Shure HTS5000 Administrator Guide

Hf HOMETHEATER SOUND
SURROUND AUDIO PROCESSOR
INSTALLATION/OPERATOR'S
MANUAL

CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction .................................. 2
General Description
........................... 3
Systemsetup ................................. 4
Multiple Inputs .............................. 4
Locating Speakers ........................... 4
Connections ................................ 5
Inputs
................................... 5
Outputs
.................................. 5
Basic System
........................... 5
Complete System
....................... 5
Operation
.................................. 6
Pushbutton Controls ....................... 6
Rotary Controls ........................... 6
........................... Remote Control 7
Mono EnhanceAdjust
...................... 7
System Balance
............................... 8
Phasing
...................................... 8
Graphic Display
............................... 9
Program Material .............................. 9
Trouble Shooting Guide ........................ 10
Specifications
................................ 11
Safety Instructions
............................ 11
lY TRODUCTION
2ongratulations. Your purchase of a Shure HTS5000
Surround Audio Processor will provide years of listen-
ing pleasure while serving as the main control compo-
nent of your HomeTheater Sound System. Unlike other
surround sound audio products,the HTS5000iscapable
of recreating in your home the audio experience of the
very best motion picture theaters with Dolby Stereo1
equipment. The latest techniques in analog and digital
signal processing electronics have been employed in
the HTS5000 to duplicate the performance of profes-
sional Dolby stereo motion picturetheater equipment.
If you are quite familiar with surround sound, Dolby
Surround, and the Dolby Stereo process, you may wish
to skip ahead in the manual and set up your system us-
ing the block diagrams shown in Figures
6 and 7. Initial
control settings are discussed starting on page
6, and
special adjustments are described on page 8.
Since the application of Dolby Stereo to the home en-
vironment is a relatively new concept to most people,
we encourage you to read the entire manual before set-
ting up and enjoying your HTS5000. Several sections
have been included beyond normal system setup and
operation to help maximizeyour listening pleasure, and
broaden your understanding of this exciting new con-
cept.
With any new concept, terminology is often the
source of much confusion. Because a surround sound
system can involve as many as six amplifier and
loudspeaker channels and is designed to be used with
new types of program material, a few definitions may be
helpful:
00 Dolby Stereo- Dolby Stereo is the term used to
describe a motion picture audio process that results in
a surround sound experience in the theater. The basic
elements of such a system are three loudspeaker chan-
nels behind the screen (Left Front, Center Front, and
Right Front) and a fourth to the sides or behind the
listener. This process was developed by Dolby Labora-
tories and involves sophisticated techniques to encode
and decode four audio channels on stereo film sound
tracks. Dolby Stereo has become the most widely user'
process for producing stereo motion picture soun,.
tracks in the world with over 700 movies made to date.
Movies made using this process display the Dolby
Stereo logo during the credit portion of the film. With
the growth of consumer audiolvideo technology, this
process is now being applied to music video and televi-
sion drama production.
00 Dolby Surround - Dolby Surround is the term us-
ed to describe systems that allow Dolby Stereo sound
tracks to be played back in the home. All products that
carry the Dolby Surround logo must meet certain
minimum technical requirements established by Dolby
Laboratories. The Shure HTS5000goes beyond these re-
quirements by a wide margin to significantly increase
the listening experience in the home as compared to
basic Dolby Surround processors. Consumer program
material that contains Dolby Stereo sound tracks will
soon be identified with the Dolby Surround logo. (See
section on Program Material for more details).
Before getting into the specifics of the HTS5000and
how to set it up in your home, it is worthwhile to con-
sider the audio-visual aspects of a total home theater
system in general terms:
Inthe theater, the large size of the movie screen con-
tributes greatly to the participatory quality of the ex-
perience. An effect of the big screen is to overwhelm
other stimuli, precluding attention to offscreen happen-
ings.
The viewer is much closer to the home tv screen thai
the moviegoer to the theater screen. As a result, the
home screen need not be absolutely as large as the
movie screen to rivet the attention comparably. But, the
larger the screen, the more participatory the experience
will be.
The largest available homescreens are usedwith pro-
jection tv systems which vary in color quality, resolu-
tion, brightness and clarity of the off-axis image. The
most successful surround sound home televiewing ex-
perience will be with a system that has a bright on- and
off-axis picture, high resolution, and excellent color ac-
curacy. In some viewing rooms, these qualities may be
achievable with a
19- or 25-inch television receiver; in
most cases, a projection tv will be preferable.
