You can reassign the analog audio input using the AUDIO IN ASSIGNABLE jacks. For details, see Reassigning the analog audio input (page 63). You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.
To output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the subwoofer, be sure to connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the OPTICAL TV IN jacks of the subwoofer. turn off or mute the TVs volume.
Connecting a DVD player (recorder)
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player (recorder). You can reassign the digital audio input using the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL SAT IN jack. For details, see Reassigning the digital audio input (page 64).
DVD player (recorder) Audio signal or Video signal
A Optical cable (not supplied) B Coaxial cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)
Connecting a satellite tuner
The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner. If the satellite tuner does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the COAXIAL SAT IN jack.
Satellite tuner Audio signal or Video signal

Connecting a VCR

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.
VCR Audio signal Video signal
A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)
Step 4: Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is 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.
The cords can be connected to either terminal.
Bottom of the subwoofer Insert the cords by pushing down the terminal clamp.
FM 75 COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL

SAT IN A

ONLY F

Insert until this part.

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.
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.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the subwoofer (page 15).

Rear of the subwoofer

Step 6: Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically

(Auto Calibration)

This subwoofer is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: Check the connection between each speaker and the subwoofer. Adjust the speaker level. Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position. Measure the frequency characteristics.*
* The measurement result is not utilized for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.

To a wall outlet (mains)

AC power cord (mains lead)
After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), wait about 20 seconds before turning on the power by pressing "/1.
The D.C.A.C. is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room. However, you can adjust the speaker levels and balance manually according to your preference. For details, see Setting the speaker level (page 57).
Before performing the Auto Calibration
Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 15). The ECM-AC2 jack is used for the calibration mic (supplied) only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack. Doing so may damage the subwoofer and the calibration mic. During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood. Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement. If there are any obstacles in the path between the calibration mic and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacles from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

Remote sensor Remote commander receiver
Press x/X repeatedly until A. CAL MENU appears on the top panel display, then press or c.
Confirming/saving the measurement result

Explanation

ERROR F 33
Confirm the measurement result.
When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the top panel display.

Item Explanation

The front speakers are not connected. Check that the front speakers are connected properly. Either the surround left or surround right speaker is not connected. Check that the surround speakers are connected properly. The subwoofer may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

ERROR SR 33

SAVE EXIT WRN CHECK
Saves the measurement result and exits the setting process. Displays warning concerning the measurement result. See When you select WRN CHECK (page 27). Displays the measurement result for speaker distance. Displays the measurement result for speaker level. Exits the setting process without saving the measurement result. ERROR SW 33
DIST INFO LEVEL INFO EXIT
When you select WRN CHECK
If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed.

Warning code Explanation

WARNING 40
After SAVE EXIT is displayed for 50 seconds, the measurement result is saved automatically, without the need to saving procedure.
Press x/X repeatedly to select the desired item, then press or c. To return, press C or RETURN. Save the measurement result.
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. The sound input from the calibration mic is out of the acceptable range. The distance between the calibration mic and the speakers is too closed. Set them away, and then try to perform the Auto Calibration. 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. There is no warning information.
Select SAVE EXIT in step 2, then press. The measurement result is saved.

WARNING 41 WARNING 42

Connecting the Other Components
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
You can enjoy sound from a component connected to the subwoofer, using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Y PB/ CB

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system is turned on. When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, press and hold A and then pull out the connector.
To use the wireless system
The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows sound transmission between the subwoofer and S-AIR product (not supplied). When you purchase the S-AIR product, you need to establish sound transmission. For details, see page 65.

Slot cover

There is no need to open the slot cover until the S-AIR product is used.
Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Top panel

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET

VOLUME

POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY

A POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY
Green: the system turns on. Amber: the Control for HDMI function or the S-AIR STANDBY MODE function is working while the system is turned off. No light: the system is turned off, and the Control for HDMI function and the S-AIR STANDBY MODE function is not working.

B ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the system on or off.

C INPUT SELECTOR

Press to select the input source to play back.

D PRESET /+

Press to go to the previous/next preset radio station.

E VOLUME /+

Press to adjust the volume level.

F S-AIR

Green:
the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is inserted in the subwoofer and the system establishes sound transmission. No light: the system does not establish sound transmission by the S-AIR function.

G Top panel display

Check the system status.
About the indications in the top panel display
A Lights up according to the audio input signals. B SLEEP (62)
Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active.

C NIGHT (40)

Lights up when the night mode is on.

D COAX/OPT

Lights up according to the coaxial or optical signal being input.

E TUNED (46)

Lights up when a radio station is received.

F ST/MONO (48)

Lights up according to the stereo or monaural status of the radio.
G Displays systems status.
Radio frequency, sound field, etc.

H HDMI (16, 74)

Lights up when an HDMI component is being used.

