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Sony HT-SF2000 User's Manual

1. lt 34 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu Adjusting the tone TONE menu 39 Settings for the surround sound SUR Menu eocena n eed 39 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 40 Settings for the audio AUDIO menvu 40 Settings for the video VIDEO menv 41 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 42 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 44 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 46 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO 06 48 Resetting sound fields to the initial SEINE Sa RN A a E ERAR 49 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio uu eee 49 Presetting radio stations eee 51 Using the Radio Data System RDS 52 Models of area code CEL CEK only Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio IN MODE uu eeeeeeeeeescteeeeeeseseeeteeseeeees 54 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT scscscesseticuteassesesscresasetearataneses 55 Listening to digital sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN cece 57 Using the Sleep Timer eee 58 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 59 Additional Information GOSSAYE R a 60 Precautions oneni a e a 61 Troubleshooting e esesseseeeeeseeeeereereererereee 62 Specifications I Vita S ESE E E eee rere ere 562 Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Fron
2. Press or to enter the parameter oOo a A N Press repeatedly to select the audio input you want To return to the previous display Press Audio input modes E AUTO IN Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected E HDMI IN Specifies the audio signals input to the HDMI jack 54 E COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAX IN jack E OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPT IN jack E ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible e The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are av
3. 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD press 0 S F CLR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 23 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 Area code FM AM U UC 100 kHz 10 kHz CEL CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 66 Automatic tuning SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD ORO SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC r A AMP MENU GDATDAED gt a 2 z AUTO CAL S 7 a D TUNING D SKI pal MEMORY DVD MENU Gi z CO N ITER C CLEAR FM MODE ODISPLAY TOOLS OMUTING ORETURNEXIT MENU TVCH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET continued FM MODE ages suoneiodo un fil Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and
4. repeatedly to select D ASSIGN 5 Press or to enter the parameter 6 Press repeatedly to select the digital audio input you want to reassign for example VD1 OPT T Press or to enter your selection 8 Press repeatedly to select the input you want the digital audio input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to for example VD1 DVD The input you can reassign to varies for each digital audio input For details see Assignable inputs for digital audio input page 58 To return to the previous display Press continued 5782 suoljeiedo 19410 A Assignable inputs for digital audio input The initial setting is marked with an underscore Digital audio Assignable Display input inputs Display VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VD1 VDI aD ate VIDEO 2 BD VD1 VD2 DVD VD1 DVD TV VDI TV SA CD CD VD1 CD DVD VIDEO 1 DVD VD1 ee co VIDEO 2 BD DVD VD2 DVD DVD DVD SAT DVD SAT TV DVD TV SA CD CD DVD CD SAT OPTICAL VIDEO 2 BD SAT VD2 SATOET DYD SAT DVD SAT SAT SAT TV SAT TV SA CD CD SAT CD Notes e You cannot reassign several digital audio inputs to the same input e You cannot use the digital audio input for the original input when it is reassigned to another input e When you reassign the digital audio input you may need to adjust the IN MODE setting in order to output the sound from the receiver page 54 e You cannot
5. 01 02 034 044 05 lt gt 4 27 gt 30 29 28 4 You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection Using the controls on the receiver 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want 5268 Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can display RDS information Notes e RDS is operable only for FM stations e Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same type of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 50 automatic tuning page 49 or preset tuning page 52 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the program service name appears on the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the
6. E AUDIO HDMI AUDIO Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the playback component connected to the receiver via a HDMI connection AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speakers TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver Notes e The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc When the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV even if you play multi channel software When you connect the receiver to a video component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP continued 4168 suoneado sailjduy f E CONTROL HDMI CONTROL Lets you turn the HDMI CONTROL function on or off For details refer to the HDMI CONTROL Guide supplied with the receiver When you select this parameter the HDMI indicator flashes in the display 420 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system Select 7 SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 a
7. If this happens reassign the buttons again page 59 Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 3 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones 6 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 e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position e Measure the speaker polarity e 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 and balance manually according to your preference For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 30 2548 paes Bunje5 Example HT SS2000 Before you perform Auto Optimizer Calibration O microphone Before you perform the Auto Calibration set up and connect the speakers page 13 16 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 th
8. LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology 534 suoneiodo seuny g Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio IN MODE You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 5 AUDIO Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select IN MODE
9. ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted To select monaural audio you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator lights up on the display set FM MODE in TUNER menu to FM MONO page 40 To return to stereo mode you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator on the display do not light up set FM MODE in TUNER menu to FM AUTO page 40 50 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER AF D MOVIE MUSIC 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver N Press D TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 gt 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 4 Press ENTER 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 Presetting radio stations eee You can also press the PRESET or PRESET to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset
10. e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver e The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again e Check that the IN MODE setting is correct There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Make sure you have connected to both the Land R jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker e Check the setting of HDMI AUDIO in the VIDEO menu page 41 e Check the HDMI connection e You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI e Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the op
