Sony STR-KS370 Operation Manual

4-168-166-11(1)

Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

HT-SF370

HT-SS370

©2010 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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, 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 and Canada

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

For customers in the United States

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.

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.

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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.

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.

CAUTION

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

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About This Manual

•The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF370 and HT-SS370. In this manual, models of area code CA2 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code U2 only”.

•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.

About area codes

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

4-XXX-XXX-XX(X) AA

SPEAKERS

Area code

FRONT R

FRONT L

SUR R

SUR L SUBWOOFER CENTER

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

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 double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

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

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Table of Contents
Unpacking .....................................................	6
Description and location of parts ..................	8
Getting Started
1: Installing the speakers.............................	15
2: Connecting the speakers .........................	18
3: Connecting the TV..................................	19
4: Connecting the audio/video
components ............................................	20
5: Connecting the antennas .........................	24
6: Preparing the receiver .............................	24

7:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ......................	25
Playback
Selecting a component ................................	29
Enjoying sound/images from the
components connected to the receiver ...	30
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting the sound field .............................	33
Enjoying the sound at low volume
(NIGHT MODE)....................................	34
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio..........................	35
Presetting radio stations ..............................	37
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync? ..........................	39
Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync .............	39
Playing back components with one-touch
operation (One-Touch Play)...................	41
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control).........................	41

Turning off the receiver with the TV
(System Power Off)................................	43
Using the power saving function
(HDMI Pass Through)............................	44
Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI
connection (Audio Return Channel).......	45
Enjoying optimum sound field for the
selected scene (Scene Select) .................	46
Enjoying movies with the optimum
sound field (Theater Mode)....................	46
S-AIR Operations
About S-AIR products.................................	47
Setting up an S-AIR product .......................	48
Enjoying the system’s sound in another
room .......................................................	52
Stabilizing S-AIR reception ........................	54
Changing the channel for better sound
transmission............................................	55
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the
S-AIR main unit is in standby mode ......	56
Advanced Settings
Changing the input button assignments.......	57
Settings and adjustments using the
amplifier menu .......................................	58
Additional Information
Glossary.......................................................	63
Precautions ..................................................	65
Troubleshooting...........................................	67
Specifications ..............................................	72
Index............................................................	75

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Unpacking

Be sure that you have the following items in your package.

HT-SF370 only

•Receiver (STR-KS370) (1)

•Front speakers (SS-MSP37F) (2)

•Speaker cords (5, Red/ White/Grey/Blue/Green)

•Foot pads (Big × 4, Small × 4)

•Bases (Large × 2, Small × 2)

	• Center speaker	• Posts (Long × 2, Short × 2)
	(SS-CNP37) (1)
	• Surround speakers	• Post covers (4)
	(SS-SRP37F) (2)

• Brackets (4)

• Subwoofer (SS-WP37) (1)

• Screws (Large) (8)

• Screws (Small) (12)

•AM loop antenna (1)

•FM wire antenna (1)

•R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

•Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

•Remote commander (RM-AAU071) (1)

•Operating Instructions (this manual)

•Quick Setup Guide (1)

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HT-SS370 only

•Receiver (STR-KS370) (1)

•Front/Surround speakers (SS-TSB101) (4)

•Center speaker (SS-CTB101) (1)

•Subwoofer (SS-WSB101) (1)

•Speaker cords (5, Red/White/Grey/Blue/ Green)

•AM loop antenna (1)

•FM wire antenna (1)

•R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

•Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

•Remote commander (RM-AAU071) (1)

•Operating Instructions (this manual)

•Quick Setup Guide (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU071 Remote 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 of batteries.

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

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

•When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be reset to their initial settings. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 57).

•When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

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Description and location of parts

Receiver

Front view

MASTER VOLUME

POWER /

ACTIVE STANDBY

1

2

3 4 5

6

7

8

Name

Function

Name

Function

A?/1

Turns the receiver on or off

DWhite indicator

Lights up when the

(on/standby)

(page 24, 31, 58).

receiver is on and DSPL is

set to on in DISPLAY

BPOWER/

Lights up as follows:

function (page 62). Lights

ACTIVE

Green:

The receiver is

off when the receiver is in

STANDBY

turned on.

standby mode or DSPL is

indicator

No light:

The receiver is in

set to off in DISPLAY

standby mode, and

function.

Control for HDMI

ESOUND FIELD

Selects the sound field

and S-AIR standby

mode are set to off.

