Sony Str Ks370 Operation Manual HT SF370/HT SS370

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Unpacking
Description and location of parts
Getting Started
Playback
- Selecting a component
- Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver
Enjoying Surround Sound
- Selecting the sound field
- Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE)
Tuner Operations
- Listening to FM/AM radio
- Presetting radio stations
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
S-AIR Operations
Advanced Settings
- Changing the input button assignments
- Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu
Additional Information

4-168-166-11(1)

Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

HT-SF370

HT-SS370

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening of the apparatus with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place

the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on

the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and

do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from

the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible

AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the

unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet

immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-

installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long

as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely

attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the

installation instructions.

For customers in the United

States and Canada

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered

mark.

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

For customers in the United

States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear

of the unit. Record these numbers in the space

provided below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the

appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

WARNING

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12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement

applies only to the version of

this model manufactured for

sale in the U.S.A. Other

versions may not comply with

FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

HT-SF370 and HT-SS370. In this manual, models

of area code CA2 is used for illustration purposes

unless stated otherwise. Any difference in

operation is clearly indicated in the text, for

example, “Models of area code U2 only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the supplied remote. You can also use

the controls on the receiver if they have the same

or similar names as those on the remote.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-

D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;

5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and

worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and

DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks

and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of

Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the upper left portion of the rear panel

(see the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the area

code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“Models of area code AA only”.

FRONT R

SPEAKERS

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER

SUBWOOFER

4-XXX-XXX-XX(X) AA

Area code

On Copyrights

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Table of Contents

Unpacking ..................................................... 6

Description and location of parts .................. 8

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers............................. 15

2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 18

3: Connecting the TV.................................. 19

4: Connecting the audio/video

components ............................................ 20

5: Connecting the antennas ......................... 24

6: Preparing the receiver ............................. 24

7: Calibrating the 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 radio.......................... 35

Presetting radio stations .............................. 37

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 39

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync ............. 39

Playing back components with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play)................... 41

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control) ......................... 41

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power Off)................................43

Using the power saving function

(HDMI Pass Through)............................44

Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI

connection (Audio Return Channel).......45

Enjoying optimum sound field for the

selected scene (Scene Select) .................46

Enjoying movies with the optimum

sound field (Theater Mode)....................46

S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products.................................47

Setting up an S-AIR product .......................48

Enjoying the 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 using the

amplifier menu .......................................58

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................63

Precautions ..................................................65

Troubleshooting...........................................67

Specifications ..............................................72

Index............................................................75

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Unpacking

Be sure that you have the following items in your package.

HT-SF370 only

• Receiver (STR-KS370) (1)

• Front speakers

(SS-MSP37F) (2)

•Center speaker

(SS-CNP37) (1)

• Surround speakers

(SS-SRP37F) (2)

• Subwoofer (SS-WP37) (1)

• Speaker cords (5, Red/

White/Grey/Blue/Green)

• Foot pads (Big × 4, Small

× 4)

• Bases (Large × 2, Small ×

• Posts (Long × 2, Short × 2)

• Post covers (4)

• Brackets (4)

• Screws (Large) (8)

• Screws (Small) (12)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• Optimizer microphone

(ECM-AC2) (1)

• Remote commander

(RM-AAU071) (1)

• Operating Instructions

(this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide (1)

MASTER VOLUME

POWER /

ACTIVE STANDBY

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

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HT-SS370 only

• Receiver (STR-KS370) (1)

• Front/Surround speakers (SS-TSB101) (4)

• Center speaker (SS-CTB101) (1)

• Subwoofer (SS-WSB101) (1)

• Speaker cords (5, Red/White/Grey/Blue/

Green)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

• Remote commander (RM-AAU071) (1)

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide (1)

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the

RM-AAU071 Remote Commander.

Observe the correct polarity when installing

batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or

humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of

batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight

or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage and

corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons

may be reset to their initial settings. If this

happens, reassign the buttons again (page 57).

• When the remote no longer operates the receiver,

replace all the batteries with new ones.

MASTER VOLUME

POWER /

ACTIVE STANDBY

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

Inserting batteries into the

remote

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Description and location of parts

Front view

Receiver

MASTER VOLUME

POWER /

ACTIVE STANDBY

1 2 3 4 65 78

Name Function

A?/1

(on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or off

(page 24, 31, 58).

BPOWER/

ACTIVE

STANDBY

indicator

Lights up as follows:

Green:

No light:

Amber:

The receiver is

turned on.

The receiver is in

standby mode, and

Control for HDMI

and S-AIR standby

mode are set to off.

The receiver is in

standby mode, and

Control for HDMI

and/or S-AIR

standby mode are set

to on. However, the

indicator lights off

when “PASS THRU”

is set to “THRU

AUTO” and there is

no signals detected.

Note

If the POWER/ACTIVE

STANDBY indicator is

flashing, see page 71.

CDisplay Displays the current status of

the selected component or a list

of selectable items (page 9).

Name Function

DWhite indicator Lights up when the

receiver is on and DSPL is

set to on in DISPLAY

function (page 62). Lights

off when the receiver is in

standby mode or DSPL is

set to off in DISPLAY

function.

ESOUND FIELD Selects the sound field

(page 33).

FINPUT

SELECTOR +/–

Selects the input source to

playback (page 29, 31, 32,

35, 37, 38).

GRemote sensor Receives signals from the

remote.

HMASTER

VOLUME

Adjusts the volume level

of all speakers at the same

time (page 30, 32, 67).

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About the indicators on the display

LPCM NIGHT SLEEP HDMI COAX OPT TUNED ST S-AIR MUTING DTS

123 4 5 6 78

qa 9

Name Function

ALPCM Lights up when Linear PCM

(Pulse Code Modulation) signals

are input.

BNIGHT Lights up when the Night Mode

function is set to on (page 34).

CSLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is

activated (page 62).

DInput

indicators

HDMI

COAX

OPT

Light up when the digital signal

is input.

Digital signal is input through

the HDMI IN jack.

Digital signal is input through

the COAX IN jack.

Digital signal is input through

the OPT IN jack.

ETuning

indicators

TUNED

Light up to indicate the current

status of the radio station (page

35).

When receives a radio station.

When broadcasts in stereo mode.

FS-AIR Lights up when the S-AIR

transmitter (not supplied) is

connected.

GMUTING Lights up when the muting

function is activated.

HDTS Lights up when the receiver is

decoding DTS signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format

disc, be sure that you have made

digital connections.

IMessage

display area

Displays the volume level,

selected input source, audio

input signal, etc.

Name Function

J DLights up when the receiver is

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital

format disc, be sure that you

have made digital connections.

KDolby Pro

Logic

indicators

PLII

Lights up one of the respective

indicators when the receiver

applies Dolby Pro Logic

processing to 2 channel signals

in order to output the center and

surround channel signals.

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II

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Rear panel

ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

HDMI

EZW-T100

FRONT R

SPEAKERS

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER

SUBWOOFER

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SA-CD

COAX IN

SAT/CATV TV

OPT IN OPT IN

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

234 5 6 7

ASPEAKERS section

Connects to the supplied speakers

and subwoofer (page 18).

BS-AIR

EZW-T100

slot

Connects to a

wireless transmitter

(not supplied)

(page 48).

CDMPORT

DMPORT

jack

Connects to a

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter (page

20).

DAUTO CALIBRATION

AUTO CAL

MIC jack

Connects to the

supplied optimizer

microphone for the

Auto Calibration

function (page 26).

EAUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN

jacks

Connects to a Super

Audio CD player,

CD player, etc.

(page 19, 20).

White (L)

Red (R)

FDIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

COAX IN

jack

Connects to a

satellite tuner, etc.

(page 23).

OPT IN jacks

HDMI IN/

OUT jacks

Connects to a DVD

player, satellite

tuner, or a Blu-ray

Disc player. The

image is output to a

TV or a projector

while the sound can

be output from a TV

or/and speakers

connected to this

receiver (page 21).

GANTENNA section

ANTENNA

jack

Connects to the

supplied FM wire

antenna (page 24).

ANTENNA

terminals

Connects to the

supplied AM loop

antenna (page 24).

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You can use the supplied remote

RM-AAU071 to operate the receiver and to

control the Sony audio/video components that

the remote is assigned to operate (page 57).

RM-AAU071

Notes on using SHIFT (Q) and

TV (R) button

SHIFT (Q) button

Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then press the

button with pink printing that you want to use.

Example: Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then

press ENTER (E).

Remote commander

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

SHIFT

DMPORT TUNER

ENTER

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TV (R) button

Press and hold TV (R), then press the button

with yellow printing to control the TV.

Example: Press and hold TV (R), then press

TV CH + (P).

Basic operations

Tuner operations

DMPORT operations

To control the component

1Press one of the input buttons

(TV, BD, DVD or SAT/CATV)

you want to operate.

The component assigned to the selected

input button becomes operable.

2Referring to the following table,

press the corresponding

button for the operation.

Remote button Function

B?/1

(on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or off.

To turn off all Sony

components, press ?/1 (B)

and AV ?/1 (A) at the same

time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

CInput buttons

(VIDEO*)

Selects the component you

want to use. The buttons are

initial assigned to control

Sony components.

You can change the button

assignments following the

steps in “Changing the input

button assignments” on page

57.

KAMP MENU Displays the menu of the

receiver.

V/v/B/b

Press V, v, B or b to select

the menu items. Then, press

to enter the selection.

PSOUND FIELD

+*/–

Selects a sound field.

SMUTING Activates the muting

function.

Press MUTING again to

restore the sound.

TMASTER VOL

+/–

Adjusts the volume level of

all speakers at the same time.

TV CH

Remote button Function

DNumeric

buttons

(number 5*)

Press and hold SHIFT (Q),

then press the numeric

buttons (D) to preset/tune

to the preset stations.

EENTER Press and hold SHIFT (Q),

then press ENTER (E) to

enter the selection.

FMEMORY Stores a station.

GD.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode.

IDISPLAY Displays information during

TUNER function.

V/v/B/b

Selects a menu item and

enters the selection.

NMENU/HOME Displays the tuner menu.

OPRESET +/– Selects a preset station.

TUNING +/– Scans a station.

Remote button Function

O./>Skips the track.

m/MFast reverse or fast forward.

N* (playback)/

X (pause, press

again to resume

normal playback)/

x (stop)

Play mode buttons.

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Common operations

To control the TV

Press and hold TV (yellow) button (R), then

press the button with yellow printing to control

the TV.

Remote button Function

ATV ?/1

AV ?/1

(on/standby)

Turns on or off the Sony TV

or audio/video components

that the remote is assigned to

operate (page 57).

Press ?/1 (B) and TV ?/1/

AV ?/1 (A) at the same

time to turn off the receiver

and other components that

the remote is assigned to

operate (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

DNumeric

buttons

(number 5*)

Press and hold SHIFT (Q),

then press the numeric

buttons (D) to select

channels and tracks directly.

EENTER Press and hold SHIFT (Q),

then press ENTER (E) to

enter the selection.

JColor buttons Displays an operation guide

on the TV screen when the

color buttons are available.

Follow the operation guide

to perform a selected

operation.

