Sony HT-SS2300, HTSF2300 User Manual

Home Theatre System

3-296-084-11(1)

Operating Instructions

HT-SF2300 HT-SS2300

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

M o d e l N o . ______________________________________________________

S e r i a l N o . ______________________________________________________

WARNING

For customers in the United States

To 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 ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtain, etc. Do not place the naked 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.

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

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.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelin es for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For customers in Europe

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 an d electronic equipment. By en suring 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 thes e batteries are disposed of corr ectly, 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 the customer in the countries applying EU Directives

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

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF2300 and HT-SS2300. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEL only”.

The HT-SF2300 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS2300

• Speaker system

– Front speaker SS-MSP23F

– Center speaker SS-CNP23

– Surround speaker SS-SRP23F

– Subwoofer SS-WP23

The HT-SS2300 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS2300

• Speaker system

– Front speaker SS-MSP23S

– Center speaker SS-CNP23

– Surround speaker SS-SRP23S

– Subwoofer SS-WP23

Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and t he 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 tra demarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver 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.

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

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

SPEAKERS

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

Note for the supplied remote

RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only)

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts...................7

1: Installing the speakers .............................14

2: Connecting the speakers..........................17

3: Connecting the audio/video

components.............................................19

4: Connecting the antennas..........................24

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....24

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................26

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance (TEST TONE) ...........................30

Playback

Selecting a component.................................32

Listening/Watching a component................33

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus...........................35

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............39

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............40

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................40

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........41

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........41

Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........42

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...43

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS

Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)..................45

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....46

Using only the front speakers and

subwoofer (2CH STEREO)....................48

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings....................................................48

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 49

Presetting radio stations.............................. 50

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 52

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for

“BRAVIA” Sync .................................... 54

Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 56

Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) ........... 57

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)......................... 58

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off) ............................... 59

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(IN MODE)............................................ 60

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT) ............................................ 60

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 62

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments..................... 63

Additional Information

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

Precautions.................................................. 65

Troubleshooting .......................................... 67

Specifications.............................................. 71

Index ........................................................... 75

Getting Started

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Description and location of parts

Receiver

Front panel

Getting Started

?/1

STANDBY

ACTIVE

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B ACTIVE

STANDBY lamp

C Display The current status of the

D PRESET TUNING

+/–

E SOUND FIELD

+/–

F INPUT

SELECTOR +/–

G AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 33, 34,

48).

Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to on and the receiver is on standby mode.

selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 8).

Press to select a preset station (page 51).

Press to select a sound field (page 45, 46, 48).

Press to select the input source to playback (page 32, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51).

Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 27).

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

TUNING

SOUND FIELD

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MICMUTING

890

Name Function

H MASTER

VOLUME

I MUTING Press to turn off the sound

J Remote sensor Receives signals from

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 31, 32, 33, 34).

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound (page

32).

remote commander.

continued

About the indicators on the display

21 3 4 5 6 7

SLEEP

LFE

SL SR

DTS

DIGITAL

OPT

HDMI

COAX

Name Function

A LFE Lights up when the disc being

B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is

C Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR S

DIGITAL Lights up when receiver is

D ;

E HDMI Lights up when a playback

played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

activated (page 62).

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

SL SR

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that IN MODE is set to “AUTO”.

component is connected to this receiver using an HDMI jack (page 20).

D.RANGE

RDS

MEMORY

ST MONO

9q;qaqsqdqf

Name Function

F Preset

station

indicators

G D.RANGE

H Tuner

indicators

I MEMORY Lights up when a memory

J COAX Lights up when DVD input is

K OPT Lights up when IN MODE is set

L ;PL/

;PLII

M DTS Lights up when the receiver is

N SW Lights up when the audio signal

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 50.

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page

36).

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 49), etc.

Note

“RDS” lights up for models of area code CEL, CEK only.

function, such as Preset Memory (page 51), etc., is activated.

selected and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAX IN jack.

to “AUTO” and the so urce signal is a digital signal being input through the OPT IN jack.

