Sony HT-SF2300 Bluray Dvd / Receiver Component Of Home User Manual

3-296-084-12(1)

Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

HT-SF2300

HT-SS2300

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear

of the unit. Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

M o d e l N o . ______________________________________________________

S e r i a l N o . ______________________________________________________

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening of the apparatus with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtain, etc.

Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted

candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and

do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from

the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible

AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the

unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet

immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-

installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like.

For customers in the United

States

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the

appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

WARNING

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system

installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building,

as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to

the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help

prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. The recycling of materials

will help to conserve natural resources. For more

detailed information about recycling of this product,

please contact your local Civic Office, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where

you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging

indicates that the battery provided with this product

shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,

you will help prevent potentially negative

consequences for the environment and human health

which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the

materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or

data integrity reasons require a permanent

connection with an incorporated battery, this battery

should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,

hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on

how to remove the battery from the product safely.

Hand the battery over to the applicable collection

point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of

this product or battery, please contact your local

Civic Office, your household waste disposal service

or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for the customer in the

countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,

108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for

EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters

please refer to the addresses given in separate

service or guarantee documents.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

HT-SF2300 and HT-SS2300. In this manual,

models of area code CEL is used for illustration

purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference

in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for

example, “Models of area code CEL only”.

The HT-SF2300 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS2300

• Speaker system

– Front speaker SS-MSP23F

– Center speaker SS-CNP23

– Surround speaker SS-SRP23F

– Subwoofer SS-WP23

The HT-SS2300 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KS2300

• Speaker system

– Front speaker SS-MSP23S

– Center speaker SS-CNP23

– Surround speaker SS-SRP23S

– Subwoofer SS-WP23

Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

• The instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the supplied remote. You can also use

the controls on the receiver if they have the same

or similar names as those on the remote.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and 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

Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI

) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks

of Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see

the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the area

code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“Models of area code AA only”.

FRONT R

SPEAKERS

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

Area code

Note for the supplied remote

RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, CA

only)

RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU,

TW, TH only)

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

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

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

3: Connecting the audio/video

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

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

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

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings

automatically

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

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and

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

Playback

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

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

Amplifier Operations

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

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

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

Settings for the surround sound

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS

Surround sound

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

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

Using only the front speakers and

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

Resetting sound fields to the initial

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

Tuner Operations

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

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

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

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Control for HDMI

Using the Control for HDMI function for

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

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

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

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

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

Turning off the receiver with the TV

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

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

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

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

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

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

Using the Remote

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

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Front panel

Getting Started

Receiver

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MICMUTING

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

ACTIVE

STANDBY

TUNING

SOUND FIELD

?/1

890

245631

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver

on or off (page 25, 33, 34,

48).

B ACTIVE

STANDBY

lamp

Lights up in amber when

the CONTROL FOR

HDMI is set to on and the

receiver is on standby

mode.

C Display The current status of the

selected component or a

list of selectable items

appears here (page 8).

D PRESET TUNING

+/–

Press to select a preset

station (page 51).

E SOUND FIELD

+/–

Press to select a sound

field (page 45, 46, 48).

F INPUT

SELECTOR +/–

Press to select the input

source to playback (page

32, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51).

G AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied

optimizer microphone for

the Auto Calibration

function (page 27).

Name Function

H MASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time (page 31, 32,

33, 34).

I MUTING Press to turn off the sound

temporarily.

Press MUTING again to

restore the sound (page

32).

J Remote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

continued

About the indicators on the display

SL SR

D.RANGE

RDS

ST MONO

MEMORY

DIGITAL

DTS

HDMI

OPT

COAX

21 3 4 5 6 7

9q;qaqsqdqf

SLEEP

LFE

Name Function

A LFE Lights up when the disc being

played back contains an LFE

(Low Frequency Effect) channel

and the LFE channel signal is

actually being reproduced.

B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is

activated (page 62).

C Playback

channel

indicators

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

the channels being played back.

The boxes around the letters vary

to show how the receiver

downmixes the source sound.

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the

surround components obtained

by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

D ;

DIGITAL Lights up when receiver is

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital

format disc, be sure that you

have made digital connections

and that IN MODE is set to

“AUTO”.

E HDMI Lights up when a playback

component is connected to this

receiver using an HDMI jack

(page 20).

SL SR

F Preset

station

indicators

Lights up when using the receiver

to tune in radio stations you have

preset. For details on presetting

radio stations, see page 50.

G D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page

36).

H Tuner

indicators

Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations

(page 49), etc.

Note

“RDS” lights up for models of

area code CEL, CEK only.

I MEMORY Lights up when a memory

function, such as Preset Memory

(page 51), etc., is activated.

J COAX Lights up when DVD input is

selected and the source signal is

a digital signal being input

through the COAX IN jack.

K OPT Lights up when IN MODE is set

to “AUTO” and the source signal

is a digital signal being input

through the OPT IN jack.

L ;PL/

;PLII

“; PL” lights up when the

receiver applies Pro Logic

processing to 2 channel signals

in order to output the center and

surround channel signals.

“; PLII” lights up when the

Pro Logic II Movie/Music

decoder is activated.

M DTS Lights up when the receiver is

decoding DTS signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format

disc, be sure that you have made

digital connections and that IN

MODE is set to “AUTO”.

N SW Lights up when the audio signal

is output from the

SUBWOOFER jack.

Name Function

Getting Started

Rear panel

5 4 3

OPT IN OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

FRONT R

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

DIGITAL

SPEAKERS

HDMI

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

DC5V 700mA MAX

A ANTENNA section

ANTENNA

jack

Connects to the

supplied FM wire

antenna (page 24).

ANTENNA

terminals

Connects to the

supplied AM loop

antenna (page 24).

B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPT IN jacks Connects to a DVD

player, etc. The

COAX IN jack

provides a better

sound quality (page

22).

COAX IN jack

HDMI IN/

OUT jacks

Connects to a DVD

player, satellite

tuner, or a Blu-ray

disc player. The

image is output to a

TV or a projector

while the sound can

be output from a TV

or/and speakers

connected to this

receiver (page 20).

C SPEAKERS section

Connects to the supplied speakers

and subwoofer (page 17).

D DMPORT

DMPORT

jack

Connects to a

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter (page

61).

E AUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN

jacks

Connects to a Super

Audio CD player,

CD player, etc. (page

19, 22).

White (L)

Red (R)

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) or

RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) to operate the receiver and to

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

Remote commander

RM-AAU022

(Models of area code U, UC,

CA only)

RM-AAU023

(Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU,

TW, TH only)

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP

DMPORT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

FM MODE

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10

?/1

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP

DMPORT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

FM MODE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATER

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10

REPLAY ADVANCE

RETURN/EXIT

?/1

MEMORY

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

MENU/HOME

Getting Started

Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at

the same time to turn the TV

on or off.

AV ?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the

Sony audio/video components

that the remote is assigned to

operate (page 63).

If you press ?/1 (B) at the

same time, it will turn off the

receiver and other Sony

components (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1

switch changes automatically

each time you press the input

buttons (C).

B ?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or

off.

To turn off all Sony

components, press ?/1 and

AV ?/1 (A) at the same time

(SYSTEM STANDBY).

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

select the component you

want to use. When you press

any of the input buttons, the

receiver turns on. The buttons

are factory assigned to control

Sony components.

You can change the button

assignments following the

steps in “Changing button

assignments” on page 63.

D 2CH Press to select a sound field.

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

E THEATER

(RM-AAU022

only)

Press to enjoy optimal image

suited for movies and to

output the sound from the

speakers connected to this

receiver automatically.

Note

This button will only function

if your TV is compatible with

Theater Mode.

Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the

TV for details.

THEATRE

(RM-AAU023

only)

Name Function

F DVD/BD

Press to display the menu of

the DVD or Blu-ray disc on

the TV screen. Then, use V, v,

B, b and (Q) to perform

menu operations.

AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function.

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

mode.

D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when

using a multi-disc changer.

H ENTER Press to enter the value after

selecting a channel, disc or

track using the numeric

buttons of the TV, VCR or

satellite tuner.

MEMORY Press to store a station.

I AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

the receiver. Then, use V, v,

B, b and (Q) to perform

menu operations.

J TOOLS/

OPTIONS

Press to display and select the

options of the DVD player or

Blu-ray disc player.

Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and

TV (O) at the same time to

display the options applicable

to the Sony TV.

K MUTING Press to turn off the sound

temporarily.

