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Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions HT-AF5 HT-AS5

2010 Sony Corporation

WARNING
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 batteryinstalled 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.
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 integrity 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.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for 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.
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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model HT-AF5 and HT-AS5. 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. The instructions in this manual 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.

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 doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 Sony Corporation.

Description and location of parts

Subwoofer

Front view

INPUT SELECTO R

A ?/1 (on/standby) B INPUT SELECTOR C VOLUME +/

Function

Turns the system on or off (pages 26, 32). Selects the input source to playback (pages 28, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39). Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time (pages 31, 32, 71). Receives signals from the remote. Displays the current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items (page 9).
F POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator
Lights up as follows: Green The system is turned on. No light The system is in standby mode, and Control for HDMI and S-AIR standby mode are set to off. Amber The system is in standby mode, and Control for HDMI* or S-AIR standby mode is set to on.
* The indicator will not light up when PASS THRU is set to THRU AUTO and no signals are detected.
D Remote sensor E Display
Note If the POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator flashes, see page 75.
About the indicators on the display

LPCM D PL

SLEEP HDMI

COAX OPT

TUNED ST

MUTING

A LPCM
Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals are input. Lights up when the Night Mode function is set to on (page 36). Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 65). Light up when the digital signal is input. Digital signal is input through the HDMI IN jack. Digital signal is input through the COAX IN jack. Digital signal is input through the OPT IN jack. Light up to indicate the current status of the radio station (page 36). When receives a radio station. When broadcasts in stereo mode. Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is connected. Lights up when the muting function is activated (page 31).
Lights up when the system is decoding DTS signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections.
B NIGHT C SLEEP D Input indicators HDMI COAX OPT E Tuning indicators TUNED ST F S-AIR
I Message Displays the volume level, display area selected input source, audio input signal, etc. J D Lights up when the system is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections. Light up one of the respective indicators when the system applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II

E D.TUNING MEMORY F DISPLAY I MENU/HOME
Basic operations Remote button

B ?/1 (on/standby)

J PRESET +/
Turns the system on or off. To turn off all Sony components, press ?/1 (B) and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). Displays the menu of the system.

TUNING +/ P V/v/B/b,

DMPORT operations Remote button

J./> m/M

G AMP MENU
Skips the track. Fast reverse or fast forward.
K SOUND FIELD Selects a sound field. +*/ N (Muting) Activates the muting function. Press again to restore the sound. Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time. Press V, v, B or b to select the menu items. Then, press to enter the selection. Selects the component you want to use. The buttons are initial assigned to control Sony components. You can change the button assignments following the steps in Changing the input button assignments on page 60.
N* (playback)/ Play mode buttons. X (pause, press again to resume normal playback)/ x (stop)

+/ P V/v/B/b,

To control the component

U Input buttons (VIDEO*)

Press one of the input buttons (TV, BD, DVD or SAT/CATV) (U) to select the component you want to operate.
The component assigned to the selected input button becomes operable.
Referring to the following table, press the corresponding button for the operation.
Common operations Remote button
A TV ?/1 AV ?/1 (on/standby)

Remote button Function

F DISPLAY Displays the TVs information on the TV screen. (Displays the current channel number, etc.) Press AMP MENU (G), then press DISPLAY to display the input stream information of the TV when TV is connected via DIGITAL TV OPT IN jack. In digital mode: Displays brief details of the program currently being watched. In analog mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen format. In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz). Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format. Allows you to select channels or input sources and change the settings for your TV. In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous () channel. In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous (C) page. Activates the muting function. Adjusts the volume level.
Turns on or off the Sony TV or audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 60). Press ?/1 (B) and TV ?/1/ AV ?/1 (A) at the same time to turn off the system and other components that the remote is assigned to operate (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press and hold SHIFT (L), then press the numeric buttons (C) to select channels and tracks directly. Press and hold SHIFT (L), then press ENTER (D) to enter the selection. Selects a menu item and enter the selection.

/ (Info/Text reveal)

P V/v/B/b,
R Colour buttons Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the colour buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation.

H TOOLS/ OPTIONS

I MENU/HOME
To control the TV Press and hold TV (yellow) button (M), then press the button with yellow printing to control the TV. Remote button
C Numeric buttons (number 5*) D (Previous channel) F * (Audio)

K PROG +*/ c*/C

Selects channel. Press ENTER (D) to change channels immediately. Returns to the channel previously watched (for more than five seconds). Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast

N (Muting) +/

O O Returns to the previous RETURN/EXIT screen of any displayed menu. Q (Guide) S ANALOG DIGITAL T Displays the guide when you are watching analog and digital channels. Changes to analog mode. Changes to digital mode. Displays text.

