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4-254-753-12(1)

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions
HT-SL800 HT-SL700 HT-SL600 HT-SL500

2004 Sony Corporation

model name1[HT-SL800] model name2[HT-DDW660]
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Dont throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.
Except for customers in Europe
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SL800, HT-SL700, HT-SL600 and HT-SL500. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, HT-SL500 models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 3134.
The HT-SL800 consists of:

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Area code
Receiver Speaker system Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Sub woofer
The HT-SL700 consists of:
STR-KSL600 SS-SLP701 SS-CNP501 SS-MSP501 SA-WMSP601 STR-KSL700 SS-SLP701 SS-CNP501 SS-MSP501 SA-WMSP501 STR-KSL600 SS-MSP501 SS-CNP501 SA-WMSP601 STR-KSL500 SS-MSP501 SS-CNP501 SA-WMSP501
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, Models of area code AA only. This receiver 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. ** DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
The HT-SL600 consists of:
Note for the supplied remote

For RM-U700

Receiver Speaker system Front/Surround speakers Center speaker Sub woofer
The HT-SL500 consists of:
The AUX button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.
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Table of Contents

Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components.. 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks. 7 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks. 9 2: Connecting the antennas. 10 3: Connecting speakers.. 11 4: Connecting the AC power cord. 14 5: Setting up the speakers. 15 6: Setting up the sub woofer.. 16 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance.. 17 TEST TONE

Other Operations

Using the Sleep Timer. 30
Operations Using the Remote RM-U700
Before you use your remote. 31 Remote button description.. 31 Changing the factory setting of an input button... 34

Additional Information

Precautions.. 35 Troubleshooting. 36 Specifications.. 38 List of button locations and reference pages.. 41 Index... 43

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component.. 18 Listening to FM/AM radio.. 18 Storing FM stations automatically. 19 AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations. 20 Using the Radio Data System (RDS). 21 (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) About the indications in the display. 23

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers and sub woofer.. 24 2CH STEREO Enjoying higher fidelity sound. 24 Selecting a sound field. 25
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Customizing sound fields.. 27 Adjusting the tone.. 28 Advanced settings.. 29
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1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to 2: Connecting the antennas (page 10).

Connectable components

Component to be connected Page
DVD player With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyb) TV monitor With composite video input only Satellite tuner With digital audio outputa) With analog audio output onlyb) VCR

8, 7 9

Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.

continued

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Required cords

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to E) (not supplied unless indicated).

A Audio cord

White (L) Red (R)

D Optical digital cord

B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)
E Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

Orange

C Video cord

Yellow Notes

Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red. When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (AE), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.

Satellite tuner

OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL

ANTENNA

MONITOR OUT DVD

DIGITAL

OPT IN

OPT IN COAX IN

TV/SAT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

SUB WOOFER

OPTICAL

DIGITAL COAXIAL L

DVD player
* Connect to either the COAX IN or OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack.
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
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2 Connect the video jacks.

TV monitor

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1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 18). For details on the required cords (AE), see page 6.

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT L
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
* The shape of connector varies depending on the area code.
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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3: Connecting speakers

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 requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration HT-SL800/HT-SL700 only
Center speaker Front speaker (Right)

Surround speaker (Right)

Front speaker (Left)

Sub woofer

Surround speaker (Left)

HT-SL600/HT-SL500 only

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A Speaker cords (supplied) B Monaural audio cord (supplied)
The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal to be connected.

Colour tube

Subwoofer

Front speaker (Right)

MONITOR OUT

FRONT R +

CENTER +

FRONT L +

+ SURR R

+ SURR L

Center speaker
Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to be connected.
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Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. (Except for the front speaker of HT-SL800/ HT-SL700) For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WSFV10D floor stand (available only in certain countries).

Press SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select 2CH ST.
Enjoying higher fidelity sound
Decoding the input audio signal automatically (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Press A.F.D.

The receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
A.F.D. AUTO appears in the display. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
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Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press ; PL/PLII repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.

