4-168-166-42(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF470 HT-SS370 ©2010 Sony Corporation
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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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On Copyrights About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF470 and HT-SS370. In this manual, models of area code SP1 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code SP1 only”. • 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.
Table of Contents Unpacking ..................................................... 6 Description and location of parts .................. 8 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers............................. 15 2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 18 3: Connecting the TV.................................. 19 4: Connecting the audio/video components ............................................ 20 5: Connecting the antennas ......................... 24 6: Preparing the receiver ............
Unpacking Be sure that you have the following items in your package. HT-SF470 only • Receiver (STR-KS470) (1) • Speaker cords (5, Red/ White/Grey/Blue/Green) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) MASTER VOLUME POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY • Foot pads (Big × 4, Small × 4) • Bases (Large × 2, Small × 2) • Post covers (4) • Remote commander (RM-AAU074) (1) • Brackets (4) • Subwoofer (SS-WP37) (1) • Screws (Large) (8) • Screws (Small) (12) 6GB MENU X .
HT-SS370 only Inserting batteries into the remote • Receiver (STR-KS370) (1) MASTER VOLUME POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY • Front/Surround speakers (SS-TSB101) (4) Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU074 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.
Description and location of parts Receiver Front view MASTER VOLUME POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY 1 2 Name 3 4 5 Function A ?/1 Turns the receiver on or off (on/standby) (page 24, 31, 58). B POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY indicator Lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and Control for HDMI or S-AIR standby mode is set to on. Lights off when the receiver is in standby mode, and Control for HDMI and S-AIR standby mode are set to off.
About the indicators on the display 1 2 3 LPCM NIGHT SLEEP qa 4 HDMI COAX 5 OPT TUNED 6 ST S-AIR 7 8 MUTING DTS 9 q; Name Function Name Function A LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals are input. J B NIGHT Lights up when the Night Mode function is set to on (page 34). C SLEEP Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections.
Rear panel 1 2 34 5 L 6 7 DIGITAL ANTENNA EZW-T100 R AM AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN TV CAL MIC SA-CD/CD SPEAKERS DC5V COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN VIDEO SAT/CATV TV 0.7A MAX ARC HDMI FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L SUBWOOFER CENTER DMPORT A SPEAKERS section DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT F DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section Connects to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 18). COAX IN jack OPT IN jacks Connects to a satellite tuner, etc. (page 23).
Notes on using SHIFT (Q) and TV (R) button Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU074 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 57). SHIFT (Q) button Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use. Example: Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then press ENTER (E).
Basic operations Remote button Function Remote button Function N MENU/HOME Displays the tuner menu. B ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or off. To turn off all Sony components, press ?/1 (B) and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). O PRESET +/– Selects a preset station. p C Input buttons (VIDEO*) Selects the component you want to use. The buttons are initial assigned to control Sony components.
Remote button Function Remote button Function E ENTER Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then press ENTER (E) to enter the selection. N MENU/HOME J Colour buttons Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the colour buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation. Allows you to select channels or input sources and change the settings for your TV. P PROG +*/– c*/C In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
To control the DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/recorder To control the HDD/DVD COMBO Remote button Function Remote button Function N MENU/HOME Displays the menu. H Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angle are recorded on a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. O ./> Specifies the previous or next chapter or track. (Angle) I DISPLAY M TOOLS/ OPTIONS Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format.
Getting Started Getting Started 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). You can place your speakers as shown below.
Installing the speakers on a flat surface HT-SF470 only Before you install the center speaker and the 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 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.
For the surround speakers Notes HT-SS370 only For the center speaker 219 mm 8 mm to 10 mm For the front speakers and surround speakers 8 mm to 10 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. 5 mm 10 mm Rear of speaker 17GB Getting Started 100 mm 8 mm to 10 mm • 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.
Notes on speaker cords 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). B F C A A SPEAKERS FRONT R • The connector of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker jack to be connected.
