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1. To set the ID of the S AIR main unit 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit 2 Press repeatedly until S AIR SET appears then 6 press or Press AMP MENU The AMP MENU turns off 2 press repeatedly until S AIR ID appears then press To set the ID of the S AIR sub or gt unit 4 Press repeatedly to select Be sure to match the ID on S AIR sub unit you want to the S AIR main unit the desired ID S AIR ID A B C For details on setting the ID of the S AIR sub then press unit refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR sub unit 5208 To use multiple S AIR main units You can use multiple S AIR products by setting a different ID for each unit Sound transmission is established as follows S AIR main unit this subwoofer 7 Other S AIR main unit S AIR sub unit Pairing the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation To establish sound transmission you need to set the same ID for your S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit However if your neighbours have S AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours your neighbours could receive the sound of your S AIR main unit or vice versa To prevent this you can pair the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation E Bef
2. 5768 suoneado YIV S 5 Changing the channel for better sound transmission If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2 4 GHz band such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth the transmission of S AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable In this case the transmission may be improved by changing the following RF CHANGE setting AMP MENU 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until S AIR SET appears then press or 3 Press repeatedly until RF CHANGE appears then press 0 or 5868 4 press repeatedly until the setting you want appears then press e RF AUTO Normally select this The system change RF CHANGE to RF ON or RF OFF automatically e RF ON The system transmits sound by searching the better channel for transmitting e RF OFF The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting B Press AMP MENU The AMP MENU turns off Notes e When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S AIR main unit you cannot set RF CHANGE s In most cases you will not need to change this setting s If RF CHANGE is set to RF OFF transmission between the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels S AIR ID A equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 1 S AIR ID B equivalent channel for
3. System Audio Control page 44 System Power Off page 45 Audio Return Channel ARC page 47 Theatre Mode page 48 Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface The Control for HDMI function will not operate correctly in the following cases e When you connect the system to a component which does not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function e When you connect the system and components using other than HDMI connection We recommend that you connect the system to products featuring BRAVIA Sync Note Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions of the component Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync To use the BRAVIA Sync turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the system and the connected component The system is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function the Control for HDMI function of the system can be turned on simultaneously by turning the Control for HDMI function of the TV on 1 Make sure that the system TV and playback components are connected using an HDMI cable not supplied The respective co
4. L DSPL OFF SLEEP OFF SLEEP 90M SLEEP 10M STBY ON L STBY OFF CENTER YES L CENTER NO SUR YES LFL DIST L SR DIST 9 L SL DIST 9 L Sw DIST A CAL MENU S AIR A CAL START L A CAL CLEAR S AIR ID SET PAIRING L FR DIST SUR NO FL 7M 0CM FL 3M OCM FL OM OCM L CNT DIST CNT 7M 0CM CNT 3M OCM CNT OM OCM FR 7M OCM FR 3M OCM FR OM OCM SR 7M OCM SR 3M OCM SR OM OCM SL 7M 0CM SL 3M OCM SL OM OCM SW 7M 0CM SW 3M OCM SW OM OCM r S AIRIDA S AIR ID B S AIR ID C S AIR MODE RF CHANGE S AIR STBY START L CONDITION PARTY L SEPARATE RF AUTO L RF ON L RF OFF STBY ON STBY OFF a For details see Enjoying the sound at low volume NIGHT MODE page 36 b This parameter is only available when SAT CATV input is selected c For details see Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 41 d This parameter is only available when CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON e When the Auto Calibration result is saved you can adjust the setting in 0 01 meter increment f This parameter is only available when CENTER SP is set to CENTER YES g This parameter is only available when SUR SP is set to SUR YES h For details see Performing Auto Calibratio
5. then press the button with yellow printing to control the TV Example Press and hold TV M3 then press PROG Hn PROG G Basic operations Tuner operations Remote button Function Press and hold SHIFT 12 then press the numeric buttons 3 to preset tune to the preset stations 3 Numeric buttons number 5 4 ENTER Press and hold SHIFT f2 then press ENTER 4 to enter the selection 5 D TUNING Enters direct tuning mode MEMORY Stores a station 6 DISPLAY Displays information during TUNER function 9 MENU HOME 10 PRESET Displays the tuner menu Selects a preset station Remote button Function TUNING Scans a station 2 ve Turns the system on or off 16 Yll Selects A menu item and on standby To turn off all Sony enters the selection components press vc 2 and AV UO 1 at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY DMPORT operations 7 AMP MENU Displays the menu of the Remote button Function system 10 aap Skips the track 11 SOUND FIELD Selects a sound field aar Past reverse or fast forward EL S B playback Play mode buttons 14 0X Activates the muting T Eia aian Muting function again to resume Press 0X again to restore the normal playback sou
6. DVD recorder Signal flow G HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Optical digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied When you use Audio Return Channel ARC function the audio signal is output from the TV to the receiver 2268 Notes s The system is compatible with Audio Return Channel ARC function For details see page 47 e You can see the letters ARC beside the TV s HDMI jack if it is compatible with the ARC function Even if you connect an HDMI cable to the jack if the HDMI input jack is not compatible with the ARC function you cannot use the ARC function s All the HDMI jacks on the system function in the same way For example you can connect a PlayStation 3 to any available HDMI jack Notes on connecting cables s Use a High Speed HDMI cable If you use a Standard HDMI cable 1080p Deep Colour or 3D images may not be displayed properly s We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output e When connecting the optical digital cord insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords s All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequency Notes on HDMI connections e A digital audio s
7. NIGHT MODE You can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level using this function This function is useful for enjoying sound at night AMP MENU 4 4 4 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until AUDIO appears then press or 3 Press repeatedly until NIGHT MODE appears then press or 4 Press repeatedly until NIGHT ON appears then press G NIGHT lights up on the display e NIGHT ON Turn on the NIGHT MODE s NIGHT OFF Turn off the NIGHT MODE The initial setting is NIGHT OFF 5 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off 3643 Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas aerials to the system page 25 Numeric buttons TUNER ENTER D TUNING Nr MENU HOME TUNING SHIFT Tuning into a station automatically Auto Tuning 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer Press and hold TUNING until the auto scanning starts Press TUNING to scan from low to high frequency press TUNING to scan from high to low frequency The system stops scanning whenever a station is received To stop the Auto Tuning
8. POP UP MENU Displays the top menu or TOP MENU disc menu To control the SAT CATV Remote button Function 6 DISPLAY Displays the information during SAT CATV function Press AMP MENU 7 then press DISPLAY 161 to display the input stream information for satellite tuner or cable television tuner 9 MENU HOME Displays the menu m7 FS Displays the guide menu Guide These buttons number 5 VIDEO CD P PROG SOUND FIELD D have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the system Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described In this case use the remote commander supplied with the component 15 Getting Started 1 Installing the speakers This system allows you to use a 5 1 channel HT AS5 only speaker system To fully enjoy theatre like multi channel surround sound be sure to connect all the speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 5 1 channel You can place your speakers as shown below Front speaker left Front speaker right Center speaker Surround speaker left Surround speaker right R 0 S S R Subwoofer Notes e Be
9. colour tube to terminal To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label at the rear panel of the speakers Character on Speaker type speaker label FRONT L Front left FRONT R Front right CENTER Center SURL Surround left SURR Surround right For details on the speaker type see page 5 for HT AF5 only or page 6 for HT AS5 only 3 Connecting the audio Mi video components Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components After hooking up all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas aerials page 25 paues Due Connecting TV DVD recorder and Blu ray Disc player Sony recommends that you connect components to the system using an HDMI cable By connecting Sony BRAVIA Sync compatible components using HDMI cables BRAVIA Sync Features makes operations simpler page 41 When connecting components that are not compatible with BRAVIA Sync set CTRL HDMI to CTRL OFF in the SET HDMI menu page 43 continued 2168 Audio signals Audio video signals INPUT HDMI ARC OUTPUT OUTPUT HDMI HOM CoD LST Audio video Audio video signals signals Blu ray Disc player
10. Be sure not to lose the screw Rear of the speaker continued 17 3 Disassemble the speaker by 5 Connect the removed speaker lifting the upper part of the cord into the front speaker speaker terminals Upper part Rear of the speaker 6 Remove the speaker cover from the protective cover Lower part lt Rear of the speaker Protective cover 4 Pull out the speaker cord from 7 Attach the speaker cover at the the bottom of the lower part of bottom of the upper part of the the speaker speaker The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall baala speaker Lower part of the speaker gt Speaker cord 1 E Speaker cover 18 To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on a wall connect the speaker cord to the speaker For details see Connecting the speakers page 20 Caution 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 e Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used e Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc 1 Prepare screws not su
11. Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Numeric buttons 4 Press repeatedly to select the preset number you want You can also select the preset number directly by holding SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons Press G COMPLETE appears on the display and the station is stored Nr TUNING MEMORY DISPLAY MENU HOME PRESET SHIFT Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer Press and hold TUNING until the auto scanning starts Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station ST for stereo program lights up on the display Press MEMORY A preset number appears on the display 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations To change the preset number Restart from step 3 Tuning to preset stations 1 press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the system tunes in one preset station You can also press and hold SHIFT then press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press to enter the selection Naming preset station You can enter a name fo
