Sony HT-SF2300, STR-KS2300 - Blu-ray Dvd Receiver Component, HT-SS2300 Operating Instructions Manual

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Instructions

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The model and serial numbers are locatedon 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.

Model No. _
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shock, do not exposethis apparatusto
rain or moisture.

To reduce the riskoffire, do not cover the
ventilation opening
newspapers, tablecloths, curtain, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources suchas lighted
candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk
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 confinedspace, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit
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.

of

the apparatus with

of

fire or electric shock, do not

to

an easily accessible

This symbol is intendedtoalert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be

of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

of

risk
This symbol is intended

electric shocktopersons.

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
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and,
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined
turning the equipment
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

- Consult the dealer or an experienced

15ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are

in

a residential installation.

if

not installed and used

no

guarantee that interference will

off

and on, the user is

of

the following measures:

and receiver.

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

radiorrV

technician for help.

by

CAUTION

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

Note

This reminderisprovidedtocall CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40
that providesguidelinesfor proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system
as close to the point

For

to

CATV

customers

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment

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(Applicable

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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
electrical and electronicequipment. 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
will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information aboutrecycling
please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

of

this product. The recyclingofmaterials

in

this manual could void

system

of

cable entry as practical.

installer:

of

of

the building,

in Europe

in

the European

of

this product,

the NEC

of

Disposal of waste batteries

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• countries with separate

(applicable
Union and other European

in

the European

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this product
shall not be treated
By ensuringthesebatteriesare disposed
you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling
materials will help
In case
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 productatend-of-lifeto the applicable
collection point for the recycling
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
For more detailed information about recycling
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

of

products that for safety, performance or

as

household waste.

of

correctly,

of

the battery. The recyclingofthe

to

conserve natural resources.

of

electrical and

of

waste batteries.

of

Notice for the customer in the
countries applying

The manufacturerofthis 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
service or guarantee documents.

EU

Directives

in

separate

About

•

The
HT
models
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference
in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "Models

This

instructions in this manual are for model

-SF2300 andHT-SS2300. In this manual,
of

Manual

area code

CEL

of

area code

is used for illustration

CEL

only".

The HT-SF2300 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS2300

• Speaker system

- Front speaker

-

Center

- Surround speaker

- Subwoofer

speaker

a

)

SS-MSP23F
SS-CNP23
SS-SRP23F
SS-WP23

The HT-SS2300 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS2300

• Speaker system

-

Front

speaker

-

Center

- Surround speaker

- Subwoofer

a)

Be

sure to use only the supplied speakers.

speaker

a

)

SS-MSP23S
SS-CNP23
SS-SRP23S
SS-WP23

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

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D
symbol are trademarks

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#'s:

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,487,535 &
worldwide patents issued
DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks
andthe
DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks

"x.v.Colour" and "x.v.Colour" logo are trademarks
of

Sony Corporation.

"BRA
Sony Corporation.

DrS

logos and

of

HDMI Licensing LLC.

VIA" and B

RAV

of

Dolby

other

U.S. and

& pending.

Symbol

(HDMITM)

IA are trademarks

are trademarks

technology.

and

Pro

Laboratories.

DTS

and

of

of

The

instructions in this manual describe the

•
on

controls
the controls on the receiver
or

similar names as thoseonthe remote.

the supplied remote. You can also use

if

they have the same

About area codes

The

area codeofthe receiver you purchased is
shown
the illustration below).

~;~-

Anydifferencesinoperation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, forexample,
"Modelsofarea code AA only".

on

the lower portionofthe rear panel (see

\:::§9~::::§:9~.

