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..." logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4US On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on... & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. About This Manual • The instructions in this...
..." logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4US On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on... & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. About This Manual • The instructions in this...
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... appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 25 Playback Selecting a component 29 Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver ... 30 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 33 Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE 34 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM...system's sound in another room 52 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 54 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 55 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode ......56 Advanced Settings Changing the input button assignments.......57 Settings and adjustments ...
... appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 25 Playback Selecting a component 29 Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver ... 30 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 33 Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE 34 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM...system's sound in another room 52 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 54 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 55 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode ......56 Advanced Settings Changing the input button assignments.......57 Settings and adjustments ...
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HT-SF370 only • Receiver (STR-KS370) (1) POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY MASTER VOLUME • Front speakers (SS-MSP37F) (2) • Speaker cords (5, Red/ White/Grey/Blue/Green) • Foot pads (Big × 4, Small × 4) • AM loop antenna (1) • FM wire antenna (1) • Center speaker (SS-CNP37) (1) • Surround speakers (SS-SRP37F) (2) • Bases (Large × 2, Small...
HT-SF370 only • Receiver (STR-KS370) (1) POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY MASTER VOLUME • Front speakers (SS-MSP37F) (2) • Speaker cords (5, Red/ White/Grey/Blue/Green) • Foot pads (Big × 4, Small × 4) • AM loop antenna (1) • FM wire antenna (1) • Center speaker (SS-CNP37) (1) • Surround speakers (SS-SRP37F) (2) • Bases (Large × 2, Small...
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HT-SS370 only • Receiver (STR-KS370) (1) POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY MASTER VOLUME • Front/Surround speakers (SS-TSB101) (4) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not ... O • Remote commander (RM-AAU071) (1) • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 57). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage...
HT-SS370 only • Receiver (STR-KS370) (1) POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY MASTER VOLUME • Front/Surround speakers (SS-TSB101) (4) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not ... O • Remote commander (RM-AAU071) (1) • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 57). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage...
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...K Dolby Pro Logic indicators Function Lights up when the digital signal is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Light up when the receiver is input. TUNED ST When receives a radio station. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections. Lights... Tuning indicators Digital signal is set to indicate the current status of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to output the center and surround channel signals. About the indicators on (page 34). Note When playing a DTS format disc, ...
...K Dolby Pro Logic indicators Function Lights up when the digital signal is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Light up when the receiver is input. TUNED ST When receives a radio station. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections. Lights... Tuning indicators Digital signal is set to indicate the current status of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to output the center and surround channel signals. About the indicators on (page 34). Note When playing a DTS format disc, ...
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... emit highly directional signals, you can place your speakers as it wherever you to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Tips • The angle A should be sure to use the supplied speakers. • For HT-SF370, do not lean on the... speaker as shown below. Getting Started Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 15US To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be the same.
... emit highly directional signals, you can place your speakers as it wherever you to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Tips • The angle A should be sure to use the supplied speakers. • For HT-SF370, do not lean on the... speaker as shown below. Getting Started Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 15US To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be the same.
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...-SS370 only For the center speaker 8 5/8 in (219 mm) 7/32 in to 9/32 in (10 mm) Rear of speaker 17US For the front speakers and surround speakers 7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm) 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. 7/32 in (5 mm) 13/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm) Notes... on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to attach the supplied speaker stand. As a plaster board wall is not responsible...
...-SS370 only For the center speaker 8 5/8 in (219 mm) 7/32 in to 9/32 in (10 mm) Rear of speaker 17US For the front speakers and surround speakers 7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm) 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. 7/32 in (5 mm) 13/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm) Notes... on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to attach the supplied speaker stand. As a plaster board wall is not responsible...
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...Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver: Connector Red White Grey Blue Speaker jack FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L Purple Green SUBWOOFER CENTER • Be sure...Connector A Color tube A A E D A Speaker cord (supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left SR SUR R Surround right -* -* Subwoofer * This speaker does not have character on speaker cords • The connector of the speakers. Character on speaker label Speaker type HT-...
...Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver: Connector Red White Grey Blue Speaker jack FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L Purple Green SUBWOOFER CENTER • Be sure...Connector A Color tube A A E D A Speaker cord (supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left SR SUR R Surround right -* -* Subwoofer * This speaker does not have character on speaker cords • The connector of the speakers. Character on speaker label Speaker type HT-...
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Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Press or B to return to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment. Check that the surround speakers are connected properly. Check that the front speakers are not connected or either the front left or surround right speaker is ...speakers, it is out of the acceptable range. Error code Cause and remedies ERROR 32 • The sound received by noise. ERROR SR33 Either the surround left or front right speaker is not connected or it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in ...
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Press or B to return to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment. Check that the surround speakers are connected properly. Check that the front speakers are not connected or either the front left or surround right speaker is ...speakers, it is out of the acceptable range. Error code Cause and remedies ERROR 32 • The sound received by noise. ERROR SR33 Either the surround left or front right speaker is not connected or it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in ...
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... [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Othersb) PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER [P. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 or more speakers. technology is decoded into 4.1 channels. . Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field .X x> SOUND FIELD +/- Enjoying Surround Sound This receiver can also press SOUND FIELD on the...
... [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Othersb) PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER [P. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 or more speakers. technology is decoded into 4.1 channels. . Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field .X x> SOUND FIELD +/- Enjoying Surround Sound This receiver can also press SOUND FIELD on the...
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... MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is not output from the S-AIR receiver (not supplied) may be cut off as the optimum mode is useful for "P. STD". • When the input signal is multi channel source...• When you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. • Multi channel Linear PCM is not available for enjoying sound at a low volume level using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied), sound from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on ...
... MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is not output from the S-AIR receiver (not supplied) may be cut off as the optimum mode is useful for "P. STD". • When the input signal is multi channel source...• When you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. • Multi channel Linear PCM is not available for enjoying sound at a low volume level using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied), sound from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on ...
Operating Instructions
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... cause lost connection or instability in this receiver) MASTER VOLUME S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) About environments where S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) are two types of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this receiver): This is compatible with the S-AIR...of usable S-AIR main unit depends on the area). Surround amplifier: You can enjoy system's sound in another room. S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. - Room B Room A POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) S-AIR main unit (this operating instructions is refer ...
... cause lost connection or instability in this receiver) MASTER VOLUME S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) About environments where S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) are two types of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this receiver): This is compatible with the S-AIR...of usable S-AIR main unit depends on the area). Surround amplifier: You can enjoy system's sound in another room. S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. - Room B Room A POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) S-AIR main unit (this operating instructions is refer ...
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...unit. 3 Press AMP MENU. continued 51US However, if your neighbors have S-AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours, your neighbors could receive the sound of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to pair near the S-AIR main unit. x Before pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired ... unit by the ID. "LEVEL" appears on the display. 4 Press V/v repeatedly until "S-AIR SET" appears, then press or b. Note Remove headphones from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit. • To set the ID of the S-AIR main...
...unit. 3 Press AMP MENU. continued 51US However, if your neighbors have S-AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours, your neighbors could receive the sound of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to pair near the S-AIR main unit. x Before pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired ... unit by the ID. "LEVEL" appears on the display. 4 Press V/v repeatedly until "S-AIR SET" appears, then press or b. Note Remove headphones from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit. • To set the ID of the S-AIR main...
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... details, see "To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit" (page 50). x For the surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions supplied with S-AIR receiver. Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to match the ID of the S-AIR main unit. • When you pair the S-AIR main unit...minutes after you select "START" in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the S-AIR main unit. Note Sources with S-AIR receiver. 8 Pairing completed. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with copyright protection may not be placed in step...
... details, see "To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit" (page 50). x For the surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions supplied with S-AIR receiver. Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to match the ID of the S-AIR main unit. • When you pair the S-AIR main unit...minutes after you select "START" in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the S-AIR main unit. Note Sources with S-AIR receiver. 8 Pairing completed. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with copyright protection may not be placed in step...