12. Press repeatedly until CTRL OFF appears then press G The Control for HDMI function is set to off Playing back components with one touch operation One Touch Play By a simple operation one touch components connected to the system with HDMI connections start playback automatically You can enjoy the sound image using the connected components Play back a connected component The system and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input Note Be sure that the System Audio Control setting is set to on using the TV menu Watching a DVD or Blu ray Disc by simple operation You can also select a connected component such as a DVD player or Blu ray Disc player using the TV menu In this case the system and the TV switch to the appropriate HDMI input Note Depending on the TV the start of the content may not be output Tip You can enjoy the components that are connected to the HDMI jacks even if you turn off the system The POWER ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights up in amber 43ce s n e 4 JU S VIAVYG Enjoying the TV sound from the system s speakers System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the system s speakers by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV When System Audio Control function is turned on the system will turns on
13. amp O N vY 4 166 572 11 2 Home Theatre system Operating Instructions HT AF5 HT AS5 2010 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtain etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor wall in accordance with the installation instructions For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate HEE collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as hous
14. manually press TUNING If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is noisy you can select monaural reception There will be no stereo effect but reception will improve 1 2 4 Tip Press MENU HOME Press repeatedly until FM MODE appears then press or Press repeatedly until MONO appears then press e STEREO Stereo reception e MONO Monaural reception The initial setting is STEREO Press MENU HOME To improve reception reorient the supplied antennas aerials Tuning into a station directly Direct Tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer Press D TUNING N 3 Press and hold SHIFT then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 gt 2 gt 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 gt U If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception 4 Press and hold SHIFT then press ENTER If a wrong frequency is entered display returns to the current frequency If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 4 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area 3708 suoneiodo seuny
15. result You can delete the result of Auto Calibration If there is no saved data you cannot perform this operation T Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until A CAL MENU appears then press or 3 Press repeatedly until A CAL CLEAR appears then press O or 4 Press repeatedly until YES appears then press OF The saved result is deleted The settings for speaker distance and speaker level return to their initials Playback TTT Selecting a component Input buttons 1 Press the input button to select a component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer The selected input appears on the display Selected input Components that can Display be played back BD Blu ray Disc player etc BD connected to the BD jack DVD DVD recorder etc DVD connected to the DVD jack SAT CATV Satellite tuner cable SAT CATV television tuner etc connected to the SAT CATV jack Selected input Components that can Display be played back TV TV etc connected to the TV TV jack VIDEO DVD player DVD VIDEO recorder etc connected to the VIDEO jack v o SA CD CD Super Audio CD player 5 SA CD CD CD player etc connected to the SA CD x CD jack DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM or AM ban
16. the SP SETUP setting 5 Press repeatedly to adjust the speaker level then press G You can adjust from 6 0 dB to 6 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps Note If you do not adjust for a certain period the test tone is emitted from the next speaker in sequence 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other speaker level 7 After you have finished making sbuijes soueapy adjustments press repeatedly until TEST TONE appears then press or 8 Press repeatedly until T TONE OFF appears then press G continued 63 GB When a test tone is not output from the speakers e The speaker cords may not be connected securely s The speaker cords may have short circuit problem Note The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack E AUDIO DRC You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources s DRC OFF Does not compress dynamic range s DRC STD Compress dynamic range as intended by the recording engineer s DRC MAX Compress dynamic range dramatically Tip Audio dynamic range compression lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal DRC STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the DRC MAX settin
17. the corresponding buttons for BD DVD SAT CATV VIDEO and SA CD CD Categories Press Blu ray Disc player 1 command mode BD1 Blu ray Disc recorder 2 command mode BD3 DVD player 3 command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 VCR 5 command mode VTR3 CD player 6 Euro Digital Satellite 7 Receiver a The initial setting of the BD button For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray Disc player or Blu ray Disc recorder gt The initial setting of the DVD button Sony DVD recorders are operated with DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders The initial setting of the SAT CATV button To clear all remote button assignments While holding down 4 press I and The remote is reset to its initial settings Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the system Navigating through menus AMP MENU L R l e 1 press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until the menu you want appears then press G or 3 Press repeatedly until the parameter you want to adjust appears then press LO or 4 Press repeatedly until the setting you want appears then press To return to the previous display P
18. the wireless transmitter is removed from the S AIR main unit S AIR STBY is set to STBY OFF automatically e When you turn the system off while S AIR STBY is set to STBY ON you cannot use any buttons other than UD s The sound of the S AIR receiver may be cut off by operation of the S AIR main unit LU suoneado HIY S i Advance Settings Changing the input button assignments You can change the initial settings of the input buttons BD DVD SAT CATV VIDEO and SA CD CD to suit the components in your system For example if you connect a Blu ray Disc player to the DVD jack on the subwoofer you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the Blu ray Disc player Note You cannot change the remote assignments for DMPORT TUNER and TV He Cc Input fas a ee S TV vsto DMPORT Numeric buttons 606 1 3 While holding down the input button of which you want to change the assignment hold down AV I Example While holding down DVD hold down AV IVC With the AV I button hold release the input button you selected in step 1 Example With the AV UC button held release DVD Referring to the following table press the corresponding button for the category you want then release AV UU Example Press 1 then release AV VO Now you can use the DVD button to control the Blu ray Disc player Categories and
19. 65 B Blu ray Disc player connecting 21 playback 33 BRAVIA Sync preparing 41 C CD player connecting 24 playback 33 D Deep Colour 67 Digital Cinema Sound DCS 34 67 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connecting 24 playback 33 DIMMER 65 DISPLAY 65 Dolby Digital 67 DTS 67 DVD player connecting 24 playback 33 DVD recorder connecting 21 playback 33 E Error messages 75 78 H HDMI connecting 21 23 HDMI Signal Pass Through 46 Initial setup 26 INPUT MODE 65 M Menu A CAL MENU 62 AUDIO 64 LEVEL 63 S AIR SET 62 SET HDMI 62 SP SETUP 65 SYSTEM 65 TONE 64 Muting 31 N Naming 39 NIGHT MODE 36 O One Touch Play 43 P PAIRING 53 R RDS 40 Remote commander 11 S S AIR 49 Satellite tuner cable television tuner connecting 23 playback 32 Scene Select 48 Selecting component 31 SLEEP 65 Sound fields selecting 34 Speakers connecting 20 installing 16 Super Audio CD player connecting 24 playback 33 System Audio Control 44 System Power Off 45 T TEST TONE 63 Theatre mode 48 Tuner connecting 25 Tuning automatically 37 directly 37 to preset stations 38 TV connecting 21 playback 32 V Volume Limit 44 41665721 1 2 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
20. Contents Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals E LEE Low Frequency Effects Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS etc By adding a deep bass with a frequency between 20 to 120 Hz audio becomes more powerful uo eunoju jeuonippy continued 67 E S AIR Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD media Digital Broadcasting and other high quality media To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high quality media are transmitted with no deterioration Sony has developed a technology called S AIR for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression and has incorporated this technology into the EZW RT10 EZW T100 This technology transfers digital audio signals with no compression using the 2 4 GHz band range of ISM band Industrial Scientific and Medical band such as wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications E S Master S Master is an all digital amplifier technology developed by Sony which effectively minimizes the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the original sound The compact amplifier section supports a higher power efficiency and improved thermal performance E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quanti
21. DEO DIGITAL OPTICAL Video signals Audio signals Satellite tuner or cable television tuner without HDMI jack Signal flow HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Optical digital cord not supplied Video cord not supplied continued 2308 Note Depending on the cable television tuner and HDMI cable multi channel sound may not be output In this case set INPUT MODE to OPT in the AUDIO menu page 65 Connecting other components You can enjoy the sound of the connected components output via the system s speakers Super Audio CD player CD player DVD player etc Audio signal DIGITAL COAX IN VIDEO VIDEO Video signals DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Signal flow G Audio cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied Video cord not supplied 2408 The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes s If you connect a DVD player etc be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO button on remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player etc For details see Changing the input button assignments page 60 To input mul
22. E Lights up as follows on standby pages 26 32 STANDBY Green 2 INPUT Selects the input source to indicator Ves g R SELECTOR A aa 31 The system is in standby 24 27 75 39 mode and Control for 3 VOLUME Adjusts the volume level HDMI and S AIR standby of all speakers at the same mode are set to off time pages 31 32 71 Amber S The system is in standby 4 Remote sensor Receives signals from the mode and Control for eas HDMI or S AIR standby 5 Display Displays the current status mode is set to on of the selected component or a list of selectable items page 9 882 The indicator will not light up when PASS THRU is set to THRU AUTO and no signals are detected Note If the POWER ACTIVE STANDBY indicator flashes see page 75 About the indicators on the display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Function Name Function 1 LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM 8 DTS Lights up when the system is Pulse Code Modulation signals decoding DTS signals are input Note 2 NIGHT Lights up when the Night Mode hilar athe lita aed de function is set to on page 36 digital G 3 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is 5 Message Displays be volume led activated page 65 display area selected input source audio 4 Input Light up when the digital signa
