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Sony HT-SF2300 Operating Instructions Manual

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HT-SF2300
HT-SS2300
©2008 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    3-296-084-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF2300 HT-SS2300 ©2008 Sony Corporation Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: For Customers In The United States

    The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ___________________________________________ ___________ Serial No. ___________________________________________ ___________...

  • Page 3: Note To Catv System Installer

    EU Directives detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your The manufacturer of this product is Sony household waste disposal service or the shop where Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, you purchased the product.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    * Manufactured under license from Dolby • The instructions in this manual are for model Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D HT-SF2300 and HT-SS2300. In this manual, symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. models of area code CEL is used for illustration ** Manufactured under license under U.S.
  • Page 5 Note for the supplied remote RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations Description and location of parts....7 Listening to FM/AM radio......49 1: Installing the speakers ......14 Presetting radio stations ......50 2: Connecting the speakers ......17 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)..52 3: Connecting the audio/video (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) components..........19 4: Connecting the antennas......24...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD STANDBY MUTING AUTO CAL MIC Name Function Name Function A ?/1 H MASTER Press to turn the receiver Turn to adjust the volume (on/standby) on or off (page 25, 33, 34, VOLUME...
  • Page 8 About the indicators on the display SLEEP DIGITAL HDMI D.RANGE MEMORY OPT COAX ST MONO Name Function Name Function F Preset Lights up when using the receiver A LFE Lights up when the disc being station to tune in radio stations you have played back contains an LFE indicators preset.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SAT IN DVD IN BD IN HDMI DIGITAL DC5V 700mA MAX OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 ANTENNA FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 DMPORT A ANTENNA section C SPEAKERS section...
  • Page 10 You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) or RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 63). RM-AAU023...

  • Page 11: Amp Menu

    Press to turn the receiver on or MEMORY Press to store a station. (on/standby) off. To turn off all Sony I AMP MENU Press to display the menu of components, press ?/1 and the receiver. Then, use V, v, AV ?/1 (A) at the same time...
  • Page 12 Name Function Name Function M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of O TV Press TV and the button with the VCR, DVD player, orange printing at the same satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc time to enable TV operation. player on the TV screen. P RETURN/ Press to Press MENU/HOME and TV...
  • Page 13 Notes Name Function • Some functions explained in this section may not Press to input the decimal work depending on the model. (RM-AAU022 point for channel numbers of • The above explanation is intended to serve as an only) the Digital CATV terminal. example only.

  • Page 14: 1: Installing The Speakers

    To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). HT-SF2300 only AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left)
  • Page 15 For details, refer to the Example of HT-SS2300 front operating instructions supplied with the speaker speaker stand. HT-SF2300 only For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the supplied speaker stand. For details, refer to the supplied speaker stand installation guide.
  • Page 16 • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. • For HT-SF2300, if you install the speakers on the wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand. 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch) Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 17: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER Connector A Speaker cord (supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer...
  • Page 18 Note on speaker cords To connect the speakers correctly The connector of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be connected. Check the speaker type by referring to the When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.

  • Page 19: 3: Connecting The Audio/Video Components

    Connecting audio components 3: Connecting the audio/ The following illustration shows how to video components connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. How to hook up your Super Audio CD player, components CD player This section describes how to hook up your Audio signal components to this receiver.

  • Page 20: Hdmi Jacks

    DC5V 700mA MAX OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 ANTENNA SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 DMPORT A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...
  • Page 21 Notes on HDMI connections • Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details. • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and conversion cable.

  • Page 22: Connecting Video Components

    It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connecting video components Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Audio signals SAT IN DVD IN...
  • Page 23 When you connect a DVD player Tips or DVD recorder • To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to You can use the DVD input button on the – connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the remote to control your DVD player or DVD TV IN jacks of the receiver.

  • Page 24: 4: Connecting The Antennas

    4: Connecting the 5: Preparing the receiver antennas and the remote Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and Connecting the AC power cord FM wire antenna. (mains lead) Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
  • Page 25 Performing initial setup Inserting batteries into the operations remote Before using the receiver for the first time, Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the initialize the receiver by performing the RM-AAU022 (Models of area code U, UC, following procedure. This procedure can also CA only) or RM-AAU023 (Models of area be used to return settings you have made to code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, TH only) Remote...