11. e FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal 40 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select 5 AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 and Overview of the menus page 35 AUDIO menu parameters E DEC PRI Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN jacks e DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM e DEC PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when playback starts However when other signals are input there may be no sound depending on the format In this case set to DEC AUTO When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected only PCM signals are output from the connected player When signals in other format are received set to DEC AUTO Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources DUAL M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output t
12. to solve the problem PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again 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 factory 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 Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 24 Customized sound fields page 49 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U UC only With 3 ohm loads both channels driven from 170 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 Amplifier section Models of area code U UC Power Output Stereo mode rated 84 W 84 W 3 ohms at 170 20 000 Hz THD 1 Surround mode reference RMS Output 3 ohms at 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 143 W ch CENTER 143 W SUR 143 W ch 1 5 ohms at 80 Hz THD 10 SUBWOOFER 285 W Models of area code CEL CEK Power Out
13. 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model HT SF2000 and HT SS2000 In this manual models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code CEL only The HT SF2000 consists of e Receiver STR KS2000 e Speaker system Front speakers SS MSP2200 Center speaker SS CNP2200 Surround speakers SS SRP2200 Sub woofer SS WP2200 The HT SS2000 consists of e Receiver STR KS2000 e Speaker system Front speakers SS MSP1200 Center speaker SS CNP1200 Surround speakers SS SRP1200 Sub woofer SS WP1200 d Be sure to use only the supplied speakers e 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 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 3 XXX XXX XX AA T Area code Any differences in operation accordin
14. A CAL NO A CAL NO 8 A CAL AUTO CAL page 29 Calibration load LOAD NO LOAD YES LOAD YES CAL LOAD a For details refer to the page in the parentheses gt The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A F D mode When you select this parameter the HDMI indicator flashes in the display When you set CAL LOAD in A CAL menu to LOAD YES the setting is displayed as I m MIM MM and you can adjust the setting in 0 01 meter 1 inch increment After you have select the setting press to confirm the selection P The default setting for models of area code U UC is ft and for models of other area code is tim m 37 suoneado saljduy i Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker Select 1 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 and Overview of the menus page 35 LEVEL menu parameters E T TONE Test tone Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 30 E FRT BAL Front speaker balance Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers E CNT LVL Center speaker level E SL LVL Surround left speaker level E SR LVL Surround right speaker lev
15. but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects become unclear unless set to SIDE LO or SIDE HI Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are located to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps 440 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as mu
16. number start again from step 3 Press ENTER The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press 1 ENTER start again from step 3 You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 5 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station RETURNEXIT MENU TV CH WCH es ta EE GC TUNING TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using automatic tuning page 49 or direct tuning page 50 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 50 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out 51 GB suoneiodo seuny fil Tuning to preset stations SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD ORD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 1 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC Numeric buttons FM MODE ODISPLAY TOOLS MUTING ENTER TV VOL MASTER VOL O ORETURNEXIT MENU TV CH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET 2 me Ee a amp TUNING TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt
17. off and unplug the receiver If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front speakers center speaker and the sub woofer are 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 surround speakers are not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set page 13 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes continued 61 GB uon eunoyu eUONIPpY i 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 cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 6264 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 e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely
18. select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Note Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For details on remote button operation see page 10 Tip When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press MUSIC repeatedly to select PORTABLE page 47 TS Listening to digital sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN SAT IN signals to another input when they are not currently being used For example to output the sound source for the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver e Connect the optical output jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of the receiver e Assign VD1 OPT to DVD function in the D ASSIGN setting 2CH AD MOVIE MUSIC cH AMP MENU 1 GDR AUTO CAL PT DREDD CO a y R D TUNING GZ C D Bids 5 MEMORY DVD MENU CLEAR FMMODE TOOLS or MASTER VoL 5 PRESET REPLAY ES ars 7 Q T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 5 AUDIO Press G or to enter the menu gt O N Press
19. signals OPT IN page 54 Note a ny When playing a Dolby Digital 12 oaPL 1 OO PL lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic format disc be sure that you 3 an processing to 2 channel signals have made digital connections Re a in order to output the center and 5 HDMI Lights up when a playback surround channel signals component is connected to this receiver using a HDMI jack page 21 DO PLN lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder is activated continued 768 Name Function DTS Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections 8 GB SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack Rear panel Fon momi sua Guat Geteh suwooteR 4 1 ANTENNA section 3 SPEAKERS section FM Connects to the FM Connects to speakers page 16 O ANTENNA wire antenna O The following table shows the jack supplied with this i respective color for the speaker receiver page 23 jacks AM Connects to the AM Speaker jack Color ANTENNA loop antenna terminals supplied with this N are Red receiver page 23 Front tight speaken FRONT L White k Front left speaker 2 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section s
20. speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal e 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 This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Tip You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e DOP Dolby Digital discs IC acer sunnouno PAPIET Dolby Surround encoded programs Sdts_ DTS Digital Surround encoded Digital Surround programs To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO ager Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 20H STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and sub woofer only When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer 2CH Press 2CH You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 2