C9

~~P~.J§O_

."~I

~~~

3-XXX-XXX-XX.Af.

Area code

GB

4

Note

RM-AAU022 (Modelsofarea code U, UC, CA
only)
RM-AAU023 (Modelsofarea codeCEL, CEK, AU,

TW,

TH

for

only)

the

supplied

remote

Table

of

Contents

Getting Started

Description and locationofparts 7

1:

Installing the speakers

2:

Connecting the speakers

3:

Connecting the audio/video

components

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

14
17

19

Playback

Selecting a component.. 32

ListeninglWatching a component 33

Tu

ner Operations

ListeningtoFM/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

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus
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)
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu)
Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) .42
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)

..

35

4l
41

.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

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
Troubleshooting 67
Specifications
Index

65

71
75

Getting

Description

Started

and

Front panel

location

of

parts

c;)

•

C'D

:;

~

c.c

en

Q)

-

"'"

C'D

-

Q.

Name

[I]

I/C)

(on/standby)

[2]

ACTIVE
STANDBY
lamp

~

Display

@]

PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset

+/-

lID

SOUND FIELD

+/-

[§] INPUT

SELECTOR

+/-

Function

Press to turn the receiver
on or

off

(page 25, 33, 34,

48).
Lights up in amber when

the CONTROL FOR
HOMlisset to on and the
receiver
mode.

The current status

selected component or a

list
appears here (page 8).

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).

is

on standby

of

selectable items

of

the

Name

lID

MASTER
VOLUME

lID

MUTING

[Q]

Remote sensor

Function

Tum

to adjust the volume
of

level
same
33,34).

Presstoturn
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page

32).
Receives signals from

remote commander.

all speakers at the

ti

me (page 3 I, 32,

off

the sound

[l]

AUTO CAL MIC

jack

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

conffnued---------

GB

7

About the indicators on the display

;~

~

~

[]LFE

[g] SLEEP

~

Playback
channel
indicators

L

R

C

SL
SR

S

[[Q

s

FunctionName

Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an
(Low Frequency Effect) channel
and the
actually being reproduced.

Lights up when the sleep timer is
activated (page 62).

The
the channels being played back.
The boxes around the letters vary
to show
downmixes the source sound.
Front
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround
Surround Right

Surround (monaural

surround components obtained

by Pro

LFE

channel signal is

letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate

how

the receiver

Left

Left

Logic

processing)

Example:

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

LFE

or

the

AUTO

[§]

Preset
station
indicators

[l] D.RANGE

lID

Tuner
indicators

[ill MEMORY

[j]]

COAX

[j]

OPT

FunctionName

Lights up when using the receiver

in

to tune
preset. For details on presetting

radio stations, see page 50.
Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page

36).

Lights up

receiver to tune in radio stations
(page 49), etc.

Note

"RDS"
area code

Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset Memory
(page 51), etc., is activated.

Lights up when DVD input is
selected and the source signal is
a digital signal being input
through the

Lights up whenINMODE

"AUTO"

to
is a digital signal being input
through the

radio stations you have

when

using the

lights up for models

CEL,

CEK

only.

COAXINjack.

and

the source signal

OPT

IN jack.

of

is set

@]

DO

DIGITAL

Lights up when receiver is
decoding

Dolby

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that IN
"AUTO".

ffi] HDMI

GB

8

Lights up when a playback
component is connected to this
receiver using an
(page 20).

Digital signals.

MODE

is set to

HDMI

jack

1121

DOPU
DOPLII

~DTS

[Hjsw

"DO

PL"

lights up when the
receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in

order to output the

surround channel signals.

"DO

PLII" lights up when the
Pro Logic II Movie/Music
decoder

Lights up when the receiver is
decoding

is activated.

DTS

signals.

center

and

Note

When

playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have made
digital connections and that IN
MODE

Lights up
is output from the
SUB

is set to

when

WOOFER

"AUTO".
the audio signal

jack.

Rear panel

[II

ANTENNA section

~

SPEAKERS section

•

FM
ANTENNA

jack

AM
ANTENNA
terminals

Connects to the

FM

supplied
antenna (page 24).

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

wire

[l] DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

101

---------.-

OPT IN jacks Connects to a DVD

player, etc. The
COAXINjack

@ COAX IN Jack provides a better

~

HDMIIN/

OUT

jacks

sound quality (page

22).
Connects to a DVD

player, satellite
tuner, or a Blu-ray
disc player. The

is

image
TV or a projector
while the sound can
be output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 20).

output to a

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

[1]

DMPORT

• DMPORT

E;;;;)l

jack

Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (page

61).

[ill AUDIO INPUT section

@White(L)

@Red(R)

AUDIO IN

jacks

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

19, 22).

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU022 (Modelsofarea code U, UC, CA only) or
RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) to operate the receiver and

