Sony HT-FS1 OPERATING MANUAL

Home Theatre System

4-108-142-11(1)

Operating Instructions HT-FS1

WARNING

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

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representa tive for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. F or any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Copyrights

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.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s:

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not climb on the active sub woofer, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result.

On power sources

• Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the active subwoofer.

• If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet (mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet (mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

On heat buildup

Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this system at a large volume, the system temperature of the back and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the system.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the system.

• Do not place the system near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything under the speakers that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the system near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the system is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result,

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and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the system on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other compo nents, be sure to turn off and unplug the system.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

Color irregularities m ay be observed on certain types of TV sets.

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the active subwoofer or the speakers furth er away from the TV set.

On cleaning

Clean the system with a soft dry cloth. 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 system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Table of Contents

Precautions...............................................3

Getting Started

Supplied accessories ................................6

Installing the system ................................7

Connecting the speakers ........................11

Connecting components with HDMI

jacks .................................................13

Connecting components without HDMI

jacks .................................................15

Setting up the sound output of the

connected component ......................16

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter .............................................17

Playback Options

Index to parts and controls.....................18

Enjoying TV...........................................21

Enjoying other components ...................22

Surround Function

Enjoying the surround effect..................24

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.....................25

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync........25

Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD..................27

(One-Touch Play)

Enjoying the TV sound from the

speakers ...........................................27

(System Audio Control)

Turning off the TV, system and connected

components......................................29

(System Power Off)

Advanced Settings

Controlling the connected Sony

components with the remote............30

Changing the input button assignments of

the remote ........................................33

Setting up the subwoofer level...............34

Settings and adjustments using the

amplifier menu.................................35

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 39

Specifications........................................ 41

Glossary................................................. 42

Index...................................................... 44

Getting Started

Supplied accessories

Please check the following accessories in the package.

Optical cable (2.5 m) (1)

Remote commander (RM-AAU028) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Operating Instructions (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

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 drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Installing the system

Install the active subwoofer and speakers as shown in the illustration below. When you install the active subwoofer, allow for a space of at least 0.3 m on the active subwoofer’s right side.

Speaker (L) Speaker (R)

At least 0.3 m

Active subwoofer

Notes

• Do not block the heat ventilation on the rear panel of the active subwoofer.

• It is recommended to place the active subwoofer on the front edge of a table or rack, etc., to accept the remote signal correctly.

To use the speakers efficiently

Position the speakers so that the distance between each speaker and the listening position (A and B) is the same (from 0.0 to 7.0 m).

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)

Active subwoofer

Getting Started

• Place both speakers the same distance apart as they are from the listening position (to form an isosceles triangle).

• The speakers should be placed at least 0.6 m apart.

• Place the speakers forward of the TV. Make sure there are no reflecting obstacles in the way of the speakers.

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• Both speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle.

Correct

• It is recommended to place the speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection.

Side view

Recommended

Incorrect

To install the speakers on a wall

Before installing the speakers on the wall, prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the rear of each speaker.

Hole on the rear of

4 mm

5 mm

the speaker

30 mm

10 mm

1 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.

Screw (pre-installed)

2 Detach the speaker stand.

3 Disconnect the speaker cords from the speaker.

4 Take the speaker stand out. 5 Reconnect the speaker cords to the speakers.

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.

Rear of speaker

Color tube

(+)

Getting Started

Connector

Color tube Speaker (L): White Speaker (R): Red

6 Fasten the screws to the wall.

5 to 7 mm

(–)

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7 Hang the speakers on the screws.

Rear of the speaker

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Connecting the speakers

ININ

DVD

Insert the speaker connector of the left speaker into the L jack, and insert the speaker connector of the right speaker into the R jack on the rear of the active subwoofer.

Rear of the active subwoofer

OPT OPT OPT

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

COAX

DC 5V

INPUTINPUT

HDMI

ONLY FOR SS-FS1

SPEAKER

0.7A MAX

DVD IN SA

T IN

SPEAKER

DVD SAT DMPORTTV

TV O

-F

White (Speaker (L))

Red (Speaker (R))

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)

To set the speakers at an angle

You can select the angle for the speaker: 0° and 10°. (The speakers are set to an angle of 0° at shipping.)

1 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.

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Screw (pre-installed)

2 Detach the speaker stand.

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3 Reattach the speaker stand by engaging the protrusions on the stand in the holes for

either angle 0° or 10°.

0° or 10°

Angle: 0° (vertical) Angle: 10°

4 Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being

twisted or pinched.

5 Tighten the screw to secure the speaker stand.

Note

• Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening screws.

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

INPUTINPUT

HDMI

OPT OPT OPT

COAX

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

DVD SAT DMPORTTV

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

We recommend that you connect components to the system using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images.

However, it is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the system using an optical cable or an audio cord in order to listen to the TV’s sound from the system.

For details on the Control for HDMI function, refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 25).

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after you have finished connecting all components to the system.

A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

CBA

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal

Audio/video signal

Getting Started

Audio/video signal

Blu-ray Disc player (recorder), “PlayStation 3”

AAA

Audio/video signal

DVD player (recorder)

Audio/video signal

Satellite tuner

: Signal flow

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Notes

• Refer to page 15 for how to connect a component without an HDMI jack.

• The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the component to the system using HDMI, INPUT COAX and INPUT OPT together.

• The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT and AUDIO jack of the system.

Notes on HDMI connections

• You can enjoy high quality images using an

HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

• Check the setup of the connected component if

an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length,

etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling

frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable.

• No matter what input is selected for the system,

the video signal from the HDMI input jack (BD, DVD, SAT) that was selected last time is output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.

Connecting components without HDMI jacks

INPUTINPUT

HDMI

OPT OPT OPT

COAX

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

DVD SAT DMPORTTV

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2”, etc., that has no HDMI jacks, connect to the system using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack. If the satellite tuner does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the INPUT COAX jack. In this case, it is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of your components. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.

* “PlayStation 2” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

A Optical cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal

Video signal

Getting Started

Audio signal Video signal

DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2”, etc.

Audio signal

Satellite tuner

: Signal flow

Video signal

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