A high performance audio system contributes as
much as the large screen to the participatory quality of
the theatre experience. To duplicate this quality in the
home, the system must be capable of producing high
sound pressure levels not only in the front but also in
the subwoofer (or low frequency) and surround chan-
nels. The use of a center channel loudspeaker also
becomes very important in maintaining proper audio
perspective for all viewers. In order to obtain the op-
timum listening experience using the HTS5000, it is im-
portant to select loudspeakers and amplifiers that are
capableof producing adequate sound levels. As a basis
for comparison, a modern motion picture theater
capable of showing Dolby Stereo movies is set up to
generate maximumsound pressure levels of 108dB SPL
at an ideal viewing position.
1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor-
poration. Additionally licensed under one or more of the following
patents:
U.S. numbers 3,632,886,8,6,972, and 3,959,590; Canada
numbers 1,004,603and 1,037,877. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HTS5000 Surround Audio Processor provides a
theater-sound environment in the home. This Home
Theater Sound (HTS) system decodes Dolby stereo
sound encoded in video discs, video tape, and broad-
cast television. The HTS5000 provides up to six chan-
nels of audio output: left, center, right, two surround
channels, and a subwoofer. Acra-Vector* decoder cir-
cuitry replicates the directional accuracy of the finest
theater sound equipment. True digital time delays pro-
vide the same performance, free of distortion and noise,
as inthe theater. The Acoustic Space Generatorcreates
the same immersion in sound as in the theater, but us-
ing a minimum number of speakers. All these features
help to re-createthe sound field of an original theatrical
showing. The HTS5000can also produce simulated sur-
round sound from ordinary stereo, and even from mono
sources.
A basic HTS Surround Sound installation employs
four loudspeakers and two stereo amplifiers; a com-
plete system uses six loudspeakers and three stereo
amplifiers to reproduce the theater experience. The
system operates as follows.
Exclusive Acra-Vector circuits enhance the direc-
tional accuracy of the reproduced sound field. Inthe
front, this creates a spacious stereo panorama with
realistic "motion" effects from moving sources. The
surround channel signals are delayed according to a
user-selecteddigital delay setting chosenfor the par-
ticular room environment, such that the shortest
delay between front and rear speakers heard by any
listener is20 ms. Then an Acoustic Space Generator
processes the delayed signal to further enhance the
perception of spaciousness. In the basic system,
dialogue originates from a phantom center channel;
while inthe complete system, a center-front speaker
delivers dialogue. This keeps the acoustic image
stably centered regardless of where the listener sits
in the room. Finally, in the complete system, low-
frequency information (below80 Hz) is consigned to
a subwoofer channel. (In the basic system, low-
frequency audio is handled by the four front and sur-
round channels
- and loudspeakers.) Because the
film industry uses very low-frequency audio as an in-
tegral part of the creation of mood and place, use of
a subwoofer reinforces the theater illusionand inten-
sifies the verisimilitude of the performance. In both
basic and complete systems, the HTS accurately
localizes sound sources within the audio environ-
ment.
The HTS5000 front panel controls and displays in-
clude pushbutton selectors of operating
modes: Dolby Surround, synthesized-surround stereo
or mono, and, by means of a defeat button, pure stereo
or mono. There is also pushbutton choice of the audio
source from either Left and Right inputs or Tape
Monitor Return inputs. Rotary knobs on the front adjust
the following: input level, with a five-LED level display;
input balance, with an LED for visual determination of
correct balance; digital delay time to best suit the par-
ticular listening room; and volume and surround levels.
An overriding wired Remote Control letsthe listener ad-
just surround and overall volume levels from the listen-
ing position. The Remote also permits muting of the
audio outputs. A four-channel graphic display provides
visual demonstration of the surround characteristics of
the input signal.
The HTS5000 rear panel includes left and right audio
inputs; outputs for front left and right and surround left
and right channels; a separately switched front-center
output jack; and a subwoofer output jack. Tape Monitor
Send outputs and Return inputsfor Left and Right chan-
nels are also included. These audio input and output
jacks are all phono types. In addition, front- and rear-
panel eighth-inchdiameter phone jacks accommodate
the wired Remote Control.
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SYSTEM SETUP
To installaSurround SoundSystem, you will needthe
following.
