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Sony HT 2. 1 CH - REPLACEMENT OF FS1 (HTFS3.CEL)

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Product code: HTFS3.CEL EAN: 4905524554519 Manufacturer: Sony

450.74

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4-143-280-12(1)

Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions HT-FS3

2009 Sony Corporation

WARNING
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
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.
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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.

On operation

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Do not climb on the subwoofer, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result.
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the system.
If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen
Color irregularities may be observed on certain types of TV sets.
If color irregularity is observed.

To install the speakers on a wall
You can install your speakers on the wall.
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.
4 mm Hole on the rear of the speaker

4.6 mm

More than 25 mm
Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.

5 to 7 mm

Hang the speakers on the screws.

Rear of the speaker

Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Connecting the speakers

The connector of the speaker cords is color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the subwoofer.

Rear of the subwoofer

EZW-T100

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

DVD IN

SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL

TV OUT COAXIAL

ONLY FOR SS-FS3 TV IN DIGITAL 1 IN DIGITAL 2 IN

DIGITAL

SPEAKER

DC 5V 0.7A MAX

R AUDIO IN

DMPORT

Red (speaker (R)) White (speaker (L))

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)
Connecting components with HDMI jacks
Sony recommends that you connect components to the system using HDMI cables. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. For details on the Control for HDMI function, refer to BRAVIA Sync Features (page 29). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after you have finished connecting all components to the system.
Connecting a TV monitor, projector, etc.

Connecting a component to the OPTICAL DIGITAL 1 IN jack
DVD player (recorder), PlayStation 2, satellite/cable television tuner, etc. Video signal Audio signal
TV monitor, projector, etc. Audio signal or Video signal

Video signal A B C

: Signal flow A Audio cord (not supplied) B Digital optical cord (supplied) C Digital optical cord (not supplied)
Connecting a component to the COAXIAL DIGITAL 2 IN jack
DVD player (recorder), satellite/cable television tuner, etc. Video signal Audio signal
: Signal flow A Audio cord (not supplied) B Digital optical cord (supplied) C Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)
Setting up the sound output of the connected component
Depending on the audio output settings of the connected component, the sound may output in 2 channel sound format only. In this case, set the connected component to output the sound in multi channel sound format (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital). For details on audio output settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component.
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) are designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).
Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
While pushing down the terminal clamp, insert the (*) part of the cords. The cords can be connected to either terminal.

DIGITAL 1 IN

DIGITAL 2 IN
Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV component, as noise may result.
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 COAXIAL jack.
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

FM 75 COAXIAL jack

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Do not use the FM wire antenna (aerial) while it is bundled up. Insert the FM wire antenna (aerial) fully and firmly to the terminal.
If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the subwoofer to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. See the operating instructions of the component.
Select the input of the system connected to the component you want to watch (BD, DVD, SAT/CATV), and switch the HDMI input of the TV, so that an image from the connected component is displayed. Set the Control for HDMI function of the TV to on.
If you add or reconnect the component
Perform steps of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync and If SCANNING or COMPLETE does not appear after performing the steps above again.
The Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected component is simultaneously set to on. During the setting, SCANNING appears in the front panel display. After you finish the setting, COMPLETE appears in the front panel display. Wait until the setting is complete.
If SCANNING or COMPLETE does not appear after performing the steps above
Set the Control for HDMI function to on for the system and the connected component individually.
During the setting of the Control for HDMI function for the system, the System Audio Control function does not work. If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component cannot be set simultaneously by setting CONTROL FOR HDMI of the TV, set the Control for HDMI function using the menu of the connected component. For details on setting the TV and the connected components, refer to their operating instructions.
The default setting of the Control for HDMI function of the system is ON.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until SET HDMI appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until CTRL: HDMI appears, then press or c. Press x/X to select ON. Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off. The Control for HDMI function is set to on.
Set the Control for HDMI function of the connected component to on.
For details on setting the connected component, refer to its operating instructions.
Select the input of the system connected to the component you want to use the Control for HDMI function for (BD, DVD, SAT/CATV), and repeat step 6.
Setting the Control for HDMI function to off
Set the Control for HDMI function to off when you connect components not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync, or that do not have HDMI jacks, etc.
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD

(One-Touch Play)

Play back a connected component.
The system and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

You can adjust the volume or turn off the sound of the system using the TV remote.
Using the input buttons of the remote
The input buttons (TV (white), BD, DVD, SAT/ CATV) work as follows when the Control for HDMI function is set to on. BD, DVD, SAT/CATV: Since the input of the TV is also switched automatically, you can watch the image of the selected component on the TV simply by pressing the buttons. TV: The input of the TV switches automatically. When you connect a Sony TV, you can watch the TV simply by pressing the buttons.
Turning off the TV, system and connected components

(System Power Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TVs remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically. Also, when you turn the TV off by using the systems remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically.
You can control connected Sony components by pressing the input buttons. For details, refer to Controlling the connected Sony components with the remote (page 39).

