4-130-033-41(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SS360 ©2009 Sony Corporation
For customers in the United States WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
On Copyrights About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SS360. • In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CA only”. The HT-SS360 consists of: • Receiver • Speaker systema) – Front speaker – Center speaker – Surround speaker – Subwoofer a) STR-KS360 SS-MSP36S SS-CNP36 SS-SRP36S SS-WP36 Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
Table of Contents Description and location of parts .................. 6 Tuner Operations Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers............................. 13 2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 15 3: Connecting the TV .................................. 16 4: Connecting the audio/video components ............................................ 17 5: Connecting the antennas ......................... 21 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote.....
Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT SELECTOR ?/1 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 21, 28, 29). B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the Control for HDMI is set to on and the receiver is on standby mode. Note If the ACTIVE STANDBY lamp is flashing, see page 55. C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 7).
Indicators on the display 1 2 3 qs 4 5 6 qa q; 9 8 7 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 39. B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 47).
Rear panel 1 23 4 L L R R 5 DC5V TV DIGITAL ANTENNA AM AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD CAL MIC VIDEO 1 TV SPEAKERS 6 COAX IN OPT IN VIDEO 2 SAT OPT IN 700mA MAX HDMI FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER A SPEAKERS section BD IN B DMPORT Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 17). HDMI IN/ OUT jacks AUTO CAL Connects to the MIC jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 23).
Basic operations Remote commander Remote Button Function You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU057 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 48). B ?/1 (on/standby) RM-AAU057 TV ?/1 TV INPUT DMPORT AV ?/1 Saving the power in standby mode 1 ?/1 When “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON” and “P.SAVE” is set to “SAVE ON” (page 33).
Tuner operations Common operations Remote Button Function Remote Button Function H ENTER Press to enter the selection. M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu. A TV ?/1 AV ?/1 (on/standby) N PRESET +/– Press to select a preset station. Press to display the information during Tuner function. Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 48).
Remote Button Function K MUTING Press to turn off the sound. L TV +/– Press to adjust the volume. M MENU/HOME Press to allow you to select channels or input sources and change the settings for your TV. N TV CH +/– Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/–. P RETURN/ EXIT Press to return to the previous screen of any displayed menu. Q Press to select the menu item and enters the selection.
To control the DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player To control the SAT Remote Button Function F GUIDE Press to display the guide menu. Remote Button Function M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu. N ./> Press to skip chapters. M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu. Press to jump backward. Q Press to select a menu item and enters the selection. REPLAY < ADVANCE < m/M Press to jump forward. Press to fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.
Getting Started This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). You can place your speakers as shown below. 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.
Installing the speakers on the wall 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. You can install your speakers on the wall. 1 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 10 mm (13/32 inch) 4 mm (3/16 inch) more than 25 mm (more than 1 inch) 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Rear of speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 7/32 to 9/32 inch.
Note on speaker cords Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). C B F A The connector of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be connected.
Tips 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT jack to a TV. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
How to hook up your 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 “5: Connecting the antennas” (page 21).
Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. • Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. • As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.
Notes on HDMI connections TV, etc. C L L R B A TV DIGITAL ANTENNA R AM AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAX IN OPT IN VIDEO 1 TV SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 SAT OPT IN mA MAX HDMI BD IN RT DVD IN SAT IN OUT A A A Audio/video signals Audio/video signals Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player DVD recorder/ DVD player a) Satellite tuner/ Set-top box A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
Notes Connecting video components 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. DVD recorder, DVD player Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio signals Audio signals B C • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player.
6: 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). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU057 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.
Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 13, 15). • 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.
4 Press to start the measurement. Measurement starts in 5 seconds. While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete. Confirming/saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. The table below shows the display when measurement starts.
Warning code Explanation Try the remedies and perform the Auto Calibration again. 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. Error code Cause and remedies ERROR 32 • The sound input from the optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range. • The optimizer microphone or subwoofer may be damaged.
• FR LVL: adjusts the front right speaker level. • SR LVL: adjusts the surround right speaker level. • SL LVL: adjusts the surround left speaker level. • SW LVL: adjusts the subwoofer level. 8: Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position. AMP MENU 0 ENTER Notes • “CNT LVL” does not appear when you set “CNT N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.
Playback Selecting a component ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SAT TV BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU BD DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER F1 Input buttons F2 WIDE FAVORITES THEATER JUMP PICTURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Components that can be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 [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.
Tips Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver TV ?/1 TV INPUT DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY Input buttons VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SAT TV BD DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 JUMP PICTURE 1 2 • 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 button. To change this setting, see “Changing the input button assignments” (page 48).
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc or DVD Enjoying a VCR 1 2 Turn on the TV. 1 2 Turn on the TV. 3 3 Press VIDEO1 or VIDEO2. Press DVD or BD. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DVD” or “BD”. 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 the input button assignments” (page 48). 4 You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2”.