(page 33).

Amber:

The receiver is in

FINPUT

Selects the input source to

standby mode, and

SELECTOR +/–

playback (page 29, 31, 32,

Control for HDMI

35, 37, 38).

and/or S-AIR

GRemote sensor

standby mode are set

Receives signals from the

to on. However, the

remote.

indicator lights off

HMASTER

Adjusts the volume level

when “PASS THRU”

VOLUME

of all speakers at the same

is set to “THRU

time (page 30, 32, 67).

AUTO” and there is

no signals detected.

Note

If the POWER/ACTIVE

STANDBY indicator is

flashing, see page 71.

CDisplay

Displays the current status of

the selected component or a list

of selectable items (page 9).

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About the indicators on the display

	1					2		3	4		5				6	7		8
			LPCM NIGHT SLEEP												S-AIR			DTS
									HDMI COAX OPT			TUNED ST				MUTING
	qa					q;					9

Name	Function
ALPCM	Lights up when Linear PCM
	(Pulse Code Modulation) signals
	are input.
BNIGHT	Lights up when the Night Mode
	function is set to on (page 34).
CSLEEP	Lights up when the sleep timer is
	activated (page 62).
DInput	Light up when the digital signal
indicators	is input.
HDMI	Digital signal is input through
COAX	the HDMI IN jack.
	Digital signal is input through
OPT	the COAX IN jack.
	Digital signal is input through
	the OPT IN jack.

ETuning Light up to indicate the current indicators status of the radio station (page

35).

TUNED	When receives a radio station.
ST	When broadcasts in stereo mode.
FS-AIR	Lights up when the S-AIR
	transmitter (not supplied) is
	connected.
GMUTING	Lights up when the muting
	function is activated.
HDTS	Lights up when the receiver is
	decoding DTS signals.
	Note
	When playing a DTS format
	disc, be sure that you have made
	digital connections.

IMessage Displays the volume level, display area selected input source, audio

input signal, etc.

Name			Function
J		D	Lights up when the receiver is
			decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

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

KDolby Pro Lights up one of the respective Logic indicators when the receiver indicators applies Dolby Pro Logic

processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.

PL Dolby Pro Logic

PLII Dolby Pro Logic II

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Rear panel

1		2	34 5				6		7
				L			DIGITAL		ANTENNA
		EZW-T100
				R					AM
SPEAKERS			AUTO	AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN	COAX IN	OPT IN	OPT IN
			CAL MIC	SA-CD/CD	TV	VIDEO	SAT/CATV	TV
		DC5V	0.7A MAX						ARC
				HDMI
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R	SUR L SUBWOOFER	CENTER			DVD IN	BD IN	SAT/CATV IN		TV OUT
		DMPORT

ASPEAKERS section

Connects to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 18).

BS-AIR

EZW-T100	Connects to a
slot	wireless transmitter
	(not supplied)
	(page 48).

CDMPORT

DMPORT	Connects to a
jack	DIGITAL MEDIA
	PORT adapter (page
	20).

FDIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

		COAX IN	Connects to a
		jack	satellite tuner, etc.
			(page 23).
		OPT IN jacks
		HDMI IN/	Connects to a DVD
		OUT jacks	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 21).

DAUTO CALIBRATION

	AUTO CAL	Connects to the
	MIC jack	supplied optimizer
		microphone for the
		Auto Calibration
		function (page 26).
EAUDIO INPUT section
White (L)	AUDIO IN	Connects to a Super
	jacks	Audio CD player,
Red (R)		CD player, etc.
		(page 19, 20).

GANTENNA section

				FM	Connects to the
				ANTENNA	supplied FM wire
				jack	antenna (page 24).
				AM	Connects to the
				ANTENNA	supplied AM loop
				terminals	antenna (page 24).

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Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU071 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 57).

RM-AAU071

wk				1
wj				2
	BD	DVD	SAT/
			CATV	3
	TV	VIDEO	SA-CD/
			CD
				4
	DMPORT	TUNER
wh				5
wg				6
				7
wf
				8
wd				9
				0
ws				qa
				qs
wa	O			qd
		MENU		qf
	m		M
				qg
	.	X x	>

w;

qlqh

qk

qj

Notes on using SHIFT (Q) and TV (R) button

SHIFT (Q) button

Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use. Example: Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then press ENTER (E).

