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...STR-KS2300 - Center speaker SS-CNP23 - Subwoofer SS-SRP23S SS-WP23 a)Be sure to the area code, are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" and Sony... The HT-SF2300 consists of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - and worldwide patents issued & pending. Surround speaker SS-SRP23F - HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are clearly ...
...STR-KS2300 - Center speaker SS-CNP23 - Subwoofer SS-SRP23S SS-WP23 a)Be sure to the area code, are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" and Sony... The HT-SF2300 consists of : • Receiver • Speaker systema) STR-KS2300 - and worldwide patents issued & pending. Surround speaker SS-SRP23F - HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are clearly ...
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... 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 ...Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for "BRAVIA" 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...
... 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 ...Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for "BRAVIA" 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...
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... I MUTING J Remote sensor Function Turn to adjust the volume level of selectable items appears here (page 8). F INPUT SELECTOR +/- Press to turn the receiver on or off the sound temporarily. Press MUTING again to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 27). E SOUND FIELD +/- G AUTO...25, 33, 34, 48). B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to select a sound field (page 45, 46, 48). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 31, 32, 33, 34). ...
... I MUTING J Remote sensor Function Turn to adjust the volume level of selectable items appears here (page 8). F INPUT SELECTOR +/- Press to turn the receiver on or off the sound temporarily. Press MUTING again to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 27). E SOUND FIELD +/- G AUTO...25, 33, 34, 48). B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp Lights up in amber when the CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to select a sound field (page 45, 46, 48). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 31, 32, 33, 34). ...
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... IN MODE is set to 2 channel signals in radio stations (page 49), etc. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to "AUTO". PL" lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is activated (page 62). Lights up when using the... by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO LCR SW SL SR D ; Lights up when a playback component is connected 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 ...
... IN MODE is set to 2 channel signals in radio stations (page 49), etc. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to "AUTO". PL" lights up when DVD input is selected and the source signal is activated (page 62). Lights up when using the... by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO LCR SW SL SR D ; Lights up when a playback component is connected 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 ...
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HDMI IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 19, 22). 9GB E AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. The COAX IN jack COAX IN jack provides a better sound quality (page 22). SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER... PORT adapter (page 61). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to a DVD player, etc. B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPT IN jacks Connects to this receiver (page 20).
HDMI IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 19, 22). 9GB E AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks Red (R) Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. The COAX IN jack COAX IN jack provides a better sound quality (page 22). SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER... PORT adapter (page 61). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to a DVD player, etc. B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPT IN jacks Connects to this receiver (page 20).
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...See Audio components • Super Audio CD player/ CD player page 19 Components with HDMI jack page 20 Video components • TV • DVD player, DVD recorder • VCR page 22 Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as...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 disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Component to be sure to this receiver...
...See Audio components • Super Audio CD player/ CD player page 19 Components with HDMI jack page 20 Video components • TV • DVD player, DVD recorder • VCR page 22 Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as...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 disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Component to be sure to this receiver...
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..., Set-top box Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. For details, see "Control for HDMI function. Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, ...Sony HDMI cable. 20GB This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI...
..., Set-top box Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. For details, see "Control for HDMI function. Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals TV, ...Sony HDMI cable. 20GB This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. • This receiver supports xvYCC transmission. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 54). It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI...
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...transmitted from the TV speaker, set to the operating instructions of each component connected for details. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be interrupted when ... or the audio format of the audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not compatible with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi channel...
...transmitted from the TV speaker, set to the operating instructions of each component connected for details. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be interrupted when ... or the audio format of the audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not compatible with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi channel...
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...IN TV DIGITAL 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 C B Audio signal DVD player, DVD recorder A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (...not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Audio signal VCR 22GB TV Audio signals It is not necessary to the jacks of your components...
...IN TV DIGITAL 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 C B Audio signal DVD player, DVD recorder A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (...not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Audio signal VCR 22GB TV Audio signals It is not necessary to the jacks of your components...
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PRI.] DEC. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. 0 Switching the audio input modea) [IN MODE] Audio for HDMIa)c) [AUDIO FOR HDMI] Control for : SA-CD/CD; to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) BEHD/HI, BEHD... and analog audio (IN MODE)" (page 60). DEC. PCM, DEC. PCM for HDMIa)c) [CONTROL FOR HDMI] Front left speaker distancea)d) [SL DIST.] DIST. 1.0 m to A.V.SYNC. 20 outputa) [A.V. 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 ...
