4-130-033-41(1)

Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions HT-SS360

2009 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, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. 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. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
For customers in the United States

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
For customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Using the Remote

Changing the input button assignments.48

Additional Information

Glossary..49 Precautions.. 51 Troubleshooting..52 Specifications...56 Index..58

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field.. 37
Description and location of parts

Front panel

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

ACTIVE STANDBY
A ?/1 (on/standby) B ACTIVE STANDBY lamp

Function

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 21, 28, 29). Lights up in amber when the Control for HDMI is set to on and the receiver is on standby mode. Note If the ACTIVE STANDBY lamp is flashing, see page 55. The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 7). Lights up when the receiver is on and DSPL is set to on in DISPLAY function (page 47). Lights off when the receiver is in standby mode or DSPL is set to off in DISPLAY function. Receives signals from remote commander. Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 27, 28, 29). Press to select the input source to playback (page 27, 28, 29, 38, 39).

C Display

D White lamp
E Remote sensor F MASTER VOLUME

G INPUT SELECTOR

Indicators on the display
Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 47). The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L SW SL C R SR

F Preset station indicators G Tuner indicators H COAX

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 39. Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 38), etc. Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAX IN jack. Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPT IN jack. PL lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. PLII lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections. Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.
B SLEEP C Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S

PL/ PLII

Lights up when receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections. Lights up when a playback component is connected to this receiver using an HDMI jack (page 18).

E HDMI

Rear panel

DIGITAL TV

ANTENNA

COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN

AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD CAL MIC VIDEO 1 TV

DC5V 700mA MAX

VIDEO 2
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

DMPORT

DVD IN

SAT IN

A SPEAKERS section
Connects to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 15).
E DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPT IN jacks Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAX IN jack COAX IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 20). HDMI IN/ OUT jacks Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to this receiver (page 18).

B DMPORT

DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 17).
C AUTO CALIBRATION section
AUTO CAL Connects to the MIC jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 23).

D AUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN White (L) jacks

Red (R)

F ANTENNA section
FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (page 21). Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (page 21).
Connects to a Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 17, 20).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU057 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 48).

Basic operations Remote Button Function
B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all Sony components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

RM-AAU057

TV ?/1 TV INPUT DMPORT AV ?/1
Saving the power in standby mode
When CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to CTRL ON and P.SAVE is set to SAVE ON (page 33). C 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 button assignments following the steps in Changing the input button assignments on page 48.

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

SA-CD/CD TUNER

9 q; qa

BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU

PICTURE

WIDE FAVORITES THEATER

AMP MENU ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL

CLEAR DISPLAY

G SOUND FIELD Press to select a sound field. I AMP MENU K MUTING Press to display the menu of the receiver. Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound.
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH + TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < <. > TUNING m TV TUNING +
L MASTER VOL Press to adjust the volume. +*/ Q , V/v/B/b Press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection.

continued

Tuner operations Remote Button Function
H ENTER M MENU/HOME N PRESET +/ TUNING +/ Q , V/v/B/b Press to enter the selection. Press to display the menu. Press to select a preset station. Press to scan the station. Press to select the menu items and to enter the selection. Press to display the information during Tuner function. Press to clear a mistake when you input a wrong character.
Common operations Remote Button Function
A TV ?/1 AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 48). Press A ?/1 and B TV ?/1/AV ?/1 at the same time to turn off the receiver and all other components that the remote is assigned to operate (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press to enter the selection. Press to select channels and tracks directly.

R DISPLAY

H ENTER T Numeric buttons (number 5*)

S CLEAR

DMPORT operations Remote Button Function
N./> m/M Press to skip the track. Press to fast reverse or fast forward.
To control the TV Press and hold (O) TV (yellow) button while pressing the buttons with an yellow dot or yellow printing to control the TV. Remote Button Function
D FAVORITES WIDE E THEATER To display the stored favorite channel list of TV. To select the wide picture mode. Press to sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies, when you connect a Sony TV which is compatible with the THEATER button. Also, the audio is automatically switched to the audio output of this receiver when you connect the TV and the receiver with HDMI connection, and the Control for HDMI function is set to on. Press to display the guide when you are watching analog and digital channels. Press to enable you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format.