21. 3 210 806 11 2 SONY Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No HT SF2000 HT SS2000 2007 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble ES Don t throw away batteries with XY general house waste dispose of 2 QD them correctly as chemical waste For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This
22. AL BALANCE BAL R 1 to BAL R 10 pe Center speaker level CNT 10 dB to CNT 10 dB CNT 0 dB a CNT LVL 1 dB step O Surround left speaker level SUR L 10 dB to SUR L 10 dB SUR L 0 dB 3 SL LVL 1 dB step S Surround right speaker level SUR R 10 dB to SUR R 10 dB SUR R 0 dB 5 SR LVL 1 dB step Oo Sub woofer level SW 10 dB to SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW LVL 1 GB step Dynamic range compressor COMP OFF COMP STD COMP OFF D RANGE COMP MAX TONE Front speaker bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB BASS 0 dB 2 TONE BASS LVL 0 5 dB step page 39 Front speaker treble level TRE 10 dB to TRE 10 dB TRE 0 dB TRE LVL 0 5 dB step SUR Sound field selection 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL A F D AUTO 3 SUR S F SELCT PLII MV PLII MS MULTI ST page 39 C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C PORTABLE HALL JAZZ CONCERT Effect level EFCT MIN EFCT STD EFCT STD EFFECT EFCT MAX TUNER FM station receiving mode FM AUTO FM MONO FM AUTO 4 TUNER FM MODE page 40 continued 3522 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO 5 AUDIO priority for page 40 DEC PRI VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD SAT TV DVD DEC PCM for SA CD CD Digital broadcast language DUAL M S DUAL M DUAL S DUAL M selection DUAL M S DUAL Synchronizes audio with video A V SYNC 0 to A V SYNC 20 A V
23. DMI connections e Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo made by Sony e 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 e When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set AUDIO to TV AMP in the VIDEO menu page 41 If you cannot play back multi channel software set to AMP However the sound will not output from the TV speaker e The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor audio is transmitted Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from a 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 e Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched 2268 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 thi
24. DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e 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 continued 6344 uoHeWojU jeuonippy Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV e Move your audio components away from the TV The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV e Check the HDMI connection e Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component Tuner The FM reception is poor e 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 Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not supplied COAXIAL ANTENNA To ground 64 Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning pag
25. Il This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channel surround sound E Dolby 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 E DTS 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 60 E HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi channel audio signals to audio video components such as HDMI equipped TVs in digital form without degradation The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Contents Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quantified This process is called sampling and the number of times per second
26. SYNC 0 output A V SYNC Digital audio input assignment For details see page 57 D ASSIGN Switching the audio input For details see page 54 mode IN MODE VIDEO HDMI AUDIO AMP TV AMP AMP 6 VIDEO AUDIO page 41 HDMI CONTROL CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL OFF CONTROL SYSTEM Front left speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0m DIST 3 0m 7 SYSTEM FL DIST DIST 3 ft to DIST 22 ft DIST 9 ft page 42 0 1 m 1 ft step Front right speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m FR DIST DIST 3 ft to DIST 22 ft DIST 9 ft 0 1 m 1 ft step Center speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0m DIST 3 0 m CNT DIST DIST 3 ft to DIST 22 ft DIST 9 ft 0 1 m 1 ft step Surround left speaker DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m distance DIST 3 ft to DIST 22 ft DIST 9 ft SL DIST 0 1 m 1 ft step Surround right speaker DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m distance DIST 3 ft to DIST 22 ft DIST 9 ft SR DIST 0 1 m 1 ft step Sub woofer distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m SW DIST DIST 3 ft to DIST 22 ft DIST 9 ft 0 1 m 1 ft step Surround speaker position BEHD HI BEHD LO SIDE HI SIDE LO SUR POS SIDE LO Brightness of the display 0 dim 40 dim 70 dim 0 dim DIMMER 364 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display A CAL Auto calibration on off A CAL YES
27. Select 8 A CAL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 and Overview of the menus page 35 E AUTO CAL Auto Calibration on off A CAL NO The Auto Calibration function is turned off e A CAL YES The Auto Calibration function start E CAL LOAD Calibration load e LOAD YES Select this when you want to load the saved Auto Calibration result LOAD NO Select this when you do not want to load the saved Auto Calibration result You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings 2948 payeys Bue5 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU cD D D AUTO CAL cD e D CO D TUNING CORED CY oa MEMORY DVD MENU CLEAR FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS OMUTING MASTER VOL ORETURNEXIT MENU TV CH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select T TONE N Press or to enter the parameter 304 5 Press repeatedly to select T TONE Y The test tone is output from each
28. TV VOL and D gt buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver gt This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation For details on the function of the button see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation e 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 1 Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 5 1 channel HT SS2000 only speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel HT SF2000 only EN Front speaker Left EE Front speaker Right Center speaker D Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right Sub woofer E Front speaker Left Tip A Since the sub woofer does not emit highly EjFront speaker Right ae directional signals you can place it wherever you lA Center speaker want D Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right Sub woofer 13 payeys Buma fl Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speake
29. URR Grey OPT IN jack Connects toa DVD Surround right speaker ol player etc The SURL Blue COAX IN jack Surround left speaker R provides a better CENTER Green COAX IN jack quality of loud sound Center speaker page 19 SUBWOOFER Purple Sub woofer ca HDMI IN Connects toa DVD OUT jack player or a satellite tuner An image and 4 AUDIO INPUT section the sound are output toaTVora projector AUDIOIN Connects toa Super page 21 White L jack Audio CD player DMPORT T ii CD player etc page onnect to a Red R 18 19 jack DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 55 gos paes Buma fl Remote commander Name Function E You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 59 RM AAU017 TV I Press TV 1 and TV 13 at on standby the same time to turn the TV on or off AV I Press to turn on or off the Sony on standby audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate If you press 1 2 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV VW switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 110 Press to turn the receiver on or on standby off To turn off all components pres