AV ?/1

F G f g
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH TV CH + PRESET PRESET + < <. > TUNING m TUNING +

TV (yellow)

Hold down TV (yellow), and press AV ?/1.
The TV, the system and the connected component are turned off.
Depending on the status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, see operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Using the power saving function
If a BRAVIA Sync-compatible TV is connected to the system, and the system is in active standby mode, if the TV is turned off, HDMI signal transmission stops, and power consumption is reduced.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until SET HDMI appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until POWER SAVE appears, then press or c. Press x/X to select the setting.
ON: Reduces power consumption in active standby mode. HDMI signal transmission occurs only when the TV is on. OFF: No reduction. HDMI signal transmission occurs continuously even if the system is turned off (active standby mode).
A preset number appears in the front panel display.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn the volume down to minimum.
Press X/x to select the preset number you want.

Press one of the input buttons (TV, BD, DVD or SAT/CATV) 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 Function
1 TV ?/1 AV ?/1 (on/standby)
Turns on or off the Sony TV or audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. Press ?/1 and 1 TV ?/1/ AV ?/1 at the same time to turn off the system and all other components that the remote is assigned to operate (SYSTEM STANDBY). Enters the selection. Selects channels and tracks directly.
5 ENTER ql Number buttons

To control the TV

Press and hold the TV (yellow) button while pressing the buttons with a yellow dot or yellow printing to control the TV.

(Screen mode)

Changes the screen format manually to suit the broadcast. Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. Press to display the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels. Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

3 AUDIO

(Guide)

5 (Previous channel)

Remote Button

Function

6 TOOLS/ OPTIONS
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format. Press to turn off the sound. Press to adjust the volume. 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 ( ) or previous ( ) page.

wd THEATRE

(Muting)

+/ 9 MENU/HOME

qa TV CH +//
Press to automatically set the optimal picture settings for watching movies, when you connect a Sony TV which is compatible with the THEATRE button. 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.
To control the Blu-ray Disc/DVD/ Hard disc recorder
RETURN/EXIT Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu. Selects a menu item and enters the selection.

2 FFq; , (Guide)

Selects the HDD. Selects the Blu-ray Disc/ DVD. Displays the guide menu. Displays the MENU. Jumps forward while viewing recorded programs. Skips chapters. Jumps forward to the next available chapter. To fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.
qh C, X, x, c, qj / reveal)

9 MENU/HOME

(Info/Text In digital mode: Displays brief details of the program currently being watched. In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen format. In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz). Displays text. Selects channels. Press 5 ENTER to change channels immediately. Changes to digital mode. Changes to analog mode. In TV mode: Selects input. In analogue text mode: Holds the current page.

qa. > qs m/M

(Text)

ql Number buttons

qd N (playback)/X Play mode buttons. (pause, press again to resume normal playback)/x (stop) qf < Jumps backward while viewing live or recorded programs. Selects a menu item and enters the selection. Displays the top menu/disc menu.
w; DIGITAL wa ANALOG ws / (Input select/Text hold)
qh C, X, x, c, w; BD/DVD TOP MENU wa BD/DVD MENU
To control the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
To control the satellite/cable television tuner
9 MENU/HOME q; , qa./> qs m/M
Displays the MENU. Jumps forward. Skips chapters. To fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.
Displays the guide menu. Displays the MENU. Selects a menu item and enters the selection.
9 MENU/HOME qh C, X, x, c,
qd N (playback)/X Play mode buttons. (pause, press again to resume normal playback)/x (stop) qf < qh C, X, x, c, w; BD/DVD TOP MENU wa BD/DVD MENU Jumps backward. Selects a menu item and enters the selection. Displays the top menu/disc menu.
The above explanations are intended to serve as an example only. Depending on the component, the above operations may not be possible, or may operate differently than described.
To control the HDD/DVD COMBO
2 FFq; , qa./> qs m/M (Guide) 9 MENU/HOME
Selects the HDD. Selects the DVD. Displays the guide menu. Displays the MENU. Advance. Specifies the previous/next chapter/track. To fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.

