4-108-142-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-FS1 ©2008 Sony Corporation
3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
Copyrights This system 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.
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 system 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 system.
Table of Contents Precautions ...............................................3 Getting Started Supplied accessories ................................6 Installing the system ................................7 Connecting the speakers ........................11 Connecting components with HDMI jacks .................................................13 Connecting components without HDMI jacks .................................................15 Setting up the sound output of the connected component ................
Getting Started Supplied accessories Please check the following accessories in the package. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. Optical cable (2.5 m) (1) Remote commander (RM-AAU028) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Operating Instructions (1) Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
Install the active subwoofer and speakers as shown in the illustration below. When you install the active subwoofer, allow for a space of at least 0.3 m on the active subwoofer’s right side. Speaker (L) Speaker (R) At least 0.3 m Active subwoofer Notes • Do not block the heat ventilation on the rear panel of the active subwoofer. • It is recommended to place the active subwoofer on the front edge of a table or rack, etc., to accept the remote signal correctly.
• Both speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle. Incorrect Correct • It is recommended to place the speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection. Side view Recommended To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on the wall, prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the rear of each speaker. 4 mm 30 mm 1 10 mm Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.
3 Disconnect the speaker cords from the speaker. Getting Started 4 5 Take the speaker stand out. Reconnect the speaker cords to the speakers. The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.
7 Hang the speakers on the screws. Rear of the speaker 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.
Insert the speaker connector of the left speaker into the L jack, and insert the speaker connector of the right speaker into the R jack on the rear of the active subwoofer. Rear of the active subwoofer OPT R OPT OPT L COAX DC 5V 0.
3 Reattach the speaker stand by engaging the protrusions on the stand in the holes for either angle 0° or 10°. 0° or 10° Angle: 0° (vertical) 4 5 Angle: 10° Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being twisted or pinched. Tighten the screw to secure the speaker stand. Note • Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening screws.
We recommend that you connect components to the system using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. However, it is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the system using an optical cable or an audio cord in order to listen to the TV’s sound from the system. For details on the Control for HDMI function, refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 25).
Notes • Refer to page 15 for how to connect a component without an HDMI jack. • The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the component to the system using HDMI, INPUT COAX and INPUT OPT together. • The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT and AUDIO jack of the system. Notes on HDMI connections • You can enjoy high quality images using an HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2”, etc., that has no HDMI jacks, connect to the system using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack. If the satellite tuner does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the INPUT COAX jack. In this case, it is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of your components. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.
Note • The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT and AUDIO jack of the system. Setting up the sound output of the connected component Depending on the audio output settings of the connected component, the sound may output in 2 channel sound format only. In this case, set the connected component to output the sound in multi channel sound format (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital).
Getting Started Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. OPT R OPT OPT L COAX DC 5V 0.7A MAX TV DVD SAT DMPORT INPUT BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT HDMI DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter : Signal flow Notes • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system is turned on.
Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Top panel (Active subwoofer) INPUT SELECTOR A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the system on or off. B INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to play back. 18GB - VOLUME + C VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume level.
Front panel display (Active subwoofer) About the indications in the front panel display Playback Options POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY A POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY indicator Lights as follows: Green: The system is turned on. Amber: Control for HDMI function is working while the system is turned off. Off: The system is turned off, and the Control for HDMI function is not working. B Audio decoding indicators Lights up according to the audio input signals.
A ?/1 (on/standby) Remote control Press to turn the system on or off. Here describes the buttons for amplifier operation only. See page 30 for the buttons for operation of the connected components. To save the power in standby mode Press ?/1 while the system turns on. To enter power saving mode, make sure that the system is in the following status. – “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF” (page 25). To cancel standby mode, press ?/1 once. Note • Point the remote at the remote sensor panel display.
1 Enjoying TV Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details. ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY BD DVD SAT TV (white) F1 ANALOG DIGITAL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 F2 SOUND FIELD LEVEL MODE AMP MENU ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS DISPLAY F G g Press TV (white) on the remote. Adjust the volume of the system. • When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the TV is switched and the image from the TV tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically by pressing the TV (white) button.
Enjoying satellite tuner Enjoying other components 1 Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details. 2 TV ?/1 AV ?/1 THEATRE ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 ANALOG DIGITAL 2 3 4 5 6 8 LEVEL MODE 9 0 SOUND FIELD Press SAT on the remote. Change the TV input. 5 Adjust the volume of the system. Tip • The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down to the minimum.
Enjoying a connected component through DMPORT connection Playback Options 1 2 Press DMPORT on the remote. Start playback of the connected component. Tip • When listening to MP3 or other compressed music files using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “P. AUDIO” appears in the front panel display.
Available sound fields Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect Sound field Effect STANDARD You can enjoy normal sound. MOVIE You can enjoy powerful sound in which lowpitched sound is emphasized, with enhanced presence. MUSIC This sound field is best for listening to music, and you can enjoy the full surround sound experience. SPORTS You can enjoy the atmosphere of a game, and listen to the exciting playby-play description. GAME This sound field is best for playing video games. P.