Press MUTING again to

restore the sound.

Press MUTING and TV (O)

at the same time to activate

the TV’s muting function.

L TV VOL

/–

Press TV VOL +/– and TV

(O) at the same time to adjust

the volume level of the TV.

MASTER

VOL +

/–

Press to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time.

continued

Name Function

M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of

the VCR, DVD player,

satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc

player on the TV screen.

Press MENU/HOME and TV

(O) at the same time to

display the TV’s menu.

Then, use V, v, B, b and

(Q) to perform menu

operations.

N ./>

Press to skip a track of the CD

player, DVD player or Blu-ray

disc player.

REPLAY /

ADVANCE

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the

current scene of the VCR,

DVD player or Blu-ray disc

player.

m/M

Press to

– search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the DVD

player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player or Blu-

ray disc player.

a)b)

Press to start playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player,

or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to pause playback or

recording of the VCR, CD

player, DVD player or Blu-ray

disc player. (Also starts

recording with components in

recording standby.)

Press to stop playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player

or Blu-ray disc player.

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (O)

at the same time to select

preset TV channels.

PRESET +/– Press to select

– preset stations.

– preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

FM MODE Press to select the FM

monaural or stereo reception.

Name Function

O TV Press TV and the button with

orange printing at the same

time to enable TV operation.

P RETURN/

EXIT O

Press to

– return to the previous menu.

– exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of

the VCR, DVD player,

satellite tuner or Blu-ray

disc player is displayed on

the TV screen.

Press RETURN/EXIT O

and TV (O) at the same time

to return to the previous menu

or exit the TV’s menu while

the menu is displayed on the

TV screen.

V/v/B/b

After pressing DVD/BD

MENU (F), AMP MENU

(I), or MENU/HOME (M),

press V, v, B or b to select the

settings. Then, press to

enter the selection if you have

pressed DVD/BD MENU or

MENU/HOME previously.

Press also to enter the

selection of the receiver,

VCR, satellite tuner, CD

player, DVD player or

Blu-ray disc player.

R DISPLAY Press to select information

displayed on the TV screen of

the VCR, satellite tuner, CD

player, DVD player or Blu-

ray disc player.

Press DISPLAY and TV (O)

at the same time to display

TV’s information on the TV

screen.

Getting Started

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

H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots

as references when operating the receiver.

This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter operation. For details on the

function of the button, see the operating

instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter.

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.

Name Function

(RM-AAU022

only)

Press to input the decimal

point for channel numbers of

the Digital CATV terminal.

Press

z and TV (O) at the

same time to input the decimal

point for the channel numbers

of the TV.

-/--

(RM-AAU023

only)

Press to select the channel

entry mode, either one or two

digits of the VCR.

Press -/-- and TV (O) at the

same time to select the

channel entry mode, either

one ot two digits of the TV.

>10 Press to select the track

numbers over 10 of the CD

player.

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

you press the incorrect

numeric button.

T Numeric

buttons

(number 5

)

Press to

– preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or

Blu-ray disc player. Press

0/10 to select track number

10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and

TV (O) at the same time to

select the TV channels.

U TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (O)

at the same time to select the

input signal (TV input or

video input).

SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

Timer function and the

duration which the receiver

turns off automatically.

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel

speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like

multi channel surround sound, be sure to

connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a

center speaker, and two surround speakers)

and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).

HT-SF2300 only

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

HT-SS2300 only

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

Tip

Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional

signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Getting Started

Before you install the speaker and subwoofer,

be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to

prevent vibration or movement as shown in the

illustration below.

Example of HT-SS2300 front

speaker

HT-SF2300 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to

the center speaker and subwoofer only.

HT-SS2300 only

You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all

the speakers and subwoofer.

HT-SS2300 only

For greater flexibility in positioning the

speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or

WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in

certain countries). For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the

speaker stand.

HT-SF2300 only

For greater flexibility in positioning the

speakers, use the supplied speaker stand. For

details, refer to the supplied speaker stand

installation guide.

Installing the speakers on a flat

surface

Installing the speakers on the

speaker stand

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.

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude

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

3 Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Example of installing the speakers on

the wall

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material

and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially

fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and

fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a

vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is

applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the

wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage

caused by improper installation, insufficient wall

strength or improper screw installation, natural

calamity, etc.

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

wall, you do not need to attach the supplied

speaker stand.

Installing the speakers on the

wall

4 mm (3/16 inch)

more than 25 mm (1 inch)

Hook on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm

(3/16 inch)

10 mm

(13/32 inch)

5 to 7 mm

(7/32 to 9/32 inch)

4.6 mm

(3/16 inch)

Hook on the back of the speaker

10 mm

(13/32 inch)

Getting Started

2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

SPEAKERS

CENTER SUBWOOFERFRONT L SUR R SUR LFRONT R

DEB

A Speaker cord (supplied)

Connector

continued

Note on speaker cords

The connector of the speaker cords are the

same color as the speaker jack to be connected.

When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to

match the colored connector to the speaker

jack on the receiver:

To connect the speakers

correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the

speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.

* The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the

character on the speaker label. For details on the

speaker type, see page 4.

Connector Speaker jack

Red FRONT R

White FRONT L

Grey SUR R

Blue SUR L

Green CENTER

Purple SUBWOOFER

Character on

speaker label

Speaker type

L Front left

R Front right

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

Getting Started

3: Connecting the audio/

video components

This section describes how to hook up your

components to this receiver. Before you begin,

refer to “Component to be connected” below

for the pages which describe how to connect

the audio/video components.

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

24).

Component to be connected

The following illustration shows how to

connect audio components such as Super

Audio CD player or CD player.

How to hook up your

components

To connect See

Audio components

• Super Audio CD player/

CD player

page 19

Components with HDMI jack page 20

Video components

•TV

• DVD player, DVD recorder

•VCR

page 22

Connecting audio components

OPT IN OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

SAT IN

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

DVD IN

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

Audio signal

A Audio cord (not supplied)

HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an

interface which transmits video and audio

signals in digital format.

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI

can be output from the speakers connected to

the receiver. This signal supports Dolby

Digital, DTS and Linear PCM.

• This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI

function. For details, see “Control for

HDMI” (page 54).

Connecting components with

HDMI jacks

OPT IN OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

DIGITAL

HDMI

DC5V 700mA MAX

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

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

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

AAA

Satellite tuner,

Set-top box

Audio/video signals

Getting Started

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack

is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and

HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any

other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can

only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• When you want to listen to the sound from

the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI”

to “TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page

37). If you cannot play back multi channel

software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound

will not output from the TV speaker.

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a

Super Audio CD are not output.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit

length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack

may be suppressed by the connected

component. Check the setup of the

connected component if the image is poor or

the sound does not come out of a component

connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the

sampling frequency, the number of channels

or the audio format of the audio output

signals from the playback component is

switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be

distorted or may not be output.

In this case, check the specification of the

connected component.

• You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM

only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback

component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when

you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over

an HDMI connection.

• You may need to make certain settings on

the image resolution of the player before you

can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer

to the operating instructions of the player.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each

component connected for details.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable. When you connect an

HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D

component, the sound and/or the image may

not be output.

The following illustration shows how to

connect video components such as DVD

player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Connecting video components

AUDIO IN

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

DMPORT

DIGITAL

HDMI

R R

DC5V 700mA MAX

UDIO IN AAOPT IN

VIDEO 2

OPT IN COAX IN

DVD

VIDEO 1

UDIO IN

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)

C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

DVD player, DVD recorder VCR

Audio signals

Audio signal Audio signal

Getting Started

When you connect a DVD player

or DVD recorder

You can use the DVD input button on the

remote to control your DVD player or DVD

recorder. You may need to change the factory

setting of this button depending on the remote

supplied with this receiver. The factory setting

for the remote is shown in the table below:

To change the factory setting of the DVD input

button on the remote, see “Changing button

assignments” (page 63).

Notes

• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD

player, set the digital audio output setting on the

DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the DVD player.

• To output sound from the front speakers and the

subwoofer only when you select DVD input, be

sure to:

– connect your DVD player to the DVD COAX IN

jack on the receiver.

– press 2CH.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD

player, DVD recorder and VCR to the TV, so that

the image is displayed on the TV. Refer to the

operating instructions of each connected

component for details.

• You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or

VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the DVD

recorder or VCR.

Tips

• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers

connected to the receiver, be sure to

– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the

TV IN jacks of the receiver.

