 17
Adjusting the tone quality................................................................................. 19
Playing DVD discs............................................................................................ 21
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 22
Turning off the power automatically ................................................................. 23
Additional Information ....................................................... 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 24
Specifications................................................................................................... 26
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 27
This system 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.
Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.
No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS”
and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Subwoofer (1)
• Satellite speakers (5)
• Speaker cords (3 m × 3, 8 m × 2)
• Optical digital cord (1) (North American, Mexican, and Asian models only)
• Coaxial digital cord (1) (European models only)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-BE1 (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the system.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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Hookup
Speaker installation
For best performance, we recommend speaker placement as shown.
Center speaker
Place on the top of or
below the TV.
Front speakers
Subwoofer
Place anywhere within
the front listening area.
Place on both sides of the
TV equal distances apart.
Rear speakers
Place right beside or slightly behind your listening
position, and a little higher than your ears.
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Connecting the Satellite speakers
Connect the supplied satellite speakers to the subwoofer.
Use the five supplied cords to connect the satellite speakers. Connect them to their correct
jacks.
The connectors of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the terminals to be
connected. Connect the red cord to the FRONT (R) speaker, the green cord to the CENTER
speaker, the white cord to the FRONT (L) speaker, the black cord to the REAR (R) speaker, and
the blue cord to the REAR (L) speaker.
Each speaker cord has two different size jacks. Connect the big one (A) to the subwoofer, and
the small one (B) to the satellite speaker by matching the indication + and – on the cord to
those of the terminals.
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Front speaker (L)
B
A
Green
Red
White
Subwoofer
L
SPEAKER
CENTER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
UDIO IN
R
L
SPEAKER
CENTER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
AUDIO IN
R
CAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
REAR
R
REAR
L
USB
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
REAR
R
REAR
L
Blue
Gray
to AC outlet
(mains)
Rear speaker (R)
Rear speaker (L)
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Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers
You can adjust the angle of the supplied satellite speakers if necessary.
1 Loosen the screw at the bottom of the speaker.
2 Tighten the screw again after adjusting the angle of the speaker.
Note
When you loosen or tighten the screw at the bottom of the speaker, use an appropriate driver.
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Installing the satellite speakers on the wall
1 Remove the screw at the bottom of the
speaker.
2 Turn the speaker stand opposite 180˚,
and then lightly tighten the screw.
Note
Do not turn the speaker stand more than 180˚.
The cord may become disconnected.
3 Tighten the screw again after adjusting
the angle of the speaker.
4 Install the speaker on the wall.
Install screws (not supplied) in the wall
and mount the satellite speaker by the
hollow for the screw in the bottom of
speaker. You can adjust the angle of the
satellite speakers by selecting the hollow
on the speaker.
The middle hollow is used to attach the
speaker straight on the wall. The right or
left hollow is used to attach the speaker
on the wall at an angle.
Notes
• When you loosen or tighten the screw at the bottom of the speaker, use an appropriate driver.
• Be sure that the cord between the satellite speaker stand and the speaker is not pinched.
• If you install the speaker to a wall, make sure the wall you install to is strong enough. Since the speaker is
heavy, it is dangerous if it falls. Sony cannot take any responsibility for any injury or damage during
installation of those speakers.
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Connecting to other components
This system can be connected to digital audio/video components such as a DVD player or CD
player, and analog components such as TV or VCR. It can also be connected to a PC using a
USB cable.
Connecting to a digital audio/video component
Connect the component to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) jack.
Use the optical digital cord or the coaxial digital cord to connect the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
jack or the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack.
L
SPEAKER
CENTER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
AUDIO IN
R
USB
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
REAR
R
REAR
L
coaxial
digital cord **
optical
digital cord*
or
DVD player, CD player, etc.
*
Supplied with North American, Mexican, and Asian models only.
** Supplied with European models only.
Note
Do not bundle or knot the optical digital cord and coaxial digital cord.
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Connecting to an analog audio/video component
Connect the component to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jack.
