3-296-084-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF2300 HT-SS2300 ©2008 Sony Corporation
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. For customers in the United States Model No. ______________________________________________________ Serial No. ______________________________________________________ WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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.
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”.
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) 5GB
Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations 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) .......................
Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT SELECTOR ?/1 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING 0 9 AUTO CAL MIC 8 7 Name Function Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 33, 34, 48). H MASTER VOLUME B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to on and the receiver is on standby mode.
About the indicators on the display 12 SLEEP L LFE SL SW qf 3 C S 4 5 6 DIGITAL HDMI DTS PL SR OPT COAX D.RANGE MEMORY RDS ST MONO R qd 7 qs qa q; 9 8 Name Function 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. 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.
Rear panel 2 SAT IN DVD IN BD IN L DIGITAL TV OUT HDMI L DC5V R OPT IN ANTENNA OPT IN VIDEO 2 COAX IN DVD 700mA MAX R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 5 DMPORT SPEAKERS AM FRONT R FRONT L 4 A ANTENNA section SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER 3 C SPEAKERS section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (page 24). AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (page 24). Connects to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 17).
Remote commander 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). RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) 1 TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 wa 2 VIDEO2 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
Function Name Function Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. F DVD/BD MENU 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).
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 ./>b) Function 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.
Function S 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. z (RM-AAU022 only) -/-(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.
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).
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 Installing the speakers on the speaker stand 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.
Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your speakers on the wall. 1 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Example of installing the speakers on the wall Hook on the back of the speaker Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) 10 mm (13/32 inch) 4 mm (3/16 inch) more than 25 mm (1 inch) 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) 10 mm (13/32 inch) Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
2: Connecting the speakers Getting Started Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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.
Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. How to hook up your components Getting Started 3: Connecting the audio/ video components Super Audio CD player, CD player This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components.
HDMI features Connecting components with HDMI jacks • 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). HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.
Notes on HDMI connections • 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. 21GB Getting Started • 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.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
When you connect a DVD player or DVD recorder 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) • 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.
4: Connecting the antennas 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (supplied) Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
Inserting batteries into the remote 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. 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.
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.
Example: HT-SS2300 INPUT SELECTOR ?/1 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC Optimizer microphone Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 Getting Started TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 switch SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD Input buttons SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD MENU 7 - 9 8 >10 0/10 AUTO CAL AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
2 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.
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.
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. A. CAL menu parameters 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.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. 6 Getting Started 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 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 +/–.
Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, DVD recorder, etc.
Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC THEATRE 2 3 3 INPUT SELECTOR ?/1 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING DVD/BD MENU 7 8 >10 - 0/10 9 Playback TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SOUND FIELD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC 2 3 3 INPUT SELECTOR ?/1 MASTER VOLUME THEATRE ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING DVD/BD MENU 4 5 7 8 >10 - 0/10 SOUND FIELD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC 6 9 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through menus To exit the menu Press AMP MENU. By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MUSIC Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. THEATRE DVD/BD MENU >10 - 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 35. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 39) Test tonea) [T. TONE] T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10, BALANCE BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL.
Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 41) Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [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 selectiona) [DUAL] DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M/S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio with video outputa) [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. 0 to A.V.SYNC. 20 A.V.SYNC.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting A. CAL [8-A. CAL] (page 30) Auto calibration no/yesa)e) [AUTO CAL] A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES A.CAL NO Calibration loada)d) [CAL LOAD] LOAD YES, LOAD NO LOAD YES a) For details, refer to the page in the parentheses. The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. mode. c) “AUDIO FOR HDMI” and “CONTROL FOR HDMI” scroll across the display, then “AUDIO” and “CONTROL” appear respectively. d) When you set “CAL LOAD” in A.
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) 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) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
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).
Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO 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). You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus.
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.
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) 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 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.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound You can also use SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD – on the receiver. For details, see “Types of A.F.D mode” below. (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. VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. 2CH VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. BD DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC THEATRE A.F.D.
Types of sound field available 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.
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.
1 Tuner Operations You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 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.
Direct tuning Presetting radio stations You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC 1 You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations THEATRE 3 DVD/BD MENU >10 - 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. Tuning to preset stations 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 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC THEATRE Press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press ENTER, start again from step 3.
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. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Program type Description indication 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.
Note Control for HDMI 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.
To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting Connecting a TV and other components 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. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMIEasy 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.
To set Control for HDMI 7 8 >10 - 0/10 9 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) D.TUNING 1 TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 2-6 Play back a connected component. O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH – TV CH + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < . > TUNING – m 1 You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation.
Notes 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.
Notes 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. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function.
Other Operations 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 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.
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 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 DC5V 700mA MAX 1 2 DMPORT 1 Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector.
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.
Using the Remote Categories Press VCR (command mode VTR 3)a) 1 VCR (command mode VTR 2)a) 2 DVD player/DVD recorder (command mode DVD1)b) 3 DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)b) 4 CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 Referring to the table below, press the corresponding button for the category you want. DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player (command mode BD1)c) 9 Example: Press 4.
x Dolby Digital Additional Information 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 multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The RDS information that you want does not appear.a) • 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. a) Models 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.
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. Models of area code TH Power Output1) 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%) FRONT2): 125 W/ch CENTER2): 125 W SUR2): 125 W/ch (1.
FM tuner section Power consumption 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 Area code Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step U, UC, CA, AU 531 – 530 – 1,710 kHz3) 1,710 kHz3) TW, TH 530 – 531 – 1,610 kHz3) 1,602 kHz3) CEL, CEK – 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 3) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz.
Surround speaker Center speaker Mass (Approx.) Front speaker Surround speaker Center 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) 380 × 50 × 64 mm (15 × 2 × 2 5/8 inches) (with foot) 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) (without stand) 3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz) (with stand) 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) (without stand) 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) (with stand) 0.
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
Index Numerics H S 2 channel 48 2CH STEREO 48 5.1 channel 14 HDMI Audio for HDMI 42 connecting 20 Control for HDMI 43 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 A AUTO CALIBRATION 26 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 45 I B M Blu-ray disc player connecting 20 playback 34 Menu A.
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