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... patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4US "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of...
... patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4US "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of...
Operating Instructions
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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 ...
Operating Instructions
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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...
Operating Instructions
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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 use ... be reset to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. If 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 use ... be reset to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. If 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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... D K Dolby Pro Logic indicators Function Lights up when the muting function is input through the COAX IN jack. G MUTING Lights up when the receiver is connected. About the indicators on (page 34). Light up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Digital signal is... ST S-AIR 78 MUTING DTS qa q; 9 Name A LPCM B NIGHT C SLEEP D Input indicators Function Lights up to output the center and surround channel signals. PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII Dolby Pro Logic II continued 9US Lights up when the Night Mode function is input through the OPT...
... D K Dolby Pro Logic indicators Function Lights up when the muting function is input through the COAX IN jack. G MUTING Lights up when the receiver is connected. About the indicators on (page 34). Light up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Digital signal is... ST S-AIR 78 MUTING DTS qa q; 9 Name A LPCM B NIGHT C SLEEP D Input indicators Function Lights up to output the center and surround channel signals. PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII Dolby Pro Logic II continued 9US Lights up when the Night Mode function is input through the OPT...
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... speaker (right) FSubwoofer HT-SS370 only HT-SF370 only Notes • Be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). You can place it may fall down. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel...
... speaker (right) FSubwoofer HT-SS370 only HT-SF370 only Notes • Be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). You can place it may fall down. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel...
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... plaster board wall is not responsible for the wall material and strength. 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...• 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 the wall. Install the ...speakers on the wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand. Getting Started For the surround speakers 7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm) 4 in (100 mm) HT-SS370 only For...
... plaster board wall is not responsible for the wall material and strength. 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...• 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 the wall. Install the ...speakers on the wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand. Getting Started For the surround speakers 7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to 7 mm) 4 in (100 mm) HT-SS370 only For...
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... label at the rear panel of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to the appropriate terminals on the receiver: Connector Red White Grey Blue Speaker jack FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L Purple Green SUBWOOFER CENTER • Be sure... SUBWOOFER CENTER 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 the speaker type, see page 6 (for HT-SF370) or page 7 (for HT-SS370). 18US When ...
... label at the rear panel of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to the appropriate terminals on the receiver: Connector Red White Grey Blue Speaker jack FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L Purple Green SUBWOOFER CENTER • Be sure... SUBWOOFER CENTER 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 the speaker type, see page 6 (for HT-SF370) or page 7 (for HT-SS370). 18US When ...
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... Calibration in a quiet environment. Warning code Explanation WARNING 41 WARNING 42 The sound received by noise. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When you try to perform the Auto Calibration again. Try to enjoy the surround sound. 28US WARNING 43 The distance and position of the subwoofer cannot be damaged...
... Calibration in a quiet environment. Warning code Explanation WARNING 41 WARNING 42 The sound received by noise. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When you try to perform the Auto Calibration again. Try to enjoy the surround sound. 28US WARNING 43 The distance and position of the subwoofer cannot be damaged...
Operating Instructions
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... for watching almost any type of overdubbed or old movies. Outputs the sound from any surround effects. Types of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. The source recorded in 5.1 channel for normal stereo ...STANDARD [A.F.D. A.F.D. PRO LOGIC [PRO LOGIC] Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. For details, see "Glossary" (page 63). Enjoying Surround Sound This receiver can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is used. technology is decoded into 4.1 channels. MULTI [A.F.D. HEADPHONE THEATER Outputs the sound as ...
... for watching almost any type of overdubbed or old movies. Outputs the sound from any surround effects. Types of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. The source recorded in 5.1 channel for normal stereo ...STANDARD [A.F.D. A.F.D. PRO LOGIC [PRO LOGIC] Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. For details, see "Glossary" (page 63). Enjoying Surround Sound This receiver can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is used. technology is decoded into 4.1 channels. MULTI [A.F.D. HEADPHONE THEATER Outputs the sound as ...
Operating Instructions
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... may be cut off as the optimum mode is not available for enjoying sound at a low volume level using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied), sound from the surround speakers. • Multi channel Linear PCM is automatically selected. Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE) You can identify...are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are received via an HDMI IN jack. • The sound is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on the display. ...
... may be cut off as the optimum mode is not available for enjoying sound at a low volume level using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied), sound from the surround speakers. • Multi channel Linear PCM is automatically selected. Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE) You can identify...are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are received via an HDMI IN jack. • The sound is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on the display. ...
Operating Instructions
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...AIR products can use a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. Game machines using radio signals - S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. - S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products This receiver is used S-AIR products use up to establish the sound transmission. Cellular phones, cordless phones -...AIR main units. (The number of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this receiver): This is for the S-AIR sub unit 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...
...AIR products can use a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. Game machines using radio signals - S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. - S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products This receiver is used S-AIR products use up to establish the sound transmission. Cellular phones, cordless phones -...AIR main units. (The number of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this receiver): This is for the S-AIR sub unit 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...