/ (Text)

Remote button

V 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. In TV mode: Selects the TV input signal. In analog text mode: Holds the current page.

J. > m/M

Skips chapter. Skips forward to the next available chapter. Fast reverse or fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.
N* (playback)/ Play mode buttons. X (pause, press again to resume normal playback)/ x (stop) H TOOLS/ OPTIONS Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format. Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu. Displays the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels.
/ (Input select/ Text hold)
To control the DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Remote button

F * (Audio)

O O RETURN/ EXIT Q (Guide)
Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. Selects the subtitle language when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angle are recorded on a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. Displays the playback information. Press AMP MENU (G), then press DISPLAY (F) to display the input stream information for Blu-ray Disc or DVD. Displays the menu.

A ANTENNA

TO AUTO CAL MIC

BD IN D

HDMI M S SPEAKERS
Notes on HDMI connections
Audio/video signals DVD recorder Audio/video signals Blu-ray Disc player l: Signal flow
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)
* When you use Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the audio signal is output from the TV to the receiver.
A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the systems speakers. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM. This system supports x.v.Colour, Deep Colour and 3D transmission. An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any other audio jacks. Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output.
Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or the audio format of the audio output signals from the playback component is switched. When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component. You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection. Set the image resolution of the playback component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over an HDMI connection. You may need to make certain settings on the image resolution of the player before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player. 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).

You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.
Enjoying the sound at low volume

(NIGHT MODE)

You can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level using this function. This function is useful for enjoying sound at night.

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

Press V/v repeatedly until AUDIO appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until NIGHT MODE appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until NIGHT ON appears, then press.
NIGHT lights up on the display. NIGHT ON: Turn on the NIGHT MODE. NIGHT OFF: Turn off the NIGHT MODE. The initial setting is NIGHT OFF.
, V/v/B/b MENU/ HOME TUNING +/

The AMP menu turns off.

Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning)
Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning)
Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.
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 manually, press TUNING +/.

Press D.TUNING.

Press and hold SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 t 0 t 2 t 5 t 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 t 3 t 5 t 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.
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.

Press MENU/HOME. Press V/v repeatedly until FM MODE appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until MONO appears, then press.
STEREO: Stereo reception. MONO: Monaural reception. The initial setting is STEREO.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press ENTER.
If a wrong frequency is entered
FM ---.-- or AM ---- appears and then the display returns to the current frequency.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

Press MENU/HOME.

To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas (aerials).
4 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.
Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset number you want.
You can also select the preset number directly by holding SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons.
COMPLETE appears on the display and the station is stored.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.

MEMORY DISPLAY

To change the preset number

Restart from step 3.

Tuning to preset stations

, V/v/B/b

TUNING +/

MENU/ HOME PRESET +/

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.
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.

Naming preset station

You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, XYZ) appear on the display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station.
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 namea) t Frequencyb) t FM modeb)
Press PRESET +/ repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for. Press MENU/HOME. Press V/v repeatedly until NAME IN appears, then press. Create a name by using V/v/B/b.
Press V/v repeatedly to select a character, then press b to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers and other symbols can be input for a radio station name.

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.

3 Press V/v repeatedly until SET HDMI
appears, then press or b. or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly until CTRL

HDMI appears, then press

5 Press V/v repeatedly until CTRL ON
appears, then press. The Control for HDMI function is set to on.
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.
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.
Press V/v repeatedly until SET HDMI appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until CTRL HDMI appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until CTRL OFF appears, then press.
The Control for HDMI function is set to off.
Play back a connected component.
The system and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input. BRAVIA Sync Features 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.
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.
Enjoying the TV sound from the systems speakers

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the systems 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 and switches to the appropriate input automatically. TV sound is output from the systems speakers, and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously. You can use the System Audio Control function as follows. 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 systems speakers. However, if you turn off the system, the sound will output from the TV speakers. You can adjust the systems volume when you adjust the TV volume. Notes

Stabilizing S-AIR reception
Read the following when S-AIR reception is poor or unstable.
Adjust the volume on the S-AIR receiver.
When TUNER FM or TUNER AM is selected on the system, you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S-AIR product.
When S-AIR reception is poor
Check the following. 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.