For a basic system:
1 HTS5000
1 Dolby Stereo source (e.g., video disc player,
video tape player, stereo tvlaudio receiver, audio
tape player, stereo turntable, CD player)
2 Stereo power amplifiers(oneof these may be an
existing hi-fi receiver or amplifier)
4 Full-rangeloudspeakers (twoof these may bethe
hi-fi system loudspeakers)
For a complete system, add:
1 Stereo power amplifier
1 Full-range loudspeaker
1 Subwoofer loudspeaker
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1 Mono amplifier
1 Full-rangeloudspeaker
1 Self-powered subwoofer
MULTIPLE INPUTS TO THE HTS5000
When multiple sources are to be decoded, i.e., a VTR,
video disc player, and broadcast tv as well as an audio-
only cassette deck, it is most efficient to connect them
all to a single unit, such as an audio receiver, and to
connect that unit's stereo tape outputs to the HTS5000
Left and Right inputs. (See Figure 1.)
HTS5000
OUTPUTS TAPE
AUDIO RECEIVER
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1-Q Q
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AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIGURE 1
In this case, the stereo system's high fidelity
speakers can also serve as the Surround Sound
System's front left and right speakers. To accomplish
this, connect the HTS5000 Front Left and Right outputs
back to the tape inputs on the high fidelity receiver (see
Figure
2.) The HTS5000 Tape Send outputs and Return
inputs can be used in the place of the receiver's tape
outputs and inputs.
VCR
AUDIO OUTPUTS STEREO HI FI AND SURROUND SOUND
FRONT SPEAKERS
FIGURE 2
Or, a second audio source can be connected to the
HTS5000Tape Return Left and Right inputs (see Figure
3). In this case:
1. When the front panel Tape Mon switch is
out, the
HTS5000 processes the inputs from L and R.
2. When the front panel Tape Mon switch is in, the
HTS5000 processes the inputs from Tape Return L
and R.
BACK
FRONT
OURCE #2
SOURCE #I
1 ""1 SOURCE DOLBY
I
STEREO
SOURCE
USING A SECOND SOURCE CONNECTED TO THE
TAPE RETURN INPUTS
FIGURE 3
LOCATING SPEAKERS
Speaker locationwill depend ineach case on the size
and shape of the specific room in which the Home
Theater System is installed. The diagrams in Figure
4
may be usedas a general guide tospeaker placement in
rooms of various shapes. To avoid interferencewith the
tv picture, speakers without special magnetic shielding
should ordinarily be more than 0.6m
(2 ft) from the
screen. In each case, it is best to consult the tv and
loudspeaker manufacturers.

When a Center speaker is employed, it is most conven-
iently mounted above or below the screen, but always
as close to the screen centerline as possible.
Becausevery low frequencies are nondirectional ina
room, a subwoofer can usually be located almost
anywhere convenient in the room. However, depending
on room acoustics and the particular subwoofer, some
locations may be clearly superior to others. Consult the
subwoofer manufacturer for specifics.
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LOCATlNG SPEAKERS
FIGURE
4
CONNECTIONS
All connections (except the supplied wired Remote
Control)are made via phono pin plugs. Four pairs of in-
terconnecting cables with plugs are supplied.
lnpuf~ (see Figure 5)
Connect the stereo preamp or Aux output of a video
disc player, video tape recorder,or tv receiver tothe Left
and Right inputs of the HTS5000.(SeeFigure
1 for multi-
ple sources.)
IMPORTANT
For optimum decoding of Dolby Surround pro-
gram material, system equalization should be
done following the HTS5000 outputs. If
equalization is used ahead of the HTS5000, it
should be applied identically to both channels
and in moderate amounts.
DOLBY
1 STEREO
SOURCE
AUX OUT
Outputs
For a basic system (see Figure 6):
A. Connect the HTS5000 Front Left and Right outputs
to the stereo inputs of an amplifier or receiver.
These inputs should accept Aux or preamp level
signals. The home stereo hi-fi receiver or amp is
often conveniently used for front left and right
signals (see Figure
1 also).
B. Connect the stereo speaker outputs of the front
amplifiertofront left and right loudspeakers.These
can also see double duty as the hi-fi audio system
speakers (see Figure
2 also).
C. Connect the HTS5000Surround Left and Right out-
putstothe second stereo amplifier's Aux or preamp
SINGLE INPUT
FIGURE
5
level inputs.
D. Connect the second amplifier's outputs to the sur-
round left and right loudspeakers.
IMPORTANT
When setting up a basic system, make sure
that the HTS5000 back panel Center switch is
in the Out position.
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SOURCE 1
AUX OUT
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SURROUND
LOUDSPEAKERS FRONT
LOUDSPEAKERS
BASIC SYSTEM
FIGURE
6
For a complete system, make the following additions
(see Figure
7):
A. Connect the Center output on the HTS5000 to one
input of a third stereo amplifier.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the back panel Center switch is in
the In position.
B. Connect the Center amplifier output to a full-range
loudspeaker.
