Manual for HT-6800DP

Manual for HT-6800DP

Brand: SONY

Category: Audio

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:27 p.m.

Warranty Information

No specific warranty period is mentioned in the provided pages.

  • Connect your components (DVD player, satellite tuner, Super Audio CD/CD player, MD/tape deck, VCR) to the receiver using appropriate audio and video cords.
  • Connect the antennas for AM and FM radio reception.
  • Connect your speakers to the receiver, configuring for a 5.1 or 6.1 channel system.
  • Plug in the AC power cord and perform initial setup by clearing memory and resetting to factory defaults.
  • Set up speaker distances and levels for optimal sound.
  • Adjust the subwoofer volume and test tones for balanced audio.
  • Select input components and adjust volume using the remote or main unit.
  • Utilize various sound modes and features like muting, sleep timer, and FM/AM tuning.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solution
No sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected.
  • Check speaker and component connections.
  • Ensure receiver and components are on.
  • Verify correct component selection.
  • Check MASTER VOLUME is not at "VOL MIN".
  • Check SPEAKERS setting (not off).
  • Ensure headphones are not connected.
  • Press MUTING to cancel.
No sound from a specific component.
  • Check connection to the correct audio input jacks.
  • Ensure cords are fully inserted.
  • Verify correct component selection.
No sound from one of the front speakers.
  • Connect headphones to check if sound is output.
  • If only one channel from headphones, check component connection.
  • If both channels from headphones, check front speaker connection.
No sound from analog 2 channel sources.
  • Check INPUT MODE is not "COAX IN" or "OPT IN".
  • Ensure "MULTI CH IN" is not selected.
No sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
  • Check INPUT MODE is not "ANALOG".
  • Verify "COAX IN" for OPTICAL or "OPT IN" for COAXIAL.
  • Ensure "MULTI CH IN" is not selected.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
  • Check speaker and component connections.
  • Adjust balance in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
  • Check speaker and component connections.
  • Keep cords away from transformers/motors and TVs/fluorescent lights.
  • Move TV away from audio components.
  • Clean plugs and jacks.
There is no sound from the surround back speakers.
  • Some discs lack Dolby Digital EX flag; select "SB MTRX".
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/surround back speakers.
  • Ensure sound field function is on (A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
  • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode.
  • Adjust speaker level.
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
  • Check sub woofer connection.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
  • Ensure sound field function is on.
  • Sound fields may not function for signals over 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.
  • Check if DVD is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.
  • Verify audio output settings of connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
  • Check component connections.
  • Select the source component.
The FM reception is poor.
  • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable to an outdoor antenna; ground it.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
  • Check antenna connections; adjust or use external antenna.
  • Signal strength may be too weak; use direct tuning.
  • Set tuning interval correctly for AM.
  • Preset stations if tuning by scanning.
  • Press DISPLAY to see frequency.
No picture or an unclear picture on TV/monitor.
  • Select appropriate input on receiver.
  • Set TV to appropriate input.
  • Move TV away from audio components.
Remote control does not function.
  • Point remote at receiver sensor.
  • Remove obstacles between remote and receiver.
  • Replace batteries.
  • Check if receiver and remote command modes match.
  • Select correct input on remote.
  • Use ALT for orange buttons.
  • Use MAIN MENU for receiver buttons.
Error messages (DEC. EROR, PROTECT)
  • DEC. EROR: Receiver cannot decode signal; set "DEC. XXXX" to "DEC. AUTO".
  • PROTECT: Irregular current output; check speaker connections, turn receiver off and on. Contact dealer if persists.
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