23. IEEE 802 11b g channel 6 S AIR ID C equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 11 The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel frequency of the other wireless system s For details refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system s Enjoying the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode For the S AIR receiver only not supplied You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting S AIR STBY to STBY ON Note The POWER ACTIVE STANDBY indicator in the S AIR main unit this subwoofer will lights up in amber AMP MENU Crie L MENU 1 press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until S AIR SET appears then press G or 3 Press repeatedly until S AIR STBY appears then press amp or 4 press repeatedly until the setting you want appears then press s STBY OFF You cannot enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode s STBY ON You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode or turned on B Press AMP MENU The AMP MENU turns off Notes e When you set S AIR STBY to STBY ON the power consumption increases during the standby mode e When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S AIR main unit you cannot set S AIR STBY e When
24. R sub unit in this operating instructions are referred only when the S AIR sub unit is used S AIR sub unit S AIR receiver S AIR main unit this subwoofer CL Jo S AIR sub unit surround amplifier ages suo jesado YIV S i About environments where S AIR products S AIR main unit and sub unit are used S AIR products use a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Certain electronic equipment or other factors may cause lost connection or instability in S AIR reception lt m Electronic equipment influence The following may cause interference or cross talk Cellular phones cordless phones Wireless LAN personal computers Game machines using radio signals Microwave ovens a K Other factors The following may cause poor reception Materials or structures such as walls and floors The location where an S AIR product is placed When using S AIR products place them as far as possible from the above electronic equipment or place where S AIR reception is stable 5068 Setting up an S AIR product Before using an S AIR product be sure to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission Inserting the wireless transmitter transceiver To make use of the S AIR function you need to insert the wireless transmitter not supplied into the S AIR main unit and the wireless transceiver not supplie
25. Setup Guide FM wire antenna aerial 1 Z agnt d e Speaker cords 5 Red White Grey Blue e Center speaker Green SS CTB101 1 j e Remote commander RM AAU074 1 e Surround speakers SS TSB101 2 a e R6 size AA batteries 2 gt D e Subwoofer SA WAS 1 e Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 658 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries into RM AAU074 Remote Commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix manganese 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 initial settings If this happens reassign the buttons again page 60 When the remote no longer operates the system replace all the batteries with new ones 768 Description and location of parts Subwoofer Front view Name Function Name Function HO Turns the system on or off 6 POWER ACTIV
26. V or a projector while the sound can 7 2 be output from a TV 6 3 or and system s speakers pages 21 4 23 5 OPT IN Connects to a U jacks satellite tuner etc pages 21 23 24 5 SPEAKERS section slot EZW T100 Connects to a wireless transmitter not supplied page 51 O Connects to the supplied speakers page 20 6 DMPORT 2 AUDIO INPUT section White q AUDIO IN jacks Red R Connects to a Super Audio CD player CD player etc pages 21 24 Y DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 24 AUTO CALIBRATION 10 AUTO CAL Connects to the MIC jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function page 27 Remote commander You can use the supplied RM AAU074 Remote Commander to operate the system and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 60 RM AAU074 L SA CD TV VIDEO CD Notes on using SHIFT 12 and TV 13 button SHIFT 12 button Press and hold SHIFT i2 then press the button with pink printing that you want to use Example Press and hold SHIFT 12 then press ENTER 4 DMPORT TUNER ENTER continued 11 TV 1211 button Press and hold TV 12
27. aces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discolouration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the system If you encounter colour irregularity on a nearby TV screen The center speaker is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set However colour irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets As the front speakers surround speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place them slightly further away from TV set page 16 continued 6968 uoeWJOJU jeuonippy If colour irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes If colour 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 system On cleaning e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft dry cloth Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder scrubbing brush or sponge e If it is stained with oil or fingerprints breath on the surface and wipe it with soft dry cloth On S AIR function As the S AIR product s transmits sound by radio waves sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not malfunction As the S AIR product s transmits sound by radio waves e
28. ake adjustments according to the source and screen format To control the DVD player recorder Blu ray Disc player recorder Remote button Function 6 CyD Audio Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast Subtitle Selects the subtitle language when multi lingual subtitles are recorded on a Blu ray Disc or DVD Co Angle Switches to other viewing angles when multi angle are recorded on a Blu ray Disc or DVD DISPLAY Displays the playback information Press AMP MENU 7 then press DISPLAY 6 to display the input stream information for Blu ray Disc or DVD 9 MENU HOME Displays the menu 14 15 o RETURN Returns to the previous EXIT screen of any displayed menu 17 B Displays the guide when Guide you are watching analog or digital channels 19 POP UP MENU Displays the top menu or TOP MENU disc menu 20 CLEAR Clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button To control the HDD DVD COMBO Remote button Function 9 MENU HOME Displays the menu 10 aap Specifies the previous or next chapter or track lt gt gt Fast reverse or fast forward the disc when pressed during playback B playback Play mode buttons II pause press again to resume normal playback B stop 19
29. aker and the system e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker from your listening position 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 manually according to your preference For details see To adjust the speaker levels page 63 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration set up and connect the speakers pages 16 20 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 system and the microphone During the calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement 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 error Notes s If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration the muting function will be set to off aut
30. and switches to the appropriate input automatically TV sound is output from the system s speakers and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously You can use the System Audio Control function as follows s If you turn on the system while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the system s speakers However if you turn off the system the sound will output from the TV speakers You can adjust the system s volume when you adjust the TV volume Notes s If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function the System Audio Control function does not work s If the TV is turned on before turning on the system the TV sound will not be output for a moment 4495 Using the Volume Limit function When the System Audio Control function is active and the output method changes from the TV speaker to the system s speakers automatically loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system You can prevent this by limiting the maximum volume level T Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press or 3 Press repeatedly until VOL LIMIT appears then press LO or 4 Press repeatedly
31. ating instructions of the connected component 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the Control for HDMI function for other connected component Notes s When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection perform the steps given in When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 41 or When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 42 You cannot perform One Touch Play and System Audio Control during Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation Before you do the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV be sure to turn on the TV connected components and system Tf the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV Tf the connected components do not support Control for HDMI Easy Setting you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV Setting the Control for HDMI function to off Set the Control for HDMI function to off when you connect components not compatible with BRAVIA Sync or that do not have HDMI Jack etc 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press or 3 Press repeatedly until CTRL HDMI appears then press G or 4
32. canning preset stations Preset the stations page 38 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 Remote commander The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the subwoofer e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the subwoofer 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 Others The POWER ACTIVE STANDBY indicator flashes s The system is in protection mode Turn off the system and turn it on again The system is turned off automatically s The AUTO STBY function is working page 65 Error messages If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see When error codes appear page 29 to solve the problem If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the system s memory may remedy the problem page 26 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their initial settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the system If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel cha
33. d 2 Turn on the component and start playback 3 Press A to adjust the volume You can also use VOLUME on the subwoofer To activate the muting function Press X MUTING lights up and MUTING ON appears on the display for a few seconds The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press dX again e Increase the volume e Turn off the system To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the system be sure to turn down the volume level 31 GB Enjoying sound images from the components connected to the system Vv Input buttons MENU Sa CST E Smee SOUND FIELD A TV Enjoying TV 1 Turn on the TV and choose a program For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV N Turn on the system 3 Press TV You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer to select TV 3208 4 Adjust the volume of the system Tips e When you connect a Sony TV the audio input of the TV is switched and the image from the TV tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically by pressing the TV button s The sound may be output from the TV s speaker In this case turn the volume of the TV s speaker down to the minimum Enjoying a satellite tuner or cable television tuner 1 Turn on the TV 2 Turn on the satellite tuner or cable television tuner and the system 3 Press SAT CATV Yo
