Sony HT-FS3 User Manual

4-143-280-12(1)

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions HT-FS3

WARNING

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled 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 reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the na ked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

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. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. 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.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

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.

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 subwoofer, 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 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.

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at

the qualified service shop.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as

it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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 at the rear of the subwoofer that

might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

• Do not cover the grill of the subwoofer.

• 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, 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 compon ents, be sure to turn off and unplug the system.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

Color irregularitie s may 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 subwoofer or the speakers further 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.

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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. © 1996-2008 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 Sync” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About the S-AIR function

The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly.

S-AIR receivers can be used with the system. You can enjoy system sound in another room.

S-AIR products can be purchased as options (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the area).

Notes or instructions for the S-AIR receiver in these Operating Instructions refer only to when the S-AIR receiver is used.

For details o n the S-AIR function, see “Usin g an S-AIR product” (page 49).

“x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)” and “x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Table of contents

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

About the S-AIR function........................4

Getting Started

Unpacking................................................6

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

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

Connecting components with HDMI

jacks .................................................12

Connecting components without HDMI

jacks .................................................14

Setting up the sound output of the

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

Connecting the antenna (aerial) .............17

Connecting the other components..........19

Playback Options

Index to parts and controls.....................21

Enjoying TV...........................................24

Enjoying other components ...................25

Surround Function

Enjoying the surround effect..................27

Enjoying the sound at low volume

(NIGHT mode) ................................28

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.....................29

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync........29

Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD..................31

(One-Touch Play) Enjoying the TV sound from the

speakers ...........................................32

(System Audio Control) Turning off the TV, system and connected

components......................................33

(System Power Off)

Using the power saving function ...........34

Tuner Functions

Presetting radio stations.........................35

Listening to the radio .............................36

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).....38

Advanced Settings

Controlling the connected Sony

components with the remote ........... 39

Changing the input button assignments of

the remote........................................ 42

Settings and adjustments using the

amplifier menu................................ 43

Using an S-AIR product........................ 49

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 59

Specifications........................................ 62

Glossary................................................. 64

Index...................................................... 66

Getting Started

Unpacking

• Subwoofer (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote commander (RMAAU060) (1)

• Speaker cords (2)

•Speakers (2)

• Digital optical cord (2.5 m) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• Operating Instructions (1)

• Foot pads (8)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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 subwoofer and speakers as shown in the illustration below.

Speaker (L) Speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Notes

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

• Do not cover the grill of the subwoofer.

• It is recommended to place the 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)

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 connect the speaker cords to the speakers

The connector of the speaker cords is color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the subwoofer. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the gray speaker

cord to +, and the gray speaker cord with a black line to –. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.

Rear of the speaker

Connector Speaker (L): White Speaker (R): Red

(+) Gray

(–) Gray with a black line

To install the speakers on a flat surface

Before you install the speakers, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below. You need to attach the supplied foot pads to both the right and left speakers.

To install the speakers on the speaker stand

For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in certain countries). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand.

To install the speakers on a wall

You can install your speakers on the wall.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.

See the illustrations below.

Hole on the rear of

4 mm

4.6 mm

the speaker

Getting Started

More than 25 mm

10 mm

2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.

5 to 7 mm

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

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4.6 mm

10 mm

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

The connector of the speaker cords is color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the subwoofer.

Rear of the

Red (speaker (R))

White (speaker (L))

ONLY FOR SS-FS3

SPEAKER

75 COAXIAL

EZW-T100

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

OPTICAL

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

TV IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

Speaker (R)Speaker (L)

subwoofer

ANTENNA

HDMI

Getting Started

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

Sony recommends that you connect components to the system using HDMI cables. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. For details on the Control for HDMI function, refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 29). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after you have finished connecting all components to the system.

Connecting a TV monitor, projector, etc.

Connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the system using a digital optical cord or an audio cord in order to listen to the TV sound from the system.

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal

Audio/video signal

ABC

Rear of the subwoofer

HDMI

: Signal flow

ONLY FOR SS-FS3

DC 5V

SPEAKER

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

A Audio cord (not supplied)

EZW-T100

AUDIO IN

75 COAXIAL

ANTENNA

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

OPTICAL

TV IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

B Digital optical cord (supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied)

Note

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

Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player (recorder), “PlayStation 3,” DVD player (recorder), satellite/cable television tuner, etc.