W-T EZ

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 N, X, x,./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the remote Change the function of the S-AIR main unit
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
Keep as much space as possible around S-AIR products. Avoid placing S-AIR products on top of or directly below other electronic equipment. Avoid placing S-AIR products in a closed rack, metal rack or under a table.
Place so that S-AIR products are separated from other wireless devices.
Place so that S-AIR products are separated from metal doors or tables. If you still cannot improve S-AIR reception, change the RF CHANGE setting (page 58).
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.
4 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.
RF AUTO: Normally select this. The system change RF CHANGE to RF ON or RF OFF automatically. RF ON: The system transmits sound by searching the better channel for transmitting. RF OFF: The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting.
When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S-AIR main unit, you cannot set RF CHANGE. In most cases, you will not need to change this setting. If RF CHANGE is set to RF OFF, transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels. S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for IEEE 802.11b/g channel 1 S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE 802.11b/g channel 6 S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for IEEE 802.11b/g channel 11 The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel (frequency) of the other wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system(s).

TREBLE

A/V SYNC

DUAL MONO

PASS THRUd) ARCd)
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 Calibration (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).
To adjust the speaker levels 1 Press V/v repeatedly until TEST TONE
appears, then press appears, then press. or b.
2 Press V/v repeatedly until T. TONE ON
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
3 Press B until TEST TONE appears. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the desired
speaker, then press or b.
The test tone is emitted from the speaker that is being adjusted only. FL LEVEL, CNT LEVEL, FR LEVEL, SR LEVEL, SL LEVEL, SW LEVEL.
CNT LEVEL does not appear when you set CENTER NO in the SP SETUP setting. SR LEVEL and SL LEVEL do not appear when you set SUR NO in the SP SETUP setting.

LEVEL menu

You can adjust the level of each speaker to suit your preference.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the speaker
level, then press. Advance Settings
You can adjust from 6.0 dB to +6.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

x TEST TONE

You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
If you do not adjust for a certain period, the test tone is emitted from the next speaker in sequence.
x FL LEVEL (Front left speaker level) x CNT LEVEL (Center speaker level) x FR LEVEL (Front right speaker level) x SR LEVEL (Surround right speaker level) x SL LEVEL (Surround left speaker level) x SW LEVEL (Subwoofer level)
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other

speaker level.

7 After you have finished making

adjustments, press V/v repeatedly until TEST TONE appears, then press or b. 8 Press V/v repeatedly until T. TONE OFF appears, then press.
When a test tone is not output from the speakers
The speaker cords may not be connected securely. The speaker cords may have short-circuit problem. Note
The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

TONE menu

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers.
x BASS x TREBLE To adjust the front speakers tone level 1 Press V/v repeatedly until BASS or TREBLE appears, the press or b. 2 Press V/v repeatedly until the bass or treble
level you want appears, then press

x 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. DRC OFF: Does not compress dynamic range. DRC STD: Compress dynamic range as intended by the recording engineer. 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 setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

AUDIO menu

You can make the settings for the audio to suit your preference.

x A/V SYNC

You can delay the sound output using this function when the image is slower than the sound. SYNC OFF: Does not adjust. SYNC 1 - 20: Adjusts from 1 (10 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps. Notes
You may not be able to adjust the delay between sound and image perfectly using this function. This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM (2ch) input by optical and coaxial audio input signals.

x DUAL MONO

You can select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. MAIN: Outputs sound of the main language. SUB: Outputs sound of the sub language. MAIN/SUB: Outputs sound of the main language through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language through the front right speaker simultaneously. 64GB

On S-AIR function

As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by radio waves, sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not malfunction. As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by radio waves, equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a microwave oven, may interfere with sound transmission.
As the S-AIR product(s) uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as other wireless systems, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth 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.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack). Check that the INPUT MODE is set to OPT for SAT/CATV input (page 65). Set ARC to ARC OFF when no sound is output from DIGITAL TV OPT IN jack during TV input (page 47). There is severe hum or noise. Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light. Move your audio components away from the TV. The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. There is pop noise from a specific component connected to this system when you turn on the component. Check that the INPUT MODE is set to OPT for SAT/CATV input (page 65). There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround speakers. Select MOVIE-D.C.S.- (page 34). Adjust the speaker level (page 63). Check that the speakers are connected securely. The surround effect cannot be obtained. Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD +/). Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

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.

Numerics

5.1 channel 16
HDMI connecting 21, 23 HDMI Signal Pass Through 46
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
AUDIO DRC 64 Audio Return Channel (ARC) 47 Auto Calibration 27 AUTO STBY 65
Initial setup 26 INPUT MODE 65
Blu-ray Disc player connecting 21 playback 33 BRAVIA Sync preparing 41
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
CD player connecting 24 playback 33
TEST TONE 63 Theatre mode 48 Tuner connecting 25 Tuning automatically 37 directly 37 to preset stations 38 TV connecting 21 playback 32
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

Naming 39 NIGHT MODE 36

One-Touch Play 43

PAIRING 53

RDS 40 Remote commander 11

Volume Limit 44

Error messages 75 78GB
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