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... Surround Effects 38 Adjusting the Bass, Middle, and Treble Level 40 Enjoying the Movies at Night 40 "BRAVIA" Sync features What is "BRAVIA" Sync 41 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync........41 Enjoying a Blu-ray Disc/DVD 43 (One-Touch Play) Enjoying the TV sound from ...the Speakers 43 (System Audio Control) Turning off the TV, System, and Connected Components 45 (System Power Off) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 46 Listening to the Radio 47 Advanced Settings Controlling the Connected Sony Components with the Remote......... 50 Changing the Input Button Assignments of the ...
... Surround Effects 38 Adjusting the Bass, Middle, and Treble Level 40 Enjoying the Movies at Night 40 "BRAVIA" Sync features What is "BRAVIA" Sync 41 Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync........41 Enjoying a Blu-ray Disc/DVD 43 (One-Touch Play) Enjoying the TV sound from ...the Speakers 43 (System Audio Control) Turning off the TV, System, and Connected Components 45 (System Power Off) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 46 Listening to the Radio 47 Advanced Settings Controlling the Connected Sony Components with the Remote......... 50 Changing the Input Button Assignments of the ...
Operating Instructions
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...HDMI cable. However, it is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the TV's sound from the system. For details on the Control for HDMI function, see ""BRAVIA" Sync features" (page 41). A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied) : Signal flow 16US Step... 3a: Connecting the Components with HDMI Jacks Sony recommends that you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. With HDMI, you connect components to the system using an optical cable in order to listen to the audio input of the subwoofer CENTER FRONT R FRONT L SUR...
...HDMI cable. However, it is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the TV's sound from the system. For details on the Control for HDMI function, see ""BRAVIA" Sync features" (page 41). A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied) : Signal flow 16US Step... 3a: Connecting the Components with HDMI Jacks Sony recommends that you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. With HDMI, you connect components to the system using an optical cable in order to listen to the audio input of the subwoofer CENTER FRONT R FRONT L SUR...
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... without HDMI jacks, see page 18. • The HDMI jack has priority when you use a Sony HDMI cable. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is not compatible with...HDMI TV OUT jack. 17US Sony recommends that you connect the component to the system using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. • Regardless of which input is selected for the system, video signals from the input jack selected the last time ...poor or the sound does not come out of the connected component. • Sony does not recommend using the HDMI input jacks and other input jacks at the same time.
... without HDMI jacks, see page 18. • The HDMI jack has priority when you use a Sony HDMI cable. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is not compatible with...HDMI TV OUT jack. 17US Sony recommends that you connect the component to the system using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. • Regardless of which input is selected for the system, video signals from the input jack selected the last time ...poor or the sound does not come out of the connected component. • Sony does not recommend using the HDMI input jacks and other input jacks at the same time.
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...OUT jacks on the subwoofer. • Be sure to turn on a TV monitor, projector, etc. Tips • You can watch the selected input image when you can choose the connecting combination of a playback component are being output to a TV via the subwoofer. Connecting a TV monitor The image... from a visual component connected to this subwoofer can be displayed on the subwoofer when the video and audio of the system. If the power supply of Video Signals" (page 29). For details, see "Function for converting video signals. This subwoofer is equipped with a...
...OUT jacks on the subwoofer. • Be sure to turn on a TV monitor, projector, etc. Tips • You can watch the selected input image when you can choose the connecting combination of a playback component are being output to a TV via the subwoofer. Connecting a TV monitor The image... from a visual component connected to this subwoofer can be displayed on the subwoofer when the video and audio of the system. If the power supply of Video Signals" (page 29). For details, see "Function for converting video signals. This subwoofer is equipped with a...
Operating Instructions
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You can reassign the digital audio input using the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL SAT IN jack. Audio signal or DVD player (recorder) Video signal A B C BD IN DVD IN IR REMOTE SAT IN ANTENNA FM ... IN AUDIO IN ASSIGNABLE ONLY FOR SS-IS15 PB/ CB PR/ CR COMPONENT VIDEO Bottom of the subwoofer. - For details, see "Reassigning the digital audio input" (page 64). connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the OPTICAL TV IN jacks of the subwoofer CENTER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L A Optical...
You can reassign the digital audio input using the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL SAT IN jack. Audio signal or DVD player (recorder) Video signal A B C BD IN DVD IN IR REMOTE SAT IN ANTENNA FM ... IN AUDIO IN ASSIGNABLE ONLY FOR SS-IS15 PB/ CB PR/ CR COMPONENT VIDEO Bottom of the subwoofer. - For details, see "Reassigning the digital audio input" (page 64). connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the OPTICAL TV IN jacks of the subwoofer CENTER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L A Optical...