Remote control

Here describes the buttons for amplifier operation only. See page 50 for the buttons for operation of the connected components.

A ?/1 (on/standby)

To save the power in standby mode
Point the remote at the remote sensor ( remote commander receiver.
TV ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1

) on the

Press ?/1 while the system turns on. To enter power saving mode, make sure that the system is in the following status. CTRL: HDMI is set to CTRL OFF (page 41). S-AIR STBY is set to STBY OFF (page 71). To cancel standby mode, press ?/1 once.

B Input buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For details, see Changing the Input Button Assignments of the Remote (page 52).

C TONE

F G f g
Press to adjust the bass, middle, and treble level (page 40).

D NIGHT MODE

RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH TV CH + PRESET - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < <. > TUNING m TV X x H TUNING + M
Press to enjoy sound effects for watching movies at night (page 40).

E AMP MENU

Press to display the menu of the system (page 54).

F MUTING

Press to turn off the sound.

G MASTER VOL +/

Press to adjust the volume.

H C, X, x, c or

Press C, X, x or c to select the settings. Then press to enter the selection.
* The 5, H, and VOL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation.

I SOUND FIELD

Press to select the sound field (page 38).

Enjoying TV

Turn on the TV and choose a program.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

Turn the system on.

Press TV (white) on the remote. Adjust the volume of the system.

TV (white)

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 (white) button. To change this setting, see Changing the Input Button Assignments of the Remote (page 52). The sound may be output from the TVs speaker. In this case, turn the volume of the TVs speaker down to the minimum.

Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync
To use the BRAVIA Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for the system and the connected component. When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected component can be set simultaneously by setting the Control for HDMI function of the TV.

AMP MENU

The Control for HDMI function will not operate in the following cases:
When you connect this system to a component which does not correspond with the Control for HDMI function. When you connect the system and components using other than HDMI connection. Sony recommends that you connect this system to products featuring BRAVIA Sync.
Make sure that the system is connected to the TV and the connected components (which should be compatible with the Control for HDMI function) using HDMI cables (not supplied). Turn on the system, the TV, and the connected components.
Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component.
Select the input of the system connected to the component you want to watch (BD, DVD, SAT), 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 top panel display. After you finish the setting, COMPLETE appears in the top 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.

You can control connected Sony components by pressing the input buttons. For details, see Controlling the Connected Sony Components with the Remote (page 50).

The AMP menu turns off.

This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on. This function is not available when the output method changes from the system speaker to the TV speaker.
Sony recommends that you set the maximum volume level to a little lower than the volume you usually listen to. Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the VOLUME +/ button of the subwoofer and the MASTER VOL +/ button of the remote are operable. If you do not want to limit the maximum volume level, select MAX.
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.

AV ?/1

MENU/HOME RETURN/EXIT TV CH TV CH + PRESET - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < <. > TUNING m H TUNING + M

TV (orange)

TV X x
Hold down TV (orange), and press AV ?/1.
The TV, the system, and the connected components are turned off.
Depending on the status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected components.
A preset number appears in the top 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.

TUNER/ BAND

You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons.

The station is stored.

Press MENU. Repeat 2 to 8 to store other stations.
To change the preset number

Restart from step 3.

TUNING /+
Changing the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.

Press TUNER/BAND.

You can change FM or AM by pressing TUNER/BAND.
Press and hold TUNING + or until the auto scanning starts.
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until AM appears in the top panel display. Press MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until AM Step? appears in the top panel display, then press or c.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. TUNED and ST (for stereo program) light up in the top panel display.

MAIN+SUB: main sound is output from the left speaker and sub sound is output from the right speaker.
To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an optical cable or coaxial cable, and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AC-3.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until DUAL MONO appears, then press or c. Press x/X to select the sound you want.

MAIN: SUB:

plays back only the main channel. plays back only the sub channel.
Adjusting the delay between the sound and the image (A/V SYNC)
You can delay the sound using this function when the image is slower than the sound.
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.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until A/V SYNC appears, then press or c. Press X/x to set the parameter.
SYNC OFF: does not adjust. SYNC 1 20: adjusts from 1 (10 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC)
You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. AUDIO DRC is useful for watching movies at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until AUDIO DRC appears, then press or c. Press x/X to select the setting.
DRC MAX: compresses dynamic range fully. DRC STD: reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. DRC OFF: no compression of dynamic range.
Changing the brightness of the top panel display (DIMMER)
The brightness of the top panel display can be set to one of 2 levels.
Changing the display setting (DISPLAY)
You can change the display setting.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until DIMMER appears, then press or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the top panel display.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until DISPLAY appears, then press or c. Press x/X to select the setting of the top panel display.
DIMMER ON:low lighting. DIMMER OFF:bright lighting.