30. ailable for purchase depending on the area Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver 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 U G7 SATIN DVD IN VIDEO 2 BD IN OUT QOO COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DVD DMPORT suoljeiodo 19410 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Q Video cord not supplied continued 5548 To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector Notes e When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack e Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in e As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver 56 Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection T Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to
31. an for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for Hine recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation
32. button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name Frequency gt Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied Volume level a Type of program being broadcast page 53 Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display e When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display e If a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears on the display Description of program types Program type Description Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening
33. by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home 2CH MUSIC AMP MENU A F D MOVIE AUTO CAL Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of sound field available page 47 460 Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field Effect for Display Movie CINEMA STUDIOEX A _ Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX A Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie CINEMA STUDIO EX B _ Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX B Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects CINEMA STUDIO EXC _ Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX C Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack Music PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable PORTABLE audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music HALL HALL Reproduces the a
34. coustics of a classical concert hall JAZZ CLUB JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE CONCERT CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with mark use DCS technology DCS is 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 film makers can be experienced at home About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously continued 47 punos punowins puolu Notes e The effects provided by the virtual
35. ct the sound field you want for your listening pleasure Select 3 SUR in the amplifier menus For Eo details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 and Overview of the menus page 35 SUR menu parameters E S F SELCT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 44 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again E EFFECT Effect level Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button EFCT MIN The surround effect is minimum EFCT STD The surround effect is standard EFCT MAX The surround effect is maximum 39 suoneado saljduy Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode Select 4 TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 and Overview of the menus page 35 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode e FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo
36. e When measurement XXXX error codes process fails appear page 28 continued 2758 2 Press repeatedly to select the item Then press G Item Explanation RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again SAVE Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process WARN CHK Displays warning concerning the measurement results See When you select WARN CHK page 28 PHASE Displays the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase See When you select PHASE page 29 DISTANCE Displays the measurement result for speaker distance LEVEL Displays the measurement result for speaker level EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 3 Save the measurement result Select SAVE in step 2 The measurement results are saved When error codes appear Try the remedies and perform the Auto Calibration again Errorcode Cause and remedies ERROR 32 None of the speakers were detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the Auto Calibration again If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected ERROR F 33 None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected e The optimizer microphone is not connected 2848 Errorcode Cau
37. e 50 e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 51 RDS does not work e Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear e Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order a Models of area code CEL CEK only Remote control The remote does not function e For receiver operation you can only use the DISPLAY button when the TUNER input is selected e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver e Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see When error codes appear page 28
38. e calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud 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 e 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 ertor 1 Connect the supplied optimizer Note microphone to the AUTO CAL If the Muting function is on when we perform Auto MIC jack on the front panel Calibration it will turn off automatically J 2 set 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 26 Performing Auto Calibration MNO VO VO switch SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD Input SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER buttons 2CH A F D MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU TEDV4GDyAIED C AMP MENU D C AUTO CAL X 2 A D TUNING D SKIP gt 10 5 MEMORY DVD MENU e C CLEAR FM MODE ODISPLAY STOOLS OMUTING MUTING MASTER VOL Press AMP MENU then press AUTO CAL You can also select A CAL YES in the A CAL men
39. e want at the same time to the TV s muting function activate the buttons with 11 Ty VOL Press TV VOL and TV orange printing a 5 i ius H3 at the same time to adjust 4 MENU Press to display the menu of the TV volume level the VCR DVD player MASTER Press to adjust the volume satellite tuner or Blu ray disc VOL 3 level of all speakers at the player on the TV screen same time Press MENU and TV 13 at the same time to display the TV s menu Then use gt and 16 to perform menu operations continued 11 payeys Buma fa Name Function Name Function 15 RETURN Press to 19 gt 10 Press to select EXIT 0 gt return to the previous menu track numbers over 10 of the exit the menu while the VCR satellite tuner or CD menu or on screen guide of player the VCR DVD player channel numbers of the satellite tuner or Blu ray Digital CATV terminal cise player is displayed Pa Press l and TV 13 at the Press RETURN EXIT d same time to select the and TV f3 at the same time channel entry mode either eae one or two digits of the TV to return to the previous menu or exit the TV s menu while CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when the menu is displayed on the you press the incorrect TV screen numeric button After pressing AMP MENU 20 Numeric Press to B DVD MENU 8 o
40. el E SW LVL Sub woofer level 384 E D RANGE Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only e COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed e COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e COMP MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal COMP STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP 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 Adjusting the tone TONE menu You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers Select 2 TONE in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 and Overview of the menus page 35 TONE menu parameters E BASS LVL Front speaker bass level E TRE LVL Front speaker treble level Settings for the surround sound SUR menu You can use the SUR menu to sele