qd N (playback)/X Play mode buttons. (pause, press again to resume normal playback)/x (stop) qf < qh C, X, x, c, Changes to replay mode. Moves the highlight (cursor) and selects the item. Displays the top menu/disc menu.
w; BD/DVD TOP MENU wa BD/DVD MENU
Changing the input button assignments of the remote
You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray Disc player to the DVD jack on the system, you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the Blu-ray Disc player. You cannot assign any component other than a TV to the TV (white) button of the remote.
Categories and the corresponding buttons for BD, DVD and SAT/CATV

Categories Press

DVD player (command mode DVD1) DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)* Blu-ray Disc player (command mode BD1)** Blu-ray Disc recorder (command mode BD3)
Euro Digital Satellite Receiver*** 7

Number buttons

The default setting of the DVD button. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders. ** The default 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. *** The default setting of the SAT/CATV button.
Categories and the corresponding buttons for TV

TV* TV**

The default setting of the TV (white) button. When this setting is selected, 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 (white) button. ** When this setting is selected, the audio input of the TV is switched automatically by pressing the TV (white) button.
Hold down the input button you want to change the assignment of.

Example: Hold down DVD.

Referring to the following table, press the corresponding button for the category you want.
To clear all remote button assignments
Press and hold 2 , ?/1, and then press /. The remote is reset to its factory settings.
Example: Press 3. Now you can use the DVD button to control the Blu-ray Disc player.

Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter.
To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit
For details on installing the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit.
Establishing sound transmission between the subwoofer and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)
Simply by matching the ID of the subwoofer and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission.
You can select any ID (A, B, or C).

The setting is made.

Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.
Sound transmission is established as follows (example):
S-AIR main unit (This subwoofer) ID A

ID A S-AIR sub unit

To set the ID of the subwoofer

Turn on the subwoofer.

To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 3 above. When you pair the subwoofer with the S-AIR sub unit (page 54), (PAIRING) appears beside ID in the front panel display.

The subwoofer turns on.

Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until SET S-AIR appears in the front panel display, then press or c.
To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the subwoofer, SET S-AIR cannot be selected.
Press x/X repeatedly until S-AIR ID appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the desired ID. continued
To use multiple S-AIR main units
You can use multiple S-AIR main units by setting a different ID for each component.
Enjoying the systems sound in another room
You can enjoy the systems sound by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the systems sound there. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
S-AIR main unit (This subwoofer)
Other S-AIR main unit ID B
Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S-AIR receivers.
DIGITAL1 DIGITAL2 TUNER/BAND DMPORT BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU

ID B S-AIR sub unit

DIGITAL ANALOG
Press x/X repeatedly until S-AIR MODE appears in the front panel display, then press or c.
Press X/x to select the desired setting.
PARTY: The S-AIR receiver outputs sound according to functions set on the subwoofer. SEPARATE: You can set the desired function for the S-AIR receiver while functions of the subwoofer do not change.
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

N, X, x,./> S-AIR CH
Share the same operations on the remote. Change the function of the system.
Select the desired function on the S-AIR receiver. x When PARTY is set
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.

The subwoofer starts pairing and SEARCH flashes in the front panel display. To cancel pairing, press AMP MENU.
Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. When sound transmission is established, COMPLETE appears for two seconds in the front panel display.
If sound transmission is unstable
If you use multiple wireless systems which share 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.
Perform pairing within several minutes of Step 6. If you do not, FAILED appears for two seconds in the front panel display. To continue pairing, press and start again from Step 3. To cancel pairing, press AMP MENU.
After you have performed pairing, if you select S-AIR ID (page 54), the ID setting (A, B, or C) that you last used is displayed first by default.

To cancel pairing

Perform the ID setting of the subwoofer according to the procedure of To set the ID of the subwoofer. If you select a new ID, pairing is canceled.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until SET S-AIR appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until RF CHANGE appears in the front panel display, then press or c.
AUTO: Normally select this. The system changes RF CHANGE to ON or OFF automatically. ON: The system transmits sound by searching for the better channel for transmitting. OFF: The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting.
Stabilizing S-AIR reception
Read the following when S-AIR reception is poor or unstable.
Confirm the wireless adapters are inserted correctly (page 49). Confirm that the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and sub unit are the same (page 51).
When you set RF CHANGE to OFF, select the ID so that sound transmission is most stable (page 51).
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.
Electronic equipment influence
When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the subwoofer, SET S-AIR cannot be selected. In most cases, you will not need to change this setting. If RF CHANGE is set to OFF, transmission between the subwoofer 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).