L
SPEAKER
CENTER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
AUDIO IN
R
USB
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
REAR
R
REAR
L
audio connecting
cord (not supplied)
TV, VCR, etc.
Connecting to a PC
Connect the PC to the USB jack.
L
SPEAKER
CENTER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
AUDIO IN
R
USB
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
REAR
R
REAR
L
PC
Notes
• You can operate this system by connecting to a PC with the USB cable. However, it depends on your PC type
and system. Read our product support homepage for details (page 24).
• When you connect this system to a PC, it may be required to restart the PC.
• When connecting to a PC with the USB cable, you can reproduce only 2 ch sound signal.
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Speaker Setup
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position.
Place the front speakers within 0.2 to 5 meters from the listening position (A).
You can place the center speaker up to 0.6 meters closer (B) and the rear speakers up to
1.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position than the front speakers.
You can place subwoofer anywhere within the front listening area.
45°
Notes
• Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
• Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or
discoloration may result.
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Specifying the speaker parameters
For the best possible surround sound, specify the distance of the speakers from your listening
position.
This system will reproduce the best possible surround sound by automatically adjusting the
output from each speaker according to the speaker’s position.
Details of each parameter will follow the description of the operation.
?/1 (POWER)
SHIFT
SOUND FIELD
VOLUME +/–
1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the system.
2 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND FIELD.
DSG is displayed on the diplay window of the subwoofer.
3 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +/–.
Each time you press VOLUME +/–, the speaker is selected and displayed in the following
order. After the speaker of which parameter you want to specify appears, press SOUND
FIELD while pressing SHIFT again.
DSG (Dynamic Sound Generator) (page 20) T
r
DRC (Dolby Dynamic Range Control) (page 19)
r
AUTO (page 23)
r
F-DST (FRONT DISTANCE) (page 14)
r
C-DST (CENTER DISTANCE) (page 14)
r
R-DST (REAR DISTANCE) (page 14)
4 While pressing SHIFT, set the parameter using VOLUME +/–.
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to set other parameters.
If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in
the system.
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Specifying the speaker parameters on the subwoofer
MENU/ VOL/
?/1 (POWER)
ENTER SELECT
1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the subwoofer.
2 Press MENU/ENTER.
3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is displayed) , and then press MENU/ENTER.
4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select the speaker of which parameter you want to specify,
and then press the MENU/ENTER.
• F-DST (FRONT DISTANCE)
• C-DST (CENTER DISTANCE)
• R-DST (REAR DISTANCE)
5 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to set the speaker parameter, and then press MENU/ENTER.
6 Repeat Step 2 to 5 to set other parameters.
z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be
returned to the previous menu.
Parameters
The following are the parameters.
xF-DST (FRONT DISTANCE)
Set the distance from the front speakers to the listening position.
Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter steps from 0.2 to 5 meters. The default figure is
2.4 meters.
xC-DST (CENTER DISTANCE)
Set the distance from the center speaker to the listening position.
Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter steps from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance to a distance 0.6 meters closer to the listening position. The default figure is
2.4 meters.
xR-DST (REAR DISTANCE)
Set the distance from the rear speakers to the listening position.
Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter steps from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance to a distance 1.6 meters closer to your listening position. The default figure is
2.0 meters.
Note
If the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance of the
closer speaker.
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Operations
To mute the sound
Adjusting the Volume
Press MUTING.
M-ON (MUTING ON) is displayed on the
display window of the subwoofer. Press
MUTING again to defeat mute.
Adjusting all speakers’ volume
together
Adjusting the volume on the
subwoofer
You can adjust all speakers’ volume
together.
MENU/ VOL/
?/1 (POWER)
ENTER SELECT
?/1 (POWER)
FUNCTION
VOLUME +/–
MUTING
1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the
system.
1 Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the
subwoofer.
2 Play the program source.
2 Play the program source.
3 If there is no sound, press FUNCTION to
select the input source.
3 If there is no sound, press MENU/
ENTER.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the
input source is selected and displayed in
the following order.
4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (FUNC
(FUNCTION) is displayed), and then
press MENU/ENTER.