V/v/B/b

Selects a menu item and

enters the selection.

Remote button Function

DNumeric

buttons

(number 5*)

Selects channel. Press

ENTER (E) to change

channels immediately.

IDISPLAY – Displays the TV’s

information on the TV

screen. (Displays the

current channel number,

etc.)

– Press AMP MENU (K),

then press DISPLAY (I)

to display the input stream

information of the TV

when TV is connected via

TV OPT IN jack.

Remote button Function

MTOOLS/

OPTIONS

Enables you to access

various viewing options and

change/make adjustments

according to the source and

screen format.

NMENU/HOME Allows you to select

channels or input sources and

change the settings for your

TV.

PTV CH +*/– Selects the next (+) or

previous (–) channel.

SMUTING Activates the muting

function.

TTV VOL +/– Adjusts the volume level.

UO RETURN/

EXIT

Returns to the previous

screen of any displayed

menu.

VGUIDE Displays the guide when you

are watching analog or

digital channels.

WAUDIO* Selects the sound from the

speaker for a stereo or

bilingual broadcast.

wj THEATER Sets the optimal picture

settings automatically for

watching movies, when you

connect a Sony TV that is

compatible with the

THEATER button function.

Also, audio is automatically

switched to the audio output

of this receiver when you

connect the TV and the

receiver with HDMI

connection, and the Control

for HDMI function is set to

on.

wk INPUT Selects the TV input signal.

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To control the DVD player/recorder,

Blu-ray Disc player/recorder

To control the HDD/DVD COMBO

To control the SAT/CATV

* These buttons (VIDEO/5, AUDIO, N, SOUND

FIELD +/TV CH +) have tactile dots. Use the

tactile dots as references when operating the

receiver.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only. Therefore, depending on the

component, the above operation may not be

possible or may operate differently than described.

In that case, use the remote commander supplied

with the component.

Remote button Function

HANGLE Switches to other viewing

angles when multi-angle are

recorded on a Blu-ray Disc

or DVD.

IDISPLAY – Displays the playback

information.

– Press AMP MENU (K),

then press DISPLAY (I)

to display the input stream

information for Blu-ray

Disc or DVD.

MTOOLS/

OPTIONS

Enables you to access

various viewing options and

change/make adjustments

according to the source and

screen format.

NMENU/HOME Displays the menu.

O.Skips chapter.

>Skips forward to the next

available chapter.

m/MFast reverse or fast forward

the disc when pressed

during playback.

N* (playback)/

X (pause, press

again to resume

normal playback)/

x (stop)

Play mode buttons.

UO RETURN/

EXIT

Returns to the previous

screen of any displayed

menu.

VGUIDE Displays the guide when

you are watching analog or

digital channels.

WAUDIO* Selects the sound from the

speaker for a stereo or

bilingual broadcast.

XSUBTITLE Selects the subtitle language

when multi-lingual subtitles

are recorded on a Blu-ray

Disc or DVD.

YTOP MENU Displays the top menu or

disc menu.

POP UP/MENU

ZCLEAR Clear a mistake when you

press the incorrect numeric

button.

Remote button Function

NMENU/HOME Displays the menu.

O./>Specifies the previous or

next chapter or track.

m/MFast reverse or fast forward

the disc when pressed

during playback.

N* (playback)/

X (pause, press

again to resume

normal playback)/

x (stop)

Play mode buttons.

YTOP MENU Displays the top menu or

disc menu.

POP UP/MENU

Remote button Function

IDISPLAY – Displays the information

during SAT/CATV

function.

– Press AMP MENU (K),

then press DISPLAY (I)

to display the input stream

information for satellite

tuner or cable television

tuner.

NMENU/HOME Displays the menu.

VGUIDE Displays the guide menu.

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Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel

speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like

multi channel surround sound, 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 your speakers as shown below.

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

HT-SF370 only

HT-SS370 only

Notes

• Be sure to use the supplied speakers.

• For HT-SF370, do not lean on the speaker as it

may fall down.

Tips

• The angle A should be the same.

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly

directional signals, you can place it wherever you

want.

Getting Started

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

A A

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HT-SF370 only

Before you install the center speaker and the

subwoofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot

pads to prevent vibration or movement as

shown in the illustration below.

Note

Attach the small foot pads to the center speaker and

big foot pads to the subwoofer.

For greater flexibility in positioning the

speakers, you are recommended to use the

speaker stand as below.

You can install your speakers on the wall.

1Prepare screws (not supplied)

that are suitable for the hook on

the back of each speaker. See

the illustrations below.

2Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude

7/32 in to 9/32 in (5 mm to

7 mm).

HT-SF370 only

For the center speaker

For the front speakers

Installing the speakers on a flat

surface

Installing the speakers on the

speaker stand

Model Speaker stand

HT-SF370 Supplied. For details, refer to

the supplied Quick Setup

Guide.

HT-SS370 Optional WS-FV11 or

WS-FV10D speaker stand

(available only in certain

countries).

For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied

with the speaker stand.

Installing the speakers on the

wall

3/16 in (4 mm)

more than 1 in (25 mm)

7/32 in (5 mm)

13/32 in (10 mm)

Hook on the back of the speaker

7/32 in to 9/32 in

(5 mm to 7 mm)

6 3/8 in

(160 mm)

7/32 in to 9/32 in

(5 mm to 7 mm)

8 5/8 in

(217 mm)

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Getting Started

For the surround speakers

HT-SS370 only

For the center speaker

For the front speakers and

surround speakers

3Hang the speakers on the

screws.

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material

and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially

fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and

fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers 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 not responsible for accident or damage

caused by improper installation, insufficient wall

strength or improper screw installation, natural

calamity, etc.

• For HT-SF370, if you install the speakers on the

wall, you do not need to attach the supplied

speaker stand.

7/32 in to 9/32 in

(5 mm to 7 mm)

4 in

(100 mm)

7/32 in to 9/32 in

(5 mm to 7 mm)

8 5/8 in

(219 mm)

7/32 in to 9/32 in

(5 mm to 7 mm)

7/32 in (5 mm)

13/32 in

(10 mm)

Rear of speaker

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2: Connecting the

speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord.

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

Notes on speaker cords

• The connector of the speaker cords are the

same color as the speaker jack to be

connected. When connecting a speaker cord,

be sure to match the colored connector to the

speaker jack on the receiver:

• Be sure to match the speaker cords to the

appropriate terminals on the speakers:

– the speaker cord with the color tube to e

terminal, and the speaker cord without the

color tube to E terminal (for HT-SS370).

– the speaker cord with a stripe line to E

terminal, and the speaker cord without a

stripe line to e terminal (for HT-SF370).

To connect the speakers

correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the

speaker label at the rear panel of the speakers.

* This speaker does not have character on the

speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see

page 6 (for HT-SF370) or page 7 (for HT-SS370).

FRONT R

SPEAKERS

CENTERFRONT L SUR R SUR L

SUBWOOFER

ASpeaker cord (supplied)

Connector

Color tube

Connector Speaker jack

Red FRONT R

White FRONT L

Grey SUR R

Blue SUR L

Purple SUBWOOFER

Green CENTER

Character on speaker label Speaker type

HT-SF370 HT-SS370

L FRONT L Front left

R FRONT R Front right

–* CENTER Center

SL SUR L Surround left

SR SUR R Surround right

–* –* Subwoofer

19US

Getting Started

3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when

you connect the HDMI OUT jack to a TV.

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord.

* When you use Audio Return Channel (ARC)

function, the audio signal is output from the TV to

the receiver.

It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Notes

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and

audio signals of a playback component are being

output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is

turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be

transmitted.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

HDMI

EZW-T100

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SA-CD

COAX IN

SAT/CATV TV

OPT IN OPT IN

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

Audio signal

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BOptical digital cord (not supplied)

CHDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Audio/video

signals

l : Signal flow

Connect To

A or Boutput the TV sound via the

speakers connected to the receiver.

Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume

or activate the TV’s muting

function.

Coutput the image to a TV while the

sound can be output from a TV

or/and speakers connected to the

receiver.

When the TV is compatible with

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

function, you can output the TV

sound via the speakers connected

to the receiver without connecting

A or B. For details, see

“Enjoying the TV sound via an

HDMI connection (Audio Return

Channel)” (page 45).

Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume

or activate the TV’s muting

function.

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4: Connecting the audio/

video components

This section describes how to hook up your

components to this receiver. Before you begin,

see “Component to be connected” below for

the pages which describe how to connect the

audio/video components.

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas” (page

24).

Component to be connected

The following illustration shows how to

connect audio components such as Super

Audio CD player or CD player and DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

You can also view the images on the TV

screen by connecting the video output of the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video

input of the TV. However, depending on the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video

output may not be possible.

* The type of connector varies depending on the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

For details, refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

How to hook up your

components

To connect See

TV page 19

Audio components

• Super Audio CD player,

CD player

• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter

page 20

Components with HDMI jack page 21

Video components

• DVD player, DVD recorder

• Satellite tuner, cable television

tuner

page 23

Connecting audio components

ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

HDMI

EZW-T100

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SA-CD

COAX IN

SAT/CATV TV

OPT IN OPT IN

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

DMPORT

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

Audio signal

AAudio cord (not supplied)

BVideo cord (not supplied)

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

l : Signal flow

21US

Getting Started

Notes on connecting DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is

turned on.

• Be sure to make DMPORT connections

firmly, insert the connector straight in.

• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle

with care when placing or moving the

receiver.

• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, be sure the connector is

inserted with the arrow mark facing towards

the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. To

detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, press and hold both sides of the

connector and then pull out the connector.

HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an

interface which transmits video and audio

signals in digital format.

Sony recommends that you connect

components to the receiver using an HDMI

cable.

By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-

compatible components using HDMI cables,

operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA”

Sync Features” (page 39).

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI

can be output from the speakers connected to

the receiver. This signal supports Dolby

Digital, DTS and Linear PCM.

• This receiver supports Deep Color and

xvYCC transmission.

Notes on connecting cables

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a

Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color

images may not be displayed properly.

• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

• 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 output.

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

Connecting components with

HDMI jacks

continued

22US

* When you use Audio Return Channel (ARC)

function, the audio signal is output from the TV to

the receiver.

Notes

• When the TV is compatible with Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will

automatically output from the speakers connected

to the receiver. If not, see page 19 for the audio

connection of TV to the receiver. Be sure to set

“ARC” to “ARC ON” in SET HDMI menu (page

45).

• All the HDMI jacks on the receiver function in the

same way. For example, you can connect a

“PlayStation 3” etc., to any available HDMI jack.

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack

is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and

HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any

other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can

only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a

Super Audio CD are not output.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit

length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack

may be suppressed by the connected

component. Check the setup of the

connected component if the image is poor or

the sound does not come out of a component

connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the

sampling frequency, the number of channels

or the audio format of the audio output

signals from the playback component is

switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be

distorted or may not be output.

In this case, check the specification of the

connected component.

• You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM

only with an HDMI connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback

component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when

you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over

an HDMI connection.

• You may need to make certain settings on

the image resolution of the player before you

can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer

to the operating instructions of the player.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each

component connected for details.