DSPL ON: the display appears all the time. DSPL OFF: the display appears for a moment when you operate the system.
The display appears all the time when the muting or protection function is working, even if you set the DISPLAY to DSPL OFF.
Using the sleep timer (SLEEP)
You can set the system to turn off at a preset time when you sleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until SLEEP appears, then press or c. Press x/X to select the preset time.
The minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: OFF y 10M y 20M Y Y 90M y 80M.. 30M
This function is only for this system, not for the connected TV or other components.
Reassigning the audio inputs
Reassigning the analog audio input
You can reassign an audio input that has audio (analog) signal to the TV, BD, DVD, SAT, or VIDEO function, if it is not being used. For example, to output the audio source for DVD player using the AUDIO IN ASSIGNABLE jacks on the subwoofer: Connect the analog output jacks of the DVD player to the AUDIO IN ASSIGNABLE jacks on the subwoofer. Assign DVD function to the ANALOG DVD in the A. ASSIGN setting.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until AUDIO appears, then press or c.
Press x/X repeatedly until A. ASSIGN appears, then press or c. Press x/X to select the audio input you want to reassign.
Reassigning the digital audio input
You can reassign an audio input that has coaxial (digital) signal to the DVD or SAT function, if either one function is not being used. For example, to output the audio source for DVD player using the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL SAT IN jack on the subwoofer: Connect the coaxial output jack of the DVD player to the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL SAT IN jack on the subwoofer. Assign the DVD function to COAX DVD in the D. ASSIGN setting.
ANALOG VD: reassigns the analog audio input to the VIDEO function. ANALOG TV: reassigns the analog audio input to the TV function. ANALOG SAT: reassigns the analog audio input to the SAT function. ANALOG DVD:reassigns the analog audio input to the DVD function. ANALOG BD: reassigns the analog audio input to the BD function.
When images of an audio component are output, the sound may not be output. In this case, check the following: Confirm the audio analog input jacks correspond with the function. Reassign the function. You cannot use the analog audio input for the original input if it has been reassigned to another input. You cannot reassign the analog audio input to the TUNER/BAND and DMPORT function.

Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until AUDIO appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until D. ASSIGN appears, then press or c.
Press x/X to select the audio input you want to reassign.

Using an S-AIR Product

About S-AIR products
The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows sound transmission between the subwoofer and S-AIR product (not supplied). When you purchase the S-AIR product, you need to perform the following settings 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 three S-AIR main units. (The number of usable S-AIR main units depends on the use environment.) S-AIR sub unit: This is for receiving sound.

S-AIR main unit

COAX SAT: reassigns the coaxial audio input to the SAT function. COAX DVD: reassigns the coaxial audio input to the DVD function.
You cannot reassign several digital audio inputs to the same input. You cannot use the digital audio input for the original input if it has been reassigned to another input. You cannot reassign the digital audio input to the TV, BD, VIDEO, TUNER/BAND, or DMPORT function.

S-AIR sub unit

Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver
To make use of the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter (not supplied) into the subwoofer and the wireless transceiver (not supplied) into the S-AIR product.
Insert the wireless transmitter.

PR / CR

When you insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to a wall outlet (mains). Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter/ transceiver.
To insert the wireless transmitter into the subwoofer
Remove the screws and detach the slot cover.
Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR logo facing up. Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V marks are aligned. Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.

1 W-T 00

Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing the caution mark. Do not remove other screws. The slot cover is no longer necessary; however, keep it after detaching.

Enjoying the systems sound by using the S-AIR product
You can enjoy the systems sound by using the S-AIR product that is compatible with the S-AIR mode. The S-AIR product can be installed anywhere, regardless of the location of the subwoofer, for enjoying the systems sound in another room. For details of the S-AIR product, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR product.

START:

the subwoofer starts pairing. CONDITION: you can check the current ID. When the pairing setting is not made, NO PAIRING appears in the top panel display.
Start pairing of the S-AIR product.
Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S-AIR products.
To start paring of the S-AIR product, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR product. When sound transmission is established, COMPLETE appears in the top panel display.
Set the ID of the S-AIR product to that of the subwoofer.
To set the ID of the subwoofer, see To set the ID of the subwoofer (page 67).
Perform the pairing of the S-AIR product within several minutes after step 6. If you do not, pairing is canceled automatically and the INCOMPLETE appears in the top panel display.
When you are using another S-AIR product, do not change the ID of the subwoofer. Set the ID of the S-AIR product to the same ID as the subwoofer. When you pair the subwoofer and another S-AIR product by the pairing operation, you need to perform pairing between the subwoofer and the S-AIR product. For details, see To perform the pairing operation (page 68).