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

muting function.

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

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

frequencies.

Remote Factory setting

RM-AAU022 DVD player (Change the factory

setting if you connect a DVD

recorder)

RM-AAU023 DVD recorder (Change the

factory setting if you connect a

DVD player)

4: Connecting the

antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and

FM wire antenna.

Before connecting the antennas, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

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.

5: Preparing the receiver

and the remote

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a

wall outlet.

OPT IN OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

DIGITAL

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead)

CENTER SUBWOOFERSUR L

AC power cord (mains lead)

To the wall outlet

Getting Started

Before using the receiver for the first time,

initialize the receiver by performing the

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.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“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.

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the

RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC,

CA only) or RM-AAU023 (Models of area

code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) 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 factory settings. If this

happens, reassign the buttons again (page 63).

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.

Performing initial setup

operations

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MICMUTING

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

ACTIVE

STANDBY

TUNING

SOUND FIELD

?/1

1,2

Inserting batteries into the

remote

6: Calibrating the

appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital

Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which

allows you to perform automatic calibration as

follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker

and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker from

your listening position.

• Measure the speaker polarity.

• Measure the frequency characteristics.*

* The measurement result is not utilized for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.

The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound

balance in your room. However, you can

adjust the speaker levels and balance manually

according to your preference. For details, see

“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 30).

Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set

up and connect the speakers (page 14, 17).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the

supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not

connect other microphones to this jack.

Doing so may damage the receiver and the

microphone.

• During the calibration, the sound that comes

out of the speakers is very loud. The volume

of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay

attention to the presence of children or to the

effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet

environment to avoid the effect of noise and

to get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between

the optimizer microphone and the speakers,

the calibration cannot be performed

correctly. Remove any obstacles from the

measurement area to avoid measurement

error.

Note

If the muting function has been activated before you

perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will

be set to off automatically.

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

Getting Started

Example: HT-SS2300

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL

MIC jack on the front panel.

2 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your

listening position.You can also use a stool

or tripod so that the optimizer

microphone remains at the same height as

your ears.

Tip

When you face the speaker towards the optimizer

microphone, you will get a more accurate

measurement.

Press AMP MENU, then press

AUTO CAL.

You can also select “A.CAL YES” in the

A. CAL menu.

The following appears on the display.

A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t

A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds to complete.

The table below shows the display when

measurement starts.

Note

You cannot measure the speaker height of the

surround speakers. Set this value using “SUR POS.”

parameters in the SYSTEM menu (page 37).

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MICMUTING

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

ACTIVE

STANDBY

TUNING

SOUND FIELD

?/1

Optimizer

microphone

Performing Auto Calibration

Measurement for Display

Speaker existance TONE

Speaker gain, distance,

frequency response

T.S.P.

Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP

DMPORT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

>10

?/1

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

AUTO CAL

Input

buttons

?/1

switch

MASTER

VOL +/–

MUTING

AMP MENU

continued

Tips

• When Auto Calibration starts:

– Stand some distance from the speakers and the

listening position to avoid measurement failure.

This is because test signals are output from the

speakers during measurement.

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled

when you do the following during the

measurement process:

– Press ?/1 or MUTING.

– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT

SELECTOR on the receiver.

– Change the volume level.

– Press AUTO CAL again.

1 Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the measurement result

appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the item. Then, press .

3 Save the measurement result.

Select “SAVE” in step 2.

The measurement results are saved.

When error codes appear

Try the remedies and perform the Auto

Calibration again.

Confirming/saving the

measurement results

Measurement

result

Display Explanation

When the

measurement

process

completes

properly

SAVE Proceed to step

When the

measurement

process fails

ERROR

XXXX

See “When

error codes

appear” (page

28).

Item Explanation

RETRY Performs the Auto

Calibration again.

SAVE Saves the measurement

results and exits the setting

process.

WARN CHK Displays warning

concerning the

measurement results. See

“When you select “WARN

CHK”” (page 29).

PHASE Displays the phase of each

speaker (in phase/out of

phase). See “When you

select “PHASE”” (page 29).

DISTANCE Displays the measurement

result for speaker distance.

LEVEL Displays the measurement

result for speaker level.

EXIT Exits the setting process

without saving the

measurement results.

Error code Cause and remedies

ERROR 32 None of the speakers were

detected. Make sure that the

optimizer microphone is

connected properly and perform

the Auto Calibration again.

If the optimizer microphone is

connected properly but the error

code appears, the optimizer

microphone cable may be

damaged or improperly connected.

ERROR F 33 • None of the front speakers are

connected or only one front

speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not

connected.

Getting Started

To rectify the error

1 Record down the error code.

2 Press , “RETRY Y” appears on the

display.

3 Rectify the error.

For details, see “When error codes appear”

above.

4 Press to perform Auto Calibration again.

When you select “WARN CHK”

If a warning on the measurement result is

present, detailed information is displayed.

Press to return to step 2 of

“Confirming/saving the

measurement results”.

When you select “PHASE”

You can check the phase of each speaker (in

phase/out of phase).

Press V/v repeatedly to select a

speaker, then press to return to

step 2 in “Confirming/saving the

measurement results”.

* xx represent a speaker channel

FL Front left

FR Front right

CCenter

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

SW Subwoofer

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the

measurement results for polarity may vary.

However, there will be no problems even if you

continue to use the receiver with that value.

ERROR SR 33 Either the left or right surround

speaker is not connected.

ERROR SW 33 Subwoofer is not connected.

Connect the subwoofer to the

SUBWOOFER terminal.

ERROR 33 Wrong speaker detection due to

noise. Make sure the environment

is quiet during Auto Calibration.

ERROR 35 A sound similar to the beep sound

from the speakers while

performing Auto Calibration is

detected. Perform the Auto

Calibration again.

Warning code Explanation

WARN 40 The Auto Calibration has

completed. However, the noise

level is high. You may be able to

perform the Auto Calibration

properly if you try it again, even

though the measurement cannot

be performed in all environments.

Try to perform the Auto

Calibration in a quiet

environment.

Error code Cause and remedies

WARN 41 The sound input from the

optimizer microphone is out of

the acceptable range. It is louder

than the loudest sound that can be

measured. Try to perform the

Auto Calibration when the

environment is quiet enough to

allow proper measurement.

WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out

of the acceptable range. Try to

perform the Auto Calibration

when the environment is quiet

enough to allow proper

measurement.

WARN 43 The distance and position of a

subwoofer cannot be detected.

This may be caused by noise. Try

to perform the Auto Calibration

in a quiet environment.

NO WARN There is no warning information.

Display Explanation

xx* IN The speaker is in phase.

xx* OUT The speaker is out of phase. The

“+” and “–” terminals of the

speaker may be connected the

other way around.

Warning code Explanation

continued

When you have finished

Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the

receiver.

Note

If you have changed the position of the speakers, it

is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration

again in order to enjoy the surround sound.

You can use the A. CAL menu to make

settings for the Auto Calibration function to

suit your preference.

Select “8-A. CAL” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

x AUTO CAL (Auto Calibration no/

yes)

• A.CAL NO

The Auto Calibration function is not

activated.

• A.CAL YES

The Auto Calibration function start.

x CAL LOAD (Calibration load)*

• LOAD YES

Select this when you want to load the saved

Auto Calibration result.

• LOAD NO

Select this when you do not want to load the

saved Auto Calibration result.

* You can select this parameter only when you have

performed the Auto Calibration and saved the

settings.

7: Adjusting the speaker

levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance

while listening to the test tone from your

listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency

centered at 800 Hz.

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press or b to enter the

menu.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”.

4 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

A. CAL menu parameters

123

0/10

ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

>10

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

2-5

MASTER

VOL +/–

Getting Started

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE Y”.

The test tone is output from each speaker

in sequence as follows:

Front left t Center t Front right t

Surround right t Surround left t

Subwoofer

6 Adjust the speaker levels and

balance using the LEVEL menu

so that the level of the test tone

sounds the same from each

speaker.

For details, see “Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)” (page 39).

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same

time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also

use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown on the display

during adjustment.

To turn off the test tone

Repeat steps 1 to 5 above. Then, select

“T. TONE N” in step 5.

You can also press any input buttons.

When a test tone is not output

from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected

securely.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit

problem.

Selecting a component

Press the input button to select

a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

The selected input appears on the display.

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on

the receiver.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING.

The muting function will be canceled when

you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your

speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn

down the volume level.

