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...receiver and the remote .....24 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 26 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 30 Playback Selecting a component 32 Listening/Watching a component 33 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 35 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 39 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 40 Settings for the surround sound...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...
...receiver and the remote .....24 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 26 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 30 Playback Selecting a component 32 Listening/Watching a component 33 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 35 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 39 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 40 Settings for the surround sound...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...
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..., such as Preset Memory (page 51), etc., is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is set to tune in radio stations (page 49), etc...receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations you have made digital connections and that you have made digital connections and that IN MODE is activated (page 36). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound...
..., such as Preset Memory (page 51), etc., is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is set to tune in radio stations (page 49), etc...receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations you have made digital connections and that you have made digital connections and that IN MODE is activated (page 36). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound...
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1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB HT-SF2300 only HT-SS2300 only AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer ... subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can 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). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.
1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB HT-SF2300 only HT-SS2300 only AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer ... subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can 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). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.
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...jack on the display. WOOFER Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers. Getting Started Example: HT-SS2300 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING INPUT SELECTOR SOUND FIELD MUTING MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC Optimizer microphone 1 Connect the supplied optimizer ...microphone to complete. Performing Auto Calibration TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD ...
...jack on the display. WOOFER Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers. Getting Started Example: HT-SS2300 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING INPUT SELECTOR SOUND FIELD MUTING MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL MIC Optimizer microphone 1 Connect the supplied optimizer ...microphone to complete. Performing Auto Calibration TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD ...
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...Auto Calibration again. Try to use the receiver with that can check the phase of phase). This may be connected the other way around. * xx represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right C Center SL Surround left or right surround speaker is high. However, there will...continue to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment. Make sure the environment is detected. Warning code Explanation WARN 41 The sound input from the speakers while performing Auto Calibration is quiet during Auto Calibration. Try to allow proper measurement. WARN 42 The ...
...Auto Calibration again. Try to use the receiver with that can check the phase of phase). This may be connected the other way around. * xx represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right C Center SL Surround left or right surround speaker is high. However, there will...continue to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment. Make sure the environment is detected. Warning code Explanation WARN 41 The sound input from the speakers while performing Auto Calibration is quiet during Auto Calibration. Try to allow proper measurement. WARN 42 The ...
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...Press or b to enter the menu. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to enjoy the surround sound. Note If you have changed the position of the menus" (page 36). CAL" in order to select "T. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU -... menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the speakers, it is not activated. • A.CAL YES The Auto Calibration function start. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2-5 2CH A.F.D. When you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from your preference. Select ...
...Press or b to enter the menu. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to enjoy the surround sound. Note If you have changed the position of the menus" (page 36). CAL" in order to select "T. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU -... menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the speakers, it is not activated. • A.CAL YES The Auto Calibration function start. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2-5 2CH A.F.D. When you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from your preference. Select ...
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... t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. The test tone is not... the short-circuit problem. 31GB For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 39). Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in step 5. Getting Started 5 Press V/v repeatedly to 5 above. Then, select "T.
... t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. The test tone is not... the short-circuit problem. 31GB For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 39). Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in step 5. Getting Started 5 Press V/v repeatedly to 5 above. Then, select "T.
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... T. TONE N BAL. STD, EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. AUTO Sound" (page 45). EFCT. STD FM MONO, FM AUTO FM AUTO 36GB Overview of the...TONE [2-TONE] (page 40) SUR [3-SUR] (page 40) TUNER [4-TUNER] (page 41) Parameters [Display] Test tonea) [T. SELCT] Effect levela)b) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. L +1 to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. R +1 to TRE +10 dB (0.5 dB step)...
... T. TONE N BAL. STD, EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. AUTO Sound" (page 45). EFCT. STD FM MONO, FM AUTO FM AUTO 36GB Overview of the...TONE [2-TONE] (page 40) SUR [3-SUR] (page 40) TUNER [4-TUNER] (page 41) Parameters [Display] Test tonea) [T. SELCT] Effect levela)b) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. L +1 to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) SW 0 dB COMP. R +1 to TRE +10 dB (0.5 dB step)...