Operating Instructions
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...speakers and the listening position to select "A. Press MUTING. - Performing the Auto Calibration C, X, x, c, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE ...FAVORITE GUIDE 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g ?/1 Input buttons AMP MENU MUTING f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
...speakers and the listening position to select "A. Press MUTING. - Performing the Auto Calibration C, X, x, c, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE ...FAVORITE GUIDE 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g ?/1 Input buttons AMP MENU MUTING f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
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...to saving procedure. 2 Press x/X repeatedly to perform the Auto Calibration. Check that the surround speakers are connected properly. The sound input from the calibration mic is out of the acceptable range. Try to perform the Auto Calibration in step 2, then press . ... is saved automatically, without saving the measurement result. Displays warning concerning the measurement result. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning code WARNING 40 WARNING 41 WARNING 42 WARNING 43 NO WARNING Explanation The Auto Calibration has...
...to saving procedure. 2 Press x/X repeatedly to perform the Auto Calibration. Check that the surround speakers are connected properly. The sound input from the calibration mic is out of the acceptable range. Try to perform the Auto Calibration in step 2, then press . ... is saved automatically, without saving the measurement result. Displays warning concerning the measurement result. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning code WARNING 40 WARNING 41 WARNING 42 WARNING 43 NO WARNING Explanation The Auto Calibration has...
Operating Instructions
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...ONLY FOR SS-IS15 PB/ CB PR/ CR COMPONENT VIDEO CENTER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L Output signals C ABC OUTPUT jack HDMI TV OUT INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT HDMI IN A a X VIDEO IN B X COMPONENT a VIDEO IN C : Video signals are up -converted video signals are not... output. See the illustration that of the input signal is equipped with an image improvement circuit, such as HDMI video signals and these upconverted video signals can only be output. Video signals and...
...ONLY FOR SS-IS15 PB/ CB PR/ CR COMPONENT VIDEO CENTER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L Output signals C ABC OUTPUT jack HDMI TV OUT INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT HDMI IN A a X VIDEO IN B X COMPONENT a VIDEO IN C : Video signals are up -converted video signals are not... output. See the illustration that of the input signal is equipped with an image improvement circuit, such as HDMI video signals and these upconverted video signals can only be output. Video signals and...
Operating Instructions
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... volume level. G Top panel display Check the system status. 32US Top panel INPUT SELECTOR - E VOLUME -/+ Press to turn the system on . F S-AIR Green: the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is inserted in parentheses. PRESET + - No light: the system does not establish sound transmission by the S-AIR ... Control for HDMI function or the S-AIR STANDBY MODE function is turned off . C INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to the previous/next preset radio station. No light: the system is working . D PRESET -/+ Press to go to play back. Playback Options Index ...
... volume level. G Top panel display Check the system status. 32US Top panel INPUT SELECTOR - E VOLUME -/+ Press to turn the system on . F S-AIR Green: the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is inserted in parentheses. PRESET + - No light: the system does not establish sound transmission by the S-AIR ... Control for HDMI function or the S-AIR STANDBY MODE function is turned off . C INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to the previous/next preset radio station. No light: the system is working . D PRESET -/+ Press to go to play back. Playback Options Index ...
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... up according to the audio input signals. continued 33US C NIGHT (40) Lights up when the night mode is received. Radio frequency, sound field, etc. E TUNED (46) Lights up when a radio station is on. D COAX/OPT Lights up according to the coaxial or optical signal being used. G Displays system's status. H HDMI (16, 74...
... up according to the audio input signals. continued 33US C NIGHT (40) Lights up when the night mode is received. Radio frequency, sound field, etc. E TUNED (46) Lights up when a radio station is on. D COAX/OPT Lights up according to the coaxial or optical signal being used. G Displays system's status. H HDMI (16, 74...
Operating Instructions
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... c or Press C, X, x or c to control Sony components. Remote control Here describes the buttons for watching movies at the remote sensor ( ) on . Note • Point the remote at night (page 40). TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND ...DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE GUIDE 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
... c or Press C, X, x or c to control Sony components. Remote control Here describes the buttons for watching movies at the remote sensor ( ) on . Note • Point the remote at night (page 40). TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND ...DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE GUIDE 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
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... you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the system. In this setting, see "Changing the Input Button Assignments of the TV's speaker down to the operating instructions of the TV. 2 Turn the system on. 3 Press TV (white) on the TV and choose a program. Playback Options Enjoying TV TV (white) TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV...
... you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the system. In this setting, see "Changing the Input Button Assignments of the TV's speaker down to the operating instructions of the TV. 2 Turn the system on. 3 Press TV (white) on the TV and choose a program. Playback Options Enjoying TV TV (white) TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV...
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... an HDMI cable to output the sound in multi channel PCM, if possible. 36US Enjoying Other Components SOUND FIELD TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE GUIDE ...123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - TV CH...
