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...,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. "BRAVIA" and Sony Corporation. You can also use only the supplied speakers. • The instructions in... on the remote. Surround speaker - The HT-SF2300 consists of the rear panel (see the illustration below). About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - Subwoofer SS-WP23...
...,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. "BRAVIA" and Sony Corporation. You can also use only the supplied speakers. • The instructions in... on the remote. Surround speaker - The HT-SF2300 consists of the rear panel (see the illustration below). About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - Subwoofer SS-WP23...
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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... 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...
...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... 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...
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...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 Field: A.F.D. PL" lights up when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to...that IN MODE is set to this receiver using an HDMI jack (page 20). 8GB 98 Name F Preset station indicators G D.RANGE H Tuner indicators I MEMORY J COAX K OPT L ;PL/ ;PLII M DTS N SW Function Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source ...
...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 Field: A.F.D. PL" lights up when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to...that IN MODE is set to this receiver using an HDMI jack (page 20). 8GB 98 Name F Preset station indicators G D.RANGE H Tuner indicators I MEMORY J COAX K OPT L ;PL/ ;PLII M DTS N SW Function Lights up when DVD input is selected and the source ...
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1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. HT-SF2300 only HT-SS2300 only AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ... 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).
1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 14GB To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. HT-SF2300 only HT-SS2300 only AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ... 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).
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... the speaker label. When connecting a speaker cord, be connected. Character on speaker label Speaker type L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right * The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the character on the speaker type, see page 4. 18GB Note on speaker cords ...The connector of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver...
... the speaker label. When connecting a speaker cord, be connected. Character on speaker label Speaker type L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right * The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the character on the speaker type, see page 4. 18GB Note on speaker cords ...The connector of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver...
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... INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] The measurement process will get a more accurate measurement. WOOFER Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers. Getting Started Example: HT-SS2300 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING...
... INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] The measurement process will get a more accurate measurement. WOOFER Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers. Getting Started Example: HT-SS2300 ?/1 ACTIVE STANDBY PRESET TUNING...
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...speaker detection due to perform Auto Calibration again. However, the noise level is out of the acceptable range. WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is high. Make sure the environment is not connected. For details, see "When error codes appear" above. 4 Press to noise. ... or right surround speaker is out of each speaker (in all environments. ERROR SW 33 Subwoofer is quiet during Auto Calibration. ERROR 35 A sound similar to perform the Auto Calibration when the environment is detected. Try to use the receiver with that can check the phase ...
...speaker detection due to perform Auto Calibration again. However, the noise level is out of the acceptable range. WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is high. Make sure the environment is not connected. For details, see "When error codes appear" above. 4 Press to noise. ... or right surround speaker is out of each speaker (in all environments. ERROR SW 33 Subwoofer is quiet during Auto Calibration. ERROR 35 A sound similar to perform the Auto Calibration when the environment is detected. Try to use the receiver with that can check the phase ...
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A. CAL menu parameters You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to enjoy the surround sound. CAL" in order to the test tone from the receiver. For details on the display. 2 Press or b to enter the menu. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to load the saved Auto Calibration result. *...) • A.CAL NO The Auto Calibration function is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration again in the amplifier menus. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU - 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL...
A. CAL menu parameters You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to enjoy the surround sound. CAL" in order to the test tone from the receiver. For details on the display. 2 Press or b to enter the menu. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to load the saved Auto Calibration result. *...) • A.CAL NO The Auto Calibration function is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration again in the amplifier menus. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL D.TUNING 789 D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU - 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL...
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Then, select "T. To turn off the test tone Repeat steps 1 to select "T. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from ... is output from each speaker in step 5. You can also press any input buttons. TONE N" in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right 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...
Then, select "T. To turn off the test tone Repeat steps 1 to select "T. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from ... is output from each speaker in step 5. You can also press any input buttons. TONE N" in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right 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...
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.... STD FM MONO, FM AUTO FM AUTO 36GB For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Subwoofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. OFF, COMP.... speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. SELCT] Effect levela)b) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. TONE N, T. STD, COMP. MAX COMP. MAX EFCT.
.... STD FM MONO, FM AUTO FM AUTO 36GB For details on navigating through menus, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Subwoofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. OFF, COMP.... speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. SELCT] Effect levela)b) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Settings Initial setting T. TONE N, T. STD, COMP. MAX COMP. MAX EFCT.