C. Connect the HTS5000 Subwoofer output to the
other stereo input of the third amplifier.*
D. Connect the amplifier Subwoofer output to a sub-
woofer loudspeaker.
A self-poweredsubwoofer can also be used. In this case, connect the
HTS5000 subwoofer output directly to the powered subwoofer input.
(Only a mono amp is required in this case for the center channel.)

CENTER
LOUDSPEAKER
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SUBWOOFER
LOUDSPEAKER
-
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AMP #1
FRONT
SURROUND FRONT
LOUDSPEAKERS LOUDSPEAKERS
COMPLETESYSTEM
FIGURE
7
NOTE: Select power amplifier #3 to match the power
requirements of the particular subwoofer loudspeaker
used.
OPERATION (Figure 8)
PUSHBUTTON CONTROLS
Dolby SurroundlStereolMono
Depress one, or two, of the first three switches at the
left of the front panel, depending on the type of audio
source material.
@ Dolby Surround: Depress this switch if the
source material is "Dolby Surround" or "Dolby
Stereo." The HTS5000 will decode all ambience and
surround information and will process it for full sur-
round sound.
NOTE: Some video tapes and discs that are ac-
tually Dolby Surround encoded are not so labeled.
The only way to determine this is to try a source
with the Dolby Surround switch pressed in. Most
recently released stereo movies are Dolby-
Surround encoded.Additionally, for many viewers,
all types of program sources will sound accep-
table if the HTS5000switch isleft inthe DolbySur-
round position.
@Stereo: Depress this switch if the source
material is stereo (e.g., music videos, records, or
compact discs). The HTS5000 processor will
simulate surround sound with the Acoustic Space
Generator and true digital time delays. Outputs will
appear at Front Left and Right, Surround Left and
Right, and Subwoofer channels.There will be no out-
put at the Center channel, and the Center switch has
no effect on the output.
C Mono: When the source is monophonic,
epress this switch. By means of itsAcoustic Space
9
Generator and digital time delays, the HTS5000 will
provide simulated-stereo and -surround sound from
mono sources. When the Center switch is in the In
position, outputs will appear at all six channels.
When a center speaker is not used, make sure the
Center switch is in the Out position.
With a Center
speaker in the system, there will be very stable
center localization of dialogue; without a Center
speaker, dialogue will appear in a phantom center
channel. See the section on Mono EnhanceAdjust to
set the amount of simulated surround with the
O~~it~hin Mono.
D Synthesized Surround Defeat: Depress this
switch to bypass HTS5000 processing when the Stereo
or Mono switch is also depressed. The output will then
be straight stereo or mono appearing in the Left and
Right or Center channels. The Subwoofer channel will
continue to function.
NOTE: If the Stereo button is depressed, the output
will appear only inthe Front Left and Right channels.
If the Mono button is depressed and the Center
switch is in the In position, output will appear inthe
Center channel only. If the Mono button isdepressed
and the Center switch is in the Out position, output
will appear inthe Front Left and Right channels only.
@Tape Monitor: When this switch is Out, the
HTS5000 derives its source from the Left and Right in-
put jacks. When this switch is
In, the HTS5000 source
derives from the Tape Monitor Return Left and Right in-
put jacks.
ROTARY CONTROLS
@ Input Level: For the best signal-to-noise ratio and
input processing, set the lnput Level control as you
would set a
VU meter. With the volume control set to a
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low but audible position, adjust the control so that only
the loudest occasional peak signals light the red, but
most signals remain below the red.
Recommended initial setting: Straight up and down.
NOTE: In the future, consumer software may be
available with Dolby calibration tones. To calibrate
the HTS unit using these tones, put the HTS5000 in
the stereo mode, and adjust the lnput Levelcontrol to
just light the last green LED on the input level
display.
G lnput Balance: To set the lnput Balance, use a
8 urce (like dialogue) that usually comes from the
center of the sound stage. Adjust the Balance control
so that its LED lights most often when center dialogue
is present. Rotate the control slightly left and right to
ensure that it is set at the optimum position.
Recommended initial setting: Straight up and down.
Digital Delay (ms):
To select and set the Digital
time, use the following formula (see Figure 9):
20 +Dl
- D2 = DS
L REMOTE CONTROL
'The Remote Control should be used because it per-
mits the listener to adjust the Surround Level and
overall Volume from the listening position to suit each
individual tape, disc, or broadcast. The Remote over-
rides the front panel Surround Level and Volume con-
trols, but these should always be turned to their
minimum positions to prevent an unpleasant blast of
sound should the Remote be accidentally discon-
nected.