41. er 0 6 kg 1 Ib 6 oz e Sub woofer SS WP2200 Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 160 mm 6 3 8 inches cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 1 5 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 196 x 320 x 400 mm 7 3 4 x 12 5 8 x 15 3 4 inches including front panel Mass Approx 5 6 kg 12 lb 6 oz HT SS2000 only e Front speakers SS MSP1200 e Center speaker SS CNP1200 e Surround speakers SS SRP1200 Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 57 mm 2 1 4 inches cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 3 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Front surround speakers 80 x 150 x 88 mm 3 1 4 x 6 x 3 1 2 inches 250 x 85 x 88 mm 9 7 8 x 3 3 8 x 3 1 2 inches Center speaker Mass Approx Front speakers 0 5 kg 1 Ib 2 oz 0 7 kg 1 lb 9 oz 0 4 kg 15 0z Center speaker Surround speakers e Sub woofer SS WP1200 Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 160 mm 6 3 8 inches cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 1 5 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 200 x 382 x 337 mm 7 7 8 x 15 1 8 x 13 3 8 inches including front panel Mass Approx 4 5 kg 9 Ib 15 oz Supplied speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM AAUO17 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 O
42. erating instructions supplied with each component The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu page 38 There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 m 10 ft away from a TV set or fluorescent light e 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 e Check that the IN MODE is not set to AUTO IN for the selected input page 54 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround speakers e Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 47 e Adjust the speaker level page 30 e Check that the speakers are connected securely There is no sound from the sub woofer e Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure you have selected a sound field with MOVIE or MUSIC button e 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 e Check that the
43. 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 factory defaults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 E T Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds CLEARING appears on the display for a while then CLEARED appears The following items are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the LEVEL TONE SUR TUNER AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM and A CAL menus e The sound field memorized for each input and preset station e All sound field parameters e All preset stations e MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN e Input is set to DVD Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAUO17 remote commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries e 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 factory settings
44. g to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only continued 322 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 T TS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Inc This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 488 a ee Note for the supplied remote RM AAU017 The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 6 1 Installing speakers 13 2 Connecting speakers ceceeeeeeeeee 16 3 Connecting the audio video COMPONENTS sirsak oeiee assier aisn 18 4 Connecting the antennas 23 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote 24 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION eee 25 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE ccceeceeeeeee 30 Playback Selecting a component 0 eee eeeeeeeee 31 Listening Watching a component 32 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus
45. hrough the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously DUAL M Main Sound of the main language will be output DUAL S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output DUAL M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E A V SYNC Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the audio output so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized You can adjust from 0 0 ms to 20 200 ms in 1 10 ms steps Notes e This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This parameter is not valid when the multi channel PCM signals are received via a HDMI IN jack E D ASSIGN Digital audio input assignment Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input source For details see Listening to digital sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN page 57 E IN MODE Switching the audio input mode Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs For details see Switching between digital and analog audio IN MODE page 54 Settings for the video VIDEO menu You can use the VIDEO menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings Select 6 VIDEO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 34 and Overview of the menus page 35 VIDEO menu parameters
46. ich you want to change the DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 8 assignment Blu ray disc player 9 Example Hold down VIDEO 1 command mode BD1 2 Referring to the table below Blu ray disc recorder 0 10 press the corresponding command mode BD3 button for the category you TV want Not assigned ENTER Example Press 4 MEMORY Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to a control the DVD recorder Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders 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 ow y y Hulsn To clear all remote button assignments Press I DMPORT and MASTER VOL at the same time The remote is reset to its factory settings 5982 Additional Information Glossary E Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front Left Right center surround Left Right and sub woofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channel surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Pro Logic
47. igital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place e 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 20 Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format Satellite tuner DVD player HDMI feature A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI in can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and linear PCM payeys Buje5 Blu ray disc player TV projector etc Audio video signal Audio video signal OUTPUT OUTPUT AJ Q Audio video signal Audio video signal OUTPUT INPUT SATIN DVD IN COAX IN AUDIO IN J AUDIO IN DVD DIGITAL 750 COAXIAL OPT IN SAT OPT IN VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 BD IN AUDIO IN E j DMPORT HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable continued 2158 If you connect a Blu ray disc player Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your Blu ray disc player For details see Changing button assignments page 59 Notes on H
48. in radio stations Low Frequency Effect channel indicators you have preset For details on and the LFE channel signal is presetting radio stations see actually being reproduced page 51 2 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is 7 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range activated page 58 compression is activated page 3 Playback The letters L C R etc indicate 35 channel the channels being played back 8 Tuner Lights up when using the indicators The boxes around the letters vary indicators receiver to tune in radio stations to show how the receiver page 49 etc downmixes the source sound Note L Front Left RDS lights up for models of R Front Right area code CEL CEK only S Entei mornianr l 9 MEMORY Lights up when a memory SL Surround Left j function such as Preset Memory SR Surround Right 51 is activated S Surround monaural or the page 51 etc is activated surround components obtained 10 COAX Lights up when IN MODE is set by Pro Logic processing to AUTO IN and the source Example signal is a digital signal being Recording format Front input through the COAX IN Surround 3 2 1 jack or when IN MODE is set to Sound Field A F D AUTO COAX IN page 54 LIfcifR 11 OPT Lights up when IN MODE is set to AUTO IN and the source SWJ SL SR signal is a digital signal being input through the OPT IN jack 4 00 DIGITAL Lights up when receiver is or when IN MODE is set to decoding Dolby Digital
