Operating Instructions
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...installed and used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States This symbol is intended to alert the user to the .... If this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of the following measures: - Do not place the naked flame sources such as sunshine, fire...
...installed and used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States This symbol is intended to alert the user to the .... If this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of the following measures: - Do not place the naked flame sources such as sunshine, fire...
Operating Instructions
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... consists of Sony Corporation. Front speaker SS-MSP23S - You can also use only the supplied speakers. • The instructions in the text, for model HT-SF2300 and HT-SS2300. "x.v.Colour" and "x.v.Colour" logo are trademarks of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - are ...HDMI Licensing LLC. Subwoofer SS-SRP23S SS-WP23 a)Be sure to the area code, are trademarks of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTS...
... consists of Sony Corporation. Front speaker SS-MSP23S - You can also use only the supplied speakers. • The instructions in the text, for model HT-SF2300 and HT-SS2300. "x.v.Colour" and "x.v.Colour" logo are trademarks of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - are ...HDMI Licensing LLC. Subwoofer SS-SRP23S SS-WP23 a)Be sure to the area code, are trademarks of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTS...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 26 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and ...Sync 54 Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 56 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Other Operations Switching ...
... 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 26 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and ...Sync 54 Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 56 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Other Operations Switching ...
Operating Instructions
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...up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to on and the receiver is on or off the sound temporarily. C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY 45 6 PRESET TUNING INPUT ...SELECTOR SOUND FIELD MUTING MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC 0 98 7 Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on standby mode. Name H MASTER VOLUME...
...up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to on and the receiver is on or off the sound temporarily. C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY 45 6 PRESET TUNING INPUT ...SELECTOR SOUND FIELD MUTING MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC 0 98 7 Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on standby mode. Name H MASTER VOLUME...
Operating Instructions
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... function, such as Preset Memory (page 51), etc., is activated (page 62). Lights up when a playback component is a digital signal being reproduced. Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is connected to this receiver using an HDMI jack (page 20). 8GB 98 Name F Preset station indicators G D.RANGE H Tuner indicators...
... function, such as Preset Memory (page 51), etc., is activated (page 62). Lights up when a playback component is a digital signal being reproduced. Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is connected to this receiver using an HDMI jack (page 20). 8GB 98 Name F Preset station indicators G D.RANGE H Tuner indicators...
Operating Instructions
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...page 24). HDMI IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 61). D DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPT IN jacks Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (page 24). AM ANTENNA terminals...to a DVD player, etc. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 17). SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to this receiver (page 20...
...page 24). HDMI IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 61). D DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPT IN jacks Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (page 24). AM ANTENNA terminals...to a DVD player, etc. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 17). SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to this receiver (page 20...
Operating Instructions
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... U, UC, CA only) wa TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2 3 w; CLEAR DISPLAY THEATRE 23 DVD/BD MENU 56 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL ... qd qf 10GB REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - RM-AAU022 (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). ql qk qj qh qg 2CH A.F.D. m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;...
... U, UC, CA only) wa TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2 3 w; CLEAR DISPLAY THEATRE 23 DVD/BD MENU 56 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL ... qd qf 10GB REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - RM-AAU022 (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). ql qk qj qh qg 2CH A.F.D. m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;...
Operating Instructions
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... time you want to activate the Auto Calibration function. Note The function of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. The buttons are factory assigned to perform menu operations. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to control Sony components. Press to restore the sound. Press MUTING again to enter direct tuning mode....TV screen. To turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Function Press to display the menu of the TV. Press to turn off . Press MUTING and TV (O) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on or off . continued 11GB...
... time you want to activate the Auto Calibration function. Note The function of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. The buttons are factory assigned to perform menu operations. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to control Sony components. Press to restore the sound. Press MUTING again to enter direct tuning mode....TV screen. To turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Function Press to display the menu of the TV. Press to turn off . Press MUTING and TV (O) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on or off . continued 11GB...
Operating Instructions
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...Mb) Ha)b) Xb) xb) TV CH +/- < Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to start fast forward/rewind of the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player. and TV (O) at the .../ EXIT O Q , V/v/B/b R DISPLAY Function Press TV and the button with components in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. - exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen. Press also to enter the...
...Mb) Ha)b) Xb) xb) TV CH +/- < Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to start fast forward/rewind of the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player. and TV (O) at the .../ EXIT O Q , V/v/B/b R DISPLAY Function Press TV and the button with components in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. - exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen. Press also to enter the...