AUDIO (signal input to T
the AUDIO IN jack)
r
5 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select
the input source, and then press MENU/
ENTER.
USB
6 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to adjust
the volume, and then press MENU/
ENTER.
(signal input to the USB jack)
r
OPT(OPTICAL) (signal input to the
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack)
r
z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2
seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display
will be returned to the previous menu.
COAX(COAXIAL) (signal input to the
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack)
4 Press VOLUME +/– on the remote.
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Adjusting the speaker balance on the
subwoofer
Adjusting the speaker balance
individually
MENU/
ENTER
VOL/
SELECT
You can adjust the speakers individually,
except for the front speakers.
The center and rear speakers and subwoofer
volume levels are adjusted to the front
speaker volume level as the criterion.
The speaker to be adjusted flashes in the
display window.
SHIFT
WOOFER
CENTER
+/–
+/–
1 Press MENU/ENTER.
2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is
displayed) , and then press MENU/
ENTER.
REAR
+/–
MUTING
(TEST TONE)
3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select
the desired level, and then press MENU/
ENTER.
• C-LEV (CENTER LEVEL)
• R-LEV (REAR LEVEL)
• W-LEV (WOOFER LEVEL)
4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to adjust
the speaker balance, and then press
MENU/ENTER.
To adjust the center speaker
Press CENTER +/–.
To adjust the rear speakers
Press REAR +/–.
z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2
seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display
will be returned to the previous menu.
To adjust the subwoofer
z The test tone will make it easier to hear the
difference in the volume level of each speaker.
While pressing SHIFT on the remote, press
MUTING (TEST TONE). On the system, press
MENU/ENTER and turn the VOL/SELECT knob
(T-T (TEST TONE) is displayed), and then press
MENU/ENTER.
Press WOOFER +/–.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence. Adjust the volume level so that the volume
of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same on
the remote.
To turn off the test tone, while pressing SHIFT, press
MUTING (TEST TONE) again. Or press MENU/
ENTER on the system again.
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Selecting the Sound Field on the
subwoofer
Selecting the Sound Field
MENU/
VOL/
ENTER
SELECT
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to. You will get such presence that you
will have the illusion that you are in a movie
theater or concert hall while you are in your
own room.
See the table on the next page for the details
on each sound field.
1 Press MENU/ENTER.
2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (S-FLD
(SOUND FIELD) is displayed), and
then press MENU/ENTER.
SOUND
FIELD
3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select
the desired SOUND FIELD, and then
press MENU/ENTER.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until
the sound field you want appears on
the display window.
z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2
seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display
will be returned to the previous menu.
z The system memorizes the last sound field
selected for each source component selected by the
FUNCTION button (Sound Field Link).
When you select an audio/video component by the
FUNCTION button, the sound field that was last
applied for the component is automatically applied.
For example, suppose you select the “DVD”
Each time you press SOUND FIELD, the
sound field mode is selected and displayed
in the following order.
AFD (AUTO FORMAT DECODE) T
r
connected to the OPTICAL jack and select MOVIE
as the sound field, then switch to COAX (COAXIAL)
by the FUNCTION button and select MUSIC as the
sound field. If you switch to OPT (OPTICAL) again,
MOVIE will be applied as the sound field.
PL (DOLBY PRO LOGIC)
r
MOVIE (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MOVIE)
r
MUSIC (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MUSIC)
z You can identify the encoding format of program
software by looking at its packaging.
– Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the
logo.
– Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with
the
logo.
– DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.
Note
When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling
frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48
kHz sampling frequency.
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Features of each sound field mode
Recommended cases
Sound field mode
Effect
To listen to the original sound
AUTO FORMAT
Automatically detects the type of audio signal
being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro
Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs
the proper decoding if necessary. This mode
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects.
of the program.
DECODE
When set to “DOLBY PRO
LOGIC,” the receiver performs
Sources recorded in 2 channels are decoded in 4
channels.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Pro Logic decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies
MOVIE
This mode reproduces sound in 5.1 channel when
watching pictures encoded in Dolby Surround.
encoded in Dolby Surround.