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AUTO for: VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, BD, SAT, TV, DVD Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M/S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio with video A.V.SYNC. 0 to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) BEHD/HI, ...1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m (DIST. 3 ft. AUTO DEC. to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) AMP CTRL OFF DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 9 ft.) DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 9 ft.) DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 9 ft.) Surround left speaker distancea)d) [FL DIST.] Front right speaker distancea)d) [FR DIST.] Center speaker distancea)d) [CNT DIST.] For details, see "Switching between digital and analog audio...
AUTO for: VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, BD, SAT, TV, DVD Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M/S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio with video A.V.SYNC. 0 to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) BEHD/HI, ...1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m (DIST. 3 ft. AUTO DEC. to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) AMP CTRL OFF DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 9 ft.) DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 9 ft.) DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 9 ft.) Surround left speaker distancea)d) [FL DIST.] Front right speaker distancea)d) [FR DIST.] Center speaker distancea)d) [CNT DIST.] For details, see "Switching between digital and analog audio...
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...] Settings A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES LOAD YES, LOAD NO Initial setting A.CAL NO LOAD YES a)For details, refer to confirm the selection. 38GB mode. b)The surround effect is displayed as x.xx m (xx'xx") and you can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter (1 inch) increment. c)"AUDIO FOR HDMI" and "CONTROL FOR HDMI...
...] Settings A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES LOAD YES, LOAD NO Initial setting A.CAL NO LOAD YES a)For details, refer to confirm the selection. 38GB mode. b)The surround effect is displayed as x.xx m (xx'xx") and you can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter (1 inch) increment. c)"AUDIO FOR HDMI" and "CONTROL FOR HDMI...
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...the balance and level of the sound track. This may be useful when you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. For details on the dynamic range information included in the amplifier menus. Unlike analog ...at night. STD" is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of each speaker....
...the balance and level of the sound track. This may be useful when you adjust the balance between front left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level) x D. For details on the dynamic range information included in the amplifier menus. Unlike analog ...at night. STD" is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of each speaker....
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... the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. MAX The surround effect is selected (Sound Field Link). For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the menus" (page 36). For details on adjusting... adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is maximum. 40GB
... the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. MAX The surround effect is selected (Sound Field Link). For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the menus" (page 36). For details on adjusting... adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is maximum. 40GB
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... distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position, set the distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A). x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) x FR DIST. (Front right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance of the menus" (page 36). For details, "Control... for HDMI" (page 54). SYSTEM menu parameters x FL DIST. (Front left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance to this system. Amplifier Operations x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control ...
... distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position, set the distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A). x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) x FR DIST. (Front right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance of the menus" (page 36). For details, "Control... for HDMI" (page 54). SYSTEM menu parameters x FL DIST. (Front left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance to this system. Amplifier Operations x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control ...
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...the listener from the immediate left and right. If you can adjust the speakers distance in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from your surround speakers for implementation of your speakers are located to sections A and C. x DIMMER (Brightness of the display) Lets you playback multi... channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of your listening position to the subwoofer. Those sound fields were...
...the listener from the immediate left and right. If you can adjust the speakers distance in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from your surround speakers for implementation of your speakers are located to sections A and C. x DIMMER (Brightness of the display) Lets you playback multi... channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of your listening position to the subwoofer. Those sound fields were...
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... FIELD + or SOUND FIELD - MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 Press A.F.D. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels. Outputs 2 channel... left/right signals from all speakers. 45GB The source recorded in Dolby Surround. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. repeatedly to the subwoofer...
... FIELD + or SOUND FIELD - MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 Press A.F.D. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels. Outputs 2 channel... left/right signals from all speakers. 45GB The source recorded in Dolby Surround. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. repeatedly to the subwoofer...
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You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 47). 46GB MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a ... a preprogrammed sound field You can also use SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD - on the receiver. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into...
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 47). 46GB MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE 123 DVD/BD MENU 456 AUTO CAL MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a ... a preprogrammed sound field You can also use SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD - on the receiver. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into...
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...Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sound effects. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: - the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received... feeling of a 300-seat live house. signals with a sampling frequency of DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. To turn off the surround effect for watching almost any sound coming directly from your portable ENHANCER [PORTABLE]...
...Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sound effects. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: - the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received... feeling of a 300-seat live house. signals with a sampling frequency of DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. To turn off the surround effect for watching almost any sound coming directly from your portable ENHANCER [PORTABLE]...
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...DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. appears on the display and all sound fields are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. You can also use the buttons on the receiver. 48GB When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to turn off the receiver.... 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1. on the receiver for this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/...
...DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. appears on the display and all sound fields are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. You can also use the buttons on the receiver. 48GB When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to turn off the receiver.... 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1. on the receiver for this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/...