Playback

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP

DMPORT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

>10

?/1

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

MUTING

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can

be played back

DMPORT

[DMPORT]

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter connected to the

DMPORT jack

VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2

[VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2]

VCR, etc., connected to

the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

jack

[BD]

Blu-ray disc player, etc.,

connected to the BD jack

DVD

[DVD]

DVD player, DVD

recorder, etc., connected

to the DVD jack

SAT

[SAT]

Satellite tuner, set-top

box, etc., connected to the

SAT jack

[TV]

TV, etc., connected to the

TV jack

SA-CD/CD

[SA-CD/CD]

Super Audio CD/CD

player, etc., connected to

the SA-CD/CD jack

TUNER

[FM or AM band]

Built-in radio tuner

Playback

Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP

DMPORT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

FM MODE

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10

?/1

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MICMUTING

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

ACTIVE

STANDBY

TUNING

SOUND FIELD

?/1

Notes

• The operation is described for a

Sony Super Audio CD player.

• Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the

Super Audio CD player or CD

player.

Tips

• You can select the sound field to

suit the music. Refer to page 46

for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Classical: HALL

Jazz: JAZZ

Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that

was recorded in the 2 channel

format from all speakers (multi

channel). Refer to page 45 for

details.

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver.

3 Press SA-CD/CD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to

select “SA-CD/CD”.

4 Play back the disc.

5 Adjust to a suitable volume.

6 After you have finished listening to the

Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn

off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/

CD player.

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc

123

0/10

ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP

DMPORT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

FM MODE

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10

?/1

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

MASTER VOLUME

AUTO CAL MICMUTING

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

ACTIVE

STANDBY

TUNING

SOUND FIELD

?/1

Notes

• Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the

TV and DVD player/Blu-ray

disc player.

• Check the following if you

cannot listen to multi channel

sound.

– Be sure this receiver is

connected to the DVD player/

Blu-ray disc player via a

digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio

output of the DVD player/

Blu-ray disc player is set up

properly.

Tips

• Select the audio format of the

disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to

suit the movie/music. Refer to

page 46 for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Movie: C.ST.EX

Music: CONCERT

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc

player.

2 Turn on the receiver.

3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to

watch a Blu-ray disc.

– You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to

select “DVD” or “BD”.

– (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only)

Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input

button on the remote so that you can use the button to

control your DVD player. For details, see “Changing

button assignments” (page 63).

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD/Blu-ray disc is displayed.

If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that

the video output of the DVD player/Blu-ray disc player is

connected to the TV.

5 Play back the disc.

6 Adjust to a suitable volume.

7 After you have finished watching the DVD/

Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the

receiver, TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc

player.

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through

menus

By using the amplifier menus, you can make

various adjustments to customize the receiver.

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to

adjust.

5 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous

display

Press B.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed

on the display. This means that they are either

unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Amplifier Operations

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ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

>10

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

2-6

The following options are available in each

menu. For details on navigating through

menus, see page 35.

Overview of the menus

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial setting

LEVEL

[1-LEVEL]

(page 39)

Test tone

[T. TONE]

T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N

Front speaker balance

[FRT BAL]

BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10,

BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +10

BALANCE

Center speaker level

[CNT LVL]

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB

(1 dB step)

CNT 0 dB

Surround left speaker level

[SL LVL]

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR L 0 dB

Surround right speaker level

[SR LVL]

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR R 0 dB

Subwoofer level

[SW LVL]

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SW 0 dB

Dynamic range compressor

[D. RANGE]

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,

COMP. MAX

COMP. OFF

TONE

[2-TONE]

(page 40)

Front speaker bass level

[BASS LVL]

BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

BASS 0 dB

Front speaker treble level

[TRE LVL]

TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

TRE 0 dB

SUR

[3-SUR]

(page 40)

Sound field selection

[S.F. SELCT]

For details, see “Enjoying Surround

Sound” (page 45).

A.F.D. AUTO

Effect level

a)b)

[EFFECT]

EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

EFCT. MAX

EFCT. STD

TUNER

[4-TUNER]

(page 41)

FM station receiving mode

[FM MODE]

FM MONO, FM AUTO FM AUTO

Amplifier Operations

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial setting

AUDIO

[5-AUDIO]

(page 41)

Digital audio input decoding

priority

[DEC. PRI.]

DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. PCM for:

SA-CD/CD;

DEC. AUTO

for:

VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2, BD,

SAT, TV, DVD

Digital broadcast language

selection

[DUAL]

DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M/S,

DUAL M+S

DUAL M

Synchronizes audio with video

output

[A.V. SYNC.]

A.V.SYNC. 0 to A.V.SYNC. 20 A.V.SYNC. 0

Switching the audio input

mode

[IN MODE]

For details, see “Switching between

digital and analog audio (IN MODE)”

(page 60).

VIDEO

[6-VIDEO]

(page 42)

Audio for HDMI

a)c)

[AUDIO FOR HDMI]

AMP, TV+AMP AMP

Control for HDMI

a)c)

[CONTROL FOR HDMI]

CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFF

SYSTEM

[7-SYSTEM]

(page 43)

Front left speaker distance

a)d)

[FL DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

DIST. 3.0 m

(DIST. 9 ft.)

Front right speaker distance

a)d)

[FR DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

DIST. 3.0 m

(DIST. 9 ft.)

Center speaker distance

a)d)

[CNT DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

DIST. 3.0 m

(DIST. 9 ft.)

Surround left speaker

distance

a)d)

[SL DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

DIST. 3.0 m

(DIST. 9 ft.)

Surround right speaker

distance

a)d)

[SR DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

DIST. 3.0 m

(DIST. 9 ft.)

Subwoofer distance

a)d)

[SW DIST.]

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 22 ft.)

(0.1 m (1 ft.) step)

DIST. 3.0 m

(DIST. 9 ft.)

Surround speaker position

[SUR POS.]

BEHD/HI, BEHD/LO, SIDE/HI,

SIDE/LO

Brightness of the display

[DIMMER]

0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim 0% dim

continued

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. mode.

“AUDIO FOR HDMI” and “CONTROL FOR HDMI” scroll across the display, then “AUDIO” and

“CONTROL” appear respectively.

When you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to “LOAD YES”, the setting is displayed as x.xx m

(xx’xx”) and you can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter (1 inch) increment.

After you select the setting, press to confirm the selection.

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Initial setting

A. CAL

[8-A. CAL]

(page 30)

Auto calibration no/yes

a)e)

[AUTO CAL]

A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES A.CAL NO

Calibration load

a)d)

[CAL LOAD]

LOAD YES, LOAD NO LOAD YES

Amplifier Operations

Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the

balance and level of each speaker.

Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

LEVEL menu parameters

x T. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance

while listening to the test tone from your

listening position. For details, see

“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 30).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left

and right speakers.

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

x SL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

x SW LVL (Subwoofer level)

x D. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the

sound track. This may be useful when you

want to watch movies at low volumes late at

night. Dynamic range compression is possible

with Dolby Digital sources only.

• COMP. OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

• COMP. STD

The dynamic range is compressed as

intended by the recording engineer.

•COMP. MAX

The dynamic range is compressed

dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the

dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the

dynamic range information included in the Dolby

Digital signal.

“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only

enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend

using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly

compresses the dynamic range and lets you view

movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog

limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a

very natural compression.

Adjusting the tone

(TONE menu)

You can use the TONE menu to adjust the

tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front

speakers.

Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

TONE menu parameters

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

Settings for the surround

sound

(SUR menu)

You can use the SUR menu to select the sound

field you want for your listening pleasure.

Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

SUR menu parameters

x S.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

Lets you select the sound field you want. For

details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page

45).

Note

The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound

field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field

Link). For example, if you select “HALL” for the

SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input

and then return to SA-CD/CD, “HALL” will

automatically be applied again.

x EFFECT (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround

effect for sound fields selected with the

MOVIE or MUSIC button.

•EFCT. MIN

The surround effect is minimum.

•EFCT. STD

The surround effect is standard.

•EFCT. MAX

The surround effect is maximum.

Amplifier Operations

Settings for the tuner

(TUNER menu)

You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM

station receiving mode.

Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

TUNER menu parameters

x FM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

• FM MONO

This receiver will decode the signal as mono

signal regardless of the broadcast signal.

• FM AUTO

This receiver will decode the signal as stereo

signal when the radio station is broadcast in

stereo.

Settings for the audio

(AUDIO menu)

You can use the AUDIO menu to make

settings for the audio to suit your preference.

Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

AUDIO menu parameters

x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital

signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN

jacks.

•DEC. PCM

When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are

selected, PCM signals are given priority (to

prevent interruption when playback starts).

However, when other signals are input, there

may be no sound depending on the format.

In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

When signals from the HDMI IN jack are

selected, only PCM signals are output from

the connected player. When signals in other

format are received, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

• DEC. AUTO

Automatically switches the input mode

between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.

Note

When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the

digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when

playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

continued

x DUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

Lets you select the language you want to listen

to during digital broadcast. This feature only

functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• DUAL M (Main)

Sound of the main language will be output.

• DUAL S (Sub)

Sound of the sub language will be output.

• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)

Sound of the main language will be output

through the front left speaker and sound of

the sub language will be output through the

front right speaker simultaneously.

• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)

Mixed sound of both the main and sub

languages will be output.

x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio

with video output)

Lets you delay the audio output so that the

time gap between the audio output and visual

display is minimized. You can adjust from

0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This function does not work when:

– signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz is input.

– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are

received via an HDMI IN jack.

x IN MODE (Switching the audio

input mode)

Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs.

For details, see “Switching between digital

and analog audio (IN MODE)” (page 60).

Settings for the video

(VIDEO menu)

You can use the VIDEO menu to make various

adjustments for HDMI settings.

Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

VIDEO menu parameters

x AUDIO FOR HDMI (Audio for

HDMI)

Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from

the playback component connected to the

receiver via an HDMI connection.

•AMP

The HDMI audio signals from the playback

component is only output to speakers

connected to the receiver. Multi-channel

sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s

speakers when “AUDIO FOR HDMI” is set to

“AMP”.

• TV+AMP

The sound is output from TV’s speaker and

the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the

number of channels, and the sampling

frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo

speakers, the sound output from the receiver is

also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play

multi-channel source.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

component (projector, etc.), sound may not be

output from the receiver. In this case, select

“AMP”.

Amplifier Operations

x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control

for HDMI)

Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function

on or off. For details, “Control for HDMI”

(page 54).

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the

distance of the speakers connected to this

system.

Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 36).

SYSTEM menu parameters

x FL DIST. (Front left speaker

distance)

x FR DIST. (Front right speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the front speaker (A). If both front

speakers are not placed an equal distance from

your listening position, set the distance to the

closest speaker.

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the center speaker.

x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the surround speakers.

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

A A

continued

x SW DIST. (Subwoofer distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening

position to the subwoofer.

Tip

If you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to

“LOAD YES”, you can adjust the speakers distance

in 0.01 meter (1 inch) increment.

x SUR POS. (Surround speaker

position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround

speakers for proper implementation of the

surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX

modes (page 47).

• BEHD/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and D.

• BEHD/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

•SIDE/HI

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and D.

• SIDE/LO

Select if the location of your surround

speakers corresponds to sections A and C.

Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically

for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX

modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is

not so critical.

Those sound fields were designed under the premise

that the surround speakers would be located behind

the listening position, but presentation remains

fairly consistent even with the surround speakers

positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the

speakers are pointing toward the listener from the

immediate left and right of the listening position, the

surround effects become unclear unless set to

“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.

Nevertheless, each listening environment has many

variables, such as wall reflections, and you may

obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your

speakers are located high above the listening

position, even if they are located to the immediate

left and right.

Therefore, although it may result in a setting

contrary to the above explanation, we recommend

that you playback multi channel surround encoded

software and select the setting that provides a good

sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in

forming a cohesive space between the surround

sound from the surround speakers and the sound of

the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds

best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then

use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level

adjustments to obtain proper balance.

x DIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital

and DTS Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows

you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select

the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel

stereo sound as multi channel sound.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select

the sound field you want.

You can also use SOUND FIELD + or

SOUND FIELD – on the receiver.

For details, see “Types of A.F.D mode” below.

Types of A.F.D. mode

Enjoying Surround Sound

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A.F.D. mode

[Display]

Multi channel

audio after

decoding

Effect

A.F.D. AUTO

[A.F.D. AUTO]

(Detecting

automatically)

Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without

adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will

generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer

when there is no LFE signals.

PRO LOGIC

[DOLBY PL]

4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in

2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

[PLII MV]

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This

setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In

addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for

watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

[PLII MS]

5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This

setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

MULTI STEREO

[MULTI ST.]

(Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.

Selecting a pre-

programmed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound

simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-

programmed sound fields. They bring the

exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters

and concert halls into your home.

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a

sound field for movies or press

MUSIC repeatedly to select a

sound field for music.

You can also use SOUND FIELD + or

SOUND FIELD – on the receiver.

For details, see “Types of sound field

available” (page 47).

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MUSIC

MOVIE

2CH

A.F.D.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Types of sound field available

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any

sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

• This function does not work when:

– signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz is input.

– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are

received via an HDMI IN jack.

Tips

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD

software, etc., by looking at the logo on the

package.

• Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS

technology. See “Glossary” (page 64).

To turn off the surround effect

for movie/music

Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.

repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Sound field

for

Sound field

[Display]

Effect

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production

studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any

type of movie.

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

DCS [C.ST.EX B]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production

studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or

action movies with lots of sound effects.

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

DCS [C.ST.EX C]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching

musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the

soundtrack.

Music HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE CONCERT

[CONCERT]

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

STADIUM [STADIUM] Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

PORTABLE AUDIO

ENHANCER [PORTABLE]

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable

audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other

compressed music.

Using only the front

speakers and subwoofer

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound

from the front left/right speakers and

subwoofer only.

When multi channel surround formats are

input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel

with bass frequencies being output from the

subwoofer.

When standard 2 channel stereo sources are

input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry

will be activated. The front channel bass

frequencies will be output from the subwoofer.

Press 2CH.

You can also use SOUND FIELD + or

SOUND FIELD – on the receiver.

Resetting sound fields to

the initial settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down SOUND

FIELD +, press ?/1.

“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and

all sound fields are reset to their initial

setting.

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AUTO CAL MICMUTING

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

ACTIVE

STANDBY

TUNING

SOUND FIELD

?/1

1,2 2

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts

through the built-in tuner. Before operation,

make sure you have connected the FM and

AM antennas to the receiver (page 24).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending

on the area code as shown in the following table. For

details on area codes, see page 4.

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 72).

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to

high; press TUNING – to scan from high

to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a

station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo

reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”

flashes on the display, select monaural audio

so that the sound will be less distorted.

To select monaural audio, you can

– press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM

MONO” (page 41).

To return to stereo mode, you can

– press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator on the display do not

light up.

– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM

AUTO” (page 41).

Tuner Operations

Area code FM AM

U, UC, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*

AU, TW, TH 50 kHz 10 kHz*

CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz

Automatic tuning

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TANDBY

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RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

FM MODE

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

HmM

>10

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

FM MODE

You can enter the frequency of a station

directly by using the numeric buttons.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING.

3 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust

the direction of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

4 Press ENTER.

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right

frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you

still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is

not used in your area.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30

AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the

stations you often listen to.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using automatic

tuning (page 49) or direct

tuning (page 50).

Switch the FM reception mode, if

necessary (page 49).

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.

Perform steps 4 and 5 before

“MEMORY” goes out.

Direct tuning

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AMP MENU

CLEAR

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

>10

MEMORY

Presetting radio stations

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VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING – TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

HmM

>10

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

3,5

PRESET

+/–

Tuner Operations

4 Press the numeric buttons to

select a preset number.

You can also press the PRESET + or

PRESET – to select a preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you

select the preset number, start again from

step 3.

5 Press ENTER.

The station is stored as the selected preset

number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you press

ENTER, start again from step 3.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset

station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can

select a preset station as follows:

You can also press the numeric buttons to

select the preset station you want. Then,

press ENTER to enter the selection.

Using the controls on the

receiver

1 Press INPUT SELECTOR + or INPUT

SELECTOR – repeatedly to select the FM

or AM band.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset

station you want.

Tuning to preset stations

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ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING – TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

HmM

>10

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

ENTER

Numeric

buttons

01 02 03 04 05 27...

30 29 28

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK

only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS

(Radio Data System), which enables radio

stations to send additional information along

with the regular program signal. You can

display RDS information.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you are

not familiar with the RDS services in your area,

check with your local radio stations for details.

Simply select a station on the FM

band using direct tuning (page 50),

automatic tuning (page 49), or

preset tuning (page 51).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS

services, “RDS” lights up and the program

service name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned

to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if

the signal strength is weak.