... an HDMI cable to output the sound in multi channel PCM, if possible. 36US Enjoying Other Components SOUND FIELD TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE GUIDE ...123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - TV CH...
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Tip • When listening to the operating instructions of the TV. 5 Play back the tape on the remote. 2 Start playback of the connected component. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until "P. AUDIO" appears in the top panel display. 37US Enjoying a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT on the VCR. For details, refer to MP3 or other compressed music files using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Playback Options Enjoying a VCR 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Turn the VCR player and the system on. 3 Press VIDEO on the remote. 4 Change the TV input.
Tip • When listening to the operating instructions of the TV. 5 Play back the tape on the remote. 2 Start playback of the connected component. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until "P. AUDIO" appears in the top panel display. 37US Enjoying a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT on the VCR. For details, refer to MP3 or other compressed music files using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Playback Options Enjoying a VCR 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Turn the VCR player and the system on. 3 Press VIDEO on the remote. 4 Change the TV input.
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...THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SOUND FIELD SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE GUIDE 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME... ENHANCER OMNI-DIRECTIONAL SOUND Display A.F.D. Surround Functions Enjoying the Surround Effects Selecting the sound field This system can select one of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary....
...THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SOUND FIELD SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE GUIDE 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME... ENHANCER OMNI-DIRECTIONAL SOUND Display A.F.D. Surround Functions Enjoying the Surround Effects Selecting the sound field This system can select one of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary....
Operating Instructions
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... be applied again. 39US Tip • The sound fields memorized for MP3 and other compressed music. Notes • The sound is ideal for each input are not effective. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that was last applied to DVD, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE... mode lets you listen to DVD with surround effects, such as the optimum mode is automatically applied again. Note • Multi channel Linear PCM is input, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are retained even if you select a function such as "DVD" or "TUNER," the sound field that extracts the...
... be applied again. 39US Tip • The sound fields memorized for MP3 and other compressed music. Notes • The sound is ideal for each input are not effective. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that was last applied to DVD, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE... mode lets you listen to DVD with surround effects, such as the optimum mode is automatically applied again. Note • Multi channel Linear PCM is input, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are retained even if you select a function such as "DVD" or "TUNER," the sound field that extracts the...
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... 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - TV CH + PRESET - X, x, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE...
... 123 TONE 456 NIGHT MODE 789 CLEAR DISPLAY AMP MENU 0 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - TV CH + PRESET - X, x, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 JUMP PICTURE WIDE...
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...the "BRAVIA" Sync To use the "BRAVIA" Sync, set simultaneously by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). C, X, x, c, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY...VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING m TUNING + H M TV X x ?/1 Input buttons AMP MENU 1 Make sure that the system is connected to the TV and the... for HDMI is "BRAVIA" Sync? Sony recommends that are compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc...
...the "BRAVIA" Sync To use the "BRAVIA" Sync, set simultaneously by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). C, X, x, c, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY...VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING m TUNING + H M TV X x ?/1 Input buttons AMP MENU 1 Make sure that the system is connected to the TV and the... for HDMI is "BRAVIA" Sync? Sony recommends that are compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc...
Operating Instructions
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...For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected component. 7 Select the input of the TV to on. Notes • During the setting of the Control for HDMI function for the system, the System Audio Control function does not work. • If the Control for HDMI function ...setting of the Control for HDMI function of "Preparing for HDMI function of the connected component. • For details on . 6 Set the Control for the "BRAVIA" Sync" and "If "SCANNING" or "COMPLETE" does not appear after performing the steps above " again. Wait until "CTRL: HDMI" appears, then press or...
...For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected component. 7 Select the input of the TV to on. Notes • During the setting of the Control for HDMI function for the system, the System Audio Control function does not work. • If the Control for HDMI function ...setting of the Control for HDMI function of "Preparing for HDMI function of the connected component. • For details on . 6 Set the Control for the "BRAVIA" Sync" and "If "SCANNING" or "COMPLETE" does not appear after performing the steps above " again. Wait until "CTRL: HDMI" appears, then press or...
Operating Instructions
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... of the content may not be output for a moment. C, X, x, c, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1...OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - The sound is output from the speakers of the system by means of a simple operation. Enjoying the TV sound from the...speaker when you turn off . The system and the TV are turned on , the TV sound will not be output. Note • Depending on the system. TV CH + PRESET - "BRAVIA" Sync features Enjoying a Blu-ray ...
... of the content may not be output for a moment. C, X, x, c, TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT SOUND FIELD VIDEO TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1...OPTIONS MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - The sound is output from the speakers of the system by means of a simple operation. Enjoying the TV sound from the...speaker when you turn off . The system and the TV are turned on , the TV sound will not be output. Note • Depending on the system. TV CH + PRESET - "BRAVIA" Sync features Enjoying a Blu-ray ...