Sony HT-K215 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the
power. When the demonstration starts, the following message
appears in the display :
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH
DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY
WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY
THANK YOU”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the amplifier off while the above message is
being displayed. The next time you turn the amplifier on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.
Notes
• Running the demonstration will clear the amplifier’s
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing
the amplifier's memory” on page 14.
• There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is
activated.
About This Manual
Conventions
The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the amplifier and speakers. You can also use the
controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the amplifier.
The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This amplifier incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a 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Confidential unpublished Works.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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Setting Up the Amplifier 5
Video Component Hookups 6
Digital Component Hookups 7
5.1CH/SAT Hookups 8
Other Hookups 9
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 10
Speaker System Hookup 11
Performing Initial Setup Operations 14
Multi Channel Surround Setup 15
Before You Use Your Amplifier 20
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 21
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21
Enjoying Surround Sound 23
Selecting a Sound Field 24
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 27
Customizing Sound Fields 29
Other Operations 32
Using the Sleep Timer 33
Additional Information 34
Troubleshooting 34
Specifications 36
Glossary 38
Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, and SET UP
buttons 39
Remote Button Description 40
Index 42