ADVANCE m/M

* The number 5, MASTER VOL + and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.
Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model. The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
To control the HDD/DVD COMBO Remote Button Function
D F1 F2 M MENU/HOME N./>
Press to select the HDD. Press to select the DVD. Press to display the menu. Press to specify the previous/next chapter/track. Press to change to replay mode. Press to advance. Press to fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.
H* (playback)/ Play mode button. X (pause, press again to resume normal playback/ x (stop) Q , V/v/B/b Press to move the highlight (cursor) and selects the item. Press to display the top menu or disc menu.

Getting Started

Installing the speakers on a flat surface
Before you install the speaker and subwoofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below.
1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). You can place your speakers as shown below. AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer

Example of front speaker

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand
For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in certain countries). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand.
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Installing the speakers on the wall
You can install your speakers on the wall.
Hang the speakers on the screws.

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN

VIDEO 1

mA MAX

SA-CD/CD

HDMI RT

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN OUT

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
4: Connecting the audio/ video components
How to hook up your components
This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After hooking up all your components, proceed to 5: Connecting the antennas (page 21).
Connecting audio components
The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV.
Super Audio CD player, CD player Audio signal
Component to be connected
To connect TV Audio components Super Audio CD player/ CD player DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Components with HDMI jack Video components Satellite tuner, Set-top box DVD player, DVD recorder VCR See page 16 page 17

DIGITAL TV A

page 18 page 20

700mA MAX

HDMI DMPORT

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)
* The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. continued
Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. When connecting 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 holed both sided of the connector and then pull out the connector.
Connecting components with HDMI jacks

10 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.
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 LVL: adjusts the front left speaker level. CNT LVL: adjusts the center speaker level.
When a test tone is not output from the speakers
The speaker cords may not be connected securely. The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.
Selected input [Display] DMPORT [DMPORT] VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2]

Input buttons

Components that can be played back DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD player, DVD recorder, etc., connected to the DVD jack Satellite tuner, set-top box, etc., connected to the SAT jack TV, etc., connected to the TV jack Super Audio CD/CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack

Selecting a component

BD [BD] DVD [DVD] SAT [SAT] TV [TV] SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD]

MUTING MASTER VOL +/

RETURN/EXIT

MENU/HOME

TUNER Built-in radio tuner [FM or AM band]
Press the input button to select a component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display.
Turn on the component and start playback. Press MASTER VOL +/ to adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
To activate the muting function
Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. Press MUTING again. Increase the volume. Turn off the receiver.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.
Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver
When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the TV is switched and the image from the TV tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically by pressing the TV button. To change this setting, see Changing the input button assignments (page 48). The sound may be output from the TVs speaker. In this case, turn the volume of the TVs speaker down to the minimum.
Enjoying a satellite tuner

SOUND FIELD

Initial setting T. TONE N FL 0.0 dB CNT 0.0 dB FR 0.0 dB SR 0.0 dB SL 0.0 dB SW 0.0 dB BASS 0.0 dB TRE 0.0 dB MAIN
Tone settings [TONE] (page 35)
Bass level [BASS] Treble level [TREBLE] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video outputa) [A/V SYNC] Audio Dynamics range compressiona) [AUD. DRC] Brightness of the displaya) [DIMMER] Displaya) [DISPLAY] Sleep timera) [SLEEP] Switching the audio input modea)f) [IN MODE]
Custom settings [CUSTOM] (page 36)
SYNC OFF, SYNC 1 to SYNC 20

SYNC OFF

DRC OFF, DRC STD, DRC MAX

DRC OFF

DIMMER Y, DIMMER N DSPL ON, DSPL OFF SLP OFF, SLP 10M, SLP 20M. SLP 90M AUTO, OPT
DIMMER N DSPL ON SLP OFF AUTO
For details, refer to the page in the parentheses. FOR HDMI scroll across the display, then CONTROL appears. c) The initial setting for the model of MX area code is CTRL ON. d) This parameter is only available when the result of the Auto Calibration is saved. 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 SAT input is selected.

b) CONTROL

Settings for the HDMI

(SET HDMI menu)

You can use the SET HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings. Select SET HDMI in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see Navigating through menus (page 30) and Overview of the menus (page 31).
Settings for the Auto Calibration

(A.CAL menu)

You can use the A.CAL menu to make settings for the Auto Calibration function to suit your preference. Select A.CAL in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see Navigating through menus (page 30) and Overview of the menus (page 31).