“; PL” lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PLII” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated.

decoding DTS signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that IN MODE is set to “AUTO”.

is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

Rear panel

Getting Started

ANTENNA

OPT IN OPT IN

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

DC5V 700mA MAX

RLR

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

HDMI

5 4 3

A ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (page 24).

Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (page 24).

B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPT IN jacks Connects to a DVD

COAX IN jack

HDMI IN/ OUT jacks

player, etc. The COAX IN jack provides a better sound quality (page

22).

Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to this receiver (page 20).

SPEAKERS

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

C SPEAKERS section

Connects to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 17).

D DMPORT

DMPORT jack

E AUDIO INPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN jacks

Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page

61).

Connects to a Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 19, 22).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) or RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 63).

RM-AAU022

(Models of area code U, UC,

CA only)

DISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT

PRESET –

TUNING –

TV INPUT

SLEEP

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10

CLEAR

TV CH –

?/1

DMPORT

REPLAY ADVANCE

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

MOVIE MUSIC

THEATER

AUTO CAL D.TUNING

AMP MENU

MEMORY

0/10

ENTER

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

FM MODE

?/1

DVD/BD

D.SKIP

MUTING

TV VOL

TV CH +

1 2

6 7

8 9 q; qa

RM-AAU023

(Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU,

TW, TH only)

TV INPUT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

DISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

?/1

DMPORT

SLEEP

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D.

123

>10

CLEAR

REPLAY ADVANCE

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

MOVIE MUSIC

THEATRE

DVD/BD

0/10

AUTO CAL D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/

MUTING

OPTIONS

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

HmM

FM MODE

?/1

6 7

8 9 q; qa

Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

AV ?/1 (on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

D 2CH Press to select a sound field.

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

E THEATER

(RM-AAU022 only)

THEATRE (RM-AAU023 only)

Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video c omponents that the remote is assigned to operate (page 63). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).

Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all Sony components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 63.

Press to enjoy optimal image suited for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to this receiver automatically.

Note

This button will only function if your TV is compatible with Theater Mode. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV for details.

Name Function

F DVD/BD

AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when

H ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station.

I AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

J TOOLS/

OPTIONS

K MUTING Press to turn off the sound

L TV VOL

/–

MASTER

VOL +

Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen . Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations.

Calibration function.

mode.

using a multi-disc changer.

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner.

the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations.

Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (O) at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV.

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound. Press MUTING and TV (O) at the same time to activate the TV’s muting function.

Press TV VOL +/– and TV (O) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV.

Press to adjust the volume

/–

level of all speakers at the same time.

Getting Started

continued

Name Function

M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of

N ./>

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M

a)b)

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (O)

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

FM MODE Press to select the FM

the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player on the TV screen. Press MENU/HOME and TV (O) at the same time to display the TV’s menu. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations.

Press to skip a track of the CD player, DVD play er or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to – search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the DVD player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player.

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD play er or Blu-ray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

monaural or stereo reception.

Name Function

O TV Press TV and the button with

P RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b

R DISPLAY Press to select information

orange printing at the same time to enable TV operation.

Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen.

Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (O) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.

After pressing DVD/BD MENU (F), AMP MENU (I), or MENU/HOME (M), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD/BD MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press DISPLAY and TV (O) at the same time to display TV’s information on the TV screen.

Name Function

(RM-AAU022 only)

-/-(RM-AAU023 only)

>10 Press to select the track

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

T Numeric

buttons (number 5

U TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (O)

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

The number 5, TV VOL +, MASTER VOL + and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Press to input the decimal point for channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal.

z and TV (O) at the

Press same time to input the decimal point for the channel numbers of the TV.

Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the VCR. Press -/-- and TV (O) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one ot two digits of the TV.

numbers over 10 of the CD player.

you press the incorrect numeric button.