Operating Instructions
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Note Remove headphones from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the S-...To set the ID of your S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit. continued 51US Your room S-AIR main unit (this receiver) POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY MASTER VOLUME ID A Neighbor ID A S-AIR sub unit ID A S-AIR sub unit x After pairing ...the ID. 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 the operating instructions supplied with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing...
Note Remove headphones from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the S-...To set the ID of your S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit. continued 51US Your room S-AIR main unit (this receiver) POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY MASTER VOLUME ID A Neighbor ID A S-AIR sub unit ID A S-AIR sub unit x After pairing ...the ID. 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 the operating instructions supplied with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing...
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..." (page 50). Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to match the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with S-AIR receiver. 8 Pairing completed. For details, see "To set the same ID as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the S-AIR sub... the system's sound in step 6. Notes • When you are using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can check the current ID. x For the surround amplifier Refer to pair the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR receiver. 5 Press V/v repeatedly until "PAIRING" appears, then press or b. 6 Press V/v repeatedly...
..." (page 50). Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to match the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with S-AIR receiver. 8 Pairing completed. For details, see "To set the same ID as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the S-AIR sub... the system's sound in step 6. Notes • When you are using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can check the current ID. x For the surround amplifier Refer to pair the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR receiver. 5 Press V/v repeatedly until "PAIRING" appears, then press or b. 6 Press V/v repeatedly...
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...LEVEL Notes • "CNT LEVEL" does not appear when you set "CENTER NO" 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 until...(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 "T. b)This parameter is only available when SAT/CATV input is saved, you set to adjust...
...LEVEL Notes • "CNT LEVEL" does not appear when you set "CENTER NO" 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 until...(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 "T. b)This parameter is only available when SAT/CATV input is saved, you set to adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... asleep listening to standby mode. To activate the sleep timer 1 Press V/v repeatedly until the setting you want to set the receiver switch to standby mode when you connect satellite tuner or cable television tuner to both HDMI IN jack and optical digital input jack... when you connect the speaker(s). • CENTER (SUR) NO: Selects when you operate the receiver. x DISPLAY You can set appears, then press or b. • CENTER SP: Select the center speaker. • SUR SP: Select the surround speaker. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until "SLEEP" appears, then press or b. 2 Press V/v ...
... asleep listening to standby mode. To activate the sleep timer 1 Press V/v repeatedly until the setting you want to set the receiver switch to standby mode when you connect satellite tuner or cable television tuner to both HDMI IN jack and optical digital input jack... when you connect the speaker(s). • CENTER (SUR) NO: Selects when you operate the receiver. x DISPLAY You can set appears, then press or b. • CENTER SP: Select the center speaker. • SUR SP: Select the surround speaker. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until "SLEEP" appears, then press or b. 2 Press V/v ...
Operating Instructions
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...recorded separately for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of a color can be expressed by filmmakers can be 36 bits, etc., when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color. Furthermore, since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). x Dolby Digital This movie theater sound ...at home. This format is independently provided. Tip When the Auto Calibration result is saved, you can be expressed by Sony, in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with the current HDMI jack. To set the speaker distance from 0FEET to 23FEET. If the Auto...
...recorded separately for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of a color can be expressed by filmmakers can be 36 bits, etc., when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color. Furthermore, since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). x Dolby Digital This movie theater sound ...at home. This format is independently provided. Tip When the Auto Calibration result is saved, you can be expressed by Sony, in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with the current HDMI jack. To set the speaker distance from 0FEET to 23FEET. If the Auto...
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... Digital or DTS, etc. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for the radio transmission of these high quality media are output from 2 channel sources. By adding a deep bass with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called the sampling frequency.... that extracts the spatial properties of low frequencies which is called "S-AIR" for theaters developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by DTS, Inc. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of the original recording...
... Digital or DTS, etc. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for the radio transmission of these high quality media are output from 2 channel sources. By adding a deep bass with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called the sampling frequency.... that extracts the spatial properties of low frequencies which is called "S-AIR" for theaters developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by DTS, Inc. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of the original recording...
Operating Instructions
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...location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in combination with a soft dry cloth. As the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer are obstructed. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,...As the S-AIR product(s) uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. If the receiver is being used in a place subject to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. However, color irregularities may result...
...location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in combination with a soft dry cloth. As the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer are obstructed. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,...As the S-AIR product(s) uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. If the receiver is being used in a place subject to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. However, color irregularities may result...
Operating Instructions
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... audio output) of this receiver. Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Make sure you turn on (press SOUND FIELD +/-). • Sound fields do not function for signals with alcohol. 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 component...
... audio output) of this receiver. Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Make sure you turn on (press SOUND FIELD +/-). • Sound fields do not function for signals with alcohol. 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 component...