SET HDMI menu parameters

x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync (page 42).

A.CAL menu parameters

x START (Auto Calibration start)
Lets you start the Auto Calibration function. For details, see Performing Auto Calibration (page 23).
x VOL LIM (Volume limits)
Lets you set the volume limit of your receiver. For details, see Using the Volume Limit function (page 44).
x A.CAL CLR (Clear Auto Calibration result)
Lets you delete the Auto Calibration result. For details on the operation, see Clearing the measurement result (page 25).

x P.SAVE (Power Save)

Lets you save the power comsumption during power standby mode while Control for HDMI function is set to on. For details, see Using the Power Saving function (Power Save) (page 45).

To use the BRAVIA Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for both the receiver and the connected component. The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function.
When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function
Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually.
CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL
When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function
When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function, the Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning the Control for HDMI function of the TV on.
1 Perform the steps given in When your
TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function (page 42).
1 Make sure that the receiver, TV, and
playback components are connected using an HDMI cable (not supplied). (The respective components must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function.)

2 Press AMP MENU.

3 Press

or b to enter the menu.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
CONTROL FOR HDMI. CONTROL FOR HDMI scrolls across the display, then CONTROL appears.
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback

components.

3 Turn the Control for HDMI function of
the TV on. The Control for HDMI function of this receiver and all the connected components are simultaneously turned on. During setup, SCANNING appears in the display, and once setting is completed, COMPLETE will appear. Wait until the setup is complete. For details on setting the TV, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

5 Press

or b to enter the parameter.
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select CTRL
ON. Control for HDMI function is activated.
7 Set the Control for HDMI function of the
connected component to on.
8 Select the HDMI input (BD, DVD, SAT)
of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI output of the connected component, so that the image from the connected component is displayed. For details on setting the TV and connected components, refer to the operating instructions of the respective component.
You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System Audio Control during Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation. Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected components and receiver. When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps given in When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMIEasy Setting function (page 42) or When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMIEasy Setting function (page 42). If the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMIEasy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV. If the connected components do not support the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.

Playing back components with one-touch operation

(One-Touch Play)

You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation.
Play back a connected component.
The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input. Note
Be sure that the System Audio Control setting is set to on.
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc by simple operation
You can also select a connected component, such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the TV menu. In this case, the receiver 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 the receiver off. The ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights up in amber.
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. When System Audio Control function is turned on, the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically. TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver, and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously. You can use the System Audio Control function as follows. If you turn on the receiver 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 speakers connected to the receiver. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers. You can adjust the receivers volume when you adjust the TV volume. Notes
If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work. If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.
Using the Volume Limit function
When the System Audio Control function is active, and the output method changes from the TV speaker to the speakers connected to the receiver automatically, loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the receiver. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum volume level.
Press AMP MENU. Press v/V repeatedly until SET HDMI appears, then press or b. Press v/V repeatedly until VOL LIM appears, then press or b. Press v/V repeatedly to select the maximum volume level you want.

x 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 colour space in video. This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard.
x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)
Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio becomes more powerful.

x Sampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality.

x S-master

S-master is an all-digital amplifier technology developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the original sound. The compact amplifier section supports a higher power efficiency and improved thermal performance.

On placement

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. (Models of area code U, UC, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen
The center speaker is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. As the front, surround speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically shielded, we recommend that you place the surround speakers and subwoofer slightly further away from TV set (page 13). Additional Information

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
If color irregularity is observed.
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again.
Place the speaker further away from the TV set.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver.

Audio On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN. Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons. The protective device on the receiver has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the power again. Check that the IN MODE setting is correct for SAT input. There is no sound from a specific component. Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver
Ground wire (not supplied) To ground
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Change to monaural reception (page 39). No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 39).