34. d into the S AIR sub unit Notes Before inserting the wireless transmitter transceiver be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead s Do not insert detach the wireless transmitter transceiver not supplied while the system is turned on e Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter transceiver To insert the wireless transmitter into the S AIR main unit 1 Remove the screws Note Remove the screws pointed with the f mark Do not remove other screws 2 Insert the wireless transmitter EZW T100 slot Wireless transmitter Notes e Insert the wireless transmitter with the S AIR logo facing up e Insert the wireless transmitter so that the Y marks are aligned e Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW T100 slot 3 Use the screws that you removed from step 1 to fasten the wireless transmitter Note Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter To insert the wireless transceiver into the S AIR sub unit Refer to the operating instructions of the S AIR sub unit 51 suoneado YIV S 5 Set the S AIR sub unit to the Establishing sound transmission same ID between the S AIR main unit and Sound transmission is established as S AIR sub unit ID setting follows When you match the ID of the S AIR main S AIR main unit unit and the S AIR sub unit you can establish this subwoofer sound transmission SS AMP MENU ttie 1
35. dependently provided This format is also called 5 1 with the subwoofer channel designed as 0 1 channel since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed digitally less signal degradation occurs E Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources This is done using an advanced high purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colourations 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 E HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface that supports both aa video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital
36. e before image or sound is output This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI connection Audio Return Channel ARC The system can receive the audio signal of the TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using HDMI cable only AMP MENU 4 e e L MENU 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press G or 3 Press repeatedly until ARC appears then press or 4 press repeatedly until the setting you want appears then press G e ARC ON The system receives the audio signal of the TV automatically via an HDMI cable e ARC OFF The system receives the audio signal of the TV via audio or optical digital cord 5 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Notes s This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on e Be sure that your TV is compatible with Audio Return Channel ARC function For details on the TV settings refer to the operating instructions of your TV 47 s n e 4 JU S VIAVYG Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene Scene Select The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected
37. e Auto Calibration result is saved you can adjust the speakers distance in cm steps If the Auto Calibration result is not saved you can adjust the speakers distance in 10 cm steps 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other speaker distance 6648 onal Information _ Glossary E Deep Colour Video signals for which the colour depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have been raised The number of colours that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits 16 777 216 colours with the current HDMI jack However the number of colours which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36 bits etc when the system corresponds to Deep Colour Since the gradation of the depth of a colour can be expressed more finely with more bits continuous colour changes can be more smoothly expressed Digital Cinema Sound DCS A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital Signal Processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic In this format the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is in
38. eaker Setting is set to Audio System using TV menu There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Adjust the volume of this system The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component is not connected correctly Turn off the system then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component e Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component device to make sure it supports this system 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 e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible HDMI The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the subwoofer is not output from the system or the TV speaker e Check the HDMI connection pages 21 23 7268 e Make sure CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON in SET HDMI menu page 42 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 operating instructions supplied with each component e Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Colour or 3D transmission The source image input to the HDMI jack on the subwoofer is not output from the TV e Check the HDMI connectio
39. ears you cannot perform the Auto Calibration Connect the optimizer microphone then perform the Auto Calibration again s If PHONES appears you cannot perform the Auto Calibration Disconnect the headphones from the S AIR product you are using then perform the Auto Calibration again Tips e 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 s The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press VQ or aX Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer Change the volume level Press AMP MENU 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 measurement EXIT step 2 process completes properly When the ERROR See When measurement XXXX error codes process fails appear page 29 2 Press repeatedly to select the item then press G Item Explanation SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process WRN CHECK Displays warning concerning the measure
40. ehold waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the 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 298 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integ
41. fied This process is called sampling and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44 100 times per second which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Generally speaking a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality 6848 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 E x v Colour x v Colour enables the more faithful reproduction of various colours such as the brilliant colours of flowers and the turquoise blue of the southern ocean x v Colour is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide colour space based on the xvYCC specifications and is a trademark of Sony Corporation xvYCC is an international standard of the technical specifications of the extended gamut colour space for video signals The colour gamut of xvYCC is wider than the one of sRGB that is used with the current television system eee Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel befo
42. g If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system 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 e Check that both the system and all components are turned on e Check that VOLUME is not set to VOLUME MIN e Press aX to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons s The protective device on the system has been activated Turn off the system eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again e Check that the INPUT MODE setting is correct for SAT CATV input 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 system and the component 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 There is no sound from digital sources from OPTICAL input jack e Check that the INPUT MODE is set to OPT for SAT CATV input page 65 e Set ARC to ARC OFF when no sound
43. g 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 64 TONE menu You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers E BASS E TREBLE To adjust the front speakers tone level 1 Press repeatedly until BASS or TREBLE appears the press or gt 2 Press repeatedly until the bass or treble level you want appears then press G You can adjust from 6 0 dB to 6 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps AUDIO menu You can make the settings for the audio to suit your preference E A V SYNC You can delay the sound output using this function when the image is slower than the sound e SYNC OFF Does not adjust e SYNC 1 20 Adjusts from 1 10 ms to 20 200 ms in 1 10 ms steps Notes e You may not be able to adjust the delay between sound and image perfectly using this function s This function is useful only for Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM 2ch input by optical and coaxial audio input signals E DUAL MONO You can select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e MAIN Outputs sound of the main language e SUB Outputs sound of the sub language s MAIN SUB Outputs sound of the main language through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language t
44. gain after waiting for a short time e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e Change the RF CHANGE setting page 58 e Change the ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit HP NO LINK and VOLUME MIN appear alternately in the display and the volume of the system becomes minimum s Volume becomes minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with headphones connected or if the radio reception is poor Check the radio reception and adjust the volume level to restore the sound from the headphones 740 Tuner The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown below If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna aerial ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna aerial COAXIAL Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Change to monaural reception page 37 e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by s
45. gic II Movie mode decoding This PLII MOVIE 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 Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This PLII MUSIC setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Movie MOVIE D C S Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures MOVIE D C S Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie Music SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting SPORTS GAME Reproduces powerful and realistic sound suited for playing GAME video games NEWS Reproduce a clearer announcer s voice NEWS PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable ENHANCER audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other P AUDIO compressed music 3498 Sound field Sound field Effect for Display Others HEADPHONE 2CH Outputs the sound from headphone left and right Multi HP 2CH channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels HEADPHONE THEATER Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right HP THEATER dD C S technology is used For details see Glossary page 67 This decoding mode appears when you connect the headphones to surround amplifier S AIR sub unit not supplied Notes e The effects pro
46. hrough the front right speaker simultaneously E INPUT MODE You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect satellite tuner or cable television tuner to both HDMI IN jack and optical digital input jack on the subwoofer and SAT CATV input has been selected e AUTO Gives priority to HDMI audio signals if there are both digital HDMI and optical connections e OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL SAT CATV OPT IN jack SYSTEM menu You can make various settings to suit your preference E DIMMER You can adjust the brightness of the display e DIMMER ON Turns dim s DIMMER OFF Shows in the normal brightness E DISPLAY You can change the display setting s DSPL ON Appears all the time s DSPL OFF Appears when you operate the system E SLEEP You can set the system to turn off at a preset time when you want to fall asleep listening to music You can preset the time in 10 minutes increments To activate the sleep timer 1 Press repeatedly until SLEEP appears then press or gt 2 Press repeatedly to select the preset time then press The minutes display the remaining time changes cyclically as follows SLEEP OFF gt SLEEP 10M 4 gt SLEEP 20M SLEEP 90M gt SLEEP 80M SLEEP 30M E AUTO STBY You can set the system switches to standby mode when you do not operate the system for about 30 minutes and when there is no signals input to the s