Operating Instructions
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... CATV terminal. SLEEP Press to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. 13GB Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ... receiver turns off automatically. T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to preset stations. - preset/tune to - Getting Started Name Function Sz (RM-AAU022 only) Press to input the decimal point for channel numbers of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc...
... CATV terminal. SLEEP Press to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. 13GB Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ... receiver turns off automatically. T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to preset stations. - preset/tune to - Getting Started Name Function Sz (RM-AAU022 only) Press to input the decimal point for channel numbers of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc...
Operating Instructions
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... place it wherever you to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB
... place it wherever you to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB
Operating Instructions
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... character on the speaker type, see page 4. 18GB When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver: Connector Red White Grey Blue Green Purple Speaker jack FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by...
... character on the speaker type, see page 4. 18GB When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver: Connector Red White Grey Blue Green Purple Speaker jack FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by...
Operating Instructions
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... signal A AM SAT IN DVD IN B TV DIGITAL L ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV A Audio cord (not supplied) 19GB Getting Started 3: Connecting the audio/ video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver.
... signal A AM SAT IN DVD IN B TV DIGITAL L ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV A Audio cord (not supplied) 19GB Getting Started 3: Connecting the audio/ video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver.
Operating Instructions
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...ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD DVD IN L BD IN L OUT HDMI DC5V 700mA MAX R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 20GB For details, see "Control ...This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals...
...ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD DVD IN L BD IN L OUT HDMI DC5V 700mA MAX R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 20GB For details, see "Control ...This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals...
Operating Instructions
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... setting if you connect a DVD recorder) RM-AAU023 DVD recorder (Change the factory setting if you connect a DVD player) To change the factory setting of each connected component for the remote is displayed on the remote supplied with the DVD player. • To output sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - connect...
... setting if you connect a DVD recorder) RM-AAU023 DVD recorder (Change the factory setting if you connect a DVD player) To change the factory setting of each connected component for the remote is displayed on the remote supplied with the DVD player. • To output sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - connect...
Operating Instructions
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... AC power cord (mains lead) AM SAT IN DVD IN TV DIGITAL L ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD R AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to fully ... the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire...
... AC power cord (mains lead) AM SAT IN DVD IN TV DIGITAL L ANTENNA OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 DVD R AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to fully ... the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire...
Operating Instructions
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... (size-AA) batteries in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with new ones. 25GB "CLEARING" appears on the receiver for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the...VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC 1 Press ?/1 to use the remote for this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 63). When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH ...
... (size-AA) batteries in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with new ones. 25GB "CLEARING" appears on the receiver for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the...VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC 1 Press ?/1 to use the remote for this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 63). When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH ...
Operating Instructions
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...environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more than 96 kHz. 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with a sampling frequency of more accurate measurement. • If there are any obstacles from your listening position. • Measure the... the speaker levels and balance manually according to avoid measurement error. Remove any obstacles in the path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from the measurement area to your room. ...
...environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more than 96 kHz. 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with a sampling frequency of more accurate measurement. • If there are any obstacles from your listening position. • Measure the... the speaker levels and balance manually according to avoid measurement error. Remove any obstacles in the path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from the measurement area to your room. ...
Operating Instructions
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... Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the display. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the receiver. - EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. 3 Save the measurement result. Error code ERROR 32 ERROR F 33 Cause and remedies None of...
... Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the display. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the receiver. - EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. 3 Save the measurement result. Error code ERROR 32 ERROR F 33 Cause and remedies None of...
Operating Instructions
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...beep sound from the optimizer microphone is out of phase. When you continue to perform the Auto Calibration in phase. Try to use the receiver with that can check the phase of a subwoofer cannot be caused by noise. Display xx* IN xx* OUT Explanation The speaker is ...the measurement result is present, detailed information is quiet enough to step 2 in phase/out of the acceptable range. WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out of phase). NO WARN There is detected. The "+" and "-" terminals of "Confirming/saving the measurement results". However, there will be ...
...beep sound from the optimizer microphone is out of phase. When you continue to perform the Auto Calibration in phase. Try to use the receiver with that can check the phase of a subwoofer cannot be caused by noise. Display xx* IN xx* OUT Explanation The speaker is ...the measurement result is present, detailed information is quiet enough to step 2 in phase/out of the acceptable range. WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out of phase). NO WARN There is detected. The "+" and "-" terminals of "Confirming/saving the measurement results". However, there will be ...