PRI.] DEC. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. 0 Switching the audio input modea) [IN MODE] Audio for HDMIa)c) [AUDIO FOR HDMI] Control for : SA-CD/CD; to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 22 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) BEHD/HI, BEHD... and analog audio (IN MODE)" (page 60). DEC. PCM, DEC. PCM for HDMIa)c) [CONTROL FOR HDMI] Front left speaker distancea)d) [SL DIST.] DIST. 1.0 m to A.V.SYNC. 20 outputa) [A.V. 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 ...
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... select the setting, press to the page in A. CAL menu to "LOAD YES", the setting is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. c)"AUDIO FOR HDMI" and "CONTROL FOR HDMI" scroll across the display, then "AUDIO" and "CONTROL" appear respectively. e)After you can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter (1 inch) increment. Menu [Display...
... select the setting, press to the page in A. CAL menu to "LOAD YES", the setting is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. c)"AUDIO FOR HDMI" and "CONTROL FOR HDMI" scroll across the display, then "AUDIO" and "CONTROL" appear respectively. e)After you can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter (1 inch) increment. Menu [Display...
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...For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the broadcast signal. • FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set to "DEC. When signals in stereo. PCM...to set to "DEC. TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the menus" (page 36). When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are given priority (to prevent ...
...For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the broadcast signal. • FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set to "DEC. When signals in stereo. PCM...to set to "DEC. TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the menus" (page 36). When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are given priority (to prevent ...
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..., etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver is also stereo as that the time gap between digital and analog audio (IN MODE)" (page 60). VIDEO menu parameters x AUDIO FOR HDMI (Audio for HDMI) Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from the playback component connected to 20 (200 ms) in the amplifier...
..., etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver is also stereo as that the time gap between digital and analog audio (IN MODE)" (page 60). VIDEO menu parameters x AUDIO FOR HDMI (Audio for HDMI) Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from the playback component connected to 20 (200 ms) in the amplifier...
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For details, "Control for HDMI function on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the speakers connected to the center speaker. For details on or ... DIST. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A). Amplifier Operations x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control for HDMI" (page 54). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance from your...
For details, "Control for HDMI function on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 35) and "Overview of the speakers connected to the center speaker. For details on or ... DIST. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A). Amplifier Operations x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control for HDMI" (page 54). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance from your...
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... EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound characteristics of a 300-seat live house. LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: -...SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of a jazz club. the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. Tips • You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. AUTO". 47GB ...
... EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound characteristics of a 300-seat live house. LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: -...SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of a jazz club. the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. Tips • You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. AUTO". 47GB ...
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... recommend that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with Sony Control for HDMI function. • When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are also turned off the TV, the receiver and connected components are turned on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work in the following...
... recommend that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with Sony Control for HDMI function. • When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are also turned off the TV, the receiver and connected components are turned on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work in the following...
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... at least one of the TV to the receiver. A Audio/video signals 55GB Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the audio cords (B or C). DVD player Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals A A A Control for HDMI AM SAT IN TV DIGITAL ANTENNA OPT IN ...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 B C Audio signals TV, etc. Connecting a TV and other components Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI...
... at least one of the TV to the receiver. A Audio/video signals 55GB Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the audio cords (B or C). DVD player Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals A A A Control for HDMI AM SAT IN TV DIGITAL ANTENNA OPT IN ...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 B C Audio signals TV, etc. Connecting a TV and other components Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI...
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... the display. When the setting is connected to the TV and components (compatible with Control for HDMI function) via HDMI connection. 2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected components. 3 Set the respective Control for HDMI function for the receiver and TV to on , you want to set Control for HDMI function. If your TV. • If the connected...
... the display. When the setting is connected to the TV and components (compatible with Control for HDMI function) via HDMI connection. 2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected components. 3 Set the respective Control for HDMI function for the receiver and TV to on , you want to set Control for HDMI function. If your TV. • If the connected...
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.... Tip You can also select a connected component, such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the TV menu. To set Control for HDMI 57GB "CONTROL FOR HDMI" scrolls across the display, then "CONTROL" appears. 5 Press or b to enter the parameter. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to the HDMI jacks, even if you turn the receiver off. TV CH + PRESET - "1-LEVEL" appears...
.... Tip You can also select a connected component, such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the TV menu. To set Control for HDMI 57GB "CONTROL FOR HDMI" scrolls across the display, then "CONTROL" appears. 5 Press or b to enter the parameter. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to the HDMI jacks, even if you turn the receiver off. TV CH + PRESET - "1-LEVEL" appears...
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... Control function does not work. • If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment. • When you switch to an input other than HDMI or TV, the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on. 58GB Enjoying the... TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. However, if you switch from other input to HDMI or TV input, the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to off...
... Control function does not work. • If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment. • When you switch to an input other than HDMI or TV, the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on. 58GB Enjoying the... TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. However, if you switch from other input to HDMI or TV input, the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to off...