47. ial and FM wire antenna aerial Before connecting the antennas aerial be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead AM loop antenna aerial supplied FM75q rh l COAXIAL Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the system and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible 2508 paues Due 5 Preparing the system Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet mains To the wall outlet mains 26 Performing initial setup operations Before using the system for the first time initialize the system by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the subwoofer for this operation VW 1 Press UU to turn on the system 2 Hold down U for a few seconds until CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Auto Calibration This system is equipped with DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each spe
48. ignals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the system s speakers This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM e This system supports x v Colour Deep Colour and 3D transmission 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 e Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack s The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output e Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency the number of channels or the audio format of the audio output signals from the playback component is switched e When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output In this case check the specification of the connected component e You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection Set the image resolution of the playback component to 720p 1080i or 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over an HDMI connection e You may need to make certain settings on the
49. image resolution of the player before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the player s When you use HDMI connection you can enjoy 3D three dimension video contents with 3D compatible TV and 3D compatible components e g Blu ray Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder PlayStation 3 together with appropriate 3D glasses 3D images may not be displayed properly depending on each specification of the 3D compatible TV and 3D compatible components For details on the supported 3D video format of this system see page 76 Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version For example components that support HDMI version 1 4 may not support Audio Return Channel ARC Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details Connecting satellite tuner or cable television tuner When connecting a satellite tuner or cable television tuner that does not have an HDMI jack set CTRL HDMI to CTRL OFF in SET HDMI menu page 43 peyeys Due Satellite tuner or cable television tuner with HDMI jack Audio video Audio signal signal OUTPUT ren DIGITAL HOM OPTICAL Ce o M m c ST La SATAN OPT IN ed g WE Video signals T OUTPUT VI
50. is output from DIGITAL TV OPT IN jack during TV input page 47 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 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio components away from the TV s 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 system when you turn on the component e Check that the INPUT MODE is set to OPT for SAT CATV input page 65 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround speakers e Select MOVIE D C S page 34 e Adjust the speaker level page 63 e Check that the speakers are connected securely The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD e Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz continued 71 uo eunoju jeuonippy Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the 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 subwoofer check the audio setting the settings for the audio output of the connected component e Be sure that the Sp
51. justs the volume level number 5 channels immediately A slat l om 15 ce Returns to the previous 4 Returns to the channel RETURN EXIT screen of any displayed Previous previously watched for Knee more than five seconds l SAT i7 e Displays the guide when you 6 O gt Audio Selects the sound from the Guide are watching analog and speaker for a stereo or digital channels pilingual Broadcast M9 ANALOG Changes to analog mode DIGITAL Changes to digital mode 20 Text Displays text continued 13 Remote button Function Remote button Function 2J THEATRE Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you connect a Sony TV which is compatible with the THEATRE button function Also the audio is automatically switched to the audio output of this system when you connect the TV and the system with HDMI connection and the Control for HDMI function is set to on B ae Input select Text hold In TV mode Selects the TV input signal In analog text mode Holds the current page 10 taa Skips chapter Pi Skips forward to the next available chapter lt gt gt Fast reverse or fast forward the disc when pressed during playback B playback Play mode buttons Il pause press again to resume normal playback B stop 8 TOOLS Enables you to access OPTIONS various viewing options and change m
52. l describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote About area codes The area code of the system you purchased is shown on the rear of the subwoofer see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX X AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only On copyrights This system incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2008 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This system 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 in the United States and other countries x v Colour and x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Son
53. l input signal etc indicators i input 1010 D Lights up when the system is HDMI Digital signal is input through oo Dolby Digital signals the HDMI IN jack is COAX reas signal is we through et he senda oer the COAX IN jack ae b OPT Digital signal is input through have made digital connections the OPT IN jack 11 Dolby Pro Light up one of the respective S S S Logic indicators when the system 5 Tuning Light up to indicate the current NEZ l indicators status of the radio station Indicators pee ee ea page 36 in order to output the center and TUNED When receives a radio station surround channel signals ST When broadcasts in stereo mode rH PL Dolby Pro Logic 6 S AIR Lights up when the S AIR 0 PLII Dolby Pro Logic I transmitter not supplied is connected 7 MUTING Lights up when the muting function is activated page 31 continued gas Hear panel jack COAX IN 3 ANTENNA section FM Connects to the ANTENNA supplied FM wire jack antenna aerial page 25 1 AM Connects to the ANTENNA supplied AM loop terminals antenna aerial page 25 4 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section X HDMI IN Connects to a DVD OUT jacks player satellite tuner or a Blu ray Disc player The image is output to a T
54. ls refer to the operating instructions of the connected components 45 s n e 4 ouAS WIAVUG Using the power saving function HDMI Signal Pass Through You can reduce the system s power consumption when you connect a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV to this system During active standby mode if the TV is turned off the HDMI signal transmission will stop Thus power consumption will reduce AMP 4 4 4 MENU 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press amp or 3 Press repeatedly until PASS THRU appears then press G or 460 4 press repeatedly until the setting you want appears then press s THRU AUTO When the TV is turned on while the system is in the standby mode the system outputs HDMI signals from the system s HDMI TV OUT jack Sony recommends this setting if you use a TV that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the THRU ON setting s THRU ON When the system is in the standby mode the system continuously outputs HDMI signals from the system s HDMI TV OUT jack 5 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Notes s The power saving function may not work for some TVs compatible with the BRAVIA Sync In this case set PASS THRU to THRU ON e Depending on your components it may take tim
55. ment results See When you select WRN CHECK page 29 DIST INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker distance LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker level EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results Note After SAVE EXIT is displayed for 50 seconds the measurement result is saved automatically without the need to save the procedure 3 Save the measurement result Select SAVE EXIT in step 2 The measurement results are saved When error codes appear Try the remedies and perform the Auto Calibration again peyeys Due Errorcode Cause and remedies ERROR 32 The sound received by the optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range The optimizer microphone or subwoofer may be damaged Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility ERROR F 33 The front speakers are not connected or either the front left or front right speaker is not connected Check that the front speakers are connected properly ERROR SR33 Either the surround left or surround right speaker is not connected Check that the surround speakers are connected properly ERROR SW33 The subwoofer is not connected or it may be damaged Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility When you select WRN CHECK If a warning on the measurement result is present detailed informa
56. mponents must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function 2 Turn on the system TV and playback components 3 Turn the Control for HDMI function of the TV on The Control for HDMI function of the system and all the connected components are simultaneously turned on Once setting is completed COMPLETE will appear Wait until the setup is complete For details on the TV settings refer to the operating instructions of your TV continued 41 sainjyeey JU S VIAVYG When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the system and the connected component on individually Input buttons AMP MENU 4 1 Perform the steps given in When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 41 2 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 3 Press repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press or 4 Press repeatedly until CTRL HDMI appears then press or 5 Press repeatedly until CTRL ON appears then press G The Control for HDMI function is set to on 42 6 Press one of the input buttons BD DVD SAT CATV to display the image of the playback component for which you want to set the Control for HDMI function 7 Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the connected component For details refer to the oper
57. n page 28 i This parameter is only available when the result of the Auto Calibration is saved j This menu is only available when you insert the S AIR transmitter not supplied For details see Setting up an S AIR product page 50 LEVEL menu You can adjust the level of each speaker to suit your preference E TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position E FL LEVEL Front left speaker level E CNT LEVEL Center speaker level E FR LEVEL Front right speaker level E SR LEVEL Surround right speaker level E SL LEVEL Surround left speaker level E SW LEVEL Subwoofer level To adjust the speaker levels 1 Press repeatedly until TEST TONE appears then press or 2 Press repeatedly until T TONE ON appears then press G The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows Front left Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left Subwoofer 3 Press until TEST TONE appears 4 Press repeatedly to select the desired speaker then press or gt The test tone is emitted from the speaker that is being adjusted only e FL LEVEL CNT LEVEL FR LEVEL SR LEVEL SL LEVEL SW LEVEL Notes e CNT LEVEL does not appear when you set CENTER NO in the SP SETUP setting e SR LEVEL and SL LEVEL do not appear when you set SUR NO in