Selecting a sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receivers preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.
Selecting a sound field for movies
Press SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
The selected type of decoding appears in the display.

x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

x PLII MOV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select HALL for the DVD input, then change to a different input and then return to DVD, HALL will automatically be applied again. You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package. : Dolby Digital discs : Dolby Surround encoded programs : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
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LEVEL menu parameters

L R BAL. L/R XX (Front speaker balance)

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
Initial setting: BALANCE (0) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (right) level) x S.W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for the effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field.
D.RANGE COMP. XXX (Dynamic range compressor)
Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL. Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see LEVEL menu parameters below.
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
While monitoring the sound, press or repeatedly to select the setting you want.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters.
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. We recommend using the MAX setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.
x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect.
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Resetting sound fields to the initial settings
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

Adjusting the tone

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speaker using the TONE menu.
Press ?/1 to turn off the power. While holding down SOUND FIELD, press ?/1.
SF. CLR. appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting.
Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select TONE. Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see TONE menu parameters below.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items.
You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. You also cannot adjust the tone when you select a sound field for movies and music (page 25, 26).

TONE menu parameters

x BASS XX dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREB. XX dB (Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from 6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.
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Advanced settings

Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu.

x TV-XXXX (Audio input mode for TV/SAT input)
Lets you select the audio input mode for TV/SAT input. AUTO Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected. OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL TV/SAT OPT IN jack. ANLG Specifies the the analog audio signals input to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select SET UP. Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see SET UP menu parameters below.
x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. M (Main) Sound of the main language will be output. S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output. M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items.

SET UP menu parameters

x DVD-XXXX (Audio input mode for DVD input)
Lets you select the audio input mode for DVD input. AUTO Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected. OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD OPT IN jack. COAX Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD COAX IN jack. ANLG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the DVD AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
x DEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. The initial setting is DEC. AUTO for TV/SAT and DEC. PCM for DVD. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). Even when other signals are input, the sound is output. However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to DEC. PCM.
When set to DEC. AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to DEC. PCM.
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DISPLAY TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV/ VIDEO

MAIN MENU

TEST TONE

qj qh qg qf
The tables below show the settings of each button.
Remote Button Operations Function
A.F.D. wh Receiver ALT ws Remote
Selects A.F.D. AUTO. When ALT button lights up, it changes the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing.
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Remote Button

Operations

Function

ANGLE 6 DVD player ANT 8 VCR
Selects viewing angle or changes the angles. Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program. Changes the sound to Multiplex or Bilingual or Multi Channel TV Sound. To listen to an audio equipment.
ENTER qa Receiver/ Enters the selection. VCR/ satellite tuner/ DVD player ENTER/12 TV/VCR/ Enters the selection. wd satellite tuner FM MODE Receiver 6 JUMP 6 TV Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. Toggles between the previous and the current channels. Selects the menu of the receiver. Adjusts the master volume of the receiver. Stores the radio stations. Mutes the sound from the receiver. Selects preset stations.
AUDIO 6 TV/VCR/ DVD player

Receiver

Displays menu. AV MENU VCR/ qa satellite tuner/ DVD player AV ?/1 e; TV/VCR/ CD player/ DVD player Turns the audio and video components on or off. Press if you make a mistake when you press the numeric button or press to return to continuous play etc. Selects a disc directly (multi-disc changer only). Selects information displayed on the TV screen. Enters direct tuning mode. Selects the language you want during digital broadcast. To watch DVD.
MAIN MENU qj MASTER VOL +/ qk

Receiver Receiver

MEMORY Receiver 7 MUTING ql PRESET/ Receiver Receiver

CLEAR 8 DVD player

DISC wa

CD player

CH/D.SKIP TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. +/ wf satellite tuner CD player/ DVD player RETURN/ EXIT/O qa SAT wk SEARCH MODE wa DVD player Skips discs (multi-disc changer only). Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu. To watch satellite tuner. Selects searching mode. Press to select the unit for search (track, index, etc.)

