Sony HT-SS380 User Manual

Home Theatre

4-264-479-11(1)

System

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

HT-SS380

WARNING

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

Serial No.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

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

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.

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

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.

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

For customers in the United States

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR efficiency.

guidelines for energy

partner,

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION

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

For TDM-iP380 only

The nameplate and serial number is located on the bottom exterior.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

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.

FCC RECOMMEND

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with The limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model 

HT-SS380. The illustrations used in this manual are of the USA model and they may be different from your model. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as “USA model only”.

The HT-SS380 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS380

• Speaker system* – Front/Surround speaker SS-TSB105 – Center speaker SS-CTB102 – Subwoofer SS-WSB103 * Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

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

On Copyrights

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 the doubleD 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; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS-HD and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

) technology.

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

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

iPhone iPod touch in the U.S. and other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, and

are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

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

Supplied speakers.......................................... 6

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

Getting started ............................................. 14

Connections

1: Installing the speakers............................. 15

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

3: Connecting the TV.................................. 18

4: Connecting the video equipment ............ 19

5: Connecting the audio equipment ............ 22

6: Connecting the antennas ......................... 23

7: Connecting the AC power cord 

(mains lead)............................................ 23

Preparing the receiver

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?...........................34

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync..............35

Playing back equipment with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play) ...................36

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control) .........................36

Turning off the receiver with the TV 

(System Power-Off)................................37

Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable

(Audio Return Channel) .........................37

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound

field (Theatre/Theater Mode Sync) ........38

Enjoying optimum sound field for the 

selected scene (Scene Select) .................38

Initializing the receiver ............................... 24

Using AUTO CALIBRATION.................... 24

Basic Operations

Playback ...................................................... 28

Viewing information on the display panel .. 29

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM radio ................................. 29

Presetting radio stations .............................. 31

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field ............................. 32

Advanced Settings

Reassigning the input button on the remote

control.....................................................38

Using the setting menu ................................39

Additional Information

Precautions ..................................................44

Troubleshooting...........................................45

Specifications ..............................................49

Index............................................................ 51

Supplied accessories

Inserting batteries into the remote control

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote control (RM-AAU120) (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

• DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP380) (1)

Supplied speakers

• Front speaker (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speaker (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries.

• Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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

• When you replace or remove the batteries, the remote control buttons may be reset to the default settings. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 38).

• When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Description and location of parts

Front panel

A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 24, 28, 39)

B Display panel (page 7)

C White indicator

Lights up when the receiver is turned on. Lights off when the DIMMER is set to DIM MAX (page 43) or the receiver is turned off.

D SOUND FIELD (page 32)

E INPUT +/– (page 26)

F Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

G MASTER VOLUME (page 28, 46)

Indicators on the display panel

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

LPCM NIGHT SLEEP HDMI COAX OPT TUNED ST MUTING DTS 96/24

True HD D

NEO:6

DTS HD LBR MSTR HI RES

A Dolby Digital Surround indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals.

TrueHD Dolby TrueHD D Dolby Digital D+ Dolby Digital Plus

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections.

B LPCM

Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals.

C NIGHT

Lights up when the Night Mode function is set to on (page 42).

D SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 43).

continued

E Input indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

HDMI

– The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”, and

when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 19).

– The TV INPUT detected Audio Return

Channel (ARC) signals (page 37).

COAX

The VIDEO input is selected.

OPT

– The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the

source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPT IN jack (page 18).

– The INPUT MODE is set to “OPT” (page 42).

F Tuning indicator

Lights up to indicate the current status of the radio station (page 29).

TUNED

When receives a radio station.

When broadcasts in stereo mode.

L Dolby Pro Logic indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII Dolby Pro Logic II

G MUTING

Lights up when the muting function is activated.

H DTS indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals.

DTS DTS DTS 96/24 DTS 96 kHz/24 bit

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections.

I NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 33).

J DTS-HD indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals.

DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate

Audio

DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution

Audio

K Message display area

Display the volume level, selected input source, audio input signal, etc.