DMPORT TUNER

ENTER

O

MENU

m M

. X x >

SHIFT

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TV (R) button

Press and hold TV (R), then press the button with yellow printing to control the TV. Example: Press and hold TV (R), then press TV CH + (P).

. X x >

TV CH

TV

Basic operations

	Remote button	Function
	B ?/1	Turns the receiver on or off.
	(on/standby)	To turn off all Sony
		components, press ?/1 (B)
		and AV ?/1 (A) at the same
		time (SYSTEM
		STANDBY).
	C Input buttons	Selects the component you
	(VIDEO*)	want to use. The buttons are
		initial assigned to control
		Sony components.
		You can change the button
		assignments following the
		steps in “Changing the input
		button assignments” on page
		57.
	K AMP MENU	Displays the menu of the
		receiver.
	L	Press V, v, B or b to select
	,	the menu items. Then, press
	V/v/B/b
		to enter the selection.

PSOUND FIELD Selects a sound field.

+*/–

S MUTING	Activates the muting
	function.
	Press MUTING again to
	restore the sound.
T MASTER VOL	Adjusts the volume level of
+/–	all speakers at the same time.

Tuner operations

Remote button		Function
D Numeric		Press and hold SHIFT (Q),
	buttons	then press the numeric
	(number 5*)	buttons (D) to preset/tune
		to the preset stations.
E ENTER		Press and hold SHIFT (Q),
		then press ENTER (E) to
		enter the selection.
F MEMORY		Stores a station.
G D.TUNING		Enters direct tuning mode.
I DISPLAY		Displays information during
		TUNER function.
L		Selects a menu item and
,		enters the selection.
	V/v/B/b
N MENU/HOME		Displays the tuner menu.
O PRESET +/–		Selects a preset station.
	TUNING +/–	Scans a station.
DMPORT operations
Remote button		Function
O ./>		Skips the track.
	m/M	Fast reverse or fast forward.
	N* (playback)/	Play mode buttons.
	X (pause, press
	again to resume

normal playback)/ x (stop)

To control the component

1 Press one of the input buttons (TV, BD, DVD or SAT/CATV) (C) to select the component you want to operate.

The component assigned to the selected input button becomes operable.

2 Referring to the following table, press the corresponding button for the operation.

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Common operations

	Remote button	Function
	A TV ?/1	Turns on or off the Sony TV
	AV ?/1	or audio/video components
	(on/standby)	that the remote is assigned to
		operate (page 57).
		Press ?/1 (B) and TV ?/1/
		AV ?/1 (A) at the same
		time to turn off the receiver
		and other components that
		the remote is assigned to
		operate (SYSTEM
		STANDBY).
	D Numeric	Press and hold SHIFT (Q),
	buttons	then press the numeric
	(number 5*)	buttons (D) to select
		channels and tracks directly.
	E ENTER	Press and hold SHIFT (Q),
		then press ENTER (E) to
		enter the selection.
	J 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.
	L	Selects a menu item and
	,	enters the selection.
	V/v/B/b

To control the TV

Press and hold TV (yellow) button (R), then press the button with yellow printing to control the TV.

Remote button	Function
D Numeric	Selects channel. Press
buttons	ENTER (E) to change
(number 5*) channels immediately.
I DISPLAY	– Displays the TV’s

information on the TV screen. (Displays the current channel number, etc.)

– Press AMP MENU (K), then press DISPLAY (I) to display the input stream information of the TV when TV is connected via TV OPT IN jack.

Remote button	Function
M TOOLS/	Enables you to access
OPTIONS	various viewing options and
	change/make adjustments
	according to the source and
	screen format.
N MENU/HOME	Allows you to select
	channels or input sources and
	change the settings for your
	TV.
P TV CH +*/–	Selects the next (+) or
	previous (–) channel.
S MUTING	Activates the muting
	function.
T TV VOL +/–	Adjusts the volume level.
U O RETURN/	Returns to the previous
EXIT	screen of any displayed
	menu.
V GUIDE	Displays the guide when you
	are watching analog or
	digital channels.
W AUDIO*	Selects the sound from the
	speaker for a stereo or
	bilingual broadcast.
wj THEATER	Sets the optimal picture
	settings automatically for
	watching movies, when you
	connect a Sony TV that is
	compatible with the
	THEATER button function.
	Also, audio is automatically
	switched to the audio output
	of this receiver when you
	connect the TV and the
	receiver with HDMI
	connection, and the Control
	for HDMI function is set to
	on.
wk INPUT	Selects the TV input signal.