While receiving an RDS station,

press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, RDS

information on the display changes cyclically

as follows:

Program Service name t Frequency t

Program Type indication

t Radio Text

indication

t Current Time indication (in

24-hour system mode) t Sound field

currently applied t Volume level

Type of program being broadcast (page 52).

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by

government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the

display.

• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,

the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS

service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)

appears on the display.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Displaying RDS information

Description of program types

Program type

indication

Description

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on

current news

INFO Programs offering information on

a wide spectrum of subjects,

including consumer affairs and

medical advice

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

“how-to” and advice programs

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

regional culture, such as language

and social concerns

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

sciences and technology

Tuner Operations

Program type

indication

Description

VARIED Other types of programs such as

celebrity interviews, panel

games, and comedy

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

music

CLASSICS Performances of major

orchestras, chamber music,

opera, etc.

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

categories above, such as Rhythm

& Blues and Reggae

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

etc.

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

things that affect them

RELIGION Programs of religious content

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

public express their views by

phone or in a public forum

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

announcements that are located

by TP/TA.

LEISURE Programs on recreational

activities such as gardening,

fishing, cooking, etc.

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

music of the country or region

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Using the Control for

HDMI function for

“BRAVIA” Sync

To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for

HDMI function as explained below.

By connecting Sony components that are

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),

operation is simplified as follows:

• One-Touch Play: When you play back a

component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc

player, the receiver and the TV are turned on

automatically and switched to the

appropriate HDMI input.

• System Audio Control: While watching TV,

you can select to output the sound from the

TV speaker or the speakers connected to the

receiver.

• System Power Off: When you turn off the

TV, the receiver and connected components

are also turned off simultaneously.

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function

standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer

Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-

Definition Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function

does not work in the following

cases:

• When you connect the receiver to a

component which does not correspond with

Sony Control for HDMI function.

• When you connect the receiver and

components using other than HDMI

connection.

We recommend that you connect the receiver

to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Note

Depending on the connected component, the

Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to

the operating instructions of the component.

Control for HDMI

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord.

To enjoy TV multi channel

surround sound broadcasting

You can listen to TV multi channel surround

sound broadcasting from the speakers

connected to the receiver.

Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV

to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver.

Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

Connecting a TV and other

components

OPT IN

VIDEO 2

COAX IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1 DMPORT

DIGITAL

HDMI

DC5V 700mA MAX

OPT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

B Optical digital cord (not supplied)

C Audio cord (not supplied)

DVD player Blu-ray disc player

Audio/video

signals

Audio/video

signals

Audio/video

signals

Audio signals

TV, etc.

Audio/video

signals

AA A

Preparing Control for

HDMI function

This receiver supports the Control for HDMI-

Easy Setting function.

This function is only available for certain

types of TV. When you perform the Control

for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the

Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will

automatically change accordingly.

During Control for HDMI-Easy Setting

operation, “CONTROL”, “SCAN FOR” and

“HDMI” appear sequentially in the display.

This receiver will automatically change the

input to HDMI input. When the setting is

completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the

display.

For details, refer to the operating instructions

of the TV.

If your TV does not support the Control for

HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following

procedures. For details on setting the TV and

connected components, refer to the operating

instructions of the respective components.

1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to

the TV and components (compatible with

Control for HDMI function) via HDMI

connection.

2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected

components.

3 Set the respective Control for HDMI

function for the receiver and TV to on.

See “To set Control for HDMI” (page 57).

For details on setting the TV, refer to the

operating instructions of the TV.

4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and

TV to match the HDMI input of the

connected component, so that the image

from the connected component is displayed.

5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the

connected component to on.

If the Control for HDMI function for the

connected component is already set to on,

you do not need to change the setting.

6 Repeat step 4 and 5 for other components

that you want to use the Control for HDMI

function.

Notes

• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be

sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.

• You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System

Audio Control during Control for HDMI-Easy

Setting operation.

• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting

from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected

components and receiver.

• If the playback components cannot function after

you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-

Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting

on your TV.

• If the connected components do not support

Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set

the Control for HDMI function for the connected

components to on before you perform the Control

for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.

Control for HDMI

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“6-VIDEO”.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“CONTROL FOR HDMI”.

“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scrolls across

the display, then “CONTROL” appears.

5 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“CTRL ON”.

Control for HDMI function is activated.

Watching a DVD

(One-Touch Play)

You can enjoy sound and image from the

components connected to the receiver via

HDMI connections by a simple operation.

Play back a connected component.

The receiver and the TV are turned on

automatically and switched to the appropriate

HDMI input.

Watching a DVD by simple

operation

You can also select a connected component,

such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the

TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV

switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

Note

Depending on the TV, the start of the content may

not be output.

Tip

You can enjoy the components that are connected to

the HDMI jacks, even if you turn the receiver off.

The ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights up in

amber.

To set Control for HDMI

0/10

ENTER

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING – TUNING +

REPLAY ADVANCE

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

HmM

>10

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

2-6

Enjoying the TV sound

from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver by a simple

operation.

You can operate System Audio Control

function using the TV menu. For details, refer

to the operating instructions of the TV.

When System Audio Control function is

turned on, the receiver will turns on and

switches to the appropriate input

automatically.

TV sound is output from the speakers

connected to the receiver, and the volume of

the TV is minimized simultaneously.

You can use the System Audio Control

function as follows.

• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is

turned on, the System Audio Control

function will automatically be set to on and

the TV sound will output from the speakers

connected to the receiver. However, if you

turn off the receiver, the sound will output

from the TV speakers.

• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when

you adjust the TV volume.

Notes

• If System Audio Control does not function

according to your TV setting, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

• When “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “CTRL

ON”, the “AUDIO FOR HDMI” settings in the

VIDEO menu will set automatically depending on

the System Audio Control settings.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System

Audio Control function, the System Audio Control

function does not work.

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the

receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a

moment.

• When you switch to an input other than HDMI or

TV, the System Audio Control function will

automatically be set to off.

• If you switch from other input to HDMI or TV

input, the System Audio Control function will

automatically be set to on.

Control for HDMI

Turning off the receiver

with the TV

(System Power Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the

POWER button on the TV’s remote, the

receiver and the connected components turn

off automatically.

You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn

off the TV.

Press TV and TV ?/1 at the same

time.

The TV, receiver and the components

connected via HDMI are turned off.

Notes

• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using

the System Power Off function. For details, refer to

the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the status, the connected

components may not be turned off. For details,

refer to the operating instructions of the connected

components.

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ENTER

SYSTEM STANDBY

TV INPUT

SLEEP

DMPORT

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

2CH A.F.D.

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING –

TUNING +

FM MODE

REPLAY ADVANCE

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

DVD/BD

AUTO CAL

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

THEATRE

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

?/1

HmM

>10

?/1

MEMORY

MENU/HOME

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

TV ?/1

Switching between

digital and analog audio

(IN MODE)

You can select the audio input mode setting

when you connect components to both digital

and analog audio input jacks on the receiver.

1 Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“5-AUDIO”.

3 Press or b to enter the

menu.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“IN MODE”.

5 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the audio input you want.

Audio input modes

x AUTO

Gives priority to digital audio signals when

there are both digital and analog connections.

If there are more than one digital connection,

HDMI audio signals have priority over

COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals.

If there are no digital audio signals, analog

audio signals are selected.

x ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to the

AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

Enjoying the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT)

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)

allows you to enjoy sound from a network

system such as a portable audio source or

computer.

By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound

from the connected component on the

receiver.

For details, see the operating instructions

supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned

on.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, video output may not be possible.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are

available for purchase depending on the area.

Other Operations

You can listen to the sound from the

component connected through the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack

on the receiver.

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.

To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter from DMPORT jack

Press and hold both sides of the connector and

then pull out the connector.

Notes

• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the

arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the

DMPORT jack.

• 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.

1 Press DMPORT.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR

on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.

2 Start playback of the connected

component.

The sound is played back on the receiver

and the image appears on the TV.

For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

Notes

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, you can operate the connected

component by using the remote. For details on

remote button operation, see page 10.

• Be sure you have made the video connection from

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the TV

(page 61).