The Remote Control is also equipped with a Mute
slide switch for temporary reduction of sound level
when necessary. A red LED next to the switch glows to
indicate that the Mute is engaged; the light is ex-
tinguished when the Mute is off.
Recommended initial settings of Remote Surround
Level and Volume:
Same as Recommended Levels for
front panel Surround Level and Volume above.
Where Dl
= distance (in feet) from listener to
closest front loudspeaker
D2 = distance (in feet) from listener to
closest rear loudspeaker
DS
= Delay setting (in milliseconds)
Set the HTS5000 Digital Delay to the closest delay set-
ting (usethe higher delay setting if between two delay
values). Insome room arrangements, it may be difficult
to decide which listener and which speaker to use for
calculating distances. The guiding principle, where
there are multiple listeners, is that the shortest delay
heard by any listener should be 20 ms. So, for instance,
in installations where there are multiple rows of
listeners, calculate distances from the listener in the
back row who isclosest toa rear speaker. The diagrams
in Figure 9 provide examples to clarify which listeners
and distances to use incalculating the optimum Digital
Delay setting in rooms of various shapes. (Other delay
times may be preferred by some listeners.)The final set-
ting should cause the rearmost listener to hear center-
screen speech coming from the front of the room. Never
from the rear.
Recommended initial setting: 20 ms
Q~urround Level and@volume: Use these con-
rols to set a first approximation to the final listening
level desired. The Volume control adjusts the volume of
all (six, five, or four) output channels used. The Sur-
round Level control adjusts the level of the rear chan-
nels, thus permitting the listener to achieve the desired
frontlrear balance in the sound field.
NOTE: Output trim controls are available underneath
the unit for cases where front and rear amplifiers
andlor speakers differ so much inpower or efficiency
that the Volume and Surround Level controls do not
provide the desired relative levels. See the section on
Output Level Controls.
Recommended initial settings: Start with the Surround
controls at higher levels than you might imagine
desirable; then back off until satisfactory levels are
reached. Starting at a low level and advancing the con-
trols may leadthe listenertostopadjustment beforethe
optimum ievel has been attained.
RRI
DlAND D2 IN VARIOUS ROOM
CONFIGURATIONS
FIGURE 9
MONO ENHANCE ADJUST
A screwdriver-adjustabletrim control labeled MONO
ENHANCE ADJUST is provided on the bottom of the
HTS5000 (see Figure 10). When the Surround Sound
System is in the MONO Mode, this control permits the
listener to adjust the amount of stereo synthesis to in-
dividual taste. The control affects the HTS5000 output
only when the front panel MONO button is depressed
and the SYNTHESIZED SURROUND DEFEAT button is
out.(Turnclockwiseto increase the amount of enhance-
ment.)
/ ADJUST I
FIGURE 10

SYSTEM BALANCE
A.To balance a System with a Center amplifier and
speaker
1. Turn the Surround Level control and Volume control
all the way off.
2. Set the Volume controls of the left-, center-, and
right-channel
power amplifiers to maximum; set the
subwoofer and surround poweramplifier volume con-
trols to minimum.
3. Select a good quality mono program source; set the
HTS5000 pushbutton switch to Dolby Surround. Ad-
vance the HTS volume control to obtain a modest
listening level in the Center loudspeaker.
4.
Switch the HTS5000 to Stereo.
5. Listen carefully. Turn down the
power amplifier
volume control(s) for the louder source until swit-
ching between Dolby Surround and Stereo produces
the same level at a center listening position.
6. If balance cannot be achieved with the power
amplifier volume controls, use the output level trim-
mers(sixscrewdriver-adjustablecontrols) located on
the bottom of the HTS5000 (see Figure 11).
B.To balance a System without a Center channel
amplifier and speaker
1. Set the Volume controlsof the left-and right-channel
poweramplifiers to maximum;set the subwoofer and
surround
power amplifier volume controls to
minimum.
2 Select a good quality mono program source; set the
HTS5000 pushbutton switch to Dolby Surround.
3. Listen for a center image. If necessary, reduce the
level of the louder amplifier until a center image is
obtained.
C.To balance the Surround and Subwoofer amplifiers
and speakers
1. Leave
power amplifier volume controls as set above.
Select a program source with significant surround
channel program material as indicated by the front
panel graphic display. (Music portions of Dolby Sur-
round movies often have suitable program material.)
2. Advance the HTS5000 Surround Level control to the
middle of its range; advance the HTS5000 Volume
control ta a normal listening level.
3. Depress the HTS5000 Dolby Surround pushbutton.
a. Advance the volume controls on the surround
channel
power amplifiers untilthe surrounds have
about equal levels with the fronts.