(DOLBY PRO
LOGICII MOVIE)
This setting is ideal for normal
MUSIC
The stereo source is reproduced in 5.1 channel
appropriately.
stereo sources, such as CDs.
(DOLBY PRO
LOGICII MUSIC)
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Making the low-level sound (DOLBY
DRC) on the subwoofer
Adjusting the tone quality
MENU/
ENTER
VOL/
SELECT
Making the low-level sound (DOLBY
DRC*)
When you listen at low volume to a DVD
player, the system compresses the dynamic
range and finely adjusts for low-level sound.
It is only functional when a DVD disc for
DRC (audio DRC) is played. To use this
function, connect the DVD component to
the optical digital jack and set the Dolby
digital sound to DOWNMIX PCM.
*Dolby DRC=Dolby Dynamic Range
Control
1 Press MENU/ENTER.
2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is
displayed), and then press MENU/
ENTER.
SHIFT
SOUND
FIELD
3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select
DRC (DOLBY DRC), and then press
MENU/ENTER.
VOLUME +/–
4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select
STD (STANDARD) or OFF, and then
press MENU/ENTER.
z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2
seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display
will be returned to the previous menu.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND
FIELD.
DSG is displayed on the display window
of the subwoofer.
2 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +
to indicate DRC (DOLBY DRC).
3 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND
FIELD.
4 While pressing SHIFT, select STD
(STANDARD) or OFF using VOLUME +/–.
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Making the Dynamic sound (DSG) on
the subwoofer
Making Dynamic sound (DSG*)
Although the sound is low-level, you can
enjoy Dynamic sound.
*DSG = Dynamic Sound Generator
MENU/
ENTER
VOL/
SELECT
SHIFT
SOUND
FIELD
VOLUME +/–
1 Press MENU/ENTER.
2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (DSG is
displayed), and then press MENU/
ENTER.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND
FIELD.
DSG is displayed on the display window
of the subwoofer.
3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select ON
or OFF, and then press MENU/ENTER.
2 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND
z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2
seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display
will be returned to the previous menu.
FIELD again.
3 While pressing SHIFT, select ON or OFF
using VOLUME +/–.
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Turn on the DVD
player
Press DVD 1.
If you connect a DVD
player with new signal
format (available in
future), press this button
while pressing SHIFT to
turn it on
Playing DVD discs
You can control DVDs on the Sony DVD
player using the supplied remote.
(DVD 2*).
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or
restricted.
Refer to the instructions supplied with
your disc.
* In this case, press each button above while pressing
SHIFT to operate the DVD player.
Using the title menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music piece called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you
want using the title menu.
DVD 1/DVD 2
X
N
x
1 Press DVD TOP MENU.
The title menu appears on the TV
screen.
m/M
./>
DVD MENU
DVD TOP
MENU
</M/m/,/
2 Press </M/m/, to select the title you
ENTER
DISPLAY
want to play.
RETURN
3 Press ENTER.
To
Operation
Press N.
Press x.
The system starts playing the selected
title.
Play a disc
Stop
Pause
Press X.
Resume play after
pause
Press N.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
select the title.
• Depending on the DVD, a “title menu” may simply
be called a “menu” or “title” in the instructions
supplied with the disc. “Press ENTER.” may also
be expressed as “Press SELECT.”
Locate a point quickly Press m or M while
(Scan)
playing a disc. When you
find the point you want,
press N to return to the
normal speed.
Go to the next chapter, Press >.
track or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the
preceding
Press ..
chapter, track or scene
in continuous play
mode
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Using the DVD menu
Controlling the TV with
the Supplied Remote
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc
contents using the menu. When you play
these DVDs, you can select the language for
the subtitles, the language for the sound,
etc., using the DVD menu.
You can control the Sony TV having
mark with the supplied remote.
1 Press DVD MENU.
SHIFT
TV
The DVD menu appears on the TV
screen. The contents of the menu vary
from disc to disc.
TV CH +/–
(TV/VIDEO)
2 Press </M/m/, to select the item
you want to change.