Press to – preset/tune to preset

)

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/10 to select track number

10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and TV (O) at the same time to select the TV channels.

at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).

HT-SF2300 only

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer

HT-SS2300 only

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer

Tip

Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Installing the speakers on a flat surface

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand

Getting Started

Before you install the speaker and subwoofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below.

Example of HT-SS2300 front speaker

HT-SF2300 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker and subwoofer only.

HT-SS2300 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all the speakers and subwoofer.

HT-SS2300 only

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.

HT-SF2300 only

For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the supplied speaker stand. For details, refer to the supplied speaker stand installation guide.

Installing the speakers on the wall

You can install your speakers on the wall.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied)

that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.

4 mm (3/16 inch)

more than 25 mm (1 inch)

4.6 mm (3/16 inch)

10 mm (13/32 inch)

Hook on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).

5 to 7 mm

(7/32 to 9/32 inch)

3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Example of installing the speakers on the wall

Hook on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm (3/16 inch)

10 mm (13/32 inch)

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.

• For HT-SF2300, if you install the speakers on the

wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand.

2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Getting Started

SPEAKERS

CENTER SUBWOOFERFRONT L SUR R SUR LFRONT R

Connector

A Speaker cord (supplied)

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer

DEB

continued

Note on speaker cords

The connector of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be connected. When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver:

Connector Speaker jack

Red FRONT R

White FRONT L

Grey SUR R

Blue SUR L

Green CENTER

Purple SUBWOOFER

To connect the speakers correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.

Character on speaker label

L Front left

R Front right

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

* The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the

character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 4.

Speaker type

3: Connecting the audio/

video components

Connecting audio components

The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player.

Getting Started

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After hooking up all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

24).

Component to be connected

To connect See

Audio components

• Super Audio CD player/ CD player

Components with HDMI jack page 20

Video components

•TV

• DVD player, DVD recorder

•VCR

page 19

page 22

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

Audio signal

ANTENNA

OPT IN OPT IN

DIGITAL

VIDEO 2

SAT IN

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

A Audio cord (not supplied)

DVD I N

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM.

• This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (page 54).

Satellite tuner,

Set-top box

Audio/video signals

AAA

ANTENNA

OPT IN OPT IN

VIDEO 2

DVD player Blu-ray disc player TV, projector, etc.

Audio/video signals Audio/video signals Audio/video signals

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

DIGITAL

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

RLR

SA-CD/CD

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

HDMI

DC5V 700mA MAX

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI” to “TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page

37). If you cannot play back multi channel software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound will not output from the TV speaker.

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or the audio format of the 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 OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over an HDMI connection.

• You may need to make certain settings on the image resolution of the player before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output.

Getting Started

Connecting video components

The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Audio signals

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

ANTENNA

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

DVD

OPT IN COAX IN

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

R R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

Audio signal Audio signal

DVD player, DVD recorder VCR

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

UDIO IN AAOPT IN

UDIO IN

VIDEO 1

HDMI

DC5V 700mA MAX

DMPORT

When you connect a DVD player or DVD recorder

You can use the DVD input button on the remote to control your DVD player or DVD recorder. You may need to change the factory setting of this button depending on the remote supplied with this receiver. The factory setting for the remote is shown in the table below:

Remote Factory setting

RM-AAU022 DVD player (Change the factory

setting if you connect a DVD recorder)

RM-AAU023 DVD recorder (Change the

factory setting if you connect a DVD player)

To change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote, see “Changing button assignments” (page 63).

Notes

• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

• To output sound from the front speakers and the

subwoofer only when you select DVD input, be sure to: – connect your DVD player to the DVD COAX IN

jack on the receiver.

– press 2CH.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD player, DVD recorder and VCR to the TV, so that the image is displayed on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details.

• You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or VCR.

Tips

• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to – connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the

TV IN jacks of the receiver.

– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s

muting function.

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

Getting Started

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