NOTE: Use the trimmers on the bottom of the HTS
if the power amplifiers do not offer suff~cientad-
justment to balance.
b. Adjust the volume controlon the subwoofer
power
amplifier
to give an appropriate, bigger than life
presentation.
IMPORTANT
All preamplifier, receiver, and power amplifier
volume controls are now set. Changing any of
these settings will change the balance of the
system rather than just the overall level. The
HTS5000 will henceforth control the output of the
entire system regardless of the program source.
bENTER SUB SLnnDUND FRONT
to 0) to 0) to 0)
WOOFER L R L R
FIGURE 11
PHASING
While making phase checks, various connec-
tions to power amplifiers will be changed. Be
sure totake necessary precautions when doing
so in order to protect all power amplifiers and
A. Inorder to obtain correct operation from an HTS5000
Surround Sound System, all speakers and amplifiers
must be in phase. Check the phase as follows.
1. Use a mono input signal (anFM tuner set to Mono is
a convenient source).
2. Set the HTS5000 front panel pushbutton to Stereo.
3. Set the volume control for a moderate level.
4. Listen to the sound. If the Front Left and Right
amplifiers and speakers are in phase, the sound will
be centered, and its quality will be good across the
audio spectrum. If they are out of phase, the sound
will have a diffuse and directionless quality, par-
ticularly noticeable inthe almost total loss of low fre-
quencies (bass sounds).
5. To correct an out-of-phasecondition in the Front, in-
terchange the wires to one of the Front speakers,
either at the amplifier output or at the speaker input
terminal.
B. Now turn down the sound, and check the phasing of
the Surround speakers using the following technique.
1. On the back of the HTS, temporarily unplug the Front
Left and Right output connectors.
2. Plugthe Surround Left and Right channel connectors
into the Front Left and Right output channels.
3. Proceed as in steps 1. to 5. above.
4. Return the Front Left and Right and the Surround
Left and Right connectors to their proper jacks.
C. If a Center speaker is used, check its phasing as
follows.
1. Switch to the Dolby Stereo mode; move the rear
panel Center switchtothe In position; and turn down
the Surround Level control to avoid confusion.
2. Set the HTS5000 front panel pushbutton to Stereo;
and set the Volume control for a moderate level.
3. On the back of the HTS, unplug the Right Front out-
put connector.
4. Plug the Center channel connector into the Right
Front output channel.
5. Listen to the sound. If the Center channel amplifier
and speaker are in phase with the front channel
amplifiers and speakers, the sound will be centered
and its quality will be good across the audio spec-
trum. If they are out of phase, the sound will have a
diffuse and directionless quality. If the Center
speaker isnot like the Front Left and Right speakers,
the distinction may not be clearcut. In that case,
choose the connection that increases bass output.
6. To correct anout-of-phasecondition intheCenter, in-
terchange the wires to the Center speaker,
either at
the amplifier output
or at the speaker input terminal.

D. If a subwoofer is used, check its phasing as follows.
1. Connect the subwoofer; switch to the Mono mode
(front panel); and move the rear panel Center switch
to Out.
2. Listen to music with very low frequencies, and try
both subwoofer speaker connections.
3. Choose the one with more bass output.
4. Returnthe Center switchto In if appropriate;depress
the appropriate mode pushbutton on the front.
THE EDUCATED EAR AND
THE GRAPHIC DISPLAY
The front panel graphic display shows the relative
levels of the decoded and processed output at the Front
and Surround channels in the Dolby Surround and Syn-
thesized Surround modes*. The display is independent
of the Volume and Surround Level control settings. The
graphic display is usedto check initial setup of the HTS
Surround Sound System; to confirm that left channel
outputs do appear at the left speaker for example. It
also validates the recording engineer's intentions on
the spatial location and intensity of various sounds.
In addition, listening and experimentation will
demonstrate the display's usefulness in educating the
ears to the appropriateness of Volume and Surround
Levels for various performances. For instance, if sur-
round channel outputs are displayed quite brightly but
the aurally evident surround level is low, then the Sur-
round Level control should be turned up in order to
achieve the effect intended by the filmmaker. Or, if
dialogue appears strongly centered on the display but
not to the ear, then the phasing of the front and center
speakers should be checked.
'In the bypass modes (Monoand Stereo Synthesized Surround Defeat),
the display should not be used as a guide to levels or locations.