3 To change other items, repeat Step 2.
4 Press ENTER.
Note
Depending on the DVD, a “DVD menu” may simply
be called a “menu” in the instructions supplied with
the disc.
Operation
To
Press TV.
Turn the TV on or off
Press TV CH +/–.
Change the channel
of the TV
Using the setup display
While pressing SHIFT,
press TV CH – (TV/
VIDEO).
Select the input source
for the TV
You can operate the setup display of the
DVD player.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The setup display appears on the TV
screen.
Note
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
2 Press </, to select the setup item,
then press ENTER.
3 Press M/m to select the item you want
to change, then press ENTER.
4 Change the item setting.
To return to the previous display
Press RETURN.
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1 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND
Turning off the power
automatically
FIELD.
2 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +/
– repeatedly to indicate AUTO.
If there is no sound output from the input
source selected by the FUNCTION button
for more than 3 minutes, system power will
turn off automatically (Ready mode). Power
will be turned on again automatically when
the input source which you selected before
Ready mode recognizes any sound signal
output. Each type of mode, the indicator on
the system is changed the following.
3 While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND
FIELD.
4 While pressing SHIFT, press VOLUME +/
– to indicate OFF.
To turn off the Ready mode on the
subwoofer
indicator
VOL/
SELECT
MENU/
ENTER
indicator
Mode
Green light up
Red light up
Light out
Turn on
Ready mode
Turn off
1 Press MENU/ENTER.
2 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is
displayed), and then press MENU/
ENTER.
Press ?/1 (POWER) if you want to turn off
the system completely. Indicator will be
light out.
3 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select
AUTO, and then press MENU/ENTER.
To turn off the Ready mode
You can turn off the Ready mode. The
default setting is set to ON.
4 Turn the VOL/SELECT knob, select
OFF, and then press MENU/ENTER.
z When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2
seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display
will be returned to the previous menu.
SHIFT
SOUND
FIELD
VOLUME +/–
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Additional Information
The sound loses stereo effect when
Troubleshooting
you play a VIDEO CD or a CD.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy
the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a Dolby
Digital sound track.
, Make sure a proper sound field function is
selected (page 17).
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected securely.
, Check the speaker connections and settings
(page 7, 13).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channel but
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital format.
There’s no sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).
, Make sure that you’ve selected the correct
component on the system (page 15).
The sound comes from the center
speaker only.
, Press MUTING if “M-ON (MUTING ON)”
is displayed on the display window.
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the center speaker only.
, The protective device on the system has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off
the system, eliminate the short-circuit
problem and turn on the power again.
, The connecting cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
No sound is heard from the center
speaker.
, Make sure a proper sound field function is
selected (page 17).
, Adjust the speaker volume (page 16).
The left and right sounds are
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the rear
unbalanced or reversed.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).
, Adjust the volume level of each speaker
(page 16).
speakers.
, Make sure a proper sound field function is
selected (page 17).
, Adjust the speaker volume (page 16).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely (page 7,10).
, Check that the connecting cords are away
from a transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent
light.
No sound is heard from the PC
connecting the USB terminal.
, Check the system and PC are connected
correctly and securely. (page 11)
, Depending on your type of your PC or PC
system, the system may be unstable. Read our
product support homepage for details.
homeaudio/
, Move the TV away from the audio compo-
nents.
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them
with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
, Clean the disc.
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The remote does not function.
, Remove any obstacles between the remote
and the system.
, Use the remote near the system.
, Point the remote at the remote sensor on
the system.
, Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones if they are weak.
The system does not operate
properly.
, Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s
operation.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)
once, then connect it again.
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Specifications
SA-WBE1 (subwoofer)
Max. output
Subwoofer:
Front:
30 W (6 ohms)
15 W + 15 W (6 ohms)
15 W
Center*:
Rear*:
15 W + 15 W
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex type
130 mm dia. cone type
Dimensions (approx.)
215 × 271 × 302 mm
(w/h/d, not including the projecting parts)
Mass (approx.)