58. n pages 21 23 e Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component e Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Colour or 3D transmission The Control for HDMI function does not work e Check the HDMI connection page 21 e Make sure CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON in SET HDMI menu e Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function e Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component e Repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync if you change the HDMI connection connect disconnect the AC power cord mains lead or there is a power failure page 41 No sound is output from the system and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function e Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the system Select the appropriate input when you want to watch a program on a component connected via HDMI connection to the system Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions
59. n the S AIR sub unit No sound is heard from the S AIR product s If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 m away from this S AIR main unit e Confirm the ID of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit are the same page 52 e Confirm the pairing setting page 53 e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer to each other s If you are using any equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven near an S AIR products turn off the equipment and try using the S AIR product again after waiting for a short time e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e Change the RF CHANGE setting page 58 e Change the ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit continued 73 uo eunoju jeuonippy s Turn off the system and S AIR sub unit then turn on again e Check that headphones are not connected to the S AIR sub unit There is noise or the sound skips e If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 m away from this S AIR main unit e Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S AIR sub unit e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer to each other e If you are using any equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven near an S AIR products turn off the equipment and try using the S AIR product a
60. nd E stop 2 Adjusts the volume level of Il kers at the s time 2 Speakers a Mie same me To control the component 16 t gt Press or to select the menu items Then press to enter the selection 21 Input buttons Selects the component you VIDEO want to use The buttons are initial assigned to control Sony components You can change the button assignments following the steps in Changing the input button assignments on page 60 1268 1 Press one of the input buttons TV BD DVD or SAT CATV 21 to select the component you want to operate The component assigned to the selected input button becomes operable 2 Referring to the following table press the corresponding button for the operation Common operations Remote button Function Remote button Function Displays the s 6 DISPLAY Displays the TV fq Tye Turns on or off the Sony TV information on the TV AVC or audio video components screen Displays the on standby thatthe remote is assigned to current channel number operate page 60 etc Press UCD 2 and TV U Press AMP MENU 7 AV 1 1 at the same then press DISPLAY to time to turn off the system display the input stream and other components that i
61. ner on the S AIR product To control the system from the S AIR receiver You can control the system from the S AIR receiver by using the following buttons Press Operation be ili E Share the same operations on the taa gt r remote S AIR CH Change the function of the S AIR main unit For details refer to the operating instructions of the S AIR receiver 5668 Stabilizing S AIR reception Read the following when S AIR reception is poor or unstable When S AIR reception is poor Check the following e Keep cords that are connected to the S AIR product AC power cord mains lead speaker cords or other cords away from the wireless adapter and slot Keep as much space as possible around Place so that S AIR products are separated S AIR products from other wireless devices Avoid placing S AIR products on top of or directly below other electronic equipment Avoid placing S AIR products in a closed rack metal rack or under a table eae gt O Place so that S AIR products are separated from metal doors or tables If you still cannot improve S AIR reception change the RF CHANGE setting page 58 e Adjust the location height orientation and place in the room of S AIR products until reception is the most stable Place so that the wireless adapters of the S AIR main unit and sub unit are closer f dI Z
62. nformation of the TV the remote is assigned to when TV is connected via operate SYSTEM DIGITAL TV OPT IN STANDBY jack 3 Numeric Press and hold SHIFT 12 EI In digital mode Displays buttons then press the numeric Info Text brief details of the program number 5 buttons 3 to select reveal currently being watched channels and tracks directly In analog mode Displays information such as current 4 ENTER Press and hold SHIFT 12 channel aiumib r and ser eri then press ENTER 4 to format enter the selection In text mode Reveals hidden 16 4 gt Selects a menu item and information e g answers to enter the selection a quiz 8 TOOLS Enables you to access 18 Colour buttons Displays an operation guide OPTIONS various viewing options and on the TV screen when the change make adjustments colour buttons are available according to the source and Follow the operation guide screen format to perform a selected 9 MENU HOME Allows you to select Operation channels or input sources and change the settings for your To control the TV TY Press and hold TV yellow button 13 then M PROG In TV mode Selects the next press the button with yellow printing to control DE or previous channel the TV In text mode Selects the next E4 or previous page Remote button Function m aK Activates the muting 3 Numeric Selects channel Press Muting function buttons ENTER 4 to change Ad
63. nge the ID of the S AIR main unit Set the ID of the S AIR receiver to match the ID of the S AIR main unit When you pair the S AIR main unit and another S AIR sub unit such as a surround amplifier you also need to pair the S AIR main unit and the S AIR receiver For details see Pairing the S AIR main unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation page 53 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly until S AIR SET appears then press or Press repeatedly until S AIR MODE appears then press G or Press repeatedly until the setting you want appears then press s PARTY The S AIR sub unit outputs sound according to function set on the S AIR main unit e SEPARATE You can select the input you want for the S AIR receiver while the input of the S AIR main unit remain unchanged When SEPARATE is set the functions you can select are MAIN UNIT SA CD CD DMPORT TUNER FM and TUNER AM To enjoy the same function as the S AIR main unit select MAIN UNIT suoneado YIV S continued 5568 6 Select the desired function on the S AIR product When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo multi channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel T Adjust the volume on the S AIR receiver Note When TUNER FM or TUNER AM is selected on the system you can only select the same band for the tu
64. nges some parts during repair these parts may be retained In the event of a problem with S AIR function have a Sony dealer check the entire system together S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit Reference sections for clearing the system s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 26 75 uonewozu EUOHIPPY Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT rated FRONT L FRONT R 108 W 108 W at 3 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD POWER OUTPUT reference FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SUR L SUR R 167 W per channel at 3 ohms 1 kHz 165 W at 3 ohms 60 Hz SUBWOOFER Inputs Analog Sensitivity 1 V 50 kohms Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms HDMI Video Input Output HDMI Repeater block 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720 x 480p 59 94 60 Hz 1280 x 720p 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 59 94 60 Hz 720 x 576p 50 Hz 1280 x 720p 50 Hz 1920 x 1080i 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p 24 Hz 76 HDMI Video 3D Input Output HDMI Repeater block 1280 x 720p 59 94 60Hz Frame packing 1920 x 1080i 59 94 60Hz Frame packing 1920 x 1080i 59 94 60Hz Side by Side Half 1920 x 1080p 59 94 60Hz Side by Side Half 1280 x 720p 50Hz Frame packing 1920 x 1080i 50Hz Frame packing 1920 x 1080i 50Hz Side by Side Half 1920 x 1080p 50Hz Side by Side Half 1920 x 1080p 24Hz Frame packing FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 50 kH
65. of the TV on this operation When the system is in standby mode there is no image or sound on the TV e When the system is in standby mode image and sound are output from the HDMI component selected the last time you turned off the system If you are enjoying other component play the component and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the system to select the HDMI component you want to enjoy e Make sure PASS THRU is set to THRU ON in the SET HDMI menu if you connect components not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the system page 46 The volume turns down when the output method changes from the TV speaker to the system s speakers The Volume Limit function is working page 44 S AIR function S AIR connection is not established sound transmission is not established e g the indicator of the S AIR sub unit turns off flashes or turns red e If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 m away from this S AIR main unit e Confirm the ID of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit are the same page 52 e Another S AIR sub unit is paired to the S AIR main unit Pair the desired S AIR sub unit with the S AIR main unit page 53 e Place the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit separately from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e The S AIR sub unit is turned off Make sure the AC power cord mains lead is connected and turn o
66. omatically e When you use the S AIR product disconnect the headphones Example HT AF5 Jz Optimizer microphone P a IL AN 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 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 continued 2 7 GB peyeys Due Tip When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone you will get a more accurate measurement Performing Auto Calibration Input buttons DNPORT AMP MENU 4 4 4 aX A 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly until A CAL MENU appears then press G or 28 3 Press repeatedly until A CAL START appears then press amp Measurement starts in a few seconds While the time is counting down stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display Speaker existance TONE Speaker gain distance T S P frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance SUBWOOFER Notes s If CHECK MIC app
67. ore pairing Sound transmission is established by the ID Your room Neighbour S AIR main unit this subwoofer S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit E After pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit s only Your room Neighbour suoneado YIV S A S AIR main unit this subwoofer No transmission C S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit Pairing continued 53 GB To perform pairing 1 Place the S AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the S AIR main unit Note Remove headphones from the surround amplifier if connected 2 Match the IDs of the S AIR main unit and the S AIR sub unit s To set the ID of the S AIR main unit see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 52 s To set the ID of the S AIR sub unit refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S AIR sub unit 3 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 4 press repeatedly until S AIR SET appears then press G or 5 press repeatedly until PAIRING appears then press or 6 Press repeatedly until the setting you want appears then press G e START The S AIR main unit starts pairing e CONDITION You can check the current ID When the pairing setting is timed out NO PAIRING appears on the display 54 T start pairing of the S AIR sub unit E For the surround amplifier Refer to the operating inst