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. GUIDE 4 7 6 5 8 9 0 ENTER SOUND FIELD AMP MENU CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL , V,v,B,b RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH – TV CH + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < . > TUNING – m 1 TUNING + H M Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI” appears on the display.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 30. Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting HDMI settings [SET HDMI] (page 33) Control for HDMIa)b) [CONTROL FOR HDMI] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFFc) Volume limitsa) [VOL LIM] MAX, 39……1, MIN MAX Power savea) [P.SAVE] SAVE ON, SAVE OFF SAVE ON Auto Calibration settings [A.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting Level settings [LEVEL] (page 35) Test tonea) [T. TONE] T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N Front left speaker levela) [FL LVL] FL –6 dB to FL +6 dB (0.5 dB step) FL 0.0 dB Center speaker level [CNT LVL] CNT –6 dB to CNT +6 dB (0.5 dB step) CNT 0.0 dB Front right speaker level [FR LVL] FR –6 dB to FR +6 dB (0.5 dB step) FR 0.0 dB Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] SR –6 dB to SR +6 dB (0.5 dB step) SR 0.
Settings for the HDMI (SET HDMI menu) (A.CAL menu) SET HDMI menu parameters You can use the A.CAL menu to make settings for the Auto Calibration function to suit your preference. Select “A.CAL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus” (page 31). x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) A.CAL menu parameters Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off.
F:\SONY SEM\Models_2009\Data_HTSS360\JC081738_4130033411SS360_US\4130033411\US06AMP_HT-SS360-U2.fm Settings for the Speaker masterpage: Left x SR DIST (Surround right speaker distance) (SP SETUP menu) x SL DIST (Surround left speaker distance) You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this receiver. Select “SP SETUP” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus” (page 31).
Adjusting the tone (LEVEL menu) (TONE menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the level of each speaker. Select “LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus” (page 31). You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the speakers. Select “TONE” in the amplifier menus.
Settings for the Custom Menu (CUSTOM menu) You can use the CUSTOM menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “CUSTOM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus” (page 31). CUSTOM menu parameters 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.
GUIDE 4 Enjoying Surround Sound 7 5 6 8 9 0 ENTER SOUND FIELD SOUND FIELD AMP MENU Selecting the sound field CLEAR Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want. This receiver can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 37). Types of sound field available Sound field [Display] Effect A.F.D.
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. • The sound is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source.
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. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or –. Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception.
5 Press or b. A preset number appears in the display. 6 Press V/v to select the preset number you want. You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons. 7 Press Tuning to preset stations 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, the receiver tunes in one preset station. You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want.
6 Create a name by using V/v/B/b. Press V/v to select a character, then press b to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. If you enter a wrong character Press B/b repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press V/v to select the desired character. To erase the character, press B/b repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. 7 Press .
Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for both the receiver and the connected component. The receiver is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function. When your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually.
Notes • 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. • When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps given in “When your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMIEasy Setting” function” (page 42) or “When your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMIEasy Setting” function” (page 42).
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 supplied with the TV. When System Audio Control function is turned on, the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically.
Turning off the receiver with the TV Using the Power Saving function (System Power Off) (Power Save) 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. You can reduce the receiver’s power consumption when you connect a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV to this receiver during active standby mode if the TV is turned off and HDMI signal transmission is stopped.
Notes • The power saving function may not work for some TVs compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync. In this case, set “P.SAVE” to “SAVE OFF.” • Depending on your components, it may take time before image or sound is output. • This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on. Other Operations Changing the brightness of the display (DIMMER) You can change the brightness of the display. 1 Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI” appears on the display.
Changing the display setting (DISPLAY) You can change the display setting. 1 Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI” appears on the display. 2 3 4 Using the Sleep Timer (SLEEP) You can set the receiver to turn off at a preset time when you sleep while listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. 1 “SET HDMI” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly until “CUSTOM” appears, then press or b. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until “DISPLAY” appears, then press or b.
Switching between digital and analog audio (IN MODE) You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect satellite tuner or set-top box to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver and SAT input has been selected. 1 Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI” appears on the display. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CUSTOM”. 3 Press menu. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “IN MODE”. 5 Press or b to enter the parameter.
2 Referring to the following table, press the corresponding button for the category you want. Example: Press 3. Now you can use the DVD button to control the Blu-ray Disc player.
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. 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.
On placement 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.
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. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
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 OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the IN MODE is set to “AUTO” for SAT input. There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
HDMI The volume turns down when the output method changes from the TV speaker to the speakers connected to the receiver. • The Volume Limit function is working. For details, see “Using the Volume Limit function” (page 44). 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 CONTROL FOR HDMI in the SET HDMI menu (page 31). • Check the HDMI connection (page 18). • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI.
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). Change to monaural reception (page 39). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 39). Remote control The remote does not function.
1) Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U 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.
Power consumption Area code Power consumption U, CA 165 W MX 140 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (When Control for HDMI is off) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 17 × 2 5/8 × 13 1/8 inches (430 × 66.5 × 333 mm) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 3.
Index A I T AUTO CALIBRATION 22 IN MODE 48 Initial setup 21 TEST TONE 26 Tuner connecting 21 Tuning automatically 38 to preset stations 40 TV connecting 16, 17 enjoying 28 B Blu-ray disc player connecting 18 playback 29 C CD player connecting 17 playback 29 Control for HDMI connecting 18 preparing 42 M Menu A.
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