• Not every HDMI component supports all

functions that are defined by the specified

HDMI version. For example, components

that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not

support Audio Return Channel (ARC).

ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

HDMI

EZW-T100

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SA-CD

COAX IN

SAT/CATV TV

OPT IN OPT IN

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN

Satellite tuner,

cable television

tuner

AHDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Blu-ray Disc

player

DVD player

Audio/video

signals

TV, etc.

Audio/video

signals

AAA

Audio/video

signals

Audio/video

signals

l : Signal flow

23US

Getting Started

The following illustration shows how to

connect video components such as DVD

player, DVD recorder, etc.

It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Notes

• If you connect a DVD player/recorder, be sure to

change the initial setting of the VIDEO button on

remote so that you can use the button to control

your DVD player/recorder. For details, see

“Changing the input button assignments” (page

57).

• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD

player, set the digital audio output setting on the

DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the DVD player.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD

player and DVD recorder to the TV, so that the

image is displayed on the TV. Refer to the

operating instructions of each connected

component for details.

• You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder via

this receiver. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

Connecting video components

ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

HDMI

EZW-T100

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SA-CD

COAX IN

SAT/CATV TV

OPT IN OPT IN

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

DVD player,

DVD recorder

Audio signal

ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)

BOptical digital cord (not supplied)

Audio signal

Satellite tuner,

cable television tuner

l : Signal flow

24US

5: Connecting the

antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and

FM wire antenna.

Before connecting the antennas, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

antenna away from the receiver and other

components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as

horizontal as possible.

6: Preparing the receiver

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Before using the receiver for the first time,

initialize the receiver by performing the

following procedure. This procedure can also

be used to return settings you have made to

their initial settings.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

this operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn on the

receiver.

2Hold down ?/1 for a few

seconds until “CLEARED”

appears.

All the settings you have changed or

adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

AUTO

CAL MIC

HDMI

EZW-T100

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SA-CD

COAX IN

SAT/CATV TV

OPT IN OPT IN

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL ANTENNA

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Connecting the AC power cord

Performing initial setup

operations

FRONT R

SPEAKERS

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER

SUBWOOFER

AC power cord

To the wall outlet

MASTER VOLUME

POWER /

ACTIVE STANDBY

?/1

25US

Getting Started

7: Calibrating the

appropriate settings

automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital

Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which

allows you to perform automatic calibration as

follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker

and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker from

your listening position.

• Measure the frequency characteristics.*

* The measurement result is not utilized for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.

The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound

balance in your room. However, you can

adjust the speaker levels manually according

to your preference. For details, see “To adjust

the speaker levels” (page 60).

Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set

up and connect the speakers (page 15, 18).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the

supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not

connect other microphones to this jack.

Doing so may damage the receiver and the

microphone.

• During the calibration, the sound that comes

out of the speakers is very loud. The volume

of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay

attention to the presence of children or to the

effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet

environment to avoid the effect of noise and

to get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between

the optimizer microphone and the speakers,

the calibration cannot be performed

correctly. Remove any obstacles from the

measurement area to avoid measurement

error.

Notes

• If the muting function has been activated before

you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function

will be set to off automatically.

• When you use the S-AIR product, disconnect the

headphones.

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

continued

26US

Example: HT-SS370

1Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL

MIC jack.

2Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your

listening position.You can also use a stool

or tripod so that the optimizer

microphone remains at the same height as

your ears.

Tip

When you face the speaker towards the optimizer

microphone, you will get a more accurate

measurement.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until

“A.CAL MENU” appears, then

press or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“A.CAL START” appears, then

press .

Measurement starts in a few seconds.

While the time is counting down, stand

away from the measurement area to avoid

measurement error.

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds to complete.

ANTENNA

AUTO

CAL MIC

HDMI

EZW-T100

FRONT R

SPEAKERS

FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER

SUBWOOFER

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT

ARC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SA-CD

COAX IN

SAT/CATV TV

OPT IN OPT IN

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL Optimizer

microphone

Performing Auto Calibration

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

Input

buttons

?/1

MASTER

VOL +/–

AMP

V/v/B/b

MUTING

27US

Getting Started

The table below shows the display when

measurement starts.

Notes

• If “CHECK MIC” appears, you cannot perform

the Auto Calibration. Connect the optimizer

microphone, then perform the Auto Calibration

again.

• If “PHONES” appears, you cannot perform the

Auto Calibration. Disconnect the headphones

from the S-AIR product you are using, then

perform the Auto Calibration again.

Tips

• When Auto Calibration starts:

– Stand some distance from the speakers and the

listening position to avoid measurement failure.

This is because test signals are output from the

speakers during measurement.

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled

when you do the following during the

measurement process:

– Press ?/1 or MUTING.

– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT

SELECTOR +/– on the receiver.

– Change the volume level.

1Confirm the measurement

result.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the measurement result

appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select

the item, then press .

Note

After “SAVE EXIT” is displayed for 50

seconds, the measurement result is saved

automatically, without the need to save the

procedure.

3Save the measurement result.

Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2.

The measurement results are saved.

Measurement for Display

Speaker existance TONE

Speaker gain, distance,

frequency response

T. S. P.

Subwoofer gain and

distance

SUBWOOFER

Confirming/saving the

measurement results

Measurement

result

Display Explanation

When the

measurement

process

completes

properly

SAVE

EXIT

Proceed to step

When the

measurement

process fails

ERROR

XXXX

See “When

error codes

appear” (page

28).

Item Explanation

SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement

results and exits the setting

process.

WRN CHECK Displays warning

concerning the

measurement results. See

“When you select “WRN

CHECK”” (page 28).

DIST INFO Displays the measurement

result for speaker distance.

LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement

result for speaker level.

EXIT Exits the setting process

without saving the

measurement results.

continued

28US

When error codes appear

Try the remedies and perform the Auto

Calibration again.

When you select “WRN CHECK”

If a warning on the measurement result is

present, detailed information is displayed.

Press or B to return to step 2 of

“Confirming/saving the

measurement results”.

When you select “DIST INFO” or

“LEVEL INFO”

You can check the speaker distance or speaker

level.

Note

The measurement result of a speaker will not appear

if the receiver does not recognize that the speaker is

connected.

When you have finished

Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the

receiver.

Note

If you have changed the position of the speakers, it

is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration

again in order to enjoy the surround sound.

Error code Cause and remedies

ERROR 32 • The sound received by the

optimizer microphone is out of

the acceptable range.

• The optimizer microphone or

subwoofer may be damaged.

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

ERROR F 33 The front speakers are not

connected or either the front left or

front right speaker is not

connected.

Check that the front speakers are

connected properly.

ERROR SR33 Either the surround left or

surround right speaker is not

connected.

Check that the surround speakers

are connected properly.

ERROR SW33 The subwoofer is not connected or

it may be damaged.

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Warning code Explanation

WARNING 40 The Auto Calibration has

completed. However, the noise

level is high. You may be able to

perform the Auto Calibration

properly if you try it again, even

though the measurement cannot

be performed in all environments.

Try to perform the Auto

Calibration in a quiet

environment.

WARNING 41

WARNING 42

The sound received by the

optimizer microphone is out of

the acceptable range. The

distance between the optimizer

microphone and the speakers is

too close. Set them away, and

then try to perform the Auto

Calibration again.

WARNING 43 The distance and position of the

subwoofer cannot be detected.

This may be caused by noise. Try

to perform the Auto Calibration

in a quiet environment.

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

Warning code Explanation

29US

Playback

You can delete the result of Auto Calibration.

If there is no saved data, you cannot perform

this operation.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until

“A.CAL MENU” appears, then

press or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“A.CAL CLEAR” appears, then

press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until

“YES” appears, then press .

The saved result is deleted.

The settings for speaker distance and

speaker level return to their defaults.

Selecting a component

1Press the input button to select

a component.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver.

The selected input appears on the display.

Clearing the measurement

result Playback

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can

be played back

[BD]

Blu-ray Disc player, etc.,

connected to the BD jack

DVD

[DVD]

DVD player, etc.,

connected to the DVD

jack

SAT/CATV

[SAT/CATV]

Satellite tuner, cable

television tuner, etc.,

connected to the SAT/

CATV jack

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

Input

buttons

MASTER

VOL +/–

MUTING

continued

30US

2Turn on the component and

start playback.

3Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on

the receiver.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING. “MUTING” lights up and

“MUTING ON” appears on the display for a

few seconds.

The muting function will be canceled when

you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your

speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn

down the volume level.

Enjoying sound/images

from the components

connected to the receiver

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can

be played back

[TV]

TV, etc., connected to the

TV jack

VIDEO

[VIDEO]

DVD player, DVD

recorder, etc., connected

to the VIDEO jack

SA-CD/CD

[SA-CD/CD]

Super Audio CD player,

CD player, etc.,

connected to the SA-CD/

CD jack

DMPORT

[DMPORT]

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter connected to the

DMPORT jack

TUNER

[FM or AM band]

Built-in radio tuner

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

Input

buttons

?/1

SOUND

FIELD +/–

TV VOL

+/–

31US

Playback

1Turn on the TV and choose a

program.

For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

2Turn on the receiver.

3Press TV.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver to select “TV”.

4Adjust the volume of the

receiver.

Tips

• When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of

the TV is switched and the image from the TV

tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically

by pressing the TV button.

• The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker.

In this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker

down to the minimum.

1Turn on the TV.

2Turn on the satellite tuner or

cable television tuner and the

receiver.

3Press SAT/CATV.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver to select

“SAT/CATV”.

4Change the TV input.

For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

5Adjust the volume of the

receiver.

Tip

The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In

this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down

to the minimum.

Enjoying TV Enjoying a satellite tuner or

cable television tuner

32US

1Turn on the TV.

2Turn on the Blu-ray Disc player

or DVD player, then place the

disc on the tray.

3Turn on the receiver.

4Press DVD or BD.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver to select “DVD” or

“BD”.

5Change the TV input.

For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

6Play back the disc.

7Adjust the volume of the

receiver.

Tip

Even if you playback Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital

Plus or DTS-HD with a connected component

compatible with these sound formats, the receiver

accepts as Dolby Digital or DTS. When you connect

the component to the receiver using an HDMI cable

to playback these high-quality sound formats, set the

connected component to output the sound in multi

channel PCM, if possible.

1Turn on the Super Audio CD

player or CD player, then place

the disc on the tray.

2Turn on the receiver.

3Press SA-CD/CD.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver to select “SA-CD/

CD”.

4Adjust the volume of the

receiver.

1Turn on the receiver.

2Press DMPORT.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.

3Start playback of the connected

component.

Tip

When listening to MP3 or other compressed music

files using a portable audio source, you can enhance

the sound. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly

until “P. AUDIO” appears on the display.

Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD Enjoying a Super Audio CD/CD

Enjoying a connected

component through DMPORT

connection

33US

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field

This receiver can create multi channel

surround sound. You can select one of the

optimized sound fields from the system’s

preprogrammed sound fields.

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly

to select the sound field you want.

You can also press SOUND FIELD on the

receiver.