“BRAVIA” Sync Features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for the system and the connected component. When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected component can be set simultaneously by setting the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
3 4 Select the input of the system connected to the component you want to watch (BD, DVD, SAT), and switch the HDMI input of the TV, so that an image from the connected component is displayed. Set the Control for HDMI function of the TV to on. The Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected component is simultaneously set to on. During the setting, “SCANNING” appears in the front panel display. After you finish the setting, “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display.
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD (One-Touch Play) Play back a connected component. The system and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input. (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers of the system by means of a simple operation. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.
Using the Volume Limit function Using the input buttons of the remote When the System Audio Control function is active, and the output method changes from the TV speaker to the system speaker automatically, loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum volume level. The input buttons (TV (white), BD, DVD, SAT) work as follows when the Control for HDMI function is set to on.
Turning off the TV, system and connected components (System Power Off) TV ?/1 AV ?/1 THEATRE ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD “BRAVIA” Sync Features When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically. Also, when you turn the TV off by using the system’s remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically.
Controlling the component Advanced Settings 1 Controlling the connected Sony components with the remote You can control connected Sony components with the remote of this system. Some functions may not be selectable depending on the equipment. In that case, select them using the remote control supplied with the equipment. TV ?/1 AV ?/1 THEATRE ?/1 ?/1 Press one of the input buttons (TV, BD, DVD or SAT) to select the component you want to operate.
Function Remote Button Function 6 TOOLS/ OPTIONS Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format. wd THEATRE 7 Press to turn off the sound. Press to automatically set the optimal picture settings for watching movies, when you connect a Sony TV which is compatible with the THEATRE button.
To control the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player To control the SAT Remote Button Function 4 2 F1 Selects the HDD. 9 MENU/HOME Displays the MENU. 3 F2 Selects the Blu-ray Disc/ DVD. qh C, X, x, c, Selects a menu item and enters the selection. 9 MENU/HOME Displays the MENU. q; • , Jumps forward. Note qa ./> Skips chapters. qs m/M To fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback. • The above explanations are intended to serve as an example only.
Changing the input button assignments of the remote TV ?/1 AV ?/1 THEATRE ?/1 ?/1 / SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 ANALOG DIGITAL 1 Number buttons Input buttons F2 A/B 2 5 6 8 9 CLEAR 0 ENTER LEVEL MODE AMP MENU TOOLS/ OPTIONS DISPLAY F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT PROG . m 2– MENU/HOME < < PROG + > H M X x TV 1 Hold down the input button you want to change the assignment of. Example: Hold down DVD.
To clear all remote button assignments Press and hold 2 –, ?/1, and then press / . The remote is reset to its factory settings. Setting up the subwoofer level You can adjust the level of the active subwoofer. This setting is applied to all sound fields.
Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu Using the AMP menu You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined. AMP MENU CTRL: HDMI VOL LIMIT** DUAL MONO You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal.
4 Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. Adjusting the delay between the sound and the image (A/V SYNC) You can delay the sound using this function when the image is behind the sound. TV ?/1 AV ?/1 THEATRE ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 ANALOG DIGITAL F2 A/B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 ENTER SOUND FIELD LEVEL MODE AMP MENU TOOLS/ OPTIONS DISPLAY F C, X, x, c, AMP MENU TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT PROG .
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for enjoying movies at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources. Changing the brightness of the front panel display (DIMMER) The brightness of the front panel display can be set to one of 2 levels.
Changing the display setting (DISPLAY) Using the sleep timer (SLEEP) You can change the display setting. You can set the system to turn off at a preset time when you sleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the speakers. • Press 2 + and check the volume level. • Press or 2 + to cancel the muting function. • Press SOUND FIELD and check the selected sound field.
Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function does not work. • Check the HDMI connection (page 13). • Make sure “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON” in AMP 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 supplied with the connected component.
HDMI section Specifications Connector Video inputs/outputs Formats supported by this system Digital input formats supported by this system are as follows. Format Supported/Not supported a DTS a Linear PCM (2ch)* a Linear PCM (5.1ch, 7.1ch)* (Only on HDMI) a Dolby Digital Plus × Dolby True HD × DTS-HD × * Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no more than 48 kHz.
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA Supplied accessories Optical cable (2.5 m) (1) Remote commander (RM-AAU028) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption 0.3 W. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Over 85 % power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound. S-Force PRO Front Surround Additional Information Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the development of all-new processing method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.
Index A S A/V SYNC 36 AMP menu 35 AUDIO DRC 37 Satellite tuner connecting 13, 15 Sleep timer 38 Sound field 24 Subwoofer level 34 B Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 13 D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 17 DIMMER 37 DISPLAY 38 DUAL MONO 35 DVD player (recorder) connecting 13, 15 H HDMI connecting 13 I Installing 7 P “PlayStation 3” connecting 13 R Remote assignments 33 before use 6 operating 20, 30 44GB
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