Sony HT-K25 User manual

Home Theater
System
4-241-799-13(1)
HT-K25
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de Instrucciones
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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 news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t 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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This system 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.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the remote.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Unpacking ......................................... 4
2: Connecting the control center
and subwoofer ................................. 5
3: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ................ 6
4: Connecting video components .......... 8
5: Placing speakers ................................ 9
6: Connecting speakers........................ 10
7:
Attaching the jack cover and stand ... 11
8: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 13
Checking the connections and
settings .......................................... 14
Playing a DVD on the connected
DVD player (not supplied)............ 15
Listening to the Sound of
Connected Components
Selecting the component ..................... 15
About the indications in the display .... 16
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting a sound field ........................ 18
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic (II) ............ 20
Other Operations/Settings
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 20
Using the supplied remote to controlling
the other component ...................... 21
Changing the factory setting of a
function button on the remote ....... 24
Setting up the speakers ........................ 24
Customizing sound fields .................... 26
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 28
Troubleshooting................................... 28
Specifications ...................................... 30
Glossary ............................................... 31
List of button locations and
reference pages .............................. 32
Index .................................................... 34
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Getting Started
1: Unpacking
Check that you following items are supplied:
•Control center (1)
•Subwoofer (1)
•Micro satellite speakers (5)
• Jack cover (1)
•Screws (for jack cover) (2)
•Control center stand (1)
•Screw (for control center stand) (1)
•Remote commander RM-U25 (1)
•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
•Speaker cords (long) (2)
•Speaker cords (short) (3)
•System cord (1)
•Optical digital cord (1)
•Speaker foot pads (20)
•Speaker sticker (1)
•Traction pads (4)
•Hexagonal wrench (1)
•This Operating Instructions (1)
•Speaker installation guide (1)
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the +
and – properly oriented in the battery
compartment.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the control center, replace both batteries with new
ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
•Do not use a new battery with an old one.
•Do not expose the remote sensor of the control
center to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
•If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
•Turn off the power to all components before
making any connections.
•Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.

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2: Connecting the control center and subwoofer
Required cords
System cord (supplied)
DVD
CONTROL
CONTROL
SAT AUX
INPUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
TVVIDEO
L
R
SPEAKERS
SURR R
FRONT R
SURR L
FRONT LCENTER
Control center
Subwoofer
Note
Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord before connecting or disconnecting the system cord. If you disconnect
the system cord while the power is on, the settings you made may change.

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3: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Connect the digital audio output jacks of your DVD player or other component (“Play Station 2”, CD
player, MD deck, satellite tuner, etc.) to the control center’s digital audio input jacks to bring the
multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home.
Connect the video output jacks of your DVD player or “Play Station 2” to the video input jacks of
your TV.
Note
You cannot input the video signal to this system. When you connect video components (VCR, TV, etc.), connect
the video output jack of the video component to the video input jack of your TV.
Required cords
Optical digital cord (supplied)
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
DVD
CONTROL
SAT AUX
INPUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
TVVIDEO
L
R
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OUT
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OUT
OUTPUT
COAXIAL
OUT
DVD player or
“Play Station 2”
Other digital audio/video
components
(CD player, MD deck, etc.)
Satellite tuner
Control center
Tip
The digital input jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

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Setting for when you use Sony DVD player or “Play Station 2”
When you connect DVD player or “Play Station 2” as shown on the previous page, perform the
following settings on each component. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
each component.
<DVD player>
1Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup
display.
2Set “AUDIO DRC” to “WIDE RANGE”.
3Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON”.
4Set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL”.
5Set “DTS” to “ON”.
<“Play Station 2”>
1Select “AUDIO SETTING” in the setup
display.
2Select “AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT”.
3Set “OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT” to
“ON”.
4Set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “ON”.
5Set “DTS” to “ON”.
“Play Station 2” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment.

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4: Connecting video components
Required cords
Audio cord (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components; white (left) to white; and red (right) to red.
Note
You cannot input the video signal to this system. When you connect video components (VCR, TV, etc.), connect
the video output jack of the video component to the video input jack of your TV.
White (L)
Red (R)
DVD
CONTROL
SAT AUX
INPUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
TVVIDEO
L
R
L
R
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
R
L
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
TV monitor
VCR
Control center

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5: Placing speakers
To fully enjoy surround sound, configure your speakers as below.
•Place the front speaker in a location 1 to 10 meters from the listening position (A).
•You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the center speaker from a distance equal to the
front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).
•You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the surround speakers from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).
• You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your
room (etc.).
•Place the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speaker (left or right).
When placing surround speakers to your side
When placing surround speakers behind you
Note
Do not place the center speaker and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
45°
90°
20°
B
CC
AA
45°
90°
20°
CC
AA
B
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Listening position
Listening position

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CONTROL
SPEAKERS
SURR R
FRONT R
SURR L
FRONT LCENTER
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
6: Connecting speakers
Connect the speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks underneath the rear of the subwoofer.
1Stick the supplied speaker stickers (“FRONT L” etc.) on the satellite speakers.
2Place the speakers (page 9).
3Connect the speaker cords by matching the color of labels on the satellite speakers and
the color tubes on the speaker cords.
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks
to be connected.
Required cords
Speaker cords (supplied)
Connect the cord with a black tube to the (–) jack.
Front speaker
(R)
Surround speaker
(R)
Speaker plug
Color tube
Red tube
Front speaker
(L)
Center speaker
Surround speaker
(L)
Color tube Red Green White
Subwoofer
Gray Blue
Black tube
(–)
(+)
Black tube (–) Red tube (+)