49. low proper measurement Warning code Explanation WARN 43 The distance and position of a sub woofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment NO WARN There is no warning information When you select PHASE You can check the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase Press repeatedly to select a speaker then press gt to return to step 2 in Confirming saving the measurement results Display Explanation EEN The speaker is in phase EE OUT The speaker is out of phase The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around However depending on the speakers WE OUT appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly This is because of the speakers specifications In this case you can continue to use the receiver III represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right C Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SW Sub woofer Tip Depending on the position of the sub woofer the measurement results for polarity may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver A CAL menu parameters You can use the A CAL menu to make settings for the Auto Calibration function to suit your preference
50. lti channel sound SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of A F D mode page 45 Types of A F D mode Decoding A F D mode Multi channel Effect mode Display audio after decoding Detecting A F D AUTO Detecting Presents the sound as it was recorded automatically A F D AUTO automatically encoded without adding any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The DOLBY PL source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode II PLII MV 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 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode PLII MS decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Multi Stereo MULTI STEREO Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from MULTI ST all speakers 45 punos punowins puolu i Selecting a pre programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply
51. lume After you have finished watching the DVD eject the disc and turn off the receiver TV and DVD player 3322 To return to the previous Amplifier Operations i oe ress Navigating through menus Press AMP MENU To exit the menu Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either me AG ATE TUES unavailable or fixed and unchangeable By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver cD c c AMP MENU 1 AUTO CAL D TUNING oi e oMEMORY DVD MENU GAO ENTER C_ FM MODE TOOLS io DISPLAY MASTER Vou 5 PRESET REPLAY es ae paar Q T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select the menu you want Press G or to enter the menu A N Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust ol Press or to enter the parameter 6 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 346 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 34 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display LEVEL Test tone T TONE Y T TONEN T TONE N 1 LEVEL T TONE page 38 Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 10 BALANCE 3 FRT B
52. nd Overview of the menus page 35 SYSTEM menu parameters E FL DIST Front left speaker distance E FR DIST Front right speaker distance E CNT DIST Center speaker distance E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance E SW DIST Sub woofer distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the speakers and sub woofer Tips e If you set CAL LOAD in A CAL menu to LOAD YES you can adjust the speakers distance in 0 01 meter 1 inch increment e The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1 5 meters 5 feet closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 1 5 meters 5 feet closer than the length of A Example Adjust the distance B to 4 5 meters 15 feet or more when the distance A is 6 meters 20 feet Also the distance between the surround speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 4 5 meters 15 feet closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 4 5 meters 15 feet closer than the length of A Example Adjust the distance C
53. pose 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 On placement e 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
54. ptimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 Speaker cords 5 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads e Speakers HT SS2000 only 20 HT SF2000 only 4 e Sub woofer 4 Screws silver HT SF2000 only 8 Screws black HT SF2000 only 8 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 67 uon eunoyu eUONIPpY p Index Numerics 2 channel 48 2CH STEREO 48 5 1 channel 13 A AUTO CALIBRATION 25 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A F D 44 B Blu ray disc player connecting 21 Cc CD player connecting 18 playback 32 D DIGITAL ASSIGN 57 Digital Cinema Sound DCS 47 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 55 Dolby Digital 60 DVD player connecting 19 playback 33 DVD recorder connecting 19 E Error messages 65 H HDMI connecting 21 I T IN MODE 54 TEST TONE 30 Initial setup 24 Tuner connecting 23 M Tuning Menu automatically 49 A CAL 29 directly 50 AUDIO 40 to preset stations 52 LEVEL 38 TV SUR 39 connecting 19 SYSTEM 42 TONE 39 V TUNER 40 VCR VIDEO 41 connecting 19 Muting 31 R RDS 52 S Satellite tuner Set top box connecting 19 Selecting component 31 sound field 46 Sleep Timer 58 Sound fields resetting 49 selecting 46 Speakers connecting 16 installing 13 Super Audio CD player connecting 18 playback 32 3 21080611 2 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
55. put Stereo mode rated 108 W 108 W 3 ohms at 1 kHz THD 1 Surround mode reference RMS Output 3 ohms at 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 143 Wich CENTER 143 W SUR 143 W ch 1 5 ohms at 80 Hz THD 10 SUBWOOFER 285 W continued 65 uoHeWoju jeuonippy f Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements U UC 120 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 Hz Reference power output for front center surround speakers and sub woofer Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog Sensitivity 1 V 50 kohms Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms Tone Gain levels 10 dB 0 5 dB step Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U UC With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz Models of area code CEL CEK With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz dYou can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down PRESET TUNING press I All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the proced
56. r and sub woofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below Example of HT SS2000 front speaker io io 2 2 HT SF2000 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker and sub woofer only HT SS2000 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all the speakers and sub woofer Installing the speakers on the speaker stand HT SS2000 only For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D speaker stand available only in certain countries Be sure to detach the screw from the speaker and use it when you install the speaker to the speaker stand For details refer to operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand HT SF2000 only For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the supplied speaker stand For details refer to supplied speaker stand installation guide 14 Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below om 4mm 5 32 inch c y more than 25 mm 1 inch a Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 7 32 to 9 32 inch 5 to 7 mm 7 32 to 9 32 inch 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Example of installing the