Types of sound field available

a)D.C.S. technology is used. For details, see “Glossary” (page 63).

b)This decoding mode appears when you connect the headphones to surround amplifier (S-AIR sub unit) (not

supplied).

Enjoying Surround Sound

SOUND

FIELD +/–

Sound field

for

Sound field

[Display]

Effect

A.F.D. 2CH STEREO

[2CH STEREO]

When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are

downmixed to 2 channel.

A.F.D. STANDARD

[A.F.D. STD]

Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding

any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a

low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there

is no LFE signals.

A.F.D. MULTI

[A.F.D. MULTI]

Reproduces sound from any of the format to 2 or more

speakers.

PRO LOGIC

[PRO LOGIC]

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2

channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

[PLII MOVIE]

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This

setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In

addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for

watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

[PLII MUSIC]

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This

setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

Movie MOVIE-D.C.S.-a)

[MOVIE-D.C.S.-]

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production

studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any

type of movie.

Music SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

GAME [GAME] Reproduces powerful and realistic sound, suited for playing

video games.

NEWS [NEWS] Reproduces a clearer announcer’s voice.

PORTABLE AUDIO

ENHANCER [P. AUDIO]

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable

audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other

compressed music.

Othersb) HEADPHONE 2CH

[HP 2CH]

Outputs the sound from headphone left and right. Multi

channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

HEADPHONE THEATER

[HP THEATER]

Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right.

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Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any

sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

• Multi channel Linear PCM is not available for

“P. AUDIO”.

• The movie and music mode do not work when:

– signals with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz is input.

– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are

received via an HDMI IN jack.

• The sound is not output from multiple speakers

depending on the source.

• Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of

the sound may be cut off as the optimum mode is

automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound,

select “A.F.D. STD”.

• When the input signal is multi channel source,

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled

and the multi channel source is output directly.

• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby

Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.

• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode

may not be effective.

• When you select “MOVIE-D.C.S.-” depending on

the input stream, Dolby Pro Logic may be applied

automatically.

• When changing the sound mode while using the

S-AIR receiver (not supplied), sound from the

S-AIR receiver (not supplied) may skip.

Tip

You can identify the encoding format of DVD

software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

Enjoying the sound at low

volume

(NIGHT MODE)

You can enjoy sound effects and hear the

dialog clearly even at a low volume level using

this function. This function is useful for

enjoying sound at night.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until

“AUDIO” appears, then press

or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“NIGHT MODE” appears, then

press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until

“NIGHT ON” appears, then

press .

“NIGHT” lights up on the display.

• NIGHT ON: Turn on the NIGHT

MODE.

• NIGHT OFF: Turn off the NIGHT

MODE.

The initial setting is “NIGHT OFF”.

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

AMP

V/v/B/b

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Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts

through the built-in tuner. Before operation, be

sure you have connected the FM and AM

antennas to the receiver (page 24).

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver.

2Press and hold TUNING +/–

until the auto scanning starts.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to

high frequency; press TUNING – to scan

from high to low frequency.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a

station is received. To stop the Auto

Tuning manually, press TUNING +/–.

If an FM program is noisy

If an FM program is noisy, you can select

monaural reception. There will be no stereo

effect, but reception will improve.

1Press MENU/HOME.

2Press V/v repeatedly until “FM

MODE” appears, then press

or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“MONO” appears, then press

• STEREO: Stereo reception.

• MONO: Monaural reception.

The initial setting is “STEREO”.

4Press MENU/HOME.

Tip

To improve reception, reorient the supplied

antennas.

Tuner Operations

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

TUNING

+/–

TUNER

MENU/

HOME

V/v/B/b

ENTER

D. TUNING

Numeric

buttons

SHIFT

Tuning into a station

automatically (Auto Tuning)

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Enter the frequency of a station directly by

using the numeric buttons.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver.

2Press D.TUNING.

3Press and hold SHIFT, then

press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust

the direction of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

4Press and hold SHIFT, then

press ENTER.

If a wrong frequency is entered

“FM ---.--” or “AM ----” appears and then the

display returns to the current frequency.

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right

frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you

still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is

not used in your area.

The AM tuning interval can be set to either

10 kHz or 9 kHz.

1Press TUNER repeatedly until

“AM” appears on the display.

2Press MENU/HOME.

3Press V/v repeatedly until “AM

STEP” appears on the display,

then press or b.

“10K t 9K” or “9K t 10K” appears on

the display.

4Press .

“COMPLETE” appears on the display.

The AM tuning interval is changed.

5Press MENU/HOME.

Note

If you change the interval, AM preset stations will

be erased.

Tuning into a station directly

(Direct Tuning)

Changing the AM tuning interval

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Tuner Operations

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10

AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the

stations you often listen to.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver.

2Press and hold TUNING +/–

until the auto scanning starts.

Scanning stops when the receiver tunes in

a station. “ST” (for stereo program) lights

up on the display.

3Press MEMORY.

A preset number appears on the display.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

the preset number you want.

You can also select the preset number

directly by holding SHIFT and then press

the numeric buttons.

5Press .

“COMPLETE” appears on the display

and the station is stored.

6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store

other stations.

To change the preset number

Restart from step 3.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver.

2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly

to select the preset station you

want.

Each time you press the button, the

receiver tunes in one preset station.

You can also press and hold SHIFT, then

press the numeric buttons to select the

preset station you want. Then, press to

enter the selection.

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

TUNING

+/–

Numeric

buttons

MENU/

HOME

TUNER

V/v/B/b

PRESET

+/–

DISPLAY

MEMORY

Tuning to preset stations

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You can enter a name for preset stations.

These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear on

the display when a station is selected.

Note that no more than one name can be

entered for each preset station.

1Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also press INPUT SELECTOR

+/– on the receiver.

2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly

to select the preset station you

want to create an index name

for.

3Press MENU/HOME.

4Press V/v repeatedly until

“NAME IN” appears, then press

5Create a name by using

V/v/B/b.

Press V/v repeatedly to select a character,

then press b to move the cursor to the

next position. Letters, numbers and other

symbols can be input for a radio station

name.

If you enter a wrong character

Press B/b repeatedly until the character to

be changed flashes, then press V/v

repeatedly to select the desired character.

6Press .

“COMPLETE” appears on the display

and the station name is stored.

7Press MENU/HOME.

When the receiver is set to “FM” or “AM”,

you can check the frequency using the display.

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

changes as shown.

Station namea) t Frequencyb) t

FM Modeb)

a)This is displayed if you have entered a name for a

preset station.

b)Returns to the original display when several

seconds have elapsed.

Naming preset station Viewing the station name or

frequency on the display

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV,

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc.,

that is equipped with the Control for HDMI

function.

By connecting Sony components that are

compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync using an

HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is

simplified as follows:

• One-Touch Play (page 41)

• System Audio Control (page 41)

• System Power Off (page 43)

• Audio Return Channel (ARC) (page 45)

• Theater Mode (page 46)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function

standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer

Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-

Definition Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function

will not operate correctly in the

following cases:

• When you connect the receiver to a

component which does not correspond with

Sony Control for HDMI function.

• When you connect the receiver and

components using other than HDMI

connection.

We recommend that you connect the receiver

to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Note

Depending on the connected component, the

Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to

the operating instructions of the component.

Preparing for the

“BRAVIA” Sync

To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, turn the Control

for HDMI function on for both the receiver

and the connected component. The receiver is

compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy

Setting” function.

When your TV is compatible

with the “Control for HDMI-Easy

Setting” function

When you connect a Sony TV with the

“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function,

the Control for HDMI function of the receiver

can be turned on simultaneously by turning the

Control for HDMI function of the TV on.

1Make sure that the receiver, TV, and

playback components are connected

using an HDMI cable (not supplied).

(The respective components must be

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function).

2Turn on the receiver, TV and the

playback components.

3Turn the Control for HDMI function of

the TV on.

The Control for HDMI function of the

receiver and all the connected components

are simultaneously turned on. When the

setup is completed, “COMPLETE” will

appear. Wait until the setup is complete.

For details on setup of the TV, refer to the

operating instructions of your TV.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

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When your TV is not compatible

with the “Control for HDMI-Easy

Setting” function

Turn the Control for HDMI function of the

receiver and the connected component on

individually.

1Perform the steps given in “When your

TV is compatible with the “Control for

HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page

39).

2Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

3Press V/v repeatedly until “SET HDMI”

appears, then press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until “CTRL

HDMI” appears, then press or b.

5Press V/v repeatedly until “CTRL ON”

appears, then press .

The Control for HDMI function is set to on.

6Press one of the input buttons (BD,

DVD, SAT/CATV) to display the image

of the playback component for which

you want to set the Control for HDMI

function.

7Turn the Control for HDMI function of

the connected component on.

For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the connected component.

8Repeat step 6 and 7 to set the Control

for HDMI function for other connected

component.

Notes

• When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the

connection, perform the steps given in “When your

TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-

Easy Setting” function” (page 39) or “When your

TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-

Easy Setting” function” (page 40).

• You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System

Audio Control during Control for HDMI-Easy

Setting operation.

• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting

from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected

components and receiver.

• If the playback components cannot function after

you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-

Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting

on your TV.

• If the connected components do not support

Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set

the Control for HDMI function for the connected

components to on before you perform the Control

for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

AMP

V/v/B/b

Input

buttons

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Playing back components

with one-touch operation

(One-Touch Play)

By a simple operation (one touch),

components connected to the receiver with

HDMI connections start playback

automatically.

You can enjoy the sound/image using the

connected components.

Play back a connected component.

The receiver and the TV are turned on

automatically and switched to the appropriate

HDMI input.

Note

Be sure that the System Audio Control setting is set

to on using TV menu.

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc by

simple operation

You can also select a connected component,

such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc player using the

TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV

switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

Note

Depending on the TV, the start of the content may

not be output.

Tip

You can enjoy the components that are connected to

the HDMI jacks, even if you turn the receiver off.

The POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights

up in amber.

Enjoying the TV sound

from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver by a simple

operation.

You can operate System Audio Control

function using the TV menu. For details, refer

to the operating instructions of the TV.

When System Audio Control function is

turned on, the receiver will turns on and

switches to the appropriate input

automatically.

TV sound is output from the speakers

connected to the receiver, and the volume of

the TV is minimized simultaneously.

You can use the System Audio Control

function as follows.

• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is

turned on, the System Audio Control

function will automatically be set to on and

the TV sound will output from the speakers

connected to the receiver. However, if you

turn off the receiver, the sound will output

from the TV speakers.

• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when

you adjust the TV volume.

Notes

• If System Audio Control does not function

according to your TV setting, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System

Audio Control function, the System Audio 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.

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When the System Audio Control function is

active, and the output method changes from

the TV speaker to the speakers connected to

the receiver automatically, loud sound may be

output depending on the volume level of the

receiver. You can prevent this by limiting the

maximum volume level.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until “SET

HDMI” appears, then press

or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until “VOL

LIMIT” appears, then press

or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

the maximum volume level you

want, then press .

The maximum volume level changes as

follows:

LIMIT MAX y LIMIT 49 y LIMIT

48 y ...... y LIMIT 2 y LIMIT 1

y LIMIT MIN

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Notes

• This function is available only when the Control

for HDMI function is set to on.

