Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- WARNING
- About These Operating Instructions
- Unpacking
- Index to Parts and Control
- Getting Started
- Playback
- Sound Adjustment
- Tuner
- External Audio Device
- Using an S-AIR Product
- Setting the S-AIR ID to activate wireless transmission
- Enjoying the system’s sound in another room
- Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode
- Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)
- Checking the S-AIR status of the unit
- If wireless transmission is unstable
- Using an S-AIR Product
- Other Operations
- Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync
- Preparing for the Control for HDMI function
- Turning the system off in sync with the TV
- Watching BD/DVD by a single button press
- Using the Theater Mode
- Enjoying TV sound from the speakers in this system
- Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System
- Receiving the digital audio signal of the TV
- Operating the system via the TV remote
- Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV
- Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically
- Setting the Speakers
- Using the Sleep Timer
- Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit
- Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote
- Saving Power in Standby Mode
- Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync
- Settings and Adjustments
- Additional Information
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There is no digital sound from
the HDMI OUT jack when using
the Audio Return Channel
function.
• Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [On]
(page 56). Also, set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System
Settings] to [Auto] (page 56).
• Make sure that your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
• Make sure that an HDMI cable is connected to a jack on your TV that is
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
• The sampling frequency of the input stream is more than 48 kHz.
The system does not output
sound correctly when connected
to a set-top box.
• Set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off]
(page 47).
Severe hum or noise is heard. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at
least 10 feet (3 meters) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect
when you play a CD.
• Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 36).
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a
sound track of Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio.
• Check the surround setting (page 27).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 48).
• Depending on the BD/DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel.
It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center
speaker only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the
center speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 48).
• Check the surround setting (page 27).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the
surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 48).
• Check the surround setting (page 27).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• Check the wireless setting (page 24).
• A 2 channel source is being played.
The beginning of the sound is cut
off.
• Set the sound mode to “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” (page 36).
• Select “A.F.D. STD” for “SUR.SETTING” (page 27).
The sound effects are disabled. • The effects of SOUND MODE, “D.BASS,” “NIGHT MODE,” and
“SUR.SETTING” may be disabled depending on the input stream (page 54).
Distortion occurs in the sound of
a connected component.
• Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate -
AUDIO] (page 54).
Symptom Problems and solutions