Sony HT-AF5 manual

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    ©2010 Sony Corporation 4-166-572- 11 (2) Home Theatr e System Operating Instructions HT -AF5 HT -AS5[...]

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    2 GB T o 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, c urtain, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric sh[...]

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    3 GB About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-AF5 and HT-AS5. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustratio n purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEK only”. • The instructions in this manual describe th[...]

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    4 GB T able of Contents Unpacking.. ........... ........... ......... ........... .......... 5 Description and location of parts .... ............ ... 8 Getting Star ted 1: Installing the speakers ........ ........... .......... 16 2: Connecting the speakers ........... ......... ...... 20 3: Connecting the audio/video components .......... .......[...]

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    5 GB Unpacking Be sure that you have the fo llowing items in your package. HT -AF5 onl y • Front speakers (SS-TSB104) (2) • Center speaker (SS-CTB101) (1) • Surround speakers (SS-TSB101) (2) • Subwoofer ( SA-WA5) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3, Grey/Blue/Green) • Remote commander[...]

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    6 GB HT -AS5 onl y • Front speakers (SS-TSB101) (2) • Center speaker (SS-CTB101) (1) • Surroun d speakers (SS-TSB101) (2) • Subwoof er (SA-WA5) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire ante nna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (5, Red/White/Grey/Blue/ Green) • Remote co mmander (RM-AAU074) (1) • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Opti[...]

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    7 GB Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into RM-AAU074 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when install ing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. • Do not mix m anganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to di[...]

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    8 GB Description and location of parts Fr ont view Subwoofer I N PU T SE LEC T OR P O W E R / A C T I V E S TA N D B Y V O L U M E V OLUME + ? / 1 I N P UT SELECT O R P O W E R / A C TI V E S T A N D B Y V O L U M E V OLUME + ? / 1 1 5 4 2 3 6 Name Function A ? / 1 (on/standby) Turns the system on or off (pages 26, 32). B INPUT SELECT OR Selects th[...]

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    9 GB About the indicator s on the displa y LP C M NIGHT SLEEP HDMI C OAX OPT TUNED ST S-AIR MUTING DTS PL D 1 6 57 8 4 23 9 q; qa Name Function A LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals are input. B NIGHT Lights up wh en the Night Mode function is set to on (page 36). C SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page [...]

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    10 GB Rear panel A S-AIR EZW-T100 slot Connects to a wireless transmitter (not supplied) (page 51). B A UDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN jacks Connects to a Super Audio CD player , CD player, etc. (pages 21, 24). EZW-T100 DMPORT DIGITAL ANTENNA HDMI 0.7A MAX DVD IN BD IN FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO CENTER SAT/CATV IN TV OUT ARC DC5V[...]

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    11 GB You can use the supplied RM-AAU074 Remote Commander to operat e the system and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 60). RM-AA U074 Notes on using SHIFT ( L ) and TV ( M ) b utton SHIFT ( L ) butt on Press and hold SHIFT ( L ), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use. Ex[...]

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    12 GB TV ( M ) button Press and hold TV ( M ), then press the button with yellow printing to control the TV. Example: Press and hold TV ( M ), then press PROG + ( K ). Basic oper ations T uner opera tions DMPOR T operations T o contr ol the component 1 Press one of the input buttons (TV, BD, DVD or SAT/CATV) ( U ) to sele ct the co mponent you want[...]

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    13 GB Common operations T o control the TV Press and hold TV (yellow) button ( M ), then press the button with yellow pri nting to control the TV. Remote button Function A TV ? / 1 AV ? / 1 (on/standby) Turns on or off the Sony TV or audio/vi deo compon ents that the remote is assigned to operate (page 60). Press ? / 1 ( B ) and TV ? / 1 / AV ? / 1[...]

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    14 GB T o control the D VD play er/recorder , Blu-ray Disc player/recorder T o control the HDD/D VD COMB O Remote button Function V THEA TRE Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies, when you connect a Sony TV which is compatible with the THEATRE button fun ction. Also, the audio is automatically switched to the audio out[...]

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    15 GB T o control the SA T/CA TV * These buttons (numb er 5/VIDEO, , N , PROG +/ SOUND FIELD +/ c ) have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as reference w hen operating the system. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work dependin g on the mo del. • The above explanation is intended to serve as a n example only. Therefor e,[...]