• This function is not available when the output

method changes from the speakers connected to the

receiver to the TV speaker.

Tips

• Sony recommends that you set the maximum

volume level to a little lower than the volume you

usually listen to.

• Regardless of the maximum volume level you set,

the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver and the

MASTER VOL +/– on the remote are operable.

• If you do not want to limit the maximum volume

level, select “LIMIT MAX”.

Using the Volume Limit function

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Turning off the receiver

with the TV

(System Power Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the

POWER button on the TV’s remote, the

receiver and the connected components turn

off automatically.

You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn

off the TV.

Press TV and TV ?/1 at the same

time.

The TV, receiver and the components

connected via HDMI are turned off.

Notes

• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using

the System Power Off function. For details, refer to

the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the status, the connected

components may not be turned off. For details,

refer to the operating instructions of the connected

components.

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

TV ?/1

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Using the power saving

function

(HDMI Pass Through)

If a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV is

connected to the receiver, and the TV is turned

off, HDMI signal transmission stops, and

power consumption is reduced.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until “SET

HDMI” appears, then press

or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“PASS THRU” appears, then

press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until the

setting you want appears, then

press .

• THRU AUTO: When the TV is turned

on while the receiver is in the standby

mode, the receiver outputs HDMI

signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV

OUT jack. Sony recommends this

setting if you use a TV that is

compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync. This

setting saves power in the standby mode

compared with the “THRU ON” setting.

• THRU ON: When the receiver is in the

standby mode, the receiver continuously

outputs HDMI signals from the

receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack.

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Notes

• The power saving function may not work for some

TVs compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync. In this

case, set “PASS THRU” to “THRU ON”.

• Depending on your components, it may take time

before image or sound is output.

• This function is available only when the Control

for HDMI function is set to on.

AMP

V/v/B/b

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Enjoying the TV sound via

an HDMI connection

(Audio Return Channel)

The receiver can receive the audio signal of the

TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is

compatible with the Audio Return Channel

(ARC) function. You can enjoy TV sound via

the receiver by using just one HDMI cable.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until “SET

HDMI” appears, then press

or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“ARC” appears, then press

or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until the

setting you want appears, then

press .

• ARC ON: The receiver receives the

audio signal of the TV automatically via

an HDMI cable.

• ARC OFF: The receiver receives the

audio signal of the TV via audio or

optical digital cord.

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Notes

• This function is available only when the Control

for HDMI function is set to on.

• Be sure that your TV is compatible with Audio

Return Channel (ARC) function. For details on the

TV settings, refer to the operating instructions of

the TV.

AMP

V/v/B/b

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Enjoying optimum sound

field for the selected

scene

(Scene Select)

The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy

the optimum picture quality and switches the

sound field according to the selected scene on

your TV. For details on the operation, refer to

the operating instructions of the TV.

Notes

• This function is available only when the Control

for HDMI function is set to on.

• The sound field may not switch depending on the

TV.

Enjoying movies with the

optimum sound field

(Theater Mode)

Press the THEATER button on the

remote of the receiver, TV, or the

Blu-ray Disc player, while pointing

the remote toward the TV.

The sound field switches to “MOVIE-D.C.S.-”.

To return to the previous sound field, press the

THEATER button again.

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the

TV.

Tip

The sound field may be changed back to the

previous one when you change the TV’s input.

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S-AIR Operations

About S-AIR products

This receiver is compatible with the S-AIR

function (page 64), which allows wireless

sound transmission between S-AIR products.

When you purchase the S-AIR product, you

need to establish the sound transmission.

There are two types of S-AIR product.

• S-AIR main unit (this receiver):

This is for transmitting sound.

You can use up to 3 S-AIR main units. (The

number of usable S-AIR main unit depends

on the use environment.)

• S-AIR sub unit (not supplied): This is for

receiving sound.

– Surround amplifier: You can enjoy

surround speaker sound wirelessly.

– S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system’s

sound in another room.

These S-AIR products can be purchased as an

option (the S-AIR products lineup differs

depending on the area).

Notes or instruction for the S-AIR sub unit in

this operating instructions is refer only when

the S-AIR sub unit is used.

S-AIR products use a radio frequency of

2.4 GHz. Certain electronic equipment or

other factors may cause lost connection or

instability in S-AIR reception.

• Electronic equipment influence

The following may cause interference or

cross talk.

– Cellular phones, cordless phones

– Wireless LAN, personal computers

– Game machines using radio signals

– Microwave ovens

S-AIR Operations

About environments where

S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit

and sub unit) are used

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY

POWER/

S-AIR sub unit

(S-AIR receiver)

S-AIR main unit

(this receiver)

S-AIR sub unit

(surround amplifier)

Room B

Room A

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• Other factors

The following may cause poor reception.

– Materials or structures, such as walls and

floors

– The location where an S-AIR product is

placed

When using S-AIR products, place them as far

as possible from the above electronic

equipment, or place where S-AIR reception is

stable.

Setting up an S-AIR

product

Before using an S-AIR product, be sure to

perform the following settings to establish the

sound transmission.

To make use of the S-AIR function, you need

to insert the wireless transmitter (not supplied)

into the S-AIR main unit and the wireless

transceiver (not supplied) into the S-AIR sub

unit.

Notes

• Before inserting the wireless transmitter/

transceiver, be sure to disconnect the AC power

cord.

• Do not insert/detach the wireless transmitter/

transceiver (not supplied) while the receiver is

turned on.

• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless

transmitter/transceiver.

Inserting the wireless

transmitter/transceiver

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S-AIR Operations

To insert the wireless

transmitter into the S-AIR main

unit

1Remove the screws.

Note

Remove the screws pointed with marks. Do

not remove other screws.

2Insert the wireless transmitter.

Notes

• Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR

logo facing up.

• Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V

marks are aligned.

• Do not insert other than the wireless

transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.

3Use the screws that you removed from

step 1 to fasten the wireless

transmitter.

Note

Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless

transmitter.

To insert the wireless

transceiver into the S-AIR sub

unit

Refer to the operating instructions of the

S-AIR sub unit.

AUTO

CAL MIC

EZW-T100

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

EZW-T100

Wireless transmitter

EZW-T100 slot

EZW-T100

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When you match the ID of the S-AIR main

unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish

sound transmission.

To set the ID of the S-AIR main

unit

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR SET” appears, then

press or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR ID” appears, then press

or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

the desired ID (A, B or C) then

press .

5Set the S-AIR sub unit to the

same ID.

Sound transmission is established as

follows:

6Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

To set the ID of the S-AIR sub

unit

Be sure to match the ID on S-AIR sub unit you

want to the S-AIR main unit.

For details on setting the ID of the S-AIR sub

unit, refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.

To use multiple S-AIR main

units

You can use multiple S-AIR products by

setting a different ID for each unit.

Sound transmission is established as follows:

Establishing sound transmission

between the S-AIR main unit and

S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)

AMP

V/v/B/b

ID A ID A

ID A

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY

POWER/

S-AIR main unit (this receiver)

S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit

ID A ID A ID B

ID A ID B

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY

POWER/

S-AIR main unit

(this receiver)

Other S-AIR

main unit

S-AIR

sub unit

S-AIR

sub unit

S-AIR sub unit

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S-AIR Operations

To establish sound transmission, you need to

set the same ID for your S-AIR main unit and

S-AIR sub unit. However, if your neighbors

have S-AIR products and their IDs are the

same as yours, your neighbors could receive

the sound of your S-AIR main unit or vice

versa.

To prevent this, you can pair the S-AIR main

unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by

performing the pairing operation.

xBefore pairing

Sound transmission is established by the ID.

xAfter pairing

Sound transmission is established between the

paired S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit(s)

only.

To perform pairing

1Place the S-AIR sub unit that

you want to pair near the S-AIR

main unit.

Note

Remove headphones from the surround

amplifier (if connected).

2Match the IDs of the S-AIR main

unit and the S-AIR sub unit.

• To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit,

see “To set the ID of the S-AIR sub

unit” (page 50).

• To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit,

refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.

3Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

4Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR SET” appears, then

press or b.

Pairing the S-AIR main unit with

a specific S-AIR sub unit

(Pairing operation)

ID A

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY

POWER/

Your room

S-AIR main unit

(this receiver)

S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit

Neighbor

ID A

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY

POWER/

Your room

S-AIR main unit

(this receiver)

S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit

Neighbor

No transmission

Pairing

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5Press V/v repeatedly until

“PAIRING” appears, then press

or b.

6Press V/v repeatedly until the

setting you want appears, then

press .

• START: The S-AIR main unit starts

pairing.

• CONDITION: You can check the

current ID. When the pairing setting is

timed out, “NO PAIRING” appears on

the display.

7Start pairing of the S-AIR sub

unit.

xFor the surround amplifier

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with surround amplifier.

xFor the S-AIR receiver

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with S-AIR receiver.

8Pairing completed.

“COMPLETE” appears on the display.

9Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Note

Perform the pairing within several minutes after you

select “START” in step 6. Otherwise, the pairing is

canceled automatically and “INCOMPLETE”

appears on the display.

To cancel pairing

Reset the ID of the S-AIR main unit. For

details, see “To set the ID of the S-AIR sub

unit” (page 50). You can set the same ID as

before.

Enjoying the system’s

sound in another room

(For the S-AIR receiver only (not

supplied))

You can enjoy the system’s sound in another

room by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR

receiver can be placed in another room for

enjoying the system’s sound there.

For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with S-AIR

receiver.

Note

Sources with copyright protection may not be

playable on S-AIR products.

1Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver

to match the S-AIR main unit.

• To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit,

see “To set the ID of the S-AIR sub

unit” (page 50).

• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver,

refer to the operating instructions

supplied with S-AIR receiver.

Notes

• When you are using another S-AIR sub unit,

such as a surround amplifier, do not change

the ID of the S-AIR main unit. 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 and

another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround

amplifier, you also need to pair the S-AIR

main unit and the S-AIR receiver. For details,

see “Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a

specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)”

(page 51).

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S-AIR Operations

2Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR SET” appears, then

press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR MODE” appears, then

press or b.

5Press V/v repeatedly until the

setting you want appears, then

press .

• PARTY: The S-AIR sub unit outputs

sound according to function set on the

S-AIR main unit.

• SEPARATE: You can select the input

you want for the S-AIR receiver while

the input of the S-AIR main unit remain

unchanged.

When “SEPARATE” is set, the

functions you can select are “MAIN

UNIT”, “SA-CD/CD”, “DMPORT”,

“TUNER FM” and “TUNER AM”. To

enjoy the same function as the S-AIR

main unit, select “MAIN UNIT”.

6Select the desired function on

the S-AIR product.

When the sound is other than 2 channel

stereo, multi channel sound is

downmixed to 2 channel.

7Adjust the volume on the S-AIR

receiver.

Note

When “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” is selected

on the receiver, you can only select the same band

for the tuner on the S-AIR product.

To control the system from the

S-AIR receiver

You can control the system from the S-AIR

receiver by using the following buttons.

For details, refer to the operating instructions

of the S-AIR receiver.

Press Operation

N, X, x,

./>Share the same operations on the

remote.