57. r buttons preset tune to preset MENU 14 press or number 5 stations 7 DISPLAY to select the settings Then press to enter the selection for DVD MENU or MENU Press also to enter the selection of the receiver VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player Press to select information displayed on the TV screen of the VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player Press DISPLAY and TV 13 at the same time to select TV information displayed on the TV screen 18 TOOLS Press to display options applicable to the entire disc e g disc protection recorder e g audio settings during recording or multiple items on a list menu e g erasing multiple titles Press TOOLS and TV 13 at the same time to display options applicable to the TV 1268 select track numbers of the CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner Press the numeric buttons and TV 13 at the same time to select the TV channels 21 TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV 13 at the same time to select the input signal TV input or video input SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically The number 5 MASTER VOL
58. r label L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right Connector Speaker jack Red FRONT R White FRONT L Grey SURR Blue SURL Green CENTER Purple SUBWOOFER The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the character on the speaker label For details on the speaker type see page 3 17 pares Bue5 3 Connecting the audio video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio video components After hooking up all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 23 Component to be connected To connect See Audio components page 18 e Super Audio CD player CD player Video components page 19 DVD player DVD recorder Blu ray disc player e Satellite tuner Set top box e VCR e TV Components with HDMI jack page 21 1822 Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player Super Audio CD player CD player Audio signal DIGITAL OPTIN OPTIN COAX IN SAT VIDEO1 DVD ANTENNA Q Audio cord not supplied If you connect a DVD recorder Connecting video components Be sure to change the factor
59. reassign the digital audio input to TUNER and DMPORT 5882 Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 gt 0 30 00 OFF When sleep timer is activated the display dims and SLEEP indicator lights up Note If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver after the display dims the display brightens up After a while the display dims again if no button is pressed Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Categories and the Using the Remote corresponding buttons x Categories Press Chang ing button VCR command mode VTR 3 1 ass i g nme nts VCR command mode VTR 2 2 DVD player DVD recorder 3 You can change the factory settings of the command mode DVD1 input buttons to suit the components in your DVD recorder 4 system For example if you connect a DVD b command mode DVD3 recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote CD player 5 to control the DVD recorder Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 1 Hold down the input button of DVR Digital CATV terminal 7 wh
60. s VO and AV WC T at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY 3 Input Press one of the buttons to buttons select the component you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows You can change the button assignment following the steps in Changing button assignments on page 59 Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO 2 VCR VTR mode 2 VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player SAT Digital Satellite Receiver TV TV SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD player TUNER Built in tuner DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 10 Name Function Name Function 4 MOVIE Press to select sound fields 12 TV CH Press TV CH and TV 13 MOVIE at the same time to select MUSIC Press to select sound fields preset TV channels MUSIC PRESET Press to select J preset stations A F D Press to select A F D mode preset channels of the VCR 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO or satellite tuner mode kaa gt PI Press to skip a track of the CD 5 AMP MENU Press to display the menu of player DVD player or Blu
61. s case check the specification of the connected component Set the resolution of the image of the playback component to 720p or 1080i when you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over a HDMI connection We do not recommend using a HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect a HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output For details on HDMI setup of the connected component refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component 4 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied Co OUT OPTIN OPTIN COAXIN SAT VIDEO1 DVD DMPORT The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 23 GB payeys Bue5 fl 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord nnn SURL CENTER SUBWOOFER S gt To the wall outlet 2408 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver
62. se and remedies ERROR SR 33 Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected ERROR SW 33 Sub woofer is not connected Connect the sub woofer to the SUBWOOFER terminal ERROR 33 Wrong speaker detection due to noise Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press RETRY Y appears on the display 3 Rectify the error For details see When error codes appear above 4 Press to perform Auto Calibration again When you select WARN CHK If a warning on the measurement result is present detailed information is displayed Press to return to step 2 of Confirming saving the measurement results Warning code Explanation WARN 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 WARN 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured Try to perform the Auto Calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range Try to perform the Auto Calibration when the environment is quiet enough to al
63. speaker in sequence as follows Front left Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left gt Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details see Adjusting the level LEVEL menu page 38 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment To turn off the test tone Repeat steps 1 to 5 above Then select T TONE N in step 5 Playback Selecting a component TV SA CD CD TUNER 1 AFD MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU pG15 3625 Gs AUTO CAL TED GED CH D TUNING DRED GSD gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU CL D ENTER C CLEAR FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS OMUTING MUTING 3 ORETURNEXIT MENU TV CH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET ic 1 Press the input button to select a component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display Selected input Components that can Display be played back DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter connected to DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 VCR etc connected to VIDEO 1 the VIDEO 1 jack Uv o VIDEO 2 Blu ray disc player etc VIDEO 2 BD connected to the VIDEO D 2 BD jack x DVD DVD player e
64. speakers on the wall Hook on the back of the speaker Notes e 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 SF2000 if you install the speakers on the wall you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand 15 payeys Buma pl 2 Connecting speakers Connector Speaker cord supplied BNFront speaker Left B Surround speaker Left Ed Front speaker Right Surround speaker Right Center speaker Sub woofer 16 Note 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 Note on speakers To connect the speakers correctly be sure to check the type of speakers by referring to the speaker label at the rear panel or bottom of the speakers Character on Speaker type speake
65. 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 WARNING 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 technici