North American model:
Other model:
6.3 kg
6.4 kg
SS-BE1 (satellite speakers)
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Closed box type
50 mm dia. cone type
6 ohms
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
61 × 82 × 65.5 mm (w/h/d)
175 g
General
Power requirements
North American model:
European model:
Other model:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
U.S. model:
60 W
1.0 W (at the Power Saving Mode)
Canadian model:
Other model:
75 W
1.0 W (at the Power Saving Mode)
45 W
0.3 W (at the Power Saving Mode)
5˚C to 35˚C
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Supplied accessories
5 % to 90 %
See page 5.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index to Parts and Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Subwoofer
Top panel/Front panel
1 ?/1 (POWER) switch and indicator (15,
23)
Turns on and off the power of the
system.
2
remote sensor (5, 25)
Accepts the remote control signals.
3 MENU/ENTER (15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23)
Displays the menu on the display
window. To executes the settings, press
this button again.
4 VOL/SELECT knob (15, 16, 17, 19, 20,
23)
Adjust the volume and select settings.
5 Display window (13, 15, 17)
Indicates the speaker setting, input
signal, sound field mode, etc.
1
2
3
4
5
Rear panel
6 AUDIO IN L/R jacks (11)
Connect to the audio output of a TV,
VCR, etc.
7 USB jack (11)
Connect to the PC.
8 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL
jacks (10)
6
7
L
SPEAKER
CENTER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
AUDIO IN
R
9
Connect to the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack of the DVD player, etc.
9 SPEAKER jacks (7)
Connect to the supplied satellite
speakers.
USB
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
REAR
R
REAR
L
8
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Remote
9 DVD TOP MENU button (21)
Displays the title menu on the TV
screen.
0 </M/m/,/ENTER button (21)
Selects and executes the items or
settings.
qa DISPLAY button (21)
Displays the setup display of the DVD
player.
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
1
2
DVD2
DVD1
SHIFT
TV
SOUND
TV CH
FUNCTION FIELD
3
4
TV/VIDEO
CENTER
MENU
LEVEL
REAR
WOOFER
VOLUME
5
qj
qs DVD 1/DVD 2 button (21)
Turns on and off the power of the DVD
player.
qd ?/1 (POWER) switch (13, 15)
Turns on and off the system.
qf FUNCTION button (15)
Selects the input signal.
qg SOUND FIELD (MENU) button (13,
17, 19, 20, 23)
Selects the sound field mode.
Pressing this button while pressing
SHIFT will select the menu.
qh WOOFER +/– buttons (16)
Adjust the subwoofer volume.
qj VOLUME +/– buttons (13, 15, 19, 20,
23)
PLAY PAUSE STOP MUTING
TEST TONE
6
7
8
qk
ql
w;
PREV NEXT
SCAN
DVD TOP MENU
DVD MENU
9
q;
wa
ENTER
DISPLAY
RETURN
ws
qa
DVD CONTROL
1 TV button (22)
Turns the TV on and off.
2 SHIFT button (13, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23)
Switches the function of the buttons on
the remote.
Make the speaker settings or adjust the
volume of the system.
Pressing this button while pressing
SHIFT will set the speaker setup
parameters.
3 TV CH +/– (TV/VIDEO) buttons (22)
Changes the TV channel.
qk xSTOP button (21)
Stops playing a disc.
ql MUTING (TEST TONE) button (15,
16)
To change the TV input, press – while
pressing SHIFT.
4 REAR +/– buttons (16)
Adjust the rear speakers volume.
5 CENTER +/– buttons (16)
Adjust the center speaker volume.
6 XPAUSE button (21)
Mutes the sound.
Pressing this button while pressing
SHIFT will sound the test tone.
w; m/M (SCAN) buttons (21)
Locate a point while monitoring the
picture.
Pauses playing a disc.
7 NPLAY button (21)
Plays a disc.
wa DVD MENU button (21)
Displays the DVD menu on the TV
screen.
ws RETURN button (21)
Returns to the previously selected
screen.
8 ./>PREV/NEXT buttons (21)
Press to go to the next chapter or track,
or to go back to the previous chapter or
track.
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