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

COAX IN AUDIO IN

DVD

DVD INSAT IN BD IN OUT

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

IGITAL

HDMI

DC5V 700mA MAX

DMPORT

DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

adapter

* The type of connector varies depending on the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied

with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

A Video cord (not supplied)

Listening/watching a connected

component through DMPORT

connection

DMPO

DC5V 700m

A MAX

continued

Tip

When listening to MP3 or other compressed music

using a portable audio source, you can enhance the

sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select

“PORTABLE” (page 46).

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off

automatically at a specified time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly while the

power is on.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00

t OFF

When sleep timer is activated, the display dims

and “SLEEP” indicator lights up.

Note

If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver

after the display dims, the display brightens up.

After a while, the display dims again if no button is

pressed.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver

turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears

on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep

timer will be canceled.

Using the Remote

Changing button

assignments

You can change the factory settings of the

input buttons to suit the components in your

system. For example, if you connect a DVD

recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver,

you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote

to control the DVD recorder.

1 Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the

assignment.

Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.

2 Referring to the table below,

press the corresponding

button for the category you

want.

Example: Press 4.

Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to

control the DVD recorder.

Categories and the

corresponding buttons

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3

setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS

respectively.

Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or

DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray

disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.

To clear all remote button

assignments

Press ?/1, DMPORT and MASTER VOL – at

the same time.

The remote is reset to its factory settings.

Using the Remote

Categories Press

VCR (command mode

VTR 3)

VCR (command mode

VTR 2)

DVD player/DVD recorder

(command mode DVD1)

DVD recorder

(command mode DVD3)

CD player 5

Euro Digital Satellite

Receiver

DVR (Digital CATV

terminal)

DSS (Digital Satellite

Receiver)

Blu-ray disc player

(command mode BD1)

Blu-ray disc recorder

(command mode BD3)

0/10

z (RM-

AAU022 only)

-/-- (RM-

AAU023 only)

Not assigned ENTER/

MEMORY

Glossary

x Cinema Studio EX

A surround sound mode that can be regarded

as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound

technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing

theater using three technologies: “Virtual

Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth

Matching”, and “Cinema Studio

Reverberation”.

“Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual

speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-

surround environment with actual speakers up

to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound

experience of a theater with the latest facilities

into your home.

“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble

attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound

usually created in a theater using sound

emission from behind the screen. This is then

added to the front and center channels.

“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces

the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art

dubbing theaters and recording studios,

including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s

dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/

C, available according to the studio type.

x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)

A unique sound reproduction technology for

home theater developed by Sony, in

cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment,

for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound

of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital

Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a

DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured

data, the ideal sound field intended by

filmmakers can be experienced at home.

x Dolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology

developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It

consists of front (Left/Right), center, surround

(Left/Right) and subwoofer channels. It is a

designated audio standard for DVD-video and

also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since

surround information is recorded and

reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with

fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby

surround.

x Dolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2 channel stereo

recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback.

There is a MOVIE mode for movies and

MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as

music. Old movies encoded in the traditional

stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1

channel surround sound.

x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono

surround information is matrixed into two

stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is

decoded and output in 4 channel surround

sound. This is the most common audio

processing method for DVD-video.

x DTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology

for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It

compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,

delivering a higher quality sound

reproduction.

Additional Information

x HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) is an interface that supports both

video and audio on a single digital connection,

allowing you to enjoy high quality digital

picture and sound. The HDMI specification

supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Contents Protection), a copy protection

technology that incorporates coding

technology for digital video signals.

x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)

Sound effects of low frequencies which are

output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or

DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a

frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio

becomes more powerful.

x Sampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data

should be quantified. This process is called

sampling, and the number of times per second

the analog data is quantified is called the

sampling frequency. A standard music CD

stores data quantified at 44,100 times per

second, which is expressed as a sampling

frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a

higher sampling frequency means better sound

quality.

x TSP (Time Stretched Pulse)

A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring

signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring

a wide band, from low to high, in a short

period.

The amount of energy used to measure signals

is important to ensure measurement accuracy

in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP

signals makes it possible to measure signals

effectively.

x x.v.Colour

x.v.Colour is a more familiar term for the

xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a

trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international

standard for colour space in video.

This standard can express a wider colour range

than the currently used broadcast standard.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it

checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the

operating voltage is identical with your local

power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a

long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver

from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull

the cord.

• (Models of area code U, UC, CA only)

One blade of the plug is wider than the other

for the purpose of safety and will fit into the

wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact

your dealer.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at

a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during

operation, this is not a malfunction. If you

continuously use this receiver at a large

volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,

side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid

burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

continued

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat buildup and

prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,

or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet

that might block the ventilation holes and

cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment

such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. If the

receiver is being used in combination with a

TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too

close to that equipment, noise may result,

and picture quality may suffer. This is

especially likely when using an indoor

antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an

outdoor antenna.

• Use caution when placing the receiver or

speakers on surfaces that have been specially

treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as

staining or discoloration of the surface may

result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure

to turn off and unplug the receiver.

If you encounter color

irregularity on a nearby TV

screen

The front speakers and center speaker are

magnetically shielded to allow it to be

installed near a TV set. However, color

irregularities may still be observed on certain

types of TV sets. As the surround speakers and

subwoofer are not magnetically shielded, we

recommend that you place the surround

speakers and subwoofer slightly further away

from TV set (page 14).

If color irregularity is

observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after

15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed

again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV

set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the

volume on the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a

soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use any type of

abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,

such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your receiver, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the receiver, use this

troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the

problem.

Audio

There is no sound, no matter which

component is selected, or only a very

low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that both the receiver and all

components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set

to “VOL MIN”.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting

function.

• Check that you have selected the correct

component with the input buttons.

• The protective device on the receiver has

been activated. Turn off the receiver,

eliminate the short-circuit problem, and

turn on the power again.

• Check that the IN MODE setting is

correct.

There is no sound from a specific

component.

• Check that the component is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for that

component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into the

jacks on both the receiver and the

component.

There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

• Make sure you have connected to both the

L and R jacks of an analog component, and

not only to either the L or R jack. Use an

audio cord (not supplied).

There is no sound from digital sources

(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the IN MODE is set to

“AUTO”.

The left and right sounds are

unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using the

LEVEL menu (page 39).

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least

3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or

fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

There is pop noise from a specific

component connected to this receiver

when you turn on the component.

• Check that the IN MODE is set to

“AUTO” for the selected input (page 60).

There is no sound, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from the center/

surround speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 47).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 30).

• Check that the speakers are connected

securely.

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There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected

correctly and securely.

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not function for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel

sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing

is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to

the digital input jacks of this receiver,

check the audio setting (the settings for the

audio output) of the connected component.

There is no sound from the component

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

• Adjust the volume of this receiver.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

and/or component is not connected

correctly. Turn off the receiver, then

reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component.

• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component device to make

sure it supports this receiver.

Video

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Make sure you have connected the video

output of your video component to the TV.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, video output may not be

possible.

HDMI

The source sound input to the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the receiver or the TV speaker.

• Check the setting of Audio for HDMI in

the VIDEO menu (page 42).

• Check the HDMI connection (page 20).

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD

by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each component.

The source image input to the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 20).

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each component.

Additional Information

The control for HDMI function does not

work.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 20).

• Make sure “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is

set to “CTRL ON” in VIDEO menu.

• Make sure the connected component is

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function.

• Check the Control for HDMI settings on

the connected component. Refer to the

operating instructions of the connected

component.

• Repeat the procedures of “Preparing

Control for HDMI function” if you change

the HDMI connection, connect/disconnect

the AC power cord, or there is a power

failure (page 56).

No sound is output from the receiver

and TV speaker while using the System

Audio Control function.

• Make sure the TV is compatible with the

System Audio Control function.

• If the TV does not have System Audio

Control function, set the “AUDIO FOR

HDMI” settings in VIDEO menu to

– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the

sound from the TV speaker and

receiver.

– “AMP” if you want to listen to the

sound from the receiver.

• If you cannot listen to the sound of a

component connected to the receiver

– Select the appropriate input when you

want to watch a program on a

component connected via HDMI

connection to the receiver.

– Change the TV channel when you want

to watch a TV broadcast.

– Select the component or input you want

to watch when you watch a program on

the component connected to the TV.

Refer to the operating instructions of the

TV on this operation.

Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM

antenna as shown below. If you connect

the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground

it against lightning. To prevent a gas

explosion, do not connect the ground wire

to a gas pipe.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected

securely. Adjust the antennas and connect

an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too

weak (when tuning in with automatic

tuning). Use direct tuning (page 50).