control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 63).

to

RM-AAU022

(Models of area code

CA only)

U,

UC,

RM-AAU023

(Models of area code

TW, TH only)

CEl,

CEK,

AU,

GB

10

Name Function Name Function

Press

TV

lIe!)

WTV

[g]

~

[1J

[§J

lie!)

(on/standby) the same time to

on or off.

AV

I/e!)

(on/standby) Sony audiolvideocomponents

lie!)

(on/standby) off.

Input buttons

2CH
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC

THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image
(RM-AAU022 suited for movies and
only) output the sound from the

THEATRE
(RM-AAU023
only)

Press to turn onoroff

that the remoteisassigned to AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto
operate (page 63). Calibration function.

If

you press
same time, it will turn
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).

Note

The functionofthe AV
switch changes automatically

each tim1iJou press the input

buttons ( 3

Press to turn the receiveronor

To turn
components, press
AV

lie!)

(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Press oneofthe buttons to

select the component you
want to use. When you press
anyofthe 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 select a sound field.

speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.

Note

This button will only function
ifyourTVis compatible with
Theater Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the

TV

for details.

and

lie!)

).

off

all Sony

(W)

at the same time

tum

([g]) at the

TV

lie!)

([1]])

the

the

off

lie!)

and

to

TV

the

at

[ID

DVD/BD
MENU the DVD

Press to display the menu

or

Blu-ray disc on

the TVscreen.Then,

.,

• and e

menu operations.

([IT])

use.,

to perform

of

G)

•

(I)

.,

:::!:

-

::::J

to

en

D)

-

~

(I)

-

[Z]

D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

mode.

D.SKIP

[ill

ENTER

MEMORY Press to store a station.

[ID

AMP MENU Press to display the menu

[Q]

TOOLS/ Press to display and select the
OPTIONS options

[j]

MUTING Press to turn

[g]

TV

VOL Press TV VOL

+3)/_

MASTER
VOL +3)/_

Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.

Press to enter the value after

selecting a channel, disc

track using the numeric
buttonsofthe TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.

the receiver. Then,
.,

• and e (!IZl) to perform

menu operations.

of

the DVD player
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLSIOPTIONS and
TV

(M!)

at the same time to
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV.

off

the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV
at the same time to activate
the

TV's

muting function.

+1-

(M!)

at the same time to adjust

the volume levelofthe TV.
Press to adjust the volume

levelofall speakers at the
same time.

use.,

and

or

of

.,

(M!)

TV

Q.

or

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11

Name Function

~

MENU/HOME Press to display the menu

[HJ

.....

REPLAY..·I

ADVANCE

[:>a)b)

TV CH

/~b)

...

+1-

the VCR,
satellite tunerorBlu-ray disc
player on the

Press

(II§]) at the same time to

display the
Then, use

cirrI>

operations.
Press to skip a trackofthe

player,
disc player.

Press to replay the previous
sceneorfast forward the
current sceneofthe VCR,
DVD
player.

Press to

- search tracks in the forward!
reverse directionofthe
player.

- start fast forward/rewind
the VCR,
ray disc player.

Press to start playbackofthe
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
or

Blu-ray disc player.

Press to pause playback
recordingofthe VCR, CD
player,
disc player. (Also starts
recording with components
recording standby.)

Press to stop playbackofthe
VCR,
or

Blu-ray disc player.

PressTVCH
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.

DVD

TV

MENU/HOME

TV's

+,

+,

to perform menu

DVD

playerorBlu-ray

playerorBlu-ray disc

CD

DVD

playeror Blu-ray

CD

player,

+/-

of

player,

screen.

and TV

menu.

+,

+ and

8)

CD

DVD

of

playerorBlu-

or

in

DVD

player

and

TV

(II§])

Name Function

[1§]

TV

~

RETURNI

EXIT

[1]

0)

+/+/+/+

Ml

DISPLAY

0"

I

Press

TV
orange printing at the same
time to enableTVoperation.

Press to

- return to the previous menu.

- exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide

the VCR, DVD player,

satellite tunerorBlu-ray

disc playerisdisplayed on
the

TV

Press RETURNIEXIT
and

TV
to return to the previous menu
or exit the
the menuisdisplayed on the
TV

screen.

After pressing
MENU

dID),

press +,
settings. Then, press8)to
enter the selection if you have
pressed DVD/BD
MENU/HOME

Press8)also to
selectionofthe receiver,

VCR, satellite tuner, CD

player, DVD player
Blu-ray disc player.

Press to select information
displayed on theTVscreen
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD playerorBlu­ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and
at the same time to display
TV's
screen.

(lID),

or

information on the

and the button with

screen.

0"

([1§])

at the same time

TV's

menu while

DVD/BD

AMP

MENU

MENUIHOME

+,

+

or

+ to select the

MENU

previously.

enter

the

or

TV

of

(~),

or

of

([1§])

TV

PRESET

TUNING
FM MODE Press to select the

GB

12

+1-

+1-

Press to select

- preset stations.

- preset channelsofthe VCR
or

satellite tuner.

Press to scan a station.

monauralorstereo reception.

FM

Name

~.

(RM-AAU022
only)

Function

Presstoinput the decimal
point for channel numbers

the Digital CATV terminal.
Press.
same time to inputthe decimal
point for the channel numbers
of

and TV (lI§]) at the

the TV.

of

Notes

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