3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT jack to a TV. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connect To A or B output the TV sound via the speakers connected to the receiver. Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function. C output the image to a TV while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the receiver.
Super Audio CD player, CD player 4: Connecting the audio/ video components Audio signal How to hook up your components A This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “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 24).
Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 1 2 DC5V 0.7A M AX DMPO RT 1 HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Sony recommends that you connect components to the receiver using an HDMI cable. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible components using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 39).
TV, etc. Audio/video signals A L ANTENNA DIGITAL EZW-T100 R AM AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN TV CAL MIC SA-CD/CD DC5V COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN VIDEO SAT/CATV TV 0.7A MAX ARC HDMI DMPORT DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT A A A Audio/video signals Audio/video signals Audio/video signals DVD recorder Blu-ray Disc player Satellite tuner, cable television tuner l : Signal flow A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • If you connect a DVD player/recorder, be sure to change the initial setting of the VIDEO button on remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player/recorder. For details, see “Changing the input button assignments” (page 57).
5: Connecting the antennas 6: Preparing the receiver Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
(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 frequency characteristics.* * The measurement result is not utilized for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.
Example: HT-SS370 L ANTENNA DIGITAL EZW-T100 R AM AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN TV CAL MIC SA-CD/CD SPEAKERS DC5V COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN VIDEO SAT/CATV TV 0.7A MAX ARC HDMI FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L SUBWOOFER CENTER DMPORT DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN Performing Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone TV OUT ?/1 BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER Input buttons AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O MENU m . 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
The table below shows the display when measurement starts. Display Speaker existance TONE Speaker gain, distance, frequency response T. S. P. Subwoofer gain and distance SUBWOOFER 1 Confirm the measurement result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. Measurement Display result Notes • If “CHECK MIC” appears, you cannot perform the Auto Calibration. Connect the optimizer microphone, then perform the Auto Calibration again.
When error codes appear Warning code Explanation Try the remedies and perform the Auto Calibration again. WARNING 41 WARNING 42 The sound received by the optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range. The distance between the optimizer microphone and the speakers is too close. Set them away, and then try to perform the Auto Calibration again. WARNING 43 The distance and position of the subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise.
Clearing the measurement result Playback You can delete the result of Auto Calibration. If there is no saved data, you cannot perform this operation. Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER BD 2 Press V/v repeatedly until “A.CAL MENU” appears, then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly until “A.CAL CLEAR” appears, then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly until “YES” appears, then press Input buttons . The saved result is deleted.
Selected input [Display] Components that can be played back TV [TV] TV, etc., connected to the TV jack VIDEO [VIDEO] DVD player, DVD recorder, etc., connected to the VIDEO jack SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc.
Enjoying TV 1 Turn on the TV and choose a program. 2 3 1 2 Turn on the TV. 3 Press SAT/CATV. Turn on the receiver. Press TV. You can also press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver to select “TV”. 4 Adjust the volume of the receiver. You can also press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver to select “SAT/CATV”. 4 Change the TV input. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD Enjoying a Super Audio CD/CD 1 2 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player, then place the disc on the tray. 2 3 Turn on the receiver. 3 4 Turn on the TV. Turn on the Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) or DVD player (recorder), then place the disc on the tray. Turn on the receiver. 5 Change the TV input. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 6 7 You can also press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver to select “SA-CD/ CD”. Press DVD or BD.
. . X x > Enjoying Surround Sound SOUND FIELD +/– Selecting the sound field 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 system’s preprogrammed sound fields. You can also press SOUND FIELD on the receiver. Sound field for 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. • Multi channel Linear PCM is not available for “P. AUDIO”. • The movie and music mode do 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.
Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning) Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 24). SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver. 2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts.
Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning) 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 press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver. 2 3 Press D.TUNING. Press and hold SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.
4 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. DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER BD Numeric buttons Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset number you want. You can also select the preset number directly by holding SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons. 5 Press . “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the station is stored. TUNER 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.