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To control the DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/recorder

Remote button	Function
H ANGLE	Switches to other viewing
	angles when multi-angle are
	recorded on a Blu-ray Disc
	or DVD.
I DISPLAY	– Displays the playback
	information.
	– Press AMP MENU (K),
	then press DISPLAY (I)
	to display the input stream
	information for Blu-ray
	Disc or DVD.
M TOOLS/	Enables you to access
OPTIONS	various viewing options and
	change/make adjustments
	according to the source and
	screen format.
N MENU/HOME	Displays the menu.
O .	Skips chapter.

>Skips forward to the next available chapter.

	m/M	Fast reverse or fast forward
		the disc when pressed
		during playback.
	N* (playback)/	Play mode buttons.
	X (pause, press
	again to resume
	normal playback)/
	x (stop)
U O RETURN/		Returns to the previous
	EXIT	screen of any displayed
		menu.
V GUIDE		Displays the guide when
		you are watching analog or
		digital channels.
W AUDIO*		Selects the sound from the
		speaker for a stereo or
		bilingual broadcast.
X SUBTITLE		Selects the subtitle language
		when multi-lingual subtitles
		are recorded on a Blu-ray
		Disc or DVD.

YTOP MENU Displays the top menu or

POP UP/MENU disc menu.

Z CLEAR	Clear a mistake when you
	press the incorrect numeric
	button.

To control the HDD/DVD COMBO

Remote button		Function
N MENU/HOME		Displays the menu.
O ./>		Specifies the previous or
		next chapter or track.
	m/M	Fast reverse or fast forward
		the disc when pressed
		during playback.
	N* (playback)/	Play mode buttons.
	X (pause, press
	again to resume
	normal playback)/
	x (stop)

YTOP MENU Displays the top menu or

POP UP/MENU disc menu.

To control the SAT/CATV

Remote button	Function
I DISPLAY	– Displays the information
	during SAT/CATV
	function.
	– Press AMP MENU (K),
	then press DISPLAY (I)
	to display the input stream
	information for satellite
	tuner or cable television
	tuner.
N MENU/HOME	Displays the menu.
V GUIDE	Displays the guide menu.

* These buttons (VIDEO/5, AUDIO, N, SOUND FIELD +/TV CH +) have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

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. In that case, use the remote commander supplied with the component.

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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).

You can place your speakers as shown below.

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

HT-SF370 only

HT-SS370 only

Notes

•Be sure to use the supplied speakers.

•For HT-SF370, do not lean on the speaker as it may fall down.

Tips

• The angle A should be the same.

A 30˚	30˚ A
100˚-120˚	100˚-120˚

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

Started Getting

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Installing the speakers on a flat surface

HT-SF370 only

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

Note

Attach the small foot pads to the center speaker and big foot pads to the subwoofer.

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand

For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, you are recommended to use the speaker stand as below.

Model	Speaker stand
HT-SF370	Supplied. For details, refer to
	the supplied Quick Setup
	Guide.
HT-SS370	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.

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.

3/16 in (4 mm)

more than 1 in (25 mm)

7/32 in (5 mm)

13/32 in (10 mm)

Hook on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to

7 mm).

HT-SF370 only

For the center speaker

6 3/8 in

(160 mm)

7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm)

For the front speakers

	8 5/8 in
7/32 in to 9/32 in	(217 mm)
(5 mm to 7 mm)

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For the surround speakers

	4 in
7/32 in to 9/32 in	(100 mm)
(5 mm to 7 mm)

HT-SS370 only

For the center speaker

8 5/8 in

(219 mm)

7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm)

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.

•For HT-SF370, if you install the speakers on the wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand.

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3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

7/32 in (5 mm)

13/32 in (10 mm)

Rear of speaker

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2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

B	F	C
A		A

SPEAKERS

FRONT R

FRONT L

SUR R

SUR L SUBWOOFER CENTER

Connector	Color tube

AA

A

E

D

ASpeaker cord (supplied)

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

Notes 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
Purple	SUBWOOFER
Green	CENTER

•Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers:

–the speaker cord with the color tube to e terminal, and the speaker cord without the color tube to E terminal (for HT-SS370).

–the speaker cord with a stripe line to E terminal, and the speaker cord without a stripe line to e terminal (for HT-SF370).