• The above explanation

example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible

or

may operate differently than described.

is

intended to serveasan

•

-1--

(RM-AAU023
only)

>10

CLEAR

!2Q]

Numeric
buttons
(number

to

Press
entry mode, either one or two
digits
Press -/-- and TV
same time
channel entry mode, either
one

Press
numbers over 10
player.

Press to clear a mistake when
you press the incorrect
numeric button.

Press to

- preset/tune to preset

Sa»)

- select track numbers

Oil

- select channel numbers
the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and

TV

select theTVchannels.

select the channel

of

the VCR.

to

select the

ot

two digitsofthe TV.

to

select the track

stations.

CD player,
Blu-ray disc player. Press

0 to select track number

10.

(lI§]) at the

DVD

(lI§]) at the

of

the

player or

same

time

of

CD

the

of

to

[gj]

TV

INPUT

SLEEP

a)The number 5, TV VOL +, MASTER VOL + and

C>

buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots

as

references when operating the receiver.

b)This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.

of

the button, see the operating

Press TV INPUTand TV

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

to

Press
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns

activate the Sleep

off

automatically.

or

(lI§])

13

GB

1:

Installing

the

speakers

This receiver allows you to use a
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).

5.1

channel

HT-SF2300 only

HT-SS2300 only

m Front speaker (left)
rnFront
[!)Center
I!lSurround speaker (left)
filSurround
IiISubwoofer

speaker (right)

speaker

speaker (right)

mFront
rnFront
[!)Center
I!l

filSurround

iii

speaker (left)
speaker (right)

speaker

Surround speaker (left)

speaker (right)

Subwoofer

Tip

Since

the

subwoofer

signals, you

does

can

placeitwherever

not

emit

highly directional

you

want.

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Before you install the speaker and subwoofer,

to

be sure
prevent vibration or movement as shown in the
illustration below.

Exampie of HT-SS2300 front
speaker

attach the supplied foot pads to

HT-SS2300 only

For greater flexibilityinpositioning the
speakers, use the optional
WS-FVlOD speaker stand (available only in
certain countries). For details, refer
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.

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the

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

HT-SS2300 only

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

to

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You can install your speakers on the wall.

3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Example of installing the speakers on

the wall

1 Prepare screws (not supplied)

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

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more than 25 mm(1inch)

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U

~

Hook on the back of the speaker

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4

~

4.6

mm

(3/16 inch)

10mm
(13/32 inch)

mm

(3/16 inch)

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude

5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).

I 5 to 7

07/32

to 9/32 inch)

mm

Hook on the backofthe speaker

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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
or

wall material

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage

caused by improper installation, insufficient wall
strength or improper screw installation, natural
calamity, etc.

HT

• For

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

-SF2300,ifyou install the speakers on the

screws to be used.

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10mm

(13/32 inch)

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2:

Connecting

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

the

speakers

•

oSpeaker cord (supplied)

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(ElFront speaker (right)
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Note on speaker cords

The connectorofthe speaker cords are the

samecoloras 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:

To

connect the speakers

correctly

Check the speaker typebyreferring to the
speakerlabel

Character
speaker label

on

*at the rear panel

Speaker type

of

the speakers.

Connector

Red
White
Grey
Blue
Green CENTER
Purple SUB WOOFER

Speaker jack

FRONTR

FRONTL
SURR
SURL

L

R

SL
SR

Front left
Front right
Surround left
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.

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3:

Connecting

video

components

the

audio/

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

or

CD

player.

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

•

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
proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page

24).

up

all your components,

Component to be connected

To

connect

Audio components

• Super Audio CO player/
CD player

Components with HOMI jack
Video components

•

TV

• OVD player, DVD recorder

• VCR

See

page

19

page 20
page 22

Audio signal

GAudio cord (not supplied)

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HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

is

Definition Multimedia Interface. It
interface which transmits video and audio
signals

in

digital format.

an

HOMI 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

..

HOMI

DVD player

Audio/video signals

..

HOMI