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... LEVEL (Front left speaker level) x CNT LEVEL (Center speaker level) x FR LEVEL (Front right speaker level) x SR LEVEL (Surround right speaker level) x SL LEVEL (Surround left t Subwoofer 3 Press B until "TEST TONE" appears, then press or b. The test tone is set to "CENTER YES". ...at low volume (NIGHT MODE)" (page 34). LEVEL menu You can adjust the setting in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left speaker level) x SW LEVEL (Subwoofer level) 60US 1 Press V/v repeatedly until "TEST TONE" appears, then press or b. 2 Press V/v repeatedly...
... LEVEL (Front left speaker level) x CNT LEVEL (Center speaker level) x FR LEVEL (Front right speaker level) x SR LEVEL (Surround right speaker level) x SL LEVEL (Surround left t Subwoofer 3 Press B until "TEST TONE" appears, then press or b. The test tone is set to "CENTER YES". ...at low volume (NIGHT MODE)" (page 34). LEVEL menu You can adjust the setting in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left speaker level) x SW LEVEL (Subwoofer level) 60US 1 Press V/v repeatedly until "TEST TONE" appears, then press or b. 2 Press V/v repeatedly...
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... or b. • CENTER SP: Select the center speaker. • SUR SP: Select the surround speaker. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until the speaker you do not operate the receiver for about 30 minutes and when there is no signals input to the receiver. • STBY ON: Switches to standby mode. • STBY OFF: Does not switch...
... or b. • CENTER SP: Select the center speaker. • SUR SP: Select the surround speaker. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until the speaker you do not operate the receiver for about 30 minutes and when there is no signals input to the receiver. • STBY ON: Switches to standby mode. • STBY OFF: Does not switch...
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...digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Since the gradation of the depth of colors that could be 36 bits, etc., when the receiver corresponds to 23FEET. Additional Information continued 63US In this "Digital Cinema Sound" developed by integrating a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and... appear when you set "SUR NO" in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for which can be more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. To set the speaker distance, then press . With this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with the current HDMI jack. Additional...
...digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Since the gradation of the depth of colors that could be 36 bits, etc., when the receiver corresponds to 23FEET. Additional Information continued 63US In this "Digital Cinema Sound" developed by integrating a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and... appear when you set "SUR NO" in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for which can be more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. To set the speaker distance, then press . With this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with the current HDMI jack. Additional...
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..., Scientific, and Medical band), such as a sampling frequency of the original sound. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful reproduction... audio signals with no compression using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that incorporates coding technology for DVD-video. By adding a deep bass with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called the sampling frequency. To ensure that ...
..., Scientific, and Medical band), such as a sampling frequency of the original sound. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful reproduction... audio signals with no compression using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that incorporates coding technology for DVD-video. By adding a deep bass with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called the sampling frequency. To ensure that ...
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... not magnetically shielded, we recommend using an outdoor antenna. • Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on again after 15 to 30 minutes. As the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer are obstructed. Do not use any type of the other components, be sure...set . In this case, take the following steps: - Avoid using an indoor antenna. This is observed again... Turn off and unplug the receiver. This is a characteristic of radio waves and is stained with oil or fingerprints, breath on certain types of the other wireless systems. - ...
... not magnetically shielded, we recommend using an outdoor antenna. • Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on again after 15 to 30 minutes. As the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer are obstructed. Do not use any type of the other components, be sure...set . In this case, take the following steps: - Avoid using an indoor antenna. This is observed again... Turn off and unplug the receiver. This is a characteristic of radio waves and is stained with oil or fingerprints, breath on certain types of the other wireless systems. - ...
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...or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with a sampling frequency of this receiver. Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the component. • Check that the speakers are connected securely. • Check ... to "ARC OFF" when no sound is output from TV OPT IN jack during TV input (page 45). The surround effect cannot be possible. 68US Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component. • Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or ...
...or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with a sampling frequency of this receiver. Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the component. • Check that the speakers are connected securely. • Check ... to "ARC OFF" when no sound is output from TV OPT IN jack during TV input (page 45). The surround effect cannot be possible. 68US Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component. • Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or ...