Naming preset station You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear on the display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver. Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for. 3 4 Press MENU/HOME. 5 Create a name by using V/v/B/b.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) “BRAVIA” Sync Features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? (Models of area code CEL only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), 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.
Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, turn the Control for HDMI function 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.
8 Repeat step 6 and 7 to set the Control for HDMI function for other connected component. Notes (One-Touch Play) By a simple operation (one touch), components connected to the receiver with HDMI connections start playback automatically. You can enjoy the sound/image using the connected components. Play back a connected component. The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input. Note Be sure that the System Audio Control setting is set to on using TV menu.
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. • 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.
5 Using the power saving function (HDMI Signal Pass Through) If a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV is connected to the receiver, and the TV is turned off, HDMI signal transmission stops, and power consumption is reduced. AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O MENU 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until “SET HDMI” appears, then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly until “PASS THRU” appears, then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly until the setting you want appears, then press .
Notes Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI connection (Audio Return Channel) • This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on. • Be sure that your TV is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. For details on the TV settings, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. The receiver can receive the audio signal of the TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function.
Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Notes • This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on. • The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.
S-AIR Operations Room B S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) About S-AIR products Room A S-AIR main unit (this receiver) MASTER VOLUME POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) About environments where S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) are used S-AIR products use a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. Certain electronic equipment or other factors may cause lost connection or instability in S-AIR reception.
• Other factors The following may cause poor reception. – Materials or structures, such as walls and floors – The location where an S-AIR product is placed When using S-AIR products, place them as far as possible from the above electronic equipment, or place where S-AIR reception is stable. Setting up an S-AIR product Before using an S-AIR product, be sure to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission.
To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit 1 Remove the screws. 3 Use the screws that you removed from step 1 to fasten the wireless transmitter. EZW EZW -T10 -T10 0 0 Note Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter. EZW-T100 AUTO CAL MIC DC5V 0.7A MAX Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. S-AIR Operations DMPORT To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit Note Remove the screws pointed with not remove other screws. marks.
Establishing sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) 5 Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID. Sound transmission is established as follows: When you match the ID of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. S-AIR main unit (this receiver) MASTER VOLUME POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY ID A AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O MENU ID A ID A S-AIR sub unit To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit 1 6 S-AIR sub unit Press AMP MENU.
Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) To establish sound transmission, you need to set the same ID for your S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit. However, if your neighbors have S-AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours, your neighbors could receive the sound of your S-AIR main unit or vice versa. To prevent this, you can pair the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation.
5 6 Press V/v repeatedly until “PAIRING” appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until the setting you want appears, then press . • START: The S-AIR main unit starts pairing. • CONDITION: You can check the current ID. When the pairing setting is timed out, “NO PAIRING” appears on the display. 7 Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit. Enjoying the system’s sound in another room (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the system’s sound in another room by using the S-AIR receiver.
2 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. 3 4 5 Press V/v repeatedly until “S-AIR SET” appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until “S-AIR MODE” appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until the setting you want appears, then press . To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can control the system from the S-AIR receiver by using the following buttons. Press Operation N, X, x, ./> Share the same operations on the remote. S-AIR CH Change the function of the system.
• Adjust the location (height, orientation, and place in the room) of S-AIR products until reception is the most stable. Stabilizing S-AIR reception Read the following when S-AIR reception is poor or unstable. When S-AIR reception is poor Check the following. • Keep cords that are connected to the S-AIR product (AC power cord (mains lead), speaker cords, or other cords) away from the wireless adapter and slot.
Notes Changing the channel for better sound transmission If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable. In this case, the transmission may be improved by changing the following “RF CHANGE” setting. AMP MENU , V/v/B/b • When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “RF CHANGE”.
5 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to “STBY ON”. Note The POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator in the S-AIR main unit (this receiver) lights up in amber. AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O MENU 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until “S-AIR SET” appears, then press or b.