66. t panel Name Function Name Function me Press to turn the receiver 8 MUTING Press to mute the sound on standby on or off page 24 32 33 page 31 13 9 AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied 2j Display The current status of the jack optimizer microphone for selected component or a list of selectable items appears here page 7 the Auto Calibration function page 26 3 PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset station page 52 4 SOUND FIELD Press to select a sound field page 44 46 48 49 5 Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander 6 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume VOLUME level of all speakers at the same time page 30 31 32 33 7 INPUT Press to select the input SELECTOR source to playback page 31 32 33 50 51 52 62 622 About the indicators on the display ME 3 4 5 fa LEEP cpap 3 LR z OPT 2 2 14 13 12 11 10 Name Function Name Function 1 LFE Lights up when the disc being 6 Preset Lights up when using the played back contains an LFE station receiver to tune
67. tc DVD connected to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner set top SAT box etc connected to SAT jack TV TV etc connected to TV TV jack SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD SA CD CD player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM or AM band VIDEO 2 BD scrolls across the display then VIDEO 2 appears 2 Turn on the component and start playback 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING again e Increase the volume e Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level 31 Listening Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD CD Notes e The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tips e You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 46 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT e You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel Refer to page 44 for details 3248 N ol Turn on the Super Audio CD player CD pla
68. 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 E TSP 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 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 e 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 Models of area code U UC only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the pur
69. the receiver Then use ray disc player rand 16 to perform REPLAY lt Press to replay the previous menu operations ADVANCE scene or fast forward the 6 AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto current scene of the VCR Calibration function page DVD player or Blu ray disc 27 player 7 D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning lt lt gt gt Press to mode search tracks in the forward A reverse direction of the D SKIP Press to skip a disc when DVD player using a multi disc changer start fast forward rewind of 8 DVD MENU Press to display the menu of the VCR CD player or Blu the DVD player on the TV ray disc player screen Then use gt TUNING Press to scan a station and 16 to perform menu operations mab Press to start playback of the VCR CD player DVD player FM MODE Press to select the FM or Blu ray disc player monaural or stereo reception ph Press to pause playback or 9 ENTER Press to enter the value after recording of the VCR CD selecting a channel disc or player DVD player or Blu track using the numeric ray disc player Also starts buttons of the TV VCR or recording with components in satellite tuner recording standby MEMORY Press to store a station mh Press to stop playback of the 10 MUTING Press to activate the muting VCR CD player DVD player function or Blu ray disc player Press MUTING and TV da 13 TV Press TV and the button you at the same time to activat
70. to 1 5 meters 5 feet or more when the distance A is 6 meters 20 feet This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that placing the speakers closer than the required will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is farther away E SUR POS Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes page 47 BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and e BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and e SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and e SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and continued 4302 suoesedo saljduy il Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position
71. u The following appears on the display A CAL 5 A CAL 4 A CAL 3 gt A CAL 2 gt A CAL 1 The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display Speaker existance TONE Speaker gain distance T S P frequency response Sub woofer gain and distance WOOFER Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers Set this value using SUR POS parameters in the SYSTEM menu page 36 Tip 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 paes Buma fl To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press V or MUTING Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Change the volume level Press AUTO CAL again Confirming saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display Measurement Display Explanation result When the SAVE Proceed to step measurement 2 process completes properly When the ERROR Se
72. ure 66 General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U UC 120 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5 V 700 mA Power consumption Area code Power consumption U CEL CEK 165 W UC 165 W for USA 245 VA for CANADA Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W When CONTROL in VIDEO menu is set to CTRL OFF Dimensions w h d Approx 430 x 66 5 x 333 mm 17 x 2 5 8 x 13 1 4 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 6 kg 7 lb 15 oz Speaker section HT SF2000 only e Front speakers SS MSP2200 e Center speaker SS CNP2200 e Surround speakers SS SRP2200 Front speakers 2 way magnetically shielded Center speaker Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 65 mm 2 5 8 inches cone type 25 mm 1 inch Balance Dome Tweeter Front speakers Center speaker 65 mm 2 5 8 inches cone type Surround speakers 65 mm 2 5 8 inches cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 3 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Front surround speakers 92 x 538 x 74 mm 3 5 8 x 21 1 4 x 3 inches 300 x 1 229 max x 300 mm 11 7 8 x 48 1 2 max x 11 7 8 inches with stand 260 x 91 x 80 mm 10 1 4 x 3 5 8 x 3 1 4 inches Center speaker Mass Approx Front surround speakers 1 1 kg 2 lb 7 oz 2 8 kg 6 lb 3 oz with stand Center speak
73. y setting of the The following illustration shows how to VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that connect video components such as DVD you can use the button to control your DVD player DVD recorder satellite tuner or VCR recorder For details see Changing button assignments page 59 Satellite tuner Set top box DVD recorder as eae OUTPUT Audio signal Audio signal RUDO Audio signal OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTIN OPTIN cg IN ANTENNA SAT VIDEO 1 DIGITAL ICOAXIAI Audio signal F Audio signal DVD player VCR Q Optical digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord supplied continued 19 payeys Buma fil Notes e You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or VCR via this receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or VCR 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 e As this receiver does not have analog audio input jack for DVD connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX IN DVD jack on the receiver To output sound from the front left right speakers and sub woofer only press 2CH e When connecting optical d
74. yer then place the disc on the tray Turn on the receiver Press SA CD CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA CD CD Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player CD player Watching a DVD Notes e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player e Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly Tips e Select the audio format of the disc to be played if necessary e You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 46 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT On con co ol yoeq eld Turn on the TV and DVD player Turn on the receiver Press DVD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed If no image is displayed on the TV screen make sure that the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV Set up the DVD player Refer to Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable vo

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