68. ound speaker Speaker unit 130 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated impedance 2 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 196 0 mm x 450 0 mm x 410 5 mm with foot Mass Approx 10 4 kg with foot HT AS5 only e Front Surround speaker SS TSB101 e Center speaker SS CTB101 Front Surround speaker Full range Full range magnetically shielded Center speaker Speaker unit Front Surround speaker 55 mm x 80 mm cone type Center speaker 30 mm x 60 mm cone type Enclosure type Front Surround speaker Bass reflex Center speaker Acoustic suspension Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Front Surround speaker 75 mm x 225 mm x 71 mm with foot 290 mm x 49 mm x 49 mm with foot Center speaker Mass Approx Front Surround speaker 0 45 kg with foot Center speaker 0 28 kg with foot e Subwoofer SA WAS5 Speaker unit 130 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 196 0 mm x 450 0 mm x 410 5 mm with foot Mass Approx 10 4 kg with foot For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards 7748 uo eunoju jeuonippy Index Numerics 5 1 channel 16 A AUDIO DRC 64 Audio Return Channel ARC 47 Auto Calibration 27 AUTO STBY
69. pplied that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below huns 4mm more than 25 mm 5mm mm Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 8 mm to 10 mm HT AF5 only For the front speakers peyeys Due 8 mm to 10 mm For the center speaker irae U 8 mm to 10 mm For the surround speakers X 8 mm to 10 mm continued 19 HT AS5 only For the front speakers and surround speakers X 8 mm to 10 mm For the center speaker 8 mm to 10 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Rear of speaker 20 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead G Speaker cord supplied Front speaker left Front speaker right Center speaker Surround speaker left Surround speaker right Gi fe R E Notes on speaker cords s The connector of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker jack to be connected When connecting a speaker cord be sure to match the coloured connector to the speaker jack on the subwoofer Connector Speaker jack Red FRONT R White FRONT L Grey SURR Blue SURL Green CENTER e Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers the speaker cord with the colour tube to terminal and the speaker cord without the
70. quipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven may interfere with sound transmission 70 e As the S AIR product s uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as other wireless systems such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth device interference or poor transmission may result In this case take the following steps Avoid placing the S AIR product s near other wireless systems Avoid using the S AIR product s and the other wireless systems at the same time The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel frequency of the other wireless system s For details refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system s The transmission distance differs depending on the usage environment Find a location where transmission between the S AIR main unit and sub unit is most effective and install the S AIR main unit and sub unit there Place the S AIR product s on the table surface off the floor Poor transmission may occur and the transmission distance may be too short if the following conditions exist There is a wall floor made of reinforced concrete or store between the S AIR product s There is an iron divider door or furniture electric product made of fireproof glass metal etc between the S AIR product s If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshootin
71. r preset stations These names for example X YZ appear on the display when a station is selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station 1 L Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer Press PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for Press MENU HOME Press repeatedly until NAME IN appears then press Create a name by using tible Press repeatedly to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position Letters numbers and other symbols can be input for a radio station name If you enter a wrong character Press repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then press repeatedly to select the desired character Press G COMPLETE appears on the display and the station name is stored Press MENU HOME Viewing the station name or frequency on the display When the system is set to FM or AM you can check the frequency using the display Press DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as shown Station name gt Frequency FM mode a This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station Returns to the original display when several seconds have elapsed suoneiodo seuny 3968 Using the Radio Data System RDS This system also allo
72. re operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the system 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 subwoofer e The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet mains even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the system for a long time be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet mains To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On placement e Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the system s Do not place the system 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 system near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the system 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 aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the system on surf
73. ress To exit the menu Press AMP MENU continued 61 sBujes soueapy Overview of the menus You can set the following items using the AMP MENU For details of each menu see the following pages The initial settings are underlined AMP MENU LEVEL TEST TONE FL LEVEL FR LEVEL SR LEVEL SL LEVEL SW LEVEL AUDIO DRC T TONE ON T TONE OFF FL 6 0 FL 0 0 FL 6 0 L CNT LEVEL CNT 6 0 CNT 0 0 CNT 6 0 FR 6 0 FR 0 0 FR 6 0 SR 6 0 SR 0 0 SR 6 0 SL 6 0 SL 0 0 SL 6 0 SW 6 0 SW 0 0 SW 6 0 DRC OFF DRC STD DRC MAX TONE AUDIO BASS BASS 6 0 BASS 0 0 _BASS 6 0 TREBLE AN SYNC SET DUAL MONO L NIGHT MODE L INPUT MODE CTRL HDMI HDMI 6209 L VOL LIMIT L PASS THRU ARC TREBLE 6 0 TREBLE 0 0 TREBLE 6 0 _ SYNC 20 SYNC 1 SYNC OFF MAIN L SUB L MAIN SUB NIGHT ON L NIGHT OFF AUTO OPT CTRL ON L CTRL OFF LIMIT MAX LIMIT 49 LIMIT 1 LIMIT MIN THRU AUTO THRU ON ARC ON ARC OFF SYSTEM DIMMER SP DISPLAY L SLEEP AUTO STBY CENTER SP SETUP SUR SP DIMMER ON L DIMMER OFF DSPL ON
74. rity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 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 l About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model HT AF5 and HT ASS 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 CEK only e The instructions in this manua
75. ructions supplied with surround amplifier E For the S AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with S AIR receiver 8 Pairing completed COMPLETE appears on the display Q Press AMP MENU The AMP MENU turns off Note Perform the pairing within several minutes after you select START in step 6 Otherwise the pairing is canceled automatically and INCOMPLETE appears on the display To cancel pairing Reset the ID of the S AIR main unit For details see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 52 You can set the same ID as before Enjoying the system s sound in another room For the S AIR receiver only not supplied You can enjoy the system s sound in another room by using the S AIR receiver The S AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system s sound there For details of the S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with S AIR receiver Note Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S AIR products AMP MENU Crie MENU 1 Set the ID of the S AIR receiver to match the ID of the S AIR main unit s To set the ID of the S AIR main unit see To set the ID of the S AIR main unit page 52 To set the ID of the S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with S AIR receiver Notes e When you are using another S AIR sub unit such as a surround amplifier do not cha
76. scene Scene Relec 48 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field Theatre Mode sss 48 S AIR Operations About S AIR products eee eee 49 Setting up an S AIR product ee 50 Enjoying the system s sound in another TOOMA a e Ra N A gra 55 Stabilizing S AIR reception 56 Changing the channel for better sound trans Missi nsike ii riirii 58 Enjoying the S AIR receiver while the S AIR main unit is in standby mode 59 Advance Settings Changing the input button assignments 60 Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu sese eee ee eee eee 61 Additional Information GOSSAN Ys A aa da aR La dr 67 PreCautions inea iA 69 Troubleshooting sss sese 71 Specifications erpa 76 Unpacking Be sure that you have the following items in your package HT AF5 only e Front speakers e Subwoofer SA WAS 1 SS TSB104 2 e AM loop antenna aerial 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 Z a e Speaker cords 3 Grey Blue Green e Center speaker SS CTB101 1 j e Remote commander RM AAU074 1 e Surround speakers SS TSB101 2 Ea e R6 size AA batteries 2 Z Eo e Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 e Operating Instructions this manual Quick Setup Guide continued 568 HT AS5 only s Front speakers e AM loop antenna aerial 1 e Operating Instructions SS TSB101 2 this manual LIES T lt 3 Quick
77. scene on your TV Notes e This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on e The sound field may not switch depending on the TV ager Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field Theatre Mode Press the THEATRE button on the remote of the system TV or the Blu ray Disc player while pointing the remote towards the TV The sound field switches to MOVIE D C S To return to the previous sound field press THEATRE button again Note The sound field may not switch depending on the TV Tip The sound field may be changed back to the previous one when you change the TV s input About S AIR products This system is compatible with the S AIR Room A function page 68 which allows wireless E sound transmission between S AIR products When you purchase the S AIR product you need to establish the sound transmission There are two types of S AIR product S AIR main unit this subwoofer This is for transmitting sound You can use up to 3 S AIR main units The number of usable S AIR main unit depends on the use environment e S AIR sub unit not supplied This is for receiving sound Surround amplifier You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly S AIR receiver You can enjoy system s sound in another room These S AIR products can be purchased as an option the S AIR products lineup differs depending on the area Notes or instructions for the S AI
78. sure to use only the supplied speakers Do not lean on a speaker as it may fall down Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it The speaker driver may be damaged Slits 16 Tips e The angle should be the same e Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want However it is recommended to place the subwoofer on the front edge of a table or rack etc to accept the remote signal correctly Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers you are recommended to use the speaker stand as below Model Speaker stand HT AF5 Supplied For details refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide HT ASS Optional WS FV11 or WS FV 10D speaker stand available only in certain countries For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand Installing the speakers on the The front speakers of HT AF5 is provided with the speaker stand you need to disassemble the speakers Install the front speakers on the wall Keep the speaker stand for future use paues Due To disassemble the front speakers of HT AF5 SS TSB104 1 Disconnect the speaker cords Rear of the speaker 2 Remove the screw pre installed at the rear of the speaker This screw is used when reassembling the speaker