1 Advanced Settings Changing the input button assignments You can change the initial settings of the input buttons (BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO and SA-CD/CD) to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray Disc player to the DVD jack on the receiver, you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the Blu-ray Disc player. Note You cannot change the remote assignments for TV, DMPORT and TUNER.
a) The initial setting of the BD button. 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. b) The initial setting of the DVD button. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders. c) The initial setting of the SAT/CATV button.
Overview of the menus You can set the following items using the AMP MENU. For details of each menu, see the following pages. The default settings are underlined. SYSTEM DISPLAY SLEEP AUTO STBY AMP MENU LEVEL TEST TONE FL LEVEL CNT LEVEL FR LEVEL SR LEVEL SL LEVEL SW LEVEL AUDIO DRC TONE BASS A/V SYNC DUAL MONO NIGHT MODEa) INPUT MODEb) SET HDMIc) CTRL HDMI VOL LIMITd) PASS THRUd) ARCd) T. TONE ON T. TONE OFF FL +6.0,… FL 0.0,... FL -6.0 CNT +6.0,... CNT 0.0,... CNT -6.0 FR +6.0,… FR 0.0,..
a) For details, see “Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE)” (page 34). b) This parameter is only available when SAT/CATV input is selected. c) For details, see “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 40). d) This parameter is only available when “CTRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”. e) When the Auto Calibration result is saved, you can adjust the setting in 1 cm increment. f) This parameter is only available when “CENTER SP” is set to “CENTER YES”.
8 Press V/v repeatedly until “T. TONE OFF” appears, then press . 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. Note The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. x AUDIO DRC You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
x INPUT MODE x AUTO STBY You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect satellite tuner or cable television tuner to both HDMI IN jack and optical digital input jack on the receiver and SAT/CATV input has been selected. • AUTO: Gives priority to HDMI audio signals if there are both digital (HDMI and optical) connections. • OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals input to the SAT/CATV OPT IN jack.
To set the speaker distance from your listening position 1 Press V/v repeatedly until the speaker you want to adjust appears, then press or b. • FL DIST, CNT DIST, FR DIST, SR DIST, SL DIST, SW DIST Notes • “CNT DIST” does not appear when you set “CENTER NO” in the “SP SETUP” setting. • “SR DIST” and “SL DIST” do not appear when you set “SUR NO” in the “SP SETUP” setting. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to set the speaker distance, then press . You can adjust from 0M 0CM to 7M 0CM.
x Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colourations. x S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels.
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.
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.
• The transmission distance differs depending on the usage environment. Find a location where transmission between the S-AIR main unit and sub unit is most effective, and install the S-AIR main unit and sub unit there. • Place the S-AIR product(s) on the stable surface off the floor. • Poor transmission may occur and the transmission distance may be too short if the following conditions exist: – There is a wall/floor made of reinforced concrete or stone between the S-AIR product(s).
There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is set to “OPT” for SAT/CATV input (page 62). • Set “ARC” to “ARC OFF” when no sound is output from TV OPT IN jack during TV input (page 45). 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 away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Move your audio components away from the TV.
HDMI The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection (page 21). • Make sure “CTRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON” in SET HDMI menu. • 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.
S-AIR function S-AIR connection is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of the S-AIR sub unit turns off, flashes, or turns red. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 meters away from this S-AIR main unit. • Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 50). • Another S-AIR sub unit is paired to the S-AIR main unit. Pair the desired S-AIR sub unit with the S-AIR main unit (page 51).
Tuner Remote commander The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.
Error messages If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “When error codes appear” (page 28) to solve the problem. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 24). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their initial settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.
HT-SS370 only • Front/Surround speaker (SS-TSB101) • Center speaker (SS-CTB101) Front/Surround speaker Full range Center speaker Full range, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Front/Surround speaker 55 mm × 80 mm, cone type Center speaker 30 mm × 60 mm, cone type Enclosure type Front/Surround speaker Bass reflex Center speaker Acoustic suspension Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.
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