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Sony HT-BE1 Primary Operating Instructions Manual

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4-240-621-71(2)
Home Theater
System
Operating Instructions
HT-BE1
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Home Theater System

    4-240-621-71(2) Home Theater System Operating Instructions HT-BE1 © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HT-BE1 Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Additional Information ... 24 Troubleshooting ... 24 Specifications ... 26 Index to Parts and Controls ... 27 “PlayStation 2” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Subwoofer (1) • Satellite speakers (5) • Speaker cords (3 m (10 ft) 3.8 m (12.5 ft) • Optical digital cord (1) (North American and Asian models only) • Coaxial digital cord (1) (European models only) •...

  • Page 6: Hookup

    Hookup Speaker installation For best performance, we recommend speaker placement as shown. You can use any satellite speakers for the front, center, and rear speakers. Center speaker Place on the top of or below the TV. Subwoofer Can be placed anywhere. Rear speakers Place right beside or slightly behind your listening position, and a little higher than your ears.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers You can adjust the angle of the supplied satellite speakers if necessary. Loosen the screw at the bottom of the speaker. 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.
  • Page 9 • 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.
  • Page 10 Connecting to other components You can connect this system to “PlayStation 2” and enjoy the surround sound. This system can also 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.
  • Page 11 Connecting to an analog audio/video component Connect the component to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jack. Connecting to a PC Connect the PC to the USB jack. Notes • You can operate this system by connecting to a PC with the USB cable. However, it depends on your PC type and system.

  • Page 12: Speaker Setup

    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 (1 to 16 feet) from the listening position (A). You can place the center speaker up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 1.6 meters (5 feet) closer (C) to the listening position than the front speakers.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Specifying the speaker parameters on the subwoofer When you press MENU/ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer, the display will be returned to the previous menu. Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the subwoofer. Press MENU/ENTER. Turn the VOL/SELECT knob (SETUP is displayed) , and then press MENU/ENTER.

  • Page 15: Operations

    Operations Adjusting the Volume Adjusting all speakers’ volume together You can adjust all speakers’ volume together. ?/1 (POWER) FUNCTION VOLUME +/– MUTING Press ?/1 (POWER) to turn on the system. Play the program source. If there is no sound, press FUNCTION to select the input source.
  • Page 16 Adjusting the speaker balance individually 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.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Sound Field

    Selecting the Sound Field 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.
  • Page 18 Features of each sound field mode Recommended cases Sound field mode To listen to the original sound AUTO FORMAT of the program. DECODE When set to “DOLBY PRO DOLBY PRO LOGIC LOGIC,” the receiver performs Pro Logic decoding. This setting is ideal for movies MOVIE encoded in Dolby Surround.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Tone Quality

    Adjusting the tone quality 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.
  • Page 20 Making Dynamic sound (DSG*) Although the sound is low-level, you can enjoy Dynamic sound. * DSG = Dynamic Sound Generator SHIFT While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND FIELD. DSG is displayed on the display window of the subwoofer. While pressing SHIFT, press SOUND FIELD again.

  • Page 21: Playing The Disc On The "Playstation 2" Or Dvd Player

    Playing the Disc on the “PlayStation 2” or DVD Player You can play DVDs on the Sony DVD player or “PlayStation 2” using the supplied remote. Refer to the instructions supplied with the “PlayStation 2” as well. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.

  • Page 22: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    ENTER. Change the item setting. To return to the previous display Press RETURN. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the Sony TV having mark with the supplied remote. SHIFT TV CH +/– (TV/VIDEO) Operation Press TV.

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Power Automatically

    Turning off the power automatically 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.

  • Page 24: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
  • Page 25 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 the system. , Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: SA-WBE1 (subwoofer) Max. output Subwoofer: Front: Center*: Rear*: * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Speaker system Speaker unit Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) North American model: Other model:...

  • Page 27: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Subwoofer SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L AUDIO IN OPTICAL COAXIAL REAR R REAR L DIGITAL IN Top panel/Front panel 1 ?/1 (POWER) switch and indicator (15, Turns on and off the power of the system.
  • Page 28 8 ./>PREV/NEXT buttons (21) Press to go to the next chapter or track, or to go back to the previous chapter or track. Sony Corporation Printed in Korea 9 DVD TOP MENU button (21) Displays the title menu on the TV screen.

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