PROGRAM MATERIAL
Dolby Surround
The Dolby Surround process is designed for use with
any two-channel medium. Any media (like laser discs,
VHS Hi Fi, Beta Hi Fi, stereo television broadcasts,
stereo satellite transmissions, and stereo cable chan-
nels) that preserve the information contained in the
original 35 mm stereo optical film soundtrack are
suitable for use with the HTS5000 Surround Audio Pro-
cessor. The HTS5000 will reproduce Dolby Surround
movies from any of these sources with all the excite-
ment of the theater.
Films with Dolby Stereo soundtracks are identified in
the movie credits with the logo00DOLBY STEREO. Re-
cent releases of these movies in the consumer formats
are identified on the jacket with the logo
00 DOLBY
SURROUND. Earlier releases of Dolby Stereo movies
are identified either on the jacket with a statement that
the product has a matrixed surround soundtrack or in
the credits with the Dolby Stereo logo. If you check the
early releases in your collection, you may be surprised
at the amount of Dolby Surround program material you
already have.*
The future of Dolby Surround seems assured. Virtual-
ly all major motion pictures being produced today use
the Dolby Stereo process, which is also being used to
encode the latest music videos to add new dimension
and realism to the performances. Stereo broadcast
television dramas also benefit from the Dolby Stereo
process which stabilizes the dialogue image in the ma-
jority of viewing environments while maintaining the
audible panorama only Dolby Surround can provide.
Each of these new and exciting applications of the
Dolby Stereo process is suitable for use with the
HTS5000.
Stereo
The HTS5000 uses the same Digital Delay and
Acoustic Space Generator necessary for Dolby Sur-
round reproduction to add a new dimension to conven-
tional stereo sound. By usingthe HTS5000inthe Stereo
mode, the ambience recovered from a stereo recording
isconditioned and presented inthe surround channels.
The effect isa re-creationof the excitement of being at
the performance. Stereo surround is obtained from
sources like stereo music videos, compact discs,
phonograph discs, audio cassettes and tape recor-
dings. Although the amount of recovered ambience
varies from recording to recording, the Surround Level
control and the Digital Delay control can be adjusted to
bring a new realism to most stereo recordings.
Mono
The concept of stereo audio transfer is in its infancy
inthe film and video industries.To date, the vast majori-
ty of film and television material produced has been
monophonic. In the Mono mode, with additional digital
processing of the audio material, the HTS5000 in-
creases the width and depth of monophonic motion pic-
tures, television broadcasts, and music recordings.
*A list of films released with Dolby Stereo soundtracks is enclosed.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE
No sound, no LED'S No power
No sound, but LED'S
operate normally
Weak sound
No surround
Improper directional
information
HTS5000 Tape Mon switch in incorrect position
Receiver or preamp Tape Monitor switch incorrectly set
Receiver or preamp input selector incorrectly set
HTS5000 source wiring faulty
HTS5000 Volume control set too low
Remote Control connection faulty
Remote Control Volume control set too low
Remote Control in Mute position
Pushbutton selector switches set incorrectly
No power to power amps
Power amp input selector incorrectly set
Receiver or preamp Tape Monitor switch incorrectly set
Receiver or preamp volume control set too low
Power amp Volume control set too low
Faulty output connections
HTS5000 Volume control set too low
Remote Control connection faulty
Remote Control Volume control set too low
Remote Control in Mute position
Receiver or preamp volume control set too low
Power amp Volume control set too low
Center channel switch
Speakers out of phase
Pushbutton selector switches set incorrectly
System incorrectly balanced
HTS5000 Surround control set too low
Remote Control connection incomplete
Remote Control Surround level control set too low
Receiver or preamp volume control set too low
Power amp Volume control set too low
No power to surround power amps
Surround power amp input selector improperly set
Synthesized Surround Defeat switch is depressed
Faulty output connections to surround amps
andlor speakers
Pushbutton selector switches
Surround level control too high or too low
Faulty Remote Control connection
Speakers out of phase
Center channel switch incorrectly set
System not properly balanced
Left and Right channels reversed
CURE
Check all power cords are plugged in; check power
switches controlling circuit are on
Check source isconnected to L and R inputs (Tape Mon
switch up) or to HTS5000 Tape Return L and R inputs
(Tape Mon switch depressed)
Check manufacturer's instructions; move switch to
select HTS5000 input
Check manufacturer's instructions; move switch to
select HTS5000 input
Check connections and cables to HTS5000 and to
receiver
Turn Volume control up
lnsert connector fully