• Make sure you set the tuning interval

correctly (when tuning in AM stations

with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when tuning

by scanning preset stations). Preset the

stations (page 50).

RDS does not work.

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM

RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

ANTENNA

Receiver

To ground

Ground wire

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna

continued

The RDS information that you want

does not appear.

• Contact the radio station and find out

whether they actually provide the service

in question. If so, the service may be

temporarily out of order.

Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• For receiver operation, you can only use

the DISPLAY button when the TUNER

input is selected.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with

new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on

the remote.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a

message. You can check the condition of the

system by the message. Refer to the following

table to solve the problem. If any problem

persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If an error message appears while you perform

Auto Calibration, see “When error codes

appear” (page 28) to solve the problem.

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the

speakers. The receiver will automatically

turn off after a few seconds. Check the

speaker connection and turn on the power

again.

If you are unable to remedy the

problem using the

troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

the problem (page 25). However, note that all

memorized settings will be reset to their

factory settings and you will have to readjust

all settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if

service personnel changes some parts during

repair, these parts may be retained.

Reference sections for clearing

the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 25

Customized sound fields page 48

Additional Information

Specifications

AUDIO POWER

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

(Models of area code U, UC only)

With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

170 – 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 1%

total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts

to rated output.

Amplifier section

Models of area code U, UC, CA

Power Output

Stereo mode (rated) 84 W + 84 W

(3 ohms at 170 –

20,000 Hz, THD 1%)

Surround mode (reference)

RMS Output

(3 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 10%)

FRONT

: 143 W/ch

CENTER

: 143 W

SUR

: 143 W/ch

(1.5 ohms at 80 Hz,

THD 10%)

SUBWOOFER

: 285 W

Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW

Power Output

Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W

(3 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 1%)

Surround mode (reference)

RMS Output

(3 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 10%)

FRONT

: 143 W/ch

CENTER

: 143 W

SUR

: 143 W/ch

(1.5 ohms at 80 Hz,

THD 10%)

SUBWOOFER

: 285 W

Models of area code TH

Power Output

Stereo mode (rated) 90 W + 90 W

(3 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 1%)

Surround mode (reference)

RMS Output

(3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD

10%)

FRONT

: 125 W/ch

CENTER

: 125 W

SUR

: 125 W/ch

(1.5 ohms at 80 Hz, THD

10%)

SUBWOOFER

: 210 W

Measured under the following conditions:

Reference power output for front, center, surround

speakers and subwoofer. Depending on the sound

field settings and the source, there may be no

sound output.

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

Tone

Gain levels ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step

Reproduction frequency range:

28 – 20,000 Hz

Area code Power requirements

U, UC, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz

TH 220 V AC, 50 Hz

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FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna FM wire antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna Loop antenna

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or

10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off

the receiver. While holding down PRESET

TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be

erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset

the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the

procedure.

General

Power requirements

Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA MAX

Power consumption

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W (When “CONTROL

FOR HDMI” in VIDEO

menu is set to “CTRL

OFF”)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

430 × 66.7 × 333 mm

(17 × 2 3/4 × 13 1/8 inches)

including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.) 3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz)

Speaker section

HT-SF2300 only

• Front speaker (SS-MSP23F)

• Surround speaker (SS-SRP23F)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP23)

Front/Center speaker

Full range, Magnetically

shielded

Surround speaker Full range

Speaker unit

Front/Surround speaker

65 mm (2 5/8 inches),

cone type

Center speaker 30 × 60 mm

(1 3/16 × 2 3/8 inches),

cone type

Enclosure type

Front/Surround speaker

Bass reflex

Center speaker Acoustic suspension

Rated Impedance 3 ohms

Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Front speaker 113 × 830 × 83 mm

(4 1/2 × 32 3/4 × 3 3/8

inches) (without stand)

315 × 1,015 - 1,345 × 315

mm (12 1/2 × 40 - 53 ×

12 1/2 inches) (with stand)

Area code Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

U, UC, CA, AU 530 –

1,710 kHz

531 –

1,710 kHz

TW, TH 530 –

1,610 kHz

531 –

1,602 kHz

CEL, CEK – 531 –

1,602 kHz

Area code Power requirements

U, UC, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz

TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz

TH 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Area code Power consumption

U, CEL, CEK, AU,

165 W

UC, CA 165 W (for USA)

245 VA (for CANADA)

TH 140 W

Additional Information

Surround speaker 108 × 540 × 78 mm (4 3/8

× 21 3/8 × 3 1/8 inches)

(without stand)

290 × 1,045 - 1,235 × 290

mm (11 1/2 × 41 1/4 -

48 5/8 × 11 1/2 inches)

(with stand)

Center speaker 380 × 50 × 64 mm

(15 × 2 × 2 5/8 inches)

(with foot)

Mass (Approx.)

Front speaker 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) (without

stand)

3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz) (with

stand)

Surround speaker 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) (without

stand)

2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) (with

stand)

Center speaker 0.38 kg (0 lb 14 oz)

• Subwoofer (SS-WP23)

Speaker unit 160 mm (6 3/8 inches),

cone type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated Impedance 1.5 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

220 × 395 × 325 mm

(8 3/4 × 15 5/8 × 12 7/8

inches) (with foot)

Mass (Approx.) 5.9 kg (13 lb 1 oz)

HT-SS2300 only

• Front speaker (SS-MSP23S)

• Surround speaker (SS-SRP23S)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP23)

Front/Center speaker

Full range, Magnetically

shielded

Surround speaker Full range

Speaker unit

Front/Surround speaker

65 mm (2 5/8 inches),

cone type

Center speaker 30 × 60 mm

(1 3/16 × 2 3/8 inches),

cone type

Enclosure type

Front/Surround speaker

Bass reflex

Center speaker Acoustic suspension

Rated Impedance 3 ohms

Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Front/Surround speaker

102 × 163 × 77 mm

(4 1/8 × 6 1/2 × 3 1/8

inches) (with foot)

Center speaker 380 × 50 × 64 mm

(15 × 2 × 2 5/8 inches)

(with foot)

Mass (Approx.)

Front speaker 0.55 kg (1 lb 4 oz)

Surround speaker 0.45 kg (0 lb 16 oz)

Center speaker 0.38 kg (0 lb 14 oz)

• Subwoofer (SS-WP23)

Speaker unit 160 mm (6 3/8 inches),

cone type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated Impedance 1.5 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

220 × 395 × 325 mm

(8 3/4 × 15 5/8 × 12 7/8

inches) (with foot)

Mass (Approx.) 5.9 kg (13 lb 1 oz)

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Supplied speakers

Front speaker (2)

Center speaker (1)

Surround speaker (2)

Subwoofer (1)

Supplied accessories

Operating Instructions (this manual)

Quick Setup Guide (1)

Speaker Stand Installation Guide (HT-SF2300

only) (1)

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander

• RM-AAU022 (1)

(Models of area code U, UC, CA only)

• RM-AAU023 (1)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH

only)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

Speaker cords (5)

Foot pads

• Speakers

– HT-SS2300 only (20)

– HT-SF2300 only (4)

• Subwoofer (4)

Screws (small) (HT-SF2300 only) (12)

Screws (large) (HT-SF2300 only) (8)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

For details on the area code of the

component you are using, see page 4.

Additional Information

Index

Numerics

2 channel 48

2CH STEREO 48

5.1 channel 14

AUTO CALIBRATION 26

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 45

Blu-ray disc player

connecting 20

playback 34

CD player

connecting 19

playback 33

Control for HDMI

connecting 55

preparing 56

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 47, 64

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

connecting 61

Dolby Digital 64

DTS 64

DVD player

connecting 22

playback 34

DVD recorder

connecting 22

Error messages 70

HDMI

Audio for HDMI 42

connecting 20

Control for HDMI 43

IN MODE 60

Initial setup 25

A. CAL 30

AUDIO 41

LEVEL 39

SUR 40

SYSTEM 43

TONE 40

TUNER 41

VIDEO 42

Muting 32

One-Touch Play 57

RDS 52

Remote commander 10

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

connecting 20

Selecting

component 32

sound field 46

Sleep Timer 62

Sound fields

resetting 48

selecting 46

Speakers

connecting 17

installing 14

Super Audio CD player

connecting 19

playback 33

System Audio Control 58

System Power Off 59

TEST TONE 30

Tuner

connecting 24

Tuning

automatically 49

directly 50

to preset stations 51

connecting 22

VCR

connecting 22

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