DISPLAY qa

TV/VCR/ DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu. Receiver DVD player
D.TUNING Receiver 6 DUAL Receiver MONO 6 DVD 2 Receiver
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SHIFT wd

Selects a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Selects sound fields.
TV/VIDEO qh TV VOL +/ qs TV ?/VIDEO 3 WIDE qf 1-and 0/10 7
Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Adjusts the volume of the TV. Turns the TV on or off. To watch VCR. Selects the wide picture mode. Use with SHIFT to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with D.TUNING for direct tuning. Selects track numbers. 0/10 selects track 10.
TV TV Receiver TV Receiver

SLEEP ea

SOUND FIELD +/ wg SUBTITLE 6 SWAP* 6 SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 e; and ?/1 ea at the same time)

DVD player TV

Changes the subtitles. Swaps the small and large picture.
Receiver/ Turns off the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ satellite tuner/ video components. CD player/ DVD player Outputs test tone. Shows the time or displays the playing time of disc, etc. Displays DVD title. To listen to radio programs. Scans radio stations. To watch TV programs. Selects preset TV channels.
TV/VCR/ Selects channel satellite tuner numbers. >10/-/-- wa CD player TV Selects track numbers over 10. Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. Turns the receiver on or off. Selects DOLBY PL, PLII MOV or PLII MUS. Selects a menu item. Adjusts or changes the setting.
TEST TONE Receiver qg TIME 6 CD player/ DVD player
?/1 ea ;PL/PLII 5 V/v qa B/b qa
TOP MENU/ DVD player GUIDE qa TUNER wj TUNING /+ 8 TV wl TV CH +/ qd Receiver Receiver Receiver TV
Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. Receiver Receiver
V/v/B/b qa VCR/ Selects a menu item. satellite tuner/ Press to enter the DVD player selection.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.
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./> VCR/ 7 CD player/ DVD player m/M 8 CD player/ DVD player VCR H9 VCR/ CD player/ DVD player VCR/ CD player/ DVD player

Skips tracks.

Changing the factory setting of an input button
If the factory settings of the input buttons do not match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have a CD player and you do not have a DVD player, you can assign the DVD button to your CD player.
Searches tracks in the forward or backward direction. Fastforwards or rewinds. Starts playblack.
Pauses playblack or record. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.) Stops playback.

Error message

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message.
PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receivers memory may remedy the problem (page 14). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

Specifications

Amplifier section
Power Output Models of area code CEL, CEK (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)1) FRONT2): 40 W/ch CENTER2): 40 W SURR2): 40 W/ch (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)1) FRONT2): 60 W/ch CENTER2): 60 W SURR2): 60 W/ch Models of area code AU (6 ohms 120 Hz20 kHz, THD 0.09%)1) FRONT2): 35 W/ch CENTER2): 35 W SURR2): 35 W/ch (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)1) FRONT2): 40 W/ch CENTER2): 40 W SURR2): 40 W/ch (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)1) FRONT2): 60 W/ch CENTER2): 60 W SURR2): 60 W/ch Models of area code CN (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)1) FRONT2): 40 W/ch CENTER2): 40 W SURR2): 40 W/ch (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)1) FRONT2): 60 W/ch CENTER2): 60 W SURR2): 60 W/ch (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)3) FRONT2): 37 W/ch CENTER2): 37 W SURR2): 37 W/ch (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)3) FRONT2): 55 W/ch CENTER2): 55 W SURR2): 55 W/ch 1) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Reference sections for clearing the receivers memory

To clear See

All memorized settings Customized sound fields

page 14 page 28

CEL, CEK, CN AU
230 V AC, 50 Hz 240 V AC, 50 Hz
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
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3) Measured under the following conditions:

General

Power requirements
CN Inputs (Analog) TV/SAT, DVD, VIDEO

220 V AC, 50 Hz

CEL, CEK AU Sensitivity: 500 mV Impedance: 50 kiloohms CN Power consumption Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: Impedance: 75 ohms
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 240 V AC, 50 Hz V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

