Sony HT-M7 User Manual

4-415-789-13(2)HT-M7/HT-M5/HT-M3Home Theatre SystemOperating Instructions

10GBHT-M3* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT (HT-M7/HT-M5 only) jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21).** HT-M7/HT-

11GBC ANTENNA section (page 28) FM ANTENNA jackAM ANTENNA terminalD SPEAKERS section (page 17, 18, 19)

12GBUse the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and Sony TV.• RM-AAU136 (South Africa and Argentina models only)• RM-AAU135 (Other models

13GBTo control the receiverTo control a Sony TVNoteThe above explanation is intended to serve as examples.B ?/1 (on/standby)Turns the receiver on or s

14GBGetting startedYou can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below.Before connecting cords, be

15GBConnections1: Installing the speakersHT-M7This receiver allows you to use a 7 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system.HT-M5/HT-M3This receiver all

16GBTips• All the angles A should be the same.– HT-M7 only– HT-M5/HT-M3 only• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can pl

17GBConnections2: Connecting the speakersBefore connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).HT-M7A Speaker cord (supplied)R

18GBHT-M5A Speaker cord (supplied)RightCenter speakerLeftSurround speaker Front speaker SubwooferConnectorAARight Left

19GBConnectionsHT-M3A Speaker cord (supplied)ConnectorARightCenter speakerLeftSurround speaker Front speaker SubwooferRight Leftcontinued

2GBTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventila

20GBNote on speaker cordsThe connector of the speaker cords are color-coded based on the speaker type. When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to matc

21GBConnections3: Connecting the TVBefore connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).A HDMI cable (not supplied)Sony recom

22GB1)HT-M7/HT-M5 only.2)If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect A to enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel s

23GBConnections• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).• It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect

24GBIf your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 25.A HDMI cable (not supplied)Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony

25GBConnectionsHT-M7/HT-M5A Optical digital cord (not supplied)B Component AV cable (not supplied)C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)D Component vid

26GBHT-M3A Optical digital cord (not supplied)B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)To the VIDEO IN of the TV.Blu-ray Disc player, DVD playerVideo sign

27GBConnectionsA Audio cord (not supplied)B Video cord (not supplied)* If you want to record, you must make this connection (page 36).** HT-M7/HT-M5 o

28GB(Except for South Africa and Argentina models)A USB cable (not supplied)5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)Before connecting antennas (aerials),

29GBPreparing the ReceiverSetting the voltage selectorIf your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is se

3GBFor customers in AustraliaDisposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with

30GBSelecting surround speaker positionSelect the surround speaker position according to the speaker configuration.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press V/v repeat

31GBBasic Operations4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “AUTO xxx*”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.* xxx represent a speaker chan

32GB3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.4 Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAMING to enjoy the surround so

33GBBasic OperationsPlaying a USB device(Except for South Africa and Argentina models)You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the

34GB1 Press USB.You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.When the USB device is connected, “USB” indicator appears on the display panel.2 Press

35GBBasic Operations• Compatibility with all encoding/writing softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB

36GBNoteCharacter or marks may not be displayed for some languages.Recording using the receiverYou can record from an audio/video equipment using the

37GBTuner OperationsListening to FM/AM radioYou can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have co

38GB3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.Example 1: FM 102.50 MHzSelect 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0Example 2: AM 1,350 kHzSelect 1 b 3 b 5 b 0TipA

39GBTuner Operations4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number.5 Press EN

4GBTable of ContentsAbout This Manual...3Supplied accessories...5Description a

40GBSelecting the sound fieldThis receiver can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver

41GBEnjoying Surround SoundDigital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the connected equipment. This r

42GBResetting sound fields to the default settingsBe sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.1 Press ?/1 to turn off the rec

43GB“BRAVIA” Sync FeaturesPreparing for the “BRAVIA” SyncThe receiver is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function.• If your TV is

44GBPlaying back equipment with one-touch operation(One-Touch Play)By a simple operation (one-touch), equipment connected to the receiver with “BRAVIA

45GB“BRAVIA” Sync FeaturesTurning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off)When you turn the TV off, using the POWER button on the TV’s remote c

46GBSwitching between digital and analog audio(INPUT MODE)When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you

47GBAdvanced OperationsNoteSome parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed a

48GBSPEAKER[SPKR](page 50)Surround speaker position[SUR SPK]FRONT, REAR FRONTFront left speaker distance[FL DIST.]Front right speaker distance[FR DIST

49GBAdvanced Operationsa)xxx represent a speaker channel.– HT-M7 only: FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SBL, SBR, SW– HT-M3/HT-M5 only: FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SWb)H

5GBSupplied accessories• Operating Instructions (this manual)• Quick Setup Guide (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)– Mexico model only– Other models• A

50GBYou can adjust the level and balance of each speaker manually.x T. TONELets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test

51GBAdvanced OperationsYou can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference.x A/V SYNCLets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time

52GB•OFFThe receiver does not output HDMI signals when in the standby mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment’s source on the TV.

53GBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qual

54GBOn cleaningClean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abra

55GBAdditional InformationWhen the receiver is in standby mode, there is no image output from the TV.• When the receiver enters into standby mode, ima

56GB• Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely.There is no sound from a specific equipment.• Check that the equipment is connected

57GBAdditional InformationThe left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.• Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly and sec

58GBAre you using a supported USB device?• If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Compatible USB devices” (p

59GBAdditional Information• Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.* This receiver supports FAT16 and FAT32, b

6GBswDescription and location of parts* Except for South Africa and Argentina models.A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 29, 42)B INPUT SELECTOR (page 31, 32, 34

60GBSpecificationsAmplifier sectionPower Output•STR-KM7Argentina modelStereo mode output (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 120 W + 120 W1)Surround mode

61GBAdditional Information•STR-KM3Latin America and Argentina modelsStereo mode output (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 104 W + 104 W5)Surround mode ou

62GBUSB section(Except for South Africa and Argentina models)Supported bit rate* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBRWMA: 48 kbps – 192

63GBAdditional Information• Center speaker for HT-M7/HT-M5/HT-M3 (SS-CNP7M)Speaker system Full range, Bass reflex, Magnetically shieldedSpeaker unitWo

IndexNumerics5 channel 157 channel 15BBlu-ray Disc playerconnecting 24, 25, 26CCable TV tunerconnecting 25, 26Clearmemory 29DDVD playerconnecting

7GBIndicators on the display panelLFELCSL SPL IIHDMISLEEPD.RANGESTCOAX OPT LPCMUSBSWSBSBLRSRSBRDqsqa1324 6897q;DTS 96 /245A Playback channel indicator

8GB*HT-M7 only.** Except for South Africa and Argentina models.H DLights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals.NoteWhen playing a Do

9GBHT-M7HT-M5Rear panelcontinued