S-AIR CH Change the function of the

system.

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Stabilizing S-AIR

reception

Read the following when S-AIR reception is

poor or unstable.

Check the following.

• Keep cords that are connected to the S-AIR

product (AC power cord, speaker cords, or

other cords) away from the wireless adapter

and slot.

• Keep as much space as possible around

S-AIR products.

– Avoid placing S-AIR products on top of or

directly below other electronic equipment.

– Avoid placing S-AIR products in a closed

rack, metal rack or under a table.

• Adjust the location (height, orientation, and

place in the room) of S-AIR products until

reception is the most stable.

– Place so that the wireless adapters of the

S-AIR main unit and sub unit are closer.

– Place so that S-AIR products are separated

from other wireless devices.

– Place so that S-AIR products are separated

from metal doors or tables.

If you still cannot improve S-AIR reception,

change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page

55).

When S-AIR reception is poor

AUTO

CAL MIC

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

EZW-T100

AUTO

CAL MIC

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY

POWER/

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY

POWER/

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S-AIR Operations

Changing the channel for

better sound

transmission

If you use multiple wireless systems which

sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless

LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR

products or other wireless systems may be

unstable. In this case, the transmission may be

improved by changing the following “RF

CHANGE” setting.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR SET” appears, then

press or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“RF CHANGE” appears, then

press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until the

setting you want appears, then

press .

• RF AUTO: Normally select this. The

system change “RF CHANGE” to “RF

ON” or “RF OFF” automatically.

• RF ON: The system transmits sound by

searching the better channel for

transmitting.

• RF OFF: The system transmits sound by

fixing the channel for transmitting.

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Notes

• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the

S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “RF CHANGE”.

• In most cases, you will not need to change this

setting.

• If “RF CHANGE” is set to “RF OFF”,

transmission between the S-AIR main unit and

S-AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the

following channels.

– S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for IEEE

802.11b/g channel 1

– S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE

802.11b/g channel 6

– S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for IEEE

802.11b/g channel 11

• The transmission may be improved by changing

the transmission channel (frequency) of the other

wireless system(s). For details, refer to the

operating instructions of the other wireless

system(s).

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Enjoying the S-AIR

receiver while the S-AIR

main unit is in standby

mode

(For the S-AIR receiver only (not

supplied))

You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the

S-AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting

“S-AIR STBY” to “STBY ON”.

Note

The POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator in the

S-AIR main unit (this receiver) lights up in amber.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR SET” appears, then

press or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until

“S-AIR STBY” appears, then

press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until the

setting you want appears, then

press .

• STBY OFF: You cannot enjoy the

S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main

unit is in standby mode.

• STBY ON: You can enjoy the S-AIR

receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in

standby mode or turned on.

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Notes

• When you set “S-AIR STBY” to “STBY ON”, the

power consumption increases during the standby

mode.

• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the

S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “S-AIR STBY”.

• When the wireless transmitter is removed from the

S-AIR main unit, “S-AIR STBY” is set to “STBY

OFF” automatically.

• When you turn the system off while “S-AIR

STBY” is set to “STBY ON”, you cannot use any

buttons other than ?/1.

• The sound of the S-AIR receiver may be cut off by

operation of the S-AIR main unit.

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Advanced Settings

Changing the input button

assignments

You can change the initial settings of the input

buttons (BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO and

SA-CD/CD) to suit the components in your

system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray

Disc player to the DVD jack on the receiver,

you can set the DVD button on this remote to

control the Blu-ray Disc player.

Note

You cannot change the remote assignments for TV,

DMPORT and TUNER.

1While holding down the input

button of which you want to

change the assignment, hold

down AV ?/1.

Example: While holding down DVD,

hold down AV ?/1.

2With the AV ?/1 button held,

release the input button you

selected in step 1.

Example: With the AV ?/1 button held,

release DVD.

3Referring to the following table,

press the corresponding

button for the category you

want, then release AV ?/1.

Example: Press 1, then release AV ?/1.

Now you can use the DVD button to

control the Blu-ray Disc player.

Categories and the

corresponding buttons for BD,

DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO and

SA-CD/CD

Advanced Settings

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

DMPORT TUNER

Input

buttons

MASTER

VOL –

?/1

Numeric

buttons

AV ?/1

INPUT

Categories Press

Blu-ray Disc player

(command mode BD1)a)

Blu-ray Disc recorder

(command mode BD3)

DVD player

(command mode DVD1)b)

DVD recorder

(command mode DVD3)

VCR (command mode VTR3) 5

CD player 6

DSSc) 7

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a)The initial setting of the BD button.

For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray

Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder.

b)The initial setting of the DVD button.

Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or

DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

c)The initial setting of the SAT/CATV button.

To clear all remote button

assignments

While holding down MASTER VOL –, press

?/1 and INPUT.

The remote is reset to its initial settings.

Settings and adjustments

using the amplifier menu

By using the amplifier menus, you can make

various adjustments to customize the receiver.

1Press AMP MENU.

“LEVEL” appears on the display.

2Press V/v repeatedly until the

menu you want appears, then

press or b.

3Press V/v repeatedly until the

parameter you want to adjust

appears, then press or b.

4Press V/v repeatedly until the

setting you want appears, then

press .

To return to the previous

display

Press B.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Navigating through menus

AMP

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Advanced Settings

Overview of the menus

You can set the following items using the

AMP MENU. For details of each menu, see

the following pages.

The default settings are underlined.

AMP MENU

LEVEL TEST TONE T. TONE ON

T. TONE OFF

FL LEVEL FL +6.0,…

FL 0.0,...

FL -6.0

CNT LEVEL CNT +6.0,...

CNT 0.0,...

CNT -6.0

FR LEVEL FR +6.0,…

FR 0.0,...

FR -6.0

SR LEVEL SR +6.0,…

SR 0.0,...

SR -6.0

SL LEVEL SL +6.0,…

SL 0.0,...

SL -6.0

SW LEVEL SW +6.0,…

SW 0.0,...

SW -6.0

AUDIO DRC DRC OFF

DRC STD

DRC MAX

TONE BASS BASS +6.0,...

BASS 0.0,...

BASS -6.0

TREBLE TREBLE +6.0,

…TREBLE 0.0,

…TREBLE -6.0

AUDIO A/V SYNC SYNC 20,...

SYNC 1,

SYNC OFF

DUAL MONO MAIN

SUB

MAIN/SUB

NIGHT MODEa) NIGHT ON

NIGHT OFF

INPUT MODEb) AUTO

OPT

SET HDMIc) CTRL HDMI CTRL ON

CTRL OFF

VOL LIMITd) LIMIT MAX,

LIMIT 49,

…LIMIT 1,

LIMIT MIN

PASS THRUd) THRU AUTO

THRU ON

ARCd) ARC ON

ARC OFF

SYSTEM DIMMER DIMMER ON

DIMMER OFF

DISPLAY DSPL ON

DSPL OFF

SLEEP SLEEP OFF,

SLEEP 90M,

…SLEEP 10M

AUTO STBY STBY ON

STBY OFF

SP SETUP CENTER SP CENTER YES

CENTER NO

SUR SP SUR YES

SUR NO

FL DISTe) FL 23FEET,…

FL 10FEET,…

FL 0FEET

CNT DISTe)f) CNT 23FEET,

CNT 10FEET,…

CNT 0FEET

FR DISTe) FR 23FEET,…

FR 10FEET,…

FR 0FEET

SR DISTe)g) SR 23FEET,…

SR 10FEET,…

SR 0FEET

SL DISTe)g) SL 23FEET,….

SL 10FEET,…

SL 0FEET

SW DISTe) SW 23FEET,…

SW 10FEET,…

SW 0FEET

A.CAL MENUh) A.CAL START

A.CAL CLEARi)

S-AIR SETj) S-AIR ID S-AIR ID A

S-AIR ID B

S-AIR ID C

PAIRING START

CONDITION

S-AIR MODE PARTY

SEPARATE

RF CHANGE RF AUTO

RF ON

RF OFF

S-AIR STBY STBY ON

STBY OFF

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a)For details, see “Enjoying the sound at low volume

(NIGHT MODE)” (page 34).

b)This parameter is only available when SAT/CATV

input is selected.

c)For details, see “Preparing for the “BRAVIA”

Sync” (page 39).

d)This parameter is only available when “CTRL

HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”.

e)When the Auto Calibration result is saved, you can

adjust the setting in 1 inch increment.

f) This parameter is only available when “CENTER

SP” is set to “CENTER YES”.

g)This parameter is only available when “SUR SP”

is set to “SUR YES”.

h)For details, see “Performing Auto Calibration”

(page 26).

i) This parameter is only available when the result of

the Auto Calibration is saved.

j) This menu is only available when you insert the

S-AIR transmitter (not supplied). For details, see

“Setting up an S-AIR product” (page 48).

You can adjust the level of each speaker to suit

your preference.

xTEST TONE

You can adjust the speaker levels while

listening to the test tone from your listening

position.

To adjust the speaker levels

xFL LEVEL (Front left speaker

level)

xCNT LEVEL (Center speaker

level)

xFR LEVEL (Front right speaker

level)

xSR LEVEL (Surround right

speaker level)

xSL LEVEL (Surround left speaker

level)

xSW LEVEL (Subwoofer level)

1Press V/v repeatedly until

“TEST TONE” appears, then

press or b.

2Press V/v repeatedly until

“T. TONE ON” appears, then

press .

The test tone is emitted from each speaker

in sequence as follows:

Front left t Center t Front right t

Surround right t Surround left t

Subwoofer

3Press B until “TEST TONE”

appears.

4Press V/v repeatedly to select

the desired speaker, then press

or b.

The test tone is emitted from the speaker

that is being adjusted only.

• FL LEVEL, CNT LEVEL, FR LEVEL,

SR LEVEL, SL LEVEL, SW LEVEL

Notes

• “CNT LEVEL” does not appear when you set

“CENTER NO” in the “SP SETUP” setting.

• “SR LEVEL” and “SL LEVEL” do not

appear when you set “SUR NO” in the

“SP SETUP” setting.

5Press V/v repeatedly to adjust

the speaker level, then press

You can adjust from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB

in 0.5 dB steps.

Note

If you do not adjust for a certain period, the test

tone is emitted from the next speaker in

sequence.

6Repeat step 4 and 5 to adjust

the other speaker level.

7After you have finished making

adjustments, press V/v

repeatedly until “TEST TONE”

appears, then press or b.

LEVEL menu

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Advanced Settings

8Press V/v repeatedly until

“T. TONE OFF” appears, then

press .

When a test tone is not output

from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected

securely.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit

problem.

Note

The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI

OUT jack.

xAUDIO DRC

You can compress the dynamic range of the

sound track. This may be useful when you

want to watch movies at low volume. AUDIO

DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.

• DRC OFF: Does not compress dynamic

range.

• DRC STD: Compress dynamic range as

intended by the recording engineer.

• DRC MAX: Compress dynamic range fully.

Tip

Audio dynamic range compression lets you

compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based

on the dynamic range information included in the

Dolby Digital signal.