To cancel pairing

Perform the ID setting of the subwoofer according to the procedure of To set the ID of the subwoofer (page 67). If you select a new ID (you can select the same ID as before), pairing is canceled.
When TUNER FM or TUNER AM is selected on the subwoofer, you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S-AIR product.
Select the desired function on the S-AIR product.
When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi channel sound is down mixed to 2 channel.
Adjust the volume on the S-AIR product.
Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until S-AIR SET appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly until S-AIR MODE appears, then press or c. Press x/X repeatedly to select the desired function.

PARTY:

the S-AIR product outputs sound according to function set on the subwoofer. SEPARATE: you can set the desired function for the S-AIR product while functions of the subwoofer do not change. When SEPARATE is set, the functions you can select are MAIN UNIT, TUNER FM, TUNER AM and DMPORT. To enjoy the same function as the subwoofer, select MAIN UNIT.

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 playing 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.
If you change the HDMI connection, or connect/disconnect the AC power cord (main lead), or if there is a power failure, repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync (page 41). 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 (page 76).
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.
Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Move your audio components away from the TV. Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.
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.
There is picture on the TV screen without sound.
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.
Check that the audio assignable setting is correct (page 63, 64).

S-AIR function

Sound transmission is not established.

Control for HDMI

The Control for HDMI function does not work.
Check the HDMI connection (page 16). Make sure CTRL: HDMI is set to CTRL 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. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component.
If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away from the system. Confirm the ID of the subwoofer and the S-AIR product (page 67). You performed pairing the subwoofer and another S-AIR product. Perform pairing of the desired S-AIR product (page 68). The S-AIR product is paired to another S-AIR product. Cancel pairing. Install the system away from other wireless products. Stop using another wireless product.

S-master

Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear channel and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and processed in digitally.
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.

x.v.Color

x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
A. ASSIGN 63 A. CAL CLEAR 28 A. CAL MENU 26, 28 A. CAL START 26 A/V SYNC 59 AM Step 46 AMP menu 54 AUDIO 63, 64 AUDIO DRC 60 Auto Calibration 24

HDMI connecting 16

Installing 7

LEVEL 57

Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 16 BRAVIA Sync 41 MUTING 34 Additional Information
Naming preset stations 48 NIGHT MODE 40
CENTER SP 55 CNT DIST 56 CNT LEVEL 57 CTRL: HDMI 42 CUSTOMIZE 58, 59, 60, 61, 62
PAIRING 68 PlayStation 3 connecting 16 Presetting radio stations 46
D. ASSIGN 64 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 30 DIMMER 61 DISPLAY 49, 61 DUAL MONO 58 DVD player (recorder) connecting 16, 19
Radio 47 Radio Stations 46 Reassigning the analog audio input 63 Reassigning the digital audio input 64 Remote assignments 52 before use 6 operating 34, 50 RF CHANGE 71
FL DIST 56 FL LEVEL 57 FM Mode 48 FR DIST 56 FR LEVEL 57

28 May 2008

By: Florin Tibu, Audio Editor
Golf Ball-sized Loudspeakers from Sony: HT-IS100 and HT-CT100
Space economy meets functionality
In case you're the kind of guy who keeps on wondering why companies producing home theater systems rely on the tall towering shapes for the satellite speakers even if on the inside you only find a tiny driver, here's your answer: because the Sony HT-IS100 has just been announced! This nifty home theater system boasts the tiniest satellites you'd ever expect to see in such gear, but as far as the tech specs are concerned it looks like the size is not necessarily a minus.[admark=1]Shaped in a cubic form, the satellites of Sony HT-IS100 sport the approximate size of a golf ball: yes, we're really talking about small cabinets (if I may call them cabinets) but whose sonic response will deliver true audio bliss (or at least that's what Sony says). [img=3][img=4]Developed especially for those critical places where space is a premium item, these satellites can actually be installed in any corner of the room, whether you're thinking about shelves or tabletops. As a matter of fact, I guess they'd go even attached to your laptop display.[img=2]These 43mm cubes weigh only 70 grams each and are complemented by a no-nonsense subwoofer housing the amplification module as well as three HDMI ports, optical digital audio jacks, coaxial digital audio and composite and stereo outputs for a truly versatile use. And for those who think that 5.1 is too much, a 3.1 array (HT-CT100) will be available, comprising said subwoofer and an L-R-Center combo bar speaker, even easier to install than the full surround model. There haven't been made public any clear technical specifications, except for the total power ratings: 250W for the 3.1 system and a massive 425W for the 5.1 surround theater. These models will be available starting June 25 in Japan with a 90,000 Yen price for the 5.1, which runs around $885; unfortunately, there is no word on the shipping date for other countries.We are just a few, but there are many of you, Softpedia users, out there. That's why we thought it would be a good idea to create an email address for you to help us a little in finding gadgets we missed. Interesting links are bound to be posted with recognition going mainly to those who submit. The address is.
The golf ball-sized satellites of the new Sony home theater systems Akihabaranews
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