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 Speaker type

HT-SF370	HT-SS370
L	FRONT L	Front left
R	FRONT R	Front right
–*	CENTER	Center
SL	SUR L	Surround left
SR	SUR R	Surround right
–*	–*	Subwoofer

*This speaker does not have character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 6 (for HT-SF370) or page 7 (for HT-SS370).

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3: Connecting the TV

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

	TV
Audio signal	Audio/video
	signals

A B C

	L			DIGITAL		ANTENNA
EZW-T100
	R					AM
AUTO	AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN	COAX IN	OPT IN	OPT IN
CAL MIC	SA-CD/CD	TV	VIDEO	SAT/CATV	TV
DC5V 0.7A MAX						ARC
	HDMI
DMPORT		DVD IN	BD IN	SAT/CATV IN		TV OUT

l : Signal flow

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BOptical digital cord (not supplied) CHDMI cable (not supplied)

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

*When you use Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the audio signal is output from the TV to the receiver.

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

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A or B output the TV sound via the speakers connected to the receiver. Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

Coutput the image to a TV while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the receiver.

When the TV is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, you can output the TV sound via the speakers connected

to the receiver without connecting A or B. For details, see “Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI connection (Audio Return Channel)” (page 45).

Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

Notes

•Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

•When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in 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.

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4: Connecting the audio/ video components

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “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.

After hooking up all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas” (page 24).

Component to be connected

To connect	See
TV	page 19
Audio components	page 20

•Super Audio CD player, CD player

•DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Components with HDMI jack	page 21
Video components	page 23

•DVD player, DVD recorder

•Satellite tuner, cable television tuner

Connecting audio components

The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV. However, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

Audio signal

A

	L			DIGITAL		ANTENNA
EZW-T100
	R					AM
AUTO	AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN	COAX IN	OPT IN	OPT IN
CAL MIC	SA-CD/CD	TV	VIDEO	SAT/CATV	TV
DC5V 0.7A MAX						ARC
	HDMI
DMPORT		DVD IN	BD IN	SAT/CATV IN		TV OUT

TV

B

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

l : Signal flow

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BVideo cord (not supplied)

*The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

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Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

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

•Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in.

•As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver.

•When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector.

1	DC5V	0.7A	MAX
2	DMPORT			1

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.

Sony recommends that you connect components to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible components using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 39).

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 Deep Color and xvYCC transmission.

Notes on connecting cables

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

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

•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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					TV, etc.
					Audio/video
					signals
					A
L			DIGITAL		ANTENNA
EZW-T100
R					AM
AUTO AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN	COAX IN	OPT IN	OPT IN
CAL MIC SA-CD/CD	TV	VIDEO	SAT/CATV	TV
DC5V 0.7A MAX					ARC
HDMI
DMPORT	DVD IN	BD IN	SAT/CATV IN		TV OUT
A		A			A
Audio/video		Audio/video			Audio/video
signals		signals			signals
DVD player		Blu-ray Disc			Satellite tuner,
					cable television
		player
					tuner
					l : Signal flow

AHDMI cable (not supplied)

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

*When you use Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the audio signal is output from the TV to the receiver.

Notes

•When the TV is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will automatically output from the speakers connected to the receiver. If not, see page 19 for the audio connection of TV to the receiver. Be sure to set “ARC” to “ARC ON” in SET HDMI menu (page 45).

•All the HDMI jacks on the receiver function in the same way. For example, you can connect a “PlayStation 3” etc., to any available HDMI jack.

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.

•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.

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

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Connecting video components

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

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

DVD player,			Satellite tuner,
DVD recorder			cable television tuner
Audio signal			Audio signal

A

B

	L			DIGITAL		ANTENNA
EZW-T100
	R					AM
AUTO	AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN	COAX IN	OPT IN	OPT IN
CAL MIC	SA-CD/CD	TV	VIDEO	SAT/CATV	TV
DC5V 0.7A MAX						ARC
	HDMI
DMPORT		DVD IN	BD IN	SAT/CATV IN		TV OUT

l : Signal flow

ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied) BOptical digital cord (not supplied)

Notes

•If you connect a DVD player/recorder, be sure to change the initial setting of the VIDEO button on remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player/recorder. For details, see “Changing the input button assignments” (page 57).

•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.

•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 and DVD recorder 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 via this receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

Tip

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

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