“DRC STD” is the standard setting, but it only

enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend

using the “DRC MAX” setting. This greatly

compresses the dynamic range and lets you view

movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog

limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a

very natural compression.

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass and

treble level) of the speakers.

xBASS

xTREBLE

To adjust the tone level

1Press V/v repeatedly until “BASS” or

“TREBLE” appears, then press or b.

2Press V/v repeatedly until bass or

treble level appears, then press .

You can adjust from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB in

0.5 dB steps.

You can make the settings for the audio to suit

your preference.

xA/V SYNC

You can delay the sound output using this

function when the image is slower than the

sound.

• SYNC OFF: Does not adjust.

• SYNC 1 – 20: Adjusts from 1 (10 ms) to 20

(200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.

Notes

• You may not be able to adjust the delay between

sound and image perfectly using this function.

• This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, DTS

and Linear PCM (2ch) input by optical and coaxial

audio input signals.

xDUAL MONO

You can select the language you want to listen

to during digital broadcast. This feature only

functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• MAIN: Outputs sound of the main language.

• SUB: Outputs sound of the sub language.

• MAIN / SUB: Outputs sound of the main

language through the front left speaker and

sound of the sub language through the front

right speaker simultaneously.

TONE menu

AUDIO menu

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xINPUT MODE

You can select the audio input mode setting

when you connect satellite tuner or cable

television tuner to both HDMI IN jack and

optical digital input jack on the receiver and

SAT/CATV input has been selected.

• AUTO: Gives priority to HDMI audio

signals if there are both digital (HDMI and

optical) connections.

• OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals

input to the SAT/CATV OPT IN jack.

You can make various settings to suit your

preference.

xDIMMER

You can change the brightness of the display.

• DIMMER ON: Low lighting.

• DIMMER OFF: Bright lighting.

xDISPLAY

You can change the display setting.

• DSPL ON: The display appears all the time.

• DSPL OFF: The display appears when you

operate the receiver.

xSLEEP

You can set the receiver to turn off at a preset

time when you want to fall asleep listening to

music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes

decrements.

To activate the sleep timer

1Press V/v repeatedly until “SLEEP”

appears, then press or b.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select the

preset time, then press .

The minutes display (the remaining time)

changes cyclically as follows:

xAUTO STBY

You can set the receiver switch to standby

mode when 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 to standby

mode.

You can set the distance of the speakers

connected to this receiver.

xCENTER SP

xSUR SP

To set the speaker connection

1Press V/v repeatedly until the speaker

you want to set appears, then press

or b.

• CENTER SP: Select the center speaker.

• SUR SP: Select the surround speaker.

2Press V/v repeatedly until the setting

you want appears, then press .

• CENTER (SUR) YES: Selects when you

connect the speaker(s).

• CENTER (SUR) NO: Selects when you

do not connect the speaker(s).

xFL DIST (Front left speaker

distance)

xCNT DIST (Center speaker

distance)

xFR DIST (Front right speaker

distance)

xSR DIST (Surround right speaker

distance)

xSL DIST (Surround left speaker

distance)

xSW DIST (Subwoofer distance)

SYSTEM menu

SLEEP OFF SLEEP 10M SLEEP 20M

SLEEP 90M SLEEP 80M … SLEEP 30M

SP SETUP menu

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Additional Information

To set the speaker distance

from your listening position

1Press V/v repeatedly until the speaker

you want to adjust appears, then press

or b.

• FL DIST, CNT DIST, FR DIST,

SR DIST, SL DIST, SW DIST

Notes

• “CNT DIST” does not appear when you set

“CENTER NO” in the “SP SETUP” setting.

• “SR DIST” and “SL DIST” do not appear

when you set “SUR NO” in the “SP SETUP”

setting.

2Press V/v repeatedly to set the

speaker distance, then press .

You can adjust from 0FEET to 23FEET.

Tip

When the Auto Calibration result is saved, you

can adjust the speakers distance in 1 inch steps.

If the Auto Calibration result is not saved, you

can adjust the speakers distance in 1/4 feet steps.

3Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the other

speaker distance.

Glossary

xDeep Color

Video signals for which the color depth of

signals passing through an HDMI jack have

been raised.

The number of colors that could be expressed

by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with

the current HDMI jack. However, the number

of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel

will be 36 bits, etc., when the receiver

corresponds to Deep Color.

Since the gradation of the depth of a color can

be expressed more finely with more bits,

continuous color changes can be more

smoothly expressed.

xDigital Cinema Sound (DCS)

A unique sound reproduction technology for

home theater developed by Sony, in

cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment,

for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound

of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital

Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a

DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured

data, the ideal sound field intended by

filmmakers can be experienced at home.

xDolby Digital

This movie theater sound format is more

advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In

this format, the surround speakers output

stereo sound with an expanded frequency

range, and a subwoofer channel for deep bass

is independently provided. This format is also

called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel

designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions

only when a deep bass effect is needed). All

six channels in this format are recorded

separately for superior channel separation.

Furthermore, since all the signals are

processed digitally, less signal degradation

occurs.

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xDolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth

output channels from 2 channel sources. This

is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix

surround decoder that extracts the spatial

properties of the original recording without

adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono

surround information is matrixed into two

stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is

decoded and output in 4 channel surround

sound. This is the most common audio

processing method for DVD-video.

xDTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology

for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It

compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,

delivering a higher quality sound

reproduction.

xHDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) is an interface that supports both

video and audio on a single digital connection,

allowing you to enjoy high quality digital

picture and sound. The HDMI specification

supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Contents Protection), a copy protection

technology that incorporates coding

technology for digital video signals.

xL.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)

Sound effects of low frequencies which are

output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or

DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a

frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio

becomes more powerful.

xS-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive

Radio frequency)

Recent times have seen the rapid spread of

DVD media, Digital Broadcasting, and other

high quality media.

To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high

quality media are transmitted with no

deterioration, Sony has developed a

technology called “S-AIR” for the radio

transmission of digital audio signals with no

compression, and has incorporated this

technology into the EZW-RT10/EZW-T100.

This technology transfers digital audio signals

with no compression using the 2.4 GHz band

range of ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and

Medical band), such as wireless LANs and

Bluetooth applications.

xS-Master

S-Master is an all-digital amplifier technology

developed by Sony, which effectively

minimizes the occurrence of sound

fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb

dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the

original sound. The compact amplifier section

supports a higher power efficiency and

improved thermal performance.

xSampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data

should be quantified. This process is called

sampling, and the number of times per second

the analog data is quantified is called the

sampling frequency. A standard music CD

stores data quantified at 44,100 times per

second, which is expressed as a sampling

frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a

higher sampling frequency means better sound

quality.

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Additional Information

xTSP (Time Stretched Pulse)

A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring

signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring

a wide band, from low to high, in a short

period.

The amount of energy used to measure signals

is important to ensure measurement accuracy

in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP

signals makes it possible to measure signals

effectively.

xx.v.Color

“x.v.Color” enables the more faithful

reproduction of various colors such as the

brilliant colors of flowers and the turquoise

blue of the southern ocean.

“x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the

products that have the capability to realize a

wide color space based on the xvYCC

specifications and is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

xvYCC is an international standard of the

technical specifications of the extended-gamut

color space for video signals. The color gamut

of xvYCC is wider than the one of sRGB that

is used with the current television system.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it

checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the

operating voltage is identical with your local

power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a

long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver

from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull

the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other

for the purpose of safety and will fit into the

wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact

your dealer.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at

a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during

operation, this is not a malfunction. If you

continuously use this receiver at a large

volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,

side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid

burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

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On placement

• Place the receiver in a 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 a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet

that might block the ventilation holes and

cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment

such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. If the

receiver is being used in combination with a

TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too

close to that equipment, noise may result,

and picture quality may suffer. This is

especially likely when using an indoor

antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an

outdoor antenna.

• Use caution when placing the receiver or

speakers on surfaces that have been specially

treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as

staining or discoloration of the surface may

result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure

to turn off and unplug the receiver.

If you encounter color

irregularity on a nearby TV

screen

The center speaker is magnetically shielded to

allow it to be installed near a TV set. However,

color irregularities may still be observed on

certain types of TV sets. As the front speakers,

surround speakers and subwoofer are not

magnetically shielded, we recommend that

you place them slightly further away from TV

set (page 15).

If color irregularity is

observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after

15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed

again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV

set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the

volume on the receiver.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a

soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of

abrasive pad, scouring powder, scrubbing

brush or sponge.

• If it is stained with oil or fingerprints, breath

on the surface and wipe it with soft dry cloth.

On S-AIR function

• As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by

radio waves, sound may skip when radio

waves are obstructed. This is a characteristic

of radio waves and is not malfunction.

• As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by

radio waves, equipment that generates

electromagnetic energy, such as a

microwave oven, may interfere with sound

transmission.

• As the S-AIR product(s) uses the radio

waves that share the same frequency as other

wireless systems, such as wireless LAN or

Bluetooth devices, interference or poor

transmission may result. In this case, take

the following steps:

– Avoid placing the S-AIR product(s) near

other wireless systems.

– Avoid using the S-AIR product(s) and the

other wireless systems at the same time.

– The transmission may be improved by

changing the transmission channel

(frequency) of the other wireless

system(s). For details, refer to the

operating instructions of the other wireless

system(s).

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• The transmission distance differs depending

on the usage environment. Find a location

where transmission between the S-AIR main

unit and sub unit is most effective, and

install the S-AIR main unit and sub unit

there.

• Place the S-AIR product(s) on the stable

surface off the floor.

• Poor transmission may occur and the

transmission distance may be too short if the

following conditions exist:

– There is a wall/floor made of reinforced

concrete or stone between the S-AIR

product(s).

– There is an iron divider/door or furniture/

electric product made of fireproof glass,

metal, etc., between the S-AIR product(s).

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your receiver, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the receiver, use this

troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the

problem.

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 turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set

to “VOLUME MIN”.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting

function.

• Check that you have selected the correct

component with the input buttons.

• The protective device on the receiver has

been activated. Turn off the receiver,

eliminate the short-circuit problem, and

turn on the power again.

• Check that the INPUT MODE setting is

correct for SAT/CATV input.

There is no sound from a specific

component.

• Check that the component is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for that

component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into the

jacks on both the receiver and the

component.

There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

• Make sure you have connected to both the

L and R jacks of an analog component, and

not only to either the L or R jack. Use an

audio cord (not supplied).

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There is no sound from digital sources

(from OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is set to

“OPT” for SAT/CATV input (page 62).

• Set “ARC” to “ARC OFF” when no sound

is output from TV OPT IN jack during TV

input (page 45).

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least

10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or

fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

There is pop noise from a specific

component connected to this receiver

when you turn on the component.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is set to

“OPT” for SAT/CATV input (page 62).

There is no sound, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from the center/

surround speakers.

• Select “MOVIE-D.C.S.-” (page 33).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 60).

• Check that the speakers are connected

securely.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected

correctly and securely.

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(press SOUND FIELD +/–).

• Sound fields do not function for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel

sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing

is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to

the digital input jacks of this receiver,

check the audio setting (the settings for the

audio output) of the connected component.