Rear panel

SPEAKERS

SUR R SUR L CENTER

FRONT LFRONT R

SUBWOOFER

OPT IN

SAT/CATV

DIGITAL LINE IN ANTENNA

A SPEAKERS section (page 17)

B Audio signal section

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 18, 21)

OPT IN

COAX IN

HDMI IN/OUT

ANALOG INPUT jack (page 22)

COAX IN

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUTO

CAL MIC

DC5V 1 A MAX

DMPORT

2,6

HDMI

GAME IN BD/DVD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

C AUTO CALIBRATION section (page 25)

AUTO CAL MIC jack

D ANTENNA section (page 23)

FM ANTENNA jack

E DMPORT section (page 22)

DMPORT jack

F VIDEO signal section (page 21)

HDMI IN/OUT jacks

Remote control

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio/ video equipment. You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to your receiver (page 38).

RM-AAU120

To use the buttons printed in pink

Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button printed in pink that you want to use. Example: Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENTER (C).

TUNER

DMPORT

2 Press

ENTER

wh wg

wf wd

ws wa

1 2

BD/DVD GAME

VIDEO

TUNER

DMPORT

SAT/

CATV

LINE IN

4 5 6 7

8 9

1 Hold down

SHIFT

To control the receiver

B ?/11) (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.

Saving the power in standby mode

When “CTRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF” (page 40).

C Input buttons

Selects the equipment you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment.

Numeric buttons

Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations (page 31).

qk qj

ENTER

Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENTER to – enters the selections. – stores a station during tuner operation.

D D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode (page 30).

E MEMORY

Stores a station during tuner operation.

F DISPLAY

Press AMP MENU, then press DISPLAY to view information on the display panel (page 29).

I AMP MENU

Displays the menu to operate the receiver.

V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press

to enter/confirm the selection.

M TUNING +/–

Scans a station (page 30).

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations (page 31).

If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).

The 5/TV, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD+ buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

N SOUND FIELD +

/–

Selects a sound field (page 32).

O SHIFT

Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 10).

Q MASTER VOL +/–

Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

R MUTING

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

S RETURN/EXIT O

Returns to the previous menu.

Y AUTO VOL

Adjusts the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs.

Notes

• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function.

• As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats.

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Linear PCM signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/

24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.

To control a Sony TV

Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in yellow to select the function you want. Example: Hold down TV (P), then press TV CH + (N).

1 Hold

down

A TV ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the TV on or off.

C Numeric buttons

Selects the TV channels.

ENTER

Enters the selections.

CLEAR

Use with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. For example, to select 2.1, press 2, CLEAR,  and 1.

F DISPLAY

Displays information related to the current TV program.

H Color buttons

Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation.

2 Press

TV CH +

K TOOLS/OPTIONS

Displays the TV function options.

continued

L MENU/HOME

Displays the TV menus.

N TV CH +

/–

Scans for the preset TV channels.

Q TV VOL +/–

Adjust the TV volume.

R MUTING

Activates the TV’s muting function.

S RETURN/EXIT O

Returns to the previous TV menu.

T GUIDE

Display the on-screen program guide.

V AUDIO

Changes the dual sound mode.

Z INPUT

Selects the input signal (TV or video).

The 5/TV, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD+ buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

To control other Sony equipment

Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 10).

Name

A AV ?/1

C Numeric buttons

Blu-ray Disc, DVD player

Power Power Power Power

Track Channel Channel Track

Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner

VCR CD player

ENTER Enter Enter Enter Enter

CLEAR Clear Clear – Track >10

F DISPLAY Display Display Display Display G ANGLE Select angle – – – H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guide – – J EnterEnterEnter–

V/v/B/b Select Select Select –

K TOOLS/OPTIONS Options

Options menu

––

L MENU/HOME Menu Menu Menu – M m/M

N ./> X x

2)3)

S RETURN/EXIT O Return Return, exit, 

Search forward, backward

– Fast forward,

rewind

Fast forward, rewind

Play – Play Play

Skip track – Search index Skip track

Pause – Pause Pause

Stop – Stop Stop

––

Live TV

T GUIDE Program 

Guide menu – –

schedule

U SUBTITLE Subtitle – – – V AUDIO

Audio–––

W TOP MENU On-screen guide – – – X POP UP/MENU Menu––– Z INPUT Select input – Select input –

The 5/TV, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD+ buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

This button is also available for DOCK FOR iPod/ iPhone operation. For details on the function of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone.

Notes

• The above explanation is intended to serve as examples.

• Depending on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control.

Getting started

You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below.

Installing and connecting the speakers (page 15, 17)

Connecting the TV (page 18)

Connecting the video equipment (page 19)

Connecting the audio equipment (page 22)

Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio (HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)”, and “DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of September 2010). For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)” is set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.5). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

Preparing the receiver

See “7: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 23) and “Initializing the receiver” (page 24).