The sound comes out only from the speaker, not the subwoofer.
Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
If PROTECTOR and PUSH POWER appears alternately in the front panel display.
Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the speaker only.
The sound is delayed compared to the image of the TV.
Press ?/1 to turn off the system, and check the following item after STANDBY disappears. Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system? After checking the above and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.
Set A/V SYNC to 0 ms when A/V SYNC is set to between 10 ms or 200 ms (page 45).

Connected components

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected.
Check that the playing Blu-ray Disc, DVD, etc., is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. Check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Check that this system and components are connected correctly and securely. Check that both this system and the selected component are turned on.
There is no sound from the selected component.
Change to another input by pressing the input button (TV, BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2, TUNER/BAND, or DMPORT) on the remote, and then go back to the input you want to check. If 2.0ch or 1.0ch is displayed in the front panel display, the signal is stereo or
Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the component and this system. Check that the component is selected correctly.
If you resume playback of a disc when volume is maximum, there may be no sound. In this case, turn down the volume, turn off the system and turn on again.
Sound is interrupted or there is noise.
The system may not work correctly if you select a component that is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function on the TV side.
No sound is output from the system and the TVs speaker.
Check the output audio formats supported by this system on page 62.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen.
Check the volume of the system and the TV. Select the input of the system correctly.

The sound is output from both the system and the TV.
Check that the TV is selected correctly. Set the TV to the appropriate input mode. Move your audio components away from the TV. If a video signal other than those supported by the system is input, the image may be distorted.
The source image input to the HDMI jack on the subwoofer is not output from the TV.
If the Control for HDMI function is set to off, or the selected component is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function, turn off the sound of the system or the TV.
The System Power Off function does not work.
Check the HDMI connection. Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions of each component. Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p images may not be displayed properly.
Change the setting of the TV to turn connected components off automatically when you turn off the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
An image does not appear on the TV.
Check whether HDMI IN and HDMI OUT are connected correctly.
A message stating that the output method has changed from the system speaker to the TV speaker appears on the TV screen.

Control for HDMI

The Control for HDMI function does not work.
When the DMPORT function is selected, the System Audio Control function does not work (page 32).
When the system is in standby mode, there is no image or sound on the TV.
Check the HDMI connection (page 12). Make sure CTRL: HDMI is set to ON in AMP menu. Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component. If you change the HDMI connection, or connect/disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or if there is a power failure, repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync (page 29).
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. Make sure POWER SAVE is set to OFF in the AMP menu if you connect components not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the system (page 34).

The S-AIR function

S-AIR connection is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of the S-AIR sub unit turns off, flashes, or turns red.

If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away from the S-AIR main unit you are using. Confirm that the S-AIR IDs of the subwoofer and the S-AIR sub unit are the same (page 51). 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 54). Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other wireless devices. Avoid using any other wireless devices. The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.
No sound is heard from the S-AIR sub unit.
Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S-AIR receivers. Wireless surround amplifiers cannot be used with this system. The system does not support S-AIR devices other than S-AIR receivers.
There is noise or the sound skips.
If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away from the S-AIR main unit you are using. Confirm that the S-AIR IDs of the subwoofer and the S-AIR sub unit are the same (page 51). Check the pairing setting (page 54). Place the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together. If you are using any equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven near an S-AIR product, turn off the equipment and try using the S-AIR product again after waiting for a short time. Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other wireless devices. Avoid using any other wireless devices. Change the RF CHANGE setting (page 56). Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit. Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.
If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away from the S-AIR main unit you are using. Place the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together. If you are using any equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven near an S-AIR product, turn off the equipment and try using the S-AIR product again after waiting for a short time. Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other wireless devices. Avoid using any other wireless devices. Change the RF CHANGE setting (page 56). Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
The remote does not function.
Point the remote at the remote sensor in the front panel display. Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the front panel display. Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.
The volume turns down when the output method changes from the TV speaker to the system speaker.
The Volume Limit function is working. For details, refer to Using the Volume Limit function (page 32).