Blu-ray disc player

Audio/video signals

..

HOMI

TV,

projector, etc.

Audio/video signals

HOMI

"HDMI

We recommend

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cable (not supplied)

that

you use a Sony HDMI cable.

Notes on HOMI connections

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

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

• When you want to listen to the sound from
the
to

37).
software, set to "AMP". However, the sound

will not output from the

• The multi/stereo area audio signals
Super Audio

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI
may be suppressed by the connected
component. Check the setup
connectedcomponent
the sound does not come outofa component

connected via the HOMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the
sampling frequency, the number

or the audio format
signals from the playback component
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
distortedormay not be output.
In this case, check the specification
connected component.

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

• Set the image resolution

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

the image resolutionofthe playerbeforeyou
can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer
to

OUT

jack.Itis

TV

speaker, set "AUDIO FOR HDMI"

"TV+AMP"

If

you cannot play back multi channel

the operating instructionsofthe player.

in the VIDEO menu (page

CD

not output from any

TV

speaker.

are not output.

of

if

the imageispoor

of

the audio output

of

the playback

the

of

jack

of

a

jack

channels

is

be

of

the

on

or

of

• Refer to the operating instructions
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.

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

Audio signals

to

TV

It

is

not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according

the jacksofyour components.

to

Audio signal

DVD player, DVD recorder

o

Optical

e

Audio

e

Coaxial

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digital

cord

digital

cord

(not

cord

(not

supplied)

(not

Audio signal

VCR

supplied)

supplied)

When you connect a DVD player
or DVD recorder

You can use the DVD input button on the

to

remote
recorder. You may need to change the factory
setting
supplied with this receiver. The factory setting
for the remote

Remote Factory setting

RM-AAU022 DVD player (Change the factory

RM-AAU023 DVD recorder (Change the

control your DVD playerorDVD

of

this button depending on the remote

is

shown in the table below:

settingifyou connect a DVD

recorder)

factory settingifyou connect a

DVD player)

Tips

• To output the soundofthe
connected to the receiver, be sure to

- connect the audio output

TV IN

- turn

muting function.

• All the digital audio

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

jacksofthe receiver.

off

the

TV's

volumeoractivate the

TV

from the speakers

jacksofthe TV to the

jacks

are compatible with

TV's

•

Tochangethe factory setting

ofthe

DVD input

button on the remote, see "Changing button

assignments" (page 63).

Notes

•Toinput multi channel digital audio from the DVD
player, set the digital audio output settingonthe
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
sure to:

- connect yourDVDplayer to the
jack

on the receiver.

- press 2CH.

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• Be sure to connect the video outputofthe DVD
player, DVD recorder and
the imageisdisplayed on the TV. Refer to the
operating instructionsofeach 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
recorderorVCR.

DVD

DVD

VCR

to the TV, so that

input, be

COAX IN

DVD

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4:

Connecting

the

5:

Preparing

the

receiver

antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and

FM wire antenna.
Before connecting the antennas,
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

FM wire antenna (supplied)

be

sure to

and

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead)toa

wall outlet.

the

remote

AC

power cord (mains lead)

-..:::::::====

To

the wall outlet

.....

*The shape

the area code

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other

components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

of

the connector varies depending on

of

this receiver.

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Before using the receiver for the first time,

by

initialize the receiver
following procedure. This procedure can also
be used to return settings you have made to
their factory defaults.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.

performing the

1,2

1

Press
receiver.

2 Hold down

"CLEARING" appears on the display for
a while, then "CLEARED" appears.
All the settings you have changed or
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

lie!)

to turn off the

lie!)

for 5 seconds.

Insert two
RM-AAV022 (Models
CA only) or RM-AAV023 (Modelsofarea
code CEL, CEK,
Commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds
batteries.

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

•Ifyou do not intend to use the remote for an

extended periodoftime, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage and

corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons
may be reset to their factory settings.Ifthis

happens, reassign the buttons again (page 63).

R6

(size-AA) batteries in the

of

area code V, VC,

AV,

TW, TH only) Remote

of

•

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with
new ones.

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