Getting Started

Blu-ray Disc player (recorder),

“PlayStation 3”

Audio/video signal

ONLY FOR SS-FS3

SPEAKER

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

DVD player (recorder)

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

Audio/video signal

EZW-T100

AUDIO IN

Satellite/cable television tuner

Audio/video signal

OPTICAL

75 COAXIAL

TV IN

ANTENNA

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

HDMI

Rear of the subwoofer

: Signal flow

Notes on HDMI connections

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p images may not be

displayed properly.

• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or 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 number of channels or sampling frequency of audio output

signals from the playback component is changed.

• 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.

• When TV, DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2, FM, AM, or DMPORT is selected, the video signal that was

selected last time is output.

• This system supports “x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)” transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3.

Connecting components without HDMI jacks

When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite/cable television tuner, “PlayStation 2,” etc., that has no HDMI jacks, connect to the system using the OPTICAL DIGITAL 1 IN or COAXIAL DIGITAL 2 IN jack. If the satellite/cable television tuner does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the COAXIAL DIGITAL 2 IN 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.

Connecting a component to the OPTICAL DIGITAL 1 IN jack

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal Video signal Audio signal

Video signal

DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2,”

satellite/cable television tuner, etc.

Video signal

Rear of the

ONLY FOR SS-FS3

SPEAKER

75 COAXIAL

EZW-T100

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

OPTICAL

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

TV IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

subwoofer

ANTENNA

HDMI

: Signal flow

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Digital optical cord (supplied) C Digital optical cord (not supplied)

Connecting a component to the COAXIAL DIGITAL 2 IN jack

Getting Started

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal Video signal Audio signal

Video signal

DVD player (recorder),

satellite/cable television tuner, etc.

Video signal

Rear of the subwoofer

ANTENNA

HDMI

ONLY FOR SS-FS3

SPEAKER

75 COAXIAL

EZW-T100

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

OPTICAL

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

TV IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

: Signal flow

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Digital optical cord (supplied) C Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)

Note

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

Setting up the sound output of the connected component

Depending on the audio output settings of the connected component, the sound may output in 2 channel sound format only. In this case, set the connected component to output the sound in multi channel sound format (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital). For details on audio output settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component.

Connecting the antenna (aerial)

Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial)

The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) are designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).

3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.

While pushing down the terminal clamp, insert the (*) part of the cords. The cords can be connected to either terminal.

EZW-T100

OPTICAL

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

ORT

AUDIO IN

Rear of the subwoofer

75 COAXIAL

TV IN

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

HDMI

Getting Started

Note

• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV component, as noise may result.

Tip

• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.

4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.

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Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial)

Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.

FM wire antenna (aerial)

75 COAXIAL

TV IN

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

HDMI

ORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

Rear of the subwoofer

Notes

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

• Do not use the FM wire antenna (aerial) while it is bundled up.

• Insert the FM wire antenna (aerial) fully and firmly to the terminal.

Tip

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the subwoofer to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

(supplied)

FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

75 COAXIAL

TV IN

ANTENNA

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

Outdoor FM an tenna

HDMI

(aerial)

ORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

Rear of the subwoofer

Connecting the other components

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.

Rear of the

ONLY FOR SS-FS3

SPEAKER

75 COAXIAL

EZW-T100

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

OPTICAL

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

TV IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

subwoofer

ANTENNA

HDMI

Getting Started

: Signal flow

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Notes

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system is turned on.

• When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, press and hold

A and then pull out the connector.

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Using the wireless system

The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows sound transmission between the subwoofer and S-AIR product (not supplied). When you purchase the S-AIR product, you need to establish sound transmission. For details, see page 49.

Slot cover

Rear of the

75 COAXIAL

EZW-T100

OPTICAL

ONLY FOR SS-FS3

SPEAKER

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

TV IN

DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

CAUTION

• There is no need to open the slot cover until the S-AIR product is used.

TV OUTSAT/CATV INDVD INBD IN

COAXIAL

subwoofer

ANTENNA

HDMI

Playback Options

Index to parts and controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Top panel (subwoofer)

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME +

Playback Options

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the system on or off.

B INPUT SELECTOR

Press to select the input source to play back. Every time you press the button, the input source changes cyclically as follows:

TV t BD t DVD t SAT/CATV t DIGITAL 1 t DIGITAL 2 t FM t AM

t DMPORT t TV ......

C VOLUME +/–

Press to adjust the volume level.

D Remote sensor

Point the remote here.

E Front panel display

Check the system status.

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