DVD, TV/SAT (Optical) Sensitivity: Impedance: Outputs (Analog) SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kiloohms
Reproduction frequency range: 28 20,000 Hz Tone Gain levels 6 dB, 1 dB step
Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) STR-KSLmm STR-KSLmm STR-KSLmm including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 5.5 kg

Speaker section Front speakers HT-SL800/HT-SL700 (SS-SLP701) HT-SL600/HT-SL500 (SS-MSP501) Center speaker (SS-CNP501) Surround speakers (SS-MSP501)
Speaker system Full range, magnetically shielded

FM tuner section

Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate Frequency 87.5 - 108.0 MHz FM wire antenna 75 ohms, unbalanced 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, CN With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz

Video section

Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Speaker units SS-SLP70 mm cone type SS-MSP501/SS-CNP110 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) SS-SLPmm SS-CNPmm SS-MSPmm Mass (Approx.) SS-SLP701 4.0 kg SS-MSP501 0.8 kg SS-CNP501 1.0 kg
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Sub woofer HT-SL800/HT-SL600 (SA-WMSP601) HT-SL700/HT-SL500 (SA-WMSP501)
Speaker system Speaker unit Enclosure type RMS output SA-WMSP601 SA-WMSP501 Frequency range: Input Power requirements

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord (5) Monaural connecting cord (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) HT-SL800/HT-SL700 (12) HT-SL600/HT-SL500 (20) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Speakers Front speakers (2) Center speaker (1) Surround speakers (2) Sub woofer (1) For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded 200 mm cone type Acoustically loaded bass reflex 175 W (5 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD) 120 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD) 30 Hz 200 Hz LINE IN (input pin jacks)

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption SA-WMSPW SA-WMSPW Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) SA-WMSP601/SA-WMSPmm including front panel Mass (Approx.) SA-WMSPkg SA-WMSPkg
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List of button locations and reference pages
How to use pages 41 and 42
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text.

Illustration number r

INPUT SELECTOR qd (18, 19, 20)
R Name of button/part R Reference page

Main unit

HT-SL700 and HT-SL500 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Display 8 (21) DVD (indicator) 5 (18) INPUT SELECTOR qd (18, 19, 20) IR (receptor) qs (31, 37) MASTER VOLUME qf (17, 18, 36)

HT-SL700

MUTING qa (18, 36) PRESET TUNING + 3 (20) PRESET TUNING 2 (20) SOUND FIELD q; (28) TUNER (indicator) 7 (18) TV/SAT (indicator) 6 (18) VIDEO (indicator) 4 (18)

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

?/1 (power) 1 (14, 17, 19) ; PLII 9 (25)

9 q; qa qs qd qf

HT-SL500

9 q; qa qs

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HT-SL800 and HT-SL600 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Display 2 (21) DVD (indicator) 5 (18) INPUT SELECTOR qd (18, 19, 20) IR (receptor) 3 (31, 37) MASTER VOLUME qf (17, 18, 36)
MUTING qs (18, 36) PRESET TUNING + 9 (20) PRESET TUNING 8 (20) SOUND FIELD qa (28) TUNER (indicator) 7 (18) TV/SAT (indicator) 6 (18) VIDEO (indicator) 4 (18)
?/1 (power) 1 (14, 17, 19) ; PLII q; (25)

q; qa qs qd

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Adjusting LEVEL parameter 27 SET UP parameters 15, 29 speaker levels and balance 17 TONE parameter 28 Automatic tuning 18
Selecting component 18 sound field 2526 SET UP menu 15, 29 Sleep Timer 30 Sound field customizing 27 pre-programmed 2526 resetting 28 selecting 2526 Speakers adjusting speaker levels and balance 17 connection 11 placement 11 Supplied accessories 40
Clearing receivers memory 14
Digital Cinema Sound 25 Direct tuning 19 Dual Mono 29

LEVEL menu 27

Test tone 17 TONE menu 28 Tuning automatically 18 directly 19 to preset stations 20
Preset stations how to 20 how to tune 20

RDS 21

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