79. through DMPORT connection 1 2 3 Tip Turn on the receiver Press DMPORT You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer to select DMPORT Start playback of the connected component When listening to MP3 or other compressed music files using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until P AUDIO appears on the display 33 GB yoeqheld Enjoying Surround Sound fe ____________ Selecting the sound field This system can create multi channel surround sound You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the system s preprogrammed sound fields SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field Effect for Display A F D 2CH STEREO When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are 2CH STEREO downmixed to 2 channel A F D STANDARD Presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding A F D STD any surround effects However this system will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no L F E signals A F D MULTI Reproduces sound from any of the format to 2 or more A F D MULTI speakers PRO LOGIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 PRO LOGIC channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Lo
80. ti 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 Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD player and DVD recorder to the TV so that the image is displayed on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder via this system For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e You can view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV However depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system is turned on s Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in s As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the system s When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector L 4 Connecting the antennas aerials Connect the supplied AM loop antenna aer
81. tion is displayed Press or to return to step 2 of Confirming saving the measurement results Warning code Explanation WARNING 40 The Auto Calibration has completed However the noise level is high You may be able to perform the Auto Calibration properly if you try it again even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments Try to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment continued 20 Warning code Explanation WARNING 41 The sound received by the WARNING 42 optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range The distance between the optimizer microphone and the speakers is too close Set them away and then try to perform the Auto Calibration again WARNING 43 The distance and position of the subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment NO WARNING There is no warning information When you select DIST INFO or LEVEL INFO You can check the speaker distance or speaker level Note The measurement result of a speaker will not appear if the system does not recognize that the speaker is connected When you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the subwoofer Note If you have changed the position of the speakers it is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration again in order to enjoy the surround sound 30 Clearing the measurement
82. to select the maximum volume level you want then press The maximum volume level changes as follows LIMIT MAX lt gt LIMIT 49 gt LIMIT 48 gt gt LIMIT 2 lt gt LIMIT 1 gt LIMIT MIN 5 press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Notes This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on s This function is not available when the output method changes from the system s speakers to the TV speaker Tips e Sony recommends that you set the maximum volume level to a little lower than the volume you usually listen to e Regardless of the maximum volume level you set the VOLUME on the subwoofer and the lt 1 on the remote are operable If you do not want to limit the maximum volume level select LIMIT MAX Turning off the system with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV s remote the system and the connected components turn off automatically You can also use the system s remote to turn off the TV TVW Press TV and TV UC at the same time The TV system and the components connected via HDMI are turned off Notes e Set the TV Standby Synchro to ON before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV e Depending on the status the connected components may not be turned off For detai
83. u can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer to select SAT CATV 4 Change the TV input For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV 5 Adjust the volume of the system Tip The sound may be output from the TV s speaker In this case turn the volume of the TV s speaker down to the minimum Enjoying Blu ray Disc or DVD oo 6 7 Tip Turn on the TV Turn on the Blu ray Disc player recorder or DVD player recorder then place the disc on the tray Turn on the system Press BD or DVD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer to select BD or DVD Change the TV input For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Play back the disc Adjust the volume of the system Even if you playback Dolby True HD Dolby Digital Plus or DTS HD with a connected component compatible with these sound formats the system accepts as Dolby Digital or DTS When you connect the component to the system using an HDMI cable to playback these high quality sound formats set the connected component to output the sound in multi channel PCM if possible Enjoying a Super Audio CD or CD 1 N 4 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player then place the disc on the tray Turn on the system Press SA CD CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer to select SA CD CD Adjust the volume of the system Enjoying a connected component
84. vided by the virtual 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 e Multi channel Linear PCM is not available for P AUDIO e The movie and music mode do not work when signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input the multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack e The sound is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source e Depending on the disc or source the beginning of the sound may be cut off as the optimum mode is automatically selected To avoid cutting the sound select A F D STD e When the input signal is multi channel source Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly e When the bilingual broadcast sound is input Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE MUSIC are not effective e Depending on the input stream the decoding mode may not be effective e When you select MOVIE D C S depending on the input stream Dolby Pro Logic may be applied automatically e When changing the sound mode while using the S AIR receiver not supplied sound from the S AIR receiver not supplied may skip Tip You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package 3568 punos punong BuiAofuy Enjoying the sound at low volume
85. ws 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 automatic tuning page 37 direct tuning page 37 or preset tuning page 38 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services 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 button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name gt Frequency gt FM mode 40s BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync BRAVIA Sync is compatible with Sony TV Blu ray Disc DVD player AV amplifier etc that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the BRAVIA Sync using an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows One Touch Play page 43
86. y Corporation PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc S AIR and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation 348 Table of Contents Unpacking sese Description and location of parts Getting Started 1 Installing the speakers see eee eee 2 Connecting the speakers 3 Connecting the audio video COmDOHGHLS sees eee eee 4 Connecting the antennas aerials 5 Preparing the system sese 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Auto Calibration 27 Playback Selecting a component sese esse eee 31 Enjoying sound images from the components connected to the system 32 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field eee 34 Enjoying the sound at low volume NIGHT MODE sese 36 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio sss Presetting radio Staon Using the Radio Data System RDS BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync eects 41 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync Playing back components with one touch operation One Touch Pav 43 Enjoying the TV sound from the system s speakers System Audio Control 44 Turning off the system with the TV System Power OD sese eee 45 46B Using the power saving function HDMI Signal Pass Through 46 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI connection Audio Return Channel ARCH sese 47 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected
87. ystem s STBY ON Switches to standby mode s STBY OFF Does not switch to standby mode SP SETUP menu You can set the distance of the speakers connected to this system E CENTER SP E SUR SP To set the speaker connection 1 Press repeatedly until the speaker you want to set appears then press or gt e CENTER SP Selects the center speaker e SUR SP Selects the surround speakers 2 Press repeatedly until the settings you want appears then press O e CENTER YES SUR YES Selects when you connect the speaker s e CENTER NO SUR NO Selects when you do not connect the speaker s E FL DIST Front left speaker distance E CNT DIST Center speaker distance s6um s vueapy E FR DIST Front right speaker distance E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance E SW DIST Subwoofer distance continued 6558 To set the speaker distance from your listening position 1 Press repeatedly until the speaker you want to adjust appears then press or gt s FL DIST CNT DIST FR DIST SR DIST SL DIST SW DIST Notes e CNT DIST does not appear when you set CENTER NO in the SP SETUP setting s SR DIST and SL DIST do not appear when you set SUR NO in the SP SETUP setting 2 Press repeatedly to select the speaker distance then press You can adjust from 0M OCM to 7M 0CM Tip When th
88. z step Antenna Aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna Aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range 531 kHz 1 602 kHz 9 kHz step Antenna Aerial AM loop antenna aerial Intermediate frequency 450 kHz General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL CEK 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5 V 0 7 A MAX Power consumption Area code Power consumption CEL CEK 110 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W When Control for HDMI and S AIR standby are set to off Speaker section HT AF5 only Front speaker SS TSB104 e Surround speaker SS TSB101 e Center speaker SS CTB101 Center speaker Full range magnetically shielded Front Surround speaker Full range Speaker unit Front Surround speaker 55 mm x 80 mm cone type Center speaker 30 mm x 60 mm cone type Enclosure type Front Surround speaker Bass reflex Center speaker Acoustic suspension Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimension w h d Approx 74 mm x 605 mm x 70 mm without stand 255 mm x 1 205 mm x 255 mm with stand 75 mm x 225 mm x 71 mm with foot 290 mm x 49 mm x 49 mm with foot Front speaker Surround speaker Center speaker Mass Approx 1 8 kg without stand 2 7 kg with stand 0 45 kg with foot Center speaker 0 28 kg with foot e Subwoofer SA WAS5 Front speaker Surr

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