Error messages

If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see When error codes appear (page 25) to solve the problem.
If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receivers memory may remedy the problem (page 21). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

Remote control

The remote does not function. For receiver operation, you can only use the DISPLAY button when the TUNER input is selected. Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
Reference sections for clearing the receivers memory
To clear All memorized settings See page 21

Others

Additional Information The ACTIVE STANDBY lamp is flashing. The receiver is in protection mode. Turn off the receiver and turn it on again.
Measured under the following conditions: Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz 127 V AC, 60 Hz

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 170 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section

HT-SS360

Key Features
Blu-ray Disc Player Matching Component Home Theater System
Slim Receiver Design to Match Blu-ray Disc Player (sold separately) A/V Receiver with HDMI Active Intelligence (3 In/1 Out) 5.1 Channel Home Theater System Accepts 1080p signal and Linear PCM via HDMI DIGITAL MEDIA PORT3 1000W RMS Rating (1KHz,<10%THD) Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (Mono Mic Included) 5 Speakers + Passive Sub Key Technologies 3 HDMI inputs Cosmetic match to Sony Blu-ray Disc players HDMI Active Intelligence 1080p output via HDMI LPCM 8 ch uncompressed audio DIGITAL MEDIA PORT3 1000W RMS Rating (1KHz,<10%THD)

Features

General Convenience
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration: Yes HDMI Active Intelligence: Yes AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM 10 AM
Power Consumption (in Operation): 165W Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3W

Supplied Accessories

Remote (RM-AAU057) Speaker Cable (3m x 2) (10m x 2) (3m x 1) (2m x 1) Waranty Card Users Guide FM Wire Antenna AM Loop Antenna Microphone (EMC-AC2) Color: Black UPC Code: HTSS360
1. iPod support is limited based upon which optional Digital Media Port is being used. The TDM-IP20 will support the following players: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod Nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod 4th& 5th generation &iPod Mini. The TDM-IP 50 adds iPhone support as well. 2. Works with BRAVIA SyncTM or Theatre SyncTM labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI. 3. Requires Digital Media Port accessory compatible with the device (sold separately). 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BRAVIA, Digital Cinema Sound, Bravia Sync, and "like.no.other" are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. HDMI, the HMDI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Bluetooth is a Tradmarke of Bluetooth SIG. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Nonmetric weights and measures are approximate.

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.): 17 x 2.6 x13.1" (430 x 66.5 x 333mm) Weight (Approx.): 7.5 lbs (3.4kg)

Tuner Audio

Tuner Frequency Range: AM: 530-1,710 kHz, FM: 87.5-108.0 MHz Tuner Type: AM, FM

Receiver Audio

Dolby Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding: Yes dts-ES Decoding: no Digital Amplifier: Yes (S-Master Digital Amplifier) 96k/24bit PCM: Yes LPCM: 2CH/5.1CH thru HDMI Audio Modes: 11 (2 Movie, 3 Music, 5 A.F.D., 1 2ch) Dolby Pro Logic Decoding: yes dts Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital EX Decoding: no

Inputs and Outputs

Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): Yes Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): Yes

Center Speaker Speaker

Speaker Type: Enclosure- Bass Reflex Speaker System: bass reflex

Specifications

General Audio
Channel Power Rating: 5.1 Channel Sound Enhancer: Yes (Portable Audio Enhancer)
Dimensions (Approx.): 15 x 2 x 2 5/8 (with foot) (380 x 50 x64mm) Weight (Approx.): 0 lb 14oz (.38kg)

Front Speaker Speaker

Speaker Type: Enclosure- Bass Reflex Speaker Unit: Magnetically Shielded Speaker System: bass reflex
HDMI Connection Input(s): Yes
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 year parts / 1 year labor
Dimensions (Approx.): 4 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/8 (with foot) (102 x 163 x 77mm) Weight (Approx.): 1lb 32oz (.52kg)
Amplifier Inputs and Outputs
Digital Media Port (Input): Yes3

Surround Speaker Speaker

Speaker Type: Enclosure- Bass Reflex
Audio Power Output: 1000W (143w x 5 + 285w (1KHz, 10% THD)) Impedance: 3 ohms

Subwoofer Speaker Speaker
Speaker Unit: Magnetically Shielded Speaker Type: Enclosure- Bass Reflex Speaker Dimensions: 6 3/8" (160mm)
Analog Audio Input(s): 3 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear) HDMI Connection Input(s): 3 (Rear) up to 1080/24p HDMI Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear) up to 1080/24p Digital Media Port (Input): 1 (Rear)
Dimensions (Approx.): 8 3/4 x 16 5/8 x 12 7/8 (with foot) (220 x 395 x 325mm) Weight (Approx.): 12lb 6oz (5.6kg)
Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 03/30/2009
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Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60 Hz