• The instructions in this manual are for model HTR-6600 and HTR-6100. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, HTR-6100 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.
Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ...4 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 6 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ...8 2: Connecting the antennas ...9 3: Connecting speakers ... 10 4: Connecting the AC power cord ...13 5: Setting up the speakers ...
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 6 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.
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) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow Notes...
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD recorder or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. ANTENNA * 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. DVD recorder TV monitor OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA MONITOR OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN VIDEO TV/SAT WOOFER...
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 17). For details on the required cords (A ANTENNA E), see page 5.
2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. ANTENNA OPT IN TV/SAT Notes • 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. •...
(5.1 channel). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration HTR-6600 only Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) HTR-6100 only Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) Center speaker Center speaker...
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Required cords A Speaker cords (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 INPUT MONITOR WOOFER Surround speaker Note 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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Tips • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. • (Except for the front speaker of HTR-6600) For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D floor stand (available only in certain countries).
4: Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure.
5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
PL. XXXX (Surround speaker placement) Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 24). • LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. •...
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance — TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press TEST TONE.
Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the component you want to use. To select the Light up VIDEO DVD recorder Satellite tuner TV/SAT Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER Turn on the component and start playback.
Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Press D.TUNING. Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz...
Presetting radio stations 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 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 17) or Direct Tuning (page 18).
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 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 display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. •...
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Program type Description indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.
About the indications in the display DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II L F E A ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. B DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. C SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer — 2CH STEREO In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer only. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer.
Sound fields with marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...
Advanced Adjustments and Settings 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 The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 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. Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speaker using the TONE...
Advanced settings Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “SET UP menu parameters”...
Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press ALT to light up the button. Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF...
Operations Using the Remote RM-U700 You can use the remote RM-U700 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
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Remote Operations Function Button ANGLE 6 DVD Selects viewing angle or recorder changes the angles. ANT 8 Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program. AUDIO 6 TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to Multiplex or Bilingual recorder or Multi Channel TV Sound.
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Satellite tuner Displays guide menu. TUNER wj Receiver TUNING Receiver –/+ 8 TV wl Receiver TV CH +/– * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Function Remote Button Selects a memory TV/VIDEO page for presetting radio stations or...
Tuner (this receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) Tuner (Component tuner) *Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting 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-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use pages 39 Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER Display 2 (20) DVD (indicator) 5 (17) INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, IR (receptor) 3 (30, 36) MASTER VOLUME qf (16, 17, INPUT SELECTOR qd (17, 18, 19)
Direct tuning 18 Dual Mono 28 LEVEL menu 26 Preset stations how to 19 how to tune 19 RDS 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary Selecting component 17 sound field 24–25 SET UP menu 14, 28 Sleep Timer 29 Sound field customizing 26 pre-programmed 24–25...