  • Page 26: 6: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Before you perform Auto 6: Calibrating the Calibration appropriate settings Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set automatically up and connect the speakers (page 14, 17). • The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the (AUTO CALIBRATION) supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack.
  • Page 27 Example: HT-SS2300 Performing Auto Calibration Optimizer INPUT SELECTOR microphone MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD STANDBY MUTING AUTO CAL MIC TV INPUT TV ?/1 DMPORT SLEEP AV ?/1 switch SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Input buttons SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD...
  • Page 28 Tips Press V/v repeatedly to select • When Auto Calibration starts: the item. Then, press – Stand some distance from the speakers and the listening position to avoid measurement failure. Item Explanation This is because test signals are output from the RETRY Performs the Auto speakers during measurement.
  • Page 29 Error code Cause and remedies Warning code Explanation ERROR SR 33 Either the left or right surround WARN 41 The sound input from the speaker is not connected. optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range. It is louder ERROR SW 33 Subwoofer is not connected. than the loudest sound that can be Connect the subwoofer to the measured.

  • Page 30: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    When you have finished 7: Adjusting the speaker Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver. levels and balance Note (TEST TONE) 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. You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
  • Page 31 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each...

  • Page 32: Playback

    Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back Playback DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT [DMPORT] adapter connected to the Selecting a component DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 or VCR, etc., connected to VIDEO 2 the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT...

  • Page 33: Listening/Watching A Component

    Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD • The operation is described for a player, then place the disc on the tray. Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating Turn on the receiver. instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD Press SA-CD/CD.
  • Page 34 Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MASTER VOLUME THEATRE ACTIVE PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD STANDBY DVD/BD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10...

  • Page 35: Amplifier Operations

    To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through To exit the menu menus Press AMP MENU. Note By using the amplifier menus, you can make Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed various adjustments to customize the receiver. on the display.

  • Page 36: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 35. Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting [Display] [Display] LEVEL Test tone T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N [1-LEVEL] [T.
  • Page 37 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting [Display] [Display] AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. PCM for: [5-AUDIO] priority SA-CD/CD; (page 41) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. AUTO for: VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, BD, SAT, TV, DVD Digital broadcast language DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M/S, DUAL M selection...
  • Page 38 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting [Display] [Display] a)e) A. CAL Auto calibration no/yes A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES A.CAL NO [8-A. CAL] [AUTO CAL] (page 30) a)d) Calibration load LOAD YES, LOAD NO LOAD YES [CAL LOAD] For details, refer to the page in the parentheses. The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

    x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Adjusting the level Lets you compress the dynamic range of the (LEVEL menu) sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the with Dolby Digital sources only.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Menu)

    Adjusting the tone Settings for the surround sound (TONE menu) (SUR menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front You can use the SUR menu to select the sound speakers. field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “2-TONE”...

  • Page 41: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)

    Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM You can use the AUDIO menu to make station receiving mode. settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “4-TUNER”...

  • Page 42: Settings For The Video (Video Menu)

    x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Settings for the video Lets you select the language you want to listen (VIDEO menu) to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M (Main) You can use the VIDEO menu to make various Sound of the main language will be output.

  • Page 43: Settings For The System (System Menu)

    x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Settings for the system Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function (SYSTEM menu) on or off. For details, “Control for HDMI” (page 54). You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system.
  • Page 44 x SW DIST. (Subwoofer distance) • BEHD/HI Lets you set the distance from your listening Select if the location of your surround position to the subwoofer. speakers corresponds to sections B and D. • BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround If you set “CAL LOAD”...

  • Page 45: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Enjoying Surround Sound You can also use SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD – on the receiver. Enjoying Dolby Digital For details, see “Types of A.F.D mode” below. and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select...

  • Page 46: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field

    Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER...
  • Page 47 Sound field Effect [Display] Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures DCS [C.ST.EX A] Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.

  • Page 48: Using Only The Front Speakers And Subwoofer (2Ch Stereo)

    Using only the front Resetting sound fields to speakers and subwoofer the initial settings (2CH STEREO) Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer only.

  • Page 49: Tuner Operations

    Press TUNER repeatedly to Tuner Operations select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on Listening to FM/AM radio the receiver. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts Press TUNING + to scan from low to through the built-in tuner.

  • Page 50: Direct Tuning

    Direct tuning Presetting radio stations You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the SYSTEM STANDBY stations you often listen to.

  • Page 51: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Press the numeric buttons to Tuning to preset stations select a preset number. You can also press the PRESET + or SYSTEM STANDBY PRESET – to select a preset number. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 If “MEMORY” goes out before you SA-CD/CD TUNER select the preset number, start again from A.F.D.