There is no sound from the component

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

• Adjust the volume of this receiver.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

and/or component is not connected

correctly. 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 make

sure it supports this receiver.

Video

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Make sure you have connected the video

output of your video component to the TV.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, video output may not be

possible.

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HDMI

The source sound input to the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the receiver or the TV speaker.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 21).

• Make sure “CTRL HDMI” is set to

“CTRL ON” in SET HDMI menu.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD

by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each component.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable

when you view images or listen to sound

during Deep Color transmission.

The source image input to the HDMI

jack on the receiver is not output from

the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 21).

• Depending on the playback component,

you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each component.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable

when you view images or listen to sound

during Deep Color transmission.

The Control for HDMI function does not

work.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 21).

• Make sure “CTRL HDMI” is set to

“CTRL ON” in SET HDMI menu.

• Make sure the connected component is

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function.

• Check the Control for HDMI settings on

the connected component. Refer to the

operating instructions of the connected

component.

• Repeat the procedures of “Preparing for

the “BRAVIA” Sync” if you change the

HDMI connection, connect/disconnect the

AC power cord, or there is a power failure

(page 39).

No sound is output from the receiver

and TV speaker while using the System

Audio Control function.

• Make sure the TV is compatible with the

System Audio Control function.

• If you cannot listen to the sound of a

component connected to the receiver

– Select the appropriate input when you

want to watch a program on a

component connected via HDMI

connection to the receiver.

– Change the TV channel when you want

to watch a TV broadcast.

– Select the component or input you want

to watch when you watch a program on

the component connected to the TV.

Refer to the operating instructions of the

TV on this operation.

When the receiver is in standby mode,

there is no image or sound on the TV.

• When the receiver is in standby mode,

image and sound are output from the

HDMI component selected the last time

you turned off the receiver. If you are

enjoying other component, play the

component and perform the One-Touch

Play operation, or turn on the receiver to

select the HDMI component you want to

enjoy.

• Make sure “PASS THRU” is set to

“THRU ON” in the SET HDMI menu if

you connect components not compatible

with the “BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver

(page 44).

The volume turns down when the

output method changes from the TV

speaker to the speakers connected to

the receiver.

• The Volume Limit function is working

(page 42).

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S-AIR function

S-AIR connection is not established

(sound transmission is not

established), e.g., the indicator of the

S-AIR sub unit turns off, flashes, or

turns red.

• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place

it more than 25 feet (8 meters) away from

this S-AIR main unit.

• Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main

unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 50).

• Another S-AIR sub unit is paired to the

S-AIR main unit. Pair the desired S-AIR

sub unit with the S-AIR main unit (page

51).

• The S-AIR main unit is paired to another

S-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing.

• Place the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub

unit separately from other wireless

devices.

• Avoid using any other wireless devices.

• The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make

sure the AC power cord is connected and

turn on the S-AIR sub unit.

No sound is heard from the S-AIR

product.

• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place

it more than 25 feet (8 meters) away from

this S-AIR main unit.

• Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main

unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 50).

• Confirm the pairing setting (page 51).

• Place the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub

unit closer to each other.

• Avoid use of equipment that generates

electromagnetic energy, such as a

microwave oven.

• Place the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub

unit separately from other wireless

devices.

• Avoid using any other wireless devices.

• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page

55).

• Change the S-AIR ID settings of the

S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.

• Turn off the receiver and S-AIR sub unit,

then turn on again.

There is noise or the sound skips.

• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place

it more than 25 feet (8 meters) away from

this S-AIR main unit.

• Place the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub

unit closer to each other.

• Avoid use of equipment that generates

electromagnetic energy, such as a

microwave oven.

• Place the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub

unit separately from other wireless

devices.

• Avoid using any other wireless devices.

• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page

55).

• Change the S-AIR ID settings of the

S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.

“HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME MIN”

appear alternately in the display and

the volume of the receiver becomes

minimum.

• Volume becomes minimum when you turn

off the surround amplifier with

headphones connected or if the radio

reception is poor. Check the radio

reception and adjust the volume level to

restore the sound from the headphones.

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Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM

antenna as shown below. If you connect

the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground

it against lightning. To prevent a gas

explosion, do not connect the ground wire

to a gas pipe.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected

securely. Adjust the antennas and connect

an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too

weak (when tuning in with automatic

tuning). Change to monaural reception

(page 35).

• No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when tuning

by scanning preset stations). Preset the

stations (page 37).

Remote commander

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with

new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on

the remote.

Others

The POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY

indicator is flashing.

• The receiver is in protection mode. Turn

off the receiver and turn it on again.

The receiver is turned off

automatically.

• The AUTO STBY function is working

(page 62).

ANTENNA

Receiver

To ground

Ground wire

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna

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Error messages

If an error message appears while you perform

Auto Calibration, see “When error codes

appear” (page 28) to solve the problem.

If you are unable to remedy the

problem using the

troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

the problem (page 24). However, note that all

memorized settings will be reset to their initial

settings and you will have to readjust all

settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if

service personnel changes some parts during

repair, these parts may be retained.

In the event of a problem with S-AIR function,

have a Sony dealer check the entire system

together (S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub

unit).

Reference sections for clearing

the receiver’s memory

Specifications

AUDIO POWER

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

(FTC)

(Models of area code U2 only)

FRONT L + FRONT R

With 3 ohm loads, both

channels driven, from 180

– 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts

per channel minimum

RMS power, with no more

than 1% total harmonic

distortion from 250

milliwatts to rated output.

POWER OUTPUT (reference)

FRONT L/FRONT R/CENTER/SUR L/SUR R

167 W (per channel at

3 ohms, 1 kHz)

SUBWOOFER 165 W (at 3 ohms, 60 Hz)

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(100 kHz step)

Antenna FM wire antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna AM loop antenna

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

To clear See

All memorized settings page 24

Area code Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

U2, CA2 530 –

1,710 kHz

531 –

1,710 kHz

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Additional Information

General

Power requirements

Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

DC OUT: 5 V, 0.7A MAX

Power consumption

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W (When Control for

HDMI and S-AIR standby

are set to off)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

17 in × 2 5/8 in × 12 1/8 in

(430 mm × 66.5 mm ×

306 mm)

including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7 lb 8 oz (3.4 kg)

Speaker section

HT-SF370 only

• Front speaker (SS-MSP37F)

• Surround speaker (SS-SRP37F)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP37)

Front/Surround speaker

Full range

Center speaker Full range, magnetically

shielded

Speaker unit

Front/Surround speaker

2 5/8 in (65 mm), cone type

Center speaker 1 3/16 in × 2 3/8 in (30 mm

× 60 mm), cone type

Enclosure type

Front/Surround speaker

Bass reflex

Center speaker Acoustic suspension

Rated impedance 3 ohms

Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Front speaker 4 1/2 in × 32 3/4 in ×

3 3/8 in (113 mm ×

830 mm × 83 mm)

(without stand)

12 1/2 in × 40 in – 53 in ×

12 1/2 in (315 mm ×

1,015 mm – 1,345 mm ×

315 mm) (with stand)

Surround speaker 4 3/8 in × 21 3/8 in ×

3 1/8 in (108 mm ×

540 mm × 78 mm)

(without stand)

11 1/2 in × 41 1/4 in –

48 5/8 in × 11 1/2 in

(290 mm × 1,045 mm –

1,235 mm × 290 mm)

(with stand)

Center speaker 15 in × 2 in × 2 5/8 in

(380 mm × 50 mm ×

64 mm) (with foot)

Mass (Approx.)

Front speaker 3 lb 9 oz (1.6 kg)

(without stand)

7 lb 5 oz (3.3 kg)

(with stand)

Surround speaker 2 lb 7 oz (1.1 kg)

(without stand)

5 lb 12 oz (2.6 kg)

(with stand)

Center speaker 0 lb 14 oz (0.38 kg)

(with foot)

• Subwoofer (SS-WP37)

Speaker unit 6 3/8 in (160 mm), cone

type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated impedance 3 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

8 3/4 in × 15 5/8 in ×

12 7/8 in (220 mm ×

395 mm × 325 mm)

(with foot)

Mass (Approx.) 12 lb 6 oz (5.6 kg)

(with foot)

Area code Power requirements

U2, CA2 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Area code Power consumption

U2, CA2 110 W

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HT-SS370 only

• Front/Surround speaker (SS-TSB101)

• Center speaker (SS-CTB101)

Front/Surround speaker

Full range

Center speaker Full range, magnetically

shielded

Speaker unit

Front/Surround speaker

2 1/4 in × 3 1/4 in (55 mm

× 80 mm), cone type

Center speaker 1 3/16 in × 2 3/8 in (30 mm

× 60 mm), cone type

Enclosure type

Front/Surround speaker

Bass reflex

Center speaker Acoustic suspension

Rated impedance 3 ohms

Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Front/Surround speaker

3 in × 8 7/8 in × 2 7/8 in

(75 mm × 225 mm ×

71 mm) (with foot)

Center speaker 11 1/2 in × 1 15/16 in ×

1 15/16 in (290 mm ×

49 mm × 49 mm)

(with foot)

Mass (Approx.)

Front/Surround speaker

1 lb (0.45 kg) (with foot)

Center speaker 0 lb 10 oz (0.28 kg)

(with foot)

• Subwoofer (SS-WSB101)

Speaker unit 6 3/8 in (160mm),

cone type

Enclosure type Bass reflex

Rated impedance 3 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

10 1/4 in × 12 5/8 in ×

10 1/4 in (260 mm ×

320 mm × 260 mm)

(with foot)

Mass (Approx.) 11 lb 8 oz (5.2 kg)

(with foot)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

For details on the area code of the

component you are using, see page 4.

Halogenated flame retardants are not used in

the certain printed wiring boards.

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Additional Information

Index

Numerics

5.1 channel 15

AUDIO DRC 61

Audio Return Channel

(ARC) 45

AUTO CALIBRATION 25

AUTO STBY 62

Blu-ray Disc player

connecting 22

playback 32

“BRAVIA” Sync

preparing 39

CD player

connecting 20

playback 32

Deep Color 63

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 63

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter

connecting 20

playback 32

DIMMER 62

DISPLAY 62

Dolby Digital 63

DTS 64

DVD player

connecting 22

playback 32

DVD recorder

connecting 23

Error messages 72

HDMI

connecting 22

HDMI Pass Through 44

Initial setup 24

INPUT MODE 62

A.CAL MENU 59

AUDIO 59

LEVEL 59

S-AIR SET 59

SET HDMI 59

SP SETUP 59

SYSTEM 59

TONE 59

Muting 30

Naming 38

NIGHT MODE 34

One-Touch Play 41

Pairing 51

Remote commander 11

S-AIR 47

Satellite tuner, cable

television tuner

connecting 22

playback 31

Scene Select 46

Selecting

component 29

SLEEP 62

Sound fields

selecting 33

Speakers

connecting 18

installing 15

Super Audio CD player

connecting 20

playback 32

System Audio Control 41

System Power Off 43

Theater Mode 46

Tuner

connecting 24

Tuning

automatically 35

directly 36

to preset stations 37

connecting 19, 22

playback 31

Volume Limit 42

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