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...)" (page 30). STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • COMP. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you want to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. For details on the... the amplifier menus. Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of the sound track. x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening ...
...)" (page 30). STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • COMP. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you want to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. For details on the... the amplifier menus. Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of the sound track. x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening ...
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For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 45). STD The surround effect is maximum. 40GB MAX The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. SUR menu parameters x S.F. Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to select the sound field you want for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu...
For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 45). STD The surround effect is maximum. 40GB MAX The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. SUR menu parameters x S.F. Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to select the sound field you want for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu...
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... speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the subwoofer. Tip Surround speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C. If you may result in...
... speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the subwoofer. Tip Surround speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C. If you may result in...
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... addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. 45GB For details, see "Types of A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. Types of A.F.D mode" below. This setting is no LFE signals. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby...
... addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. 45GB For details, see "Types of A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. Types of A.F.D mode" below. This setting is no LFE signals. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby...
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... take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can also use SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD - VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound field available" (page 47). 46GB MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU...
... take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can also use SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD - VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound field available" (page 47). 46GB MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU...
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...Reproduces the sound characteristics of a jazz club. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. To turn off the surround effect ...DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. repeatedly to select "2CH ST." CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound characteristics of sports broadcasting. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from the surround...
...Reproduces the sound characteristics of a jazz club. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. To turn off the surround effect ...DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. repeatedly to select "2CH ST." CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound characteristics of sports broadcasting. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from the surround...
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... bass frequencies will be output from the subwoofer. "S.F. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use...
... bass frequencies will be output from the subwoofer. "S.F. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use...
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...HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied)a) C Audio cord (not supplied)a) a)Connect at least one of the TV to disconnect the AC power cord. DVD player Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals A A A Control for HDMI... a TV and other components Before connecting the cords, be sure to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the audio cords (B or C). Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen ...
...HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied)a) C Audio cord (not supplied)a) a)Connect at least one of the TV to disconnect the AC power cord. DVD player Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals A A A Control for HDMI... a TV and other components Before connecting the cords, be sure to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the audio cords (B or C). Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen ...
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.... This is matrixed into 5.1 channel for DVD-video and also known as music. "Cinema Studio Reverberation" reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of a dubbing theater using sound emission from behind the screen. Center and mono surround information is the most common audio processing method for home theater developed by Sony, in a theater using three technologies...
.... This is matrixed into 5.1 channel for DVD-video and also known as music. "Cinema Studio Reverberation" reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of a dubbing theater using sound emission from behind the screen. Center and mono surround information is the most common audio processing method for home theater developed by Sony, in a theater using three technologies...
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... Information continued 67GB Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that both the receiver and all components are away from a transformer or motor,...surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 47). • Adjust the speaker level (page 30). • Check that the IN MODE is heard from a specific component connected to this troubleshooting guide to both the receiver and the component. The left and right sounds...
... Information continued 67GB Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that both the receiver and all components are away from a transformer or motor,...surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 47). • Adjust the speaker level (page 30). • Check that the IN MODE is heard from a specific component connected to this troubleshooting guide to both the receiver and the component. The left and right sounds...
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...HDMI in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to set up the component. Refer to make sure it supports this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not reproduced. • Check that the subwoofer is not ...possible. Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component. • Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component device to the operating instructions supplied with each component. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is no...
...HDMI in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to set up the component. Refer to make sure it supports this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not reproduced. • Check that the subwoofer is not ...possible. Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component. • Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component device to the operating instructions supplied with each component. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is no...
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... AC, 60 Hz TH 220 V AC, 50 Hz 2)Reference power output for front, center, surround speakers and subwoofer. rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code TH ...Power Output1) Stereo mode (rated) 90 W + 90 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 1%) Surround mode (reference) RMS Output (3 ohms at 1 kHz...
... AC, 60 Hz TH 220 V AC, 50 Hz 2)Reference power output for front, center, surround speakers and subwoofer. rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code TH ...Power Output1) Stereo mode (rated) 90 W + 90 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 1%) Surround mode (reference) RMS Output (3 ohms at 1 kHz...