  • Page 52: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Displaying RDS information Using the Radio Data While receiving an RDS station, System (RDS) press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK information on the display changes cyclically only) as follows: This receiver also allows you to use RDS Program Service name t Frequency t (Radio Data System), which enables radio t Radio Text...
  • Page 53 Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

  • Page 54: Control For Hdmi

    HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: •...
  • Page 55 Audio signals signals TV, etc. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

  • Page 56: Preparing Control For Hdmi Function

    Set the Control for HDMI function for the Preparing Control for connected component to on. If the Control for HDMI function for the HDMI function connected component is already set to on, you do not need to change the setting. Repeat step 4 and 5 for other components This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- that you want to use the Control for HDMI...

  • Page 57: Watching A Dvd (One-Touch Play)

    To set Control for HDMI Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU >10 0/10 ENTER You can enjoy sound and image from the CLEAR TOOLS/ components connected to the receiver via OPTIONS MUTING DISPLAY HDMI connections by a simple operation. TV VOL MASTER VOL Play back a connected component.

  • Page 58: Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Speakers Connected To The Receiver (System Audio Control)

    Notes Enjoying the TV sound • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating from the speakers instructions of the TV. • When “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “CTRL connected to the receiver ON”, the “AUDIO FOR HDMI”...

  • Page 59: Turning Off The Receiver With The Tv (System Power Off)

    Notes Turning off the receiver • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function. For details, refer to with the TV the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status, the connected (System Power Off) components may not be turned off.

  • Page 60: Other Operations

    Enjoying the DIGITAL Other Operations MEDIA PORT Switching between (DMPORT) digital and analog audio The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) (IN MODE) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or You can select the audio input mode setting computer.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter

    To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA adapter from DMPORT jack PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video Press and hold both sides of the connector and...

  • Page 62: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select You can set the receiver to turn off “PORTABLE” (page 46). automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

  • Page 63: Using The Remote

    AAU023 only) Not assigned ENTER/ MEMORY Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It A unique sound reproduction technology for compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, home theater developed by Sony, in delivering a higher quality sound cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, reproduction.

  • Page 65: Precautions

    Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for colour space in video. This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard.
  • Page 66 If you have any questions or problems antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an concerning your receiver, please consult your outdoor antenna. nearest Sony dealer. • Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    There is no sound from one of the front Troubleshooting speakers. • Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and If you experience any of the following not only to either the L or R jack. Use an difficulties while using the receiver, use this audio cord (not supplied).
  • Page 68 Video There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected There is no picture or an unclear correctly and securely. picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. The surround effect cannot be • Make sure you have connected the video obtained.
  • Page 69 Tuner The control for HDMI function does not work. The FM reception is poor. • Check the HDMI connection (page 20). • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) • Make sure “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM set to “CTRL ON”...

  • Page 70: Remote Control

    Models of area code CEL, CEK only. If the problem persist Remote control Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during The remote does not function. repair, these parts may be retained.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Models of area code TH Specifications Power Output Stereo mode (rated) 90 W + 90 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, AUDIO POWER THD 1%) SPECIFICATIONS Surround mode (reference) RMS Output POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD HARMONIC DISTORTION: 10%) (Models of area code U, UC only)
  • Page 72 Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency Speaker section 450 kHz HT-SF2300 only • Front speaker (SS-MSP23F) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or • Surround speaker (SS-SRP23F) 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off •...
  • Page 73 HT-SS2300 only Surround speaker 108 × 540 × 78 mm (4 3/8 × 21 3/8 × 3 1/8 inches) • Front speaker (SS-MSP23S) (without stand) • Surround speaker (SS-SRP23S) 290 × 1,045 - 1,235 × 290 • Center speaker (SS-CNP23) mm (11 1/2 ×...
  • Page 74 Center speaker (1) Surround speaker (2) Subwoofer (1) Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) Speaker Stand Installation Guide (HT-SF2300 only) (1) FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander • RM-AAU022 (1) (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) •...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index Numerics 2 channel 48 HDMI Satellite tuner/Set-top box 2CH STEREO 48 Audio for HDMI 42 connecting 20 5.1 channel 14 connecting 20 Selecting Control for HDMI 43 component 32 sound field 46 Sleep Timer 62 AUTO CALIBRATION 26 Sound fields AUTO FORMAT DIRECT IN MODE 60 resetting 48...
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