Set Remote Volume higher
Turn Mute off
All buttons must not be pushed in; stereo and monobut-
tons must not both be pushed in; only one of the first 3
left side buttons should be pushed in
Check power connections; turn power switch on
Check power amp instructions
Check receiver or preamp instructions
Set Volume higher
Set Volume higher
Check that all connectors are fully inserted, all connec-
tions are securely made
Turn Volume control up
lnsert connector fully
Set Remote Volume higher
Turn Mute off
Set Volume higher
Set Volume higher
Switch must be In if Center speaker is connected;
switch must be Out if no Center speaker is in system
See Phasing section; check phasing of all speakers
All buttons must not bepushed in; stereo and monobut-
tons must not both be pushed in
See section on Output Level Controls
Turn Surround control up
lnsert connector fully
Set Remote Surround level higher
Set Volume higher
Set Volume higher
Check power connections and power switches
Check setting
Press Defeat switch to move to out position
Check connections
Check switch is appropriate for material
Experiment with other settings
Make sure plug is inserted fully
See Phasing section; check phasing of all speakers
Switch must be In if Center speaker is connectc
switch must be Out if no Center speaker is
in system
See section on Output Level Controls
Check that Left and Right sources are correctly
connected to L and R inputs

SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response
Front Left, Center, Right: 20 to 20,000 Hz k0.5dB
Subwoofer: -3 dB
@ 80 Hz; 12 dBloctave low pass
Surround Left, Right: per Dolby Surround specifica-
tions (50 to 7,000
Hz, -3 dB)
lnput sensitivity
0.18V (Input Level control at maximum)
1.8V (Input Level control at minimum)
(For red level indication in Dolby Surround mode,
one channel driven)
lnput clipping level
2.8V
Output clipping level
4.0V
lnput Balance control range
k9dB
Output level trim adjustment range
20 dB
lnput impedance
50 kfl
Output impedance
5.5 kfl
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 1V output)
Front Left, Center, Right: less than 0.1%, Volume
control at maximum
Surround Left, Right: less than 0.3°/o,Volumecontrol
at maximum, Surround Level control centered
Output noise, A-weighted
Front Left, Center, Right: -90 dBV, Volume control
centered;-80 dBV, Volume control at maximum
Surround Left, Right: -85 dBV, Volume and Sur-
round Level controls centered; -68 dBV Volume con-
trol at maximum, Surround Level control centered
Signal polarity
Non-invertingat all outputs
Operating modes
Dolby Surround, Stereo-Synthesized Surround, Mono-
Synthesized Surround, Stereo Bypass, Mono Bypass
Surround delay range
16 to 36 msec
Operating Voltage
120 Vac + lo%,60 Hz, 36W
Temperature Range
Operating: -29 to 57OC (-20 to 135OF)
Storage: -29 to 71°C (-20 to 160°F)
Dimensions
60 mm H x 427 mm W x 382 mm D
(2-318 in. x 16-13116 in. x 15-1132in.)
Net Weight
HTS5000: 4.5 kg (9 lb 13oz); Remote Control: 919 (3
oz)
Certifications
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read, Retain, Follow Instructions: Before operating
the unit,
read all safety and operating instructions.
For future reference,
retain all safety and operating
instructions. To assure safe operation,
follow all
safety and operating instructions.
2.
Heed Warnings: Comply with all warnings on the
unit and in the instructions.
3.
Water and Moisture: Do not usethe unit nearwater,
for example, near a sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool or lawn sprinkler.
4.
Carts and Stands: Any cart or stand should be tip-
proof and sturdy enough to support a static load
four times the weight of the unit.
5.
Wall or Ceiling Mount: A wall or ceiling mount used
for the HTS5000 or associated products (such as
loudspeakers) should be strong enough to support a
static load four times the actual weight of the
unit(s).
6. Ventilation:
Do not place the HTS5000 near or over
a radiator or heat register.
7. Power Supply: Connect the HTS5000 only to a
power supply of 120 Vac, 60 Hz.
8. Power-Cord Protection:
Route the power cord so
that it will not be walked on, crushed, or pinched by
items placed on or against it. Pay particular atten-
tion tothe cord at the point of exit from the unit, and
to the plug.
9.
Cleaning: Unplug the unit before cleaning it; use a
damp (not wet) cloth when necessary.
10.
Nonuse Periods: Unplug the power cord from the
outlet when the unit will not be used for long periods
of time.
11.
Liquid Entry: Take care not to spill liquids inside
the enclosure.
12.
Damage Requiring Service: This unit is not user-
serviceable. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. The unit should be serviced if:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. Liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure has
been damaged.
E. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
NOTE: All measurements with outputs loaded with 50 kQ

A Product of the ULTRA Group
Copyright 1985,ShureBrothers Inc.
27A8102 (EK)
Patent Pending
Printed inU.S.A.