Performing Auto Calibration (page 25)

You can check the speaker connection using “Test Tone” (page 40). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again.

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

Connections

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 supplied speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). You can place your speakers as shown below.

Tips

• The angle A should be the same.

A A

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

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

Installing the speakers on the wall

You can install your speakers on the wall.

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

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 in)

more than 25 mm (1 in)

5 mm (7/32 in)

10 mm (13/32 in)

Hook on the rear of the speaker

continued

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude  8 mm to 10 mm (11/32 in to  13/32 in).

For the center speaker

210 mm  (8 3/8 in)

8 mm to 10 mm (11/32 in to 13/32 in)

For the front speakers and surround speakers



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.

8 mm to 10 mm (11/32 in to  13/32 in)

3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

5 mm (7/32 in)

10 mm  (13/32 in)

Rear of the speaker

2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). The connector of the speaker cords is colorcoded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the receiver.

Note

To connect the speaker correctly, you can check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label at the rear panel of the speakers. The subwoofer does not have the speaker label. For details of the speaker type, see page 4.

Character on  speaker label

FRONT L Front left

FRONT R Front right

CENTER Center

SUR L Surround left

SUR R Surround right

Speaker type

Connections

SPEAKERS

SUR R

FRONT L

FRONT R

Connector

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

SUR L

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Audio signals

Audio/video

signals

B*A***

Notes

• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and

audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• Depending on the status of the connection between

the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

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

• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV

to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

DIGITAL LINE IN ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

DC5V 1 A MAX

DMPORT

HDMI

GAME IN BD/DVD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

COAX IN

OPT IN

VIDEO

SAT/CATV

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

* To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel

surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, you can make either one of the following connections: – connect A. – connect B if your TV is compatible with the

Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

**This receiver is compatible with the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function. If you connect the receiver to the ARC compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to set the “ARC” to “ARC ON” in HDMI menu (page 37).

4: Connecting the video equipment

Using HDMI connection

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 34).

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.

• The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI TV 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 TV OUT jack.

• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output.

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

• When the connected equipment 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. If this is the case, check the specification of the connected equipment.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTSHD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• You may need to make certain settings on the image resolution of the playback equipment before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3Dcompatible TV and video equipment (Bluray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible content.

• Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may not be displayed.

• Not every HDMI equipment supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, equipment that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC).

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

Connections

When connecting cords

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

• It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment.

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be displayed properly.

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

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

Connecting a VCR, PlayStation 3, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, satellite tuner, cable TV tuner.

Connections

Audio signals

OPT IN

SAT/CATV

DIGITAL

VCR

AUDIO IN

COAX IN

VIDEO

LINE IN ANTENNA

PlayStation 3

Audio/video

signals

Blu-ray Disc player,

DVD p l aye r

Audio/video

signals

HDMIHDMI

DC5V 1 A MAX

AUTO

CAL MIC

DMPORT

HDMI

GAME IN BD/DVD IN TV OUT

SAT/CATV IN

ARC

Audio signals Audio/video

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

C Optical digital cord (not supplied)

HDMI

signals

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Notes

• Be sure to change the default setting of the BD/ DVD input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD player. For details, see “Reassigning the input button on the remote control” (page 38).

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

5: Connecting the audio equipment

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

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

Audio signals

• Do not connect or disconnect the DOCK

FOR iPod/iPhone while the receiver is turned on.

• Be sure to connect the DOCK FOR iPod/

iPhone firmly, insert the connector straight in.

• As the connector of the DOCK FOR iPod/

iPhone is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver.

OPT IN

VIDEO

SAT/CATV

DIGITAL LINE IN ANTENNA

DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone (supplied)

AUTO

CAL MIC

DC5V 1 A MAX

DMPORT

AUDIO IN

COAX IN

OPT IN

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes on connecting DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone

• Be sure to use only the supplied DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone.

• You can view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone to the video input of the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone.

6: Connecting the

7: Connecting the AC

Connections

antennas

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AUDIO IN

COAX IN

OPT IN

Notes

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

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

VIDEO

SAT/CATV

DIGITAL LINE IN ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

DC5V 1 A MAX

DMPORT

power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

AC power cord (mains lead)

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To the wall outlet

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Supplied accessories

Front panel

Rear panel

Remote control

Connections

antennas