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    16 GB 1: Installing the speakers This system allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theatre-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 spea kers as shown below. A Front speak er (left[...]

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    17 GB Getting Started Tips • The angle A should be the s ame. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. However, it is r ecommended to place the subwoofer on the fr ont edge of a table or rack, etc., to accept the remote signal corre ctly. For greater flexibility in posi tioning the spea[...]

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    18 GB 3 Disassemble th e speaker by lifting the upper part of the speaker. 4 Pull out the spe aker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker. The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall. 5 Connect the removed spe aker cord into the fr ont speaker terminals. 6 Remove the speaker cov er from the protective cover[...]

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    19 GB Getting Started T o install the speaker s on a wall Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. For details, see “Con necting the speak ers” (page 20). Caution • Use screws that are suitable for the w all material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws secure[...]

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    20 GB HT -AS5 only For the front speakers and surround speakers For the center speaker 3 Hang the speakers on t he screws. 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). A Front speaker (lef t) B Front speaker (right) C Center speak er D Surround speaker (left) E Surround speaker (right[...]

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    21 GB Getting Started Notes on speaker cor ds • The connector of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker jack to be connected. When connect ing a speaker cord, be sure to match the colo ured connector to the speaker jack on the subwoofer: • Be sure to match the spe aker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speake[...]

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    22 GB * When you use Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the audio signal is output from the TV to the receiver. Notes • The system is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. For details, see page 47. • You can see the letters “ARC” beside the TV’s HDMI jack if it is compatible with the ARC function. Even if you co nnect an [...]

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    23 GB Getting Started • Audio signals (sampl ing frequency, bit length, etc.) tra nsmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrup ted when the sampling frequ[...]

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    24 GB Note Depending on the cable television tuner and HDMI cable, multi channel sound may not be output. In this case, set “INPUT MODE” to “OPT’ in the AUDIO menu (page 65). You can enjoy the sound of the connected components output via the system’s speakers. * The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For[...]

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    25 GB Getting Started • When connecting th e DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. T o detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, press and hold both sides of the connector and then pul l out the connector. 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the su[...]

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    26 GB 5: P reparing the system Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains). Before using the system for the first time, initialize the system by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their initial settings. Be sure to use the buttons on the subwoofer for this oper[...]

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    27 GB Getting Started 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (Auto Calibration) This system is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibra tion) technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the system. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the dista[...]

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    28 GB Tip When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accura te measurement. 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repe atedly until “A.CAL MENU” appears, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repeatedly un til “A.CAL ST AR T” appears, the n press . Measurement starts in a few seco[...]

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    29 GB Getting Started 1 Confirm the mea surement result. When the measure ment ends, a be ep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select the item, then pre ss . Note After “SA VE EXIT” is displayed for 50 seconds, the measureme nt result is sav ed automatically , without the need to save the proc[...]

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    30 GB When y ou select “DIST INFO” or “LEVEL INFO” You can check the speaker distance or speaker level. Note The measurement result of a speaker will not appear if the system does not rec ognize that the speaker is connected. When y ou ha ve finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the subwoofer. Note If you have changed the po sit[...]

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    31 GB Pl ay b ack S electing a component 1 Press the input bu tton to sele ct a component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer. The selected input appears on the display. 2 Turn on the component an d start playba ck. 3 Press 2 +/– to adj ust the volume. You can also use VOLUME +/– on the subwoofer. T o activ ate the m uting functio[...]

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    32 GB Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the system 1 Turn on the TV and choose a program. For details, refer to the opera ting instructions of the TV. 2 Turn on the system. 3 Press TV . You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer to select “TV”. 4 Adjust the volume of the system. Tips • When you connect a Sony T V, t[...]

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    33 GB Pl ay b ack 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Turn on the Blu-ray Disc playe r (recorder) or DVD player (recorder), then place the disc on the tray. 3 Turn on the system. 4 Press BD or DVD. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer to sele ct “BD” or “DVD”. 5 Change the TV input. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 6 [...]

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    34 GB S electing the sound field This system can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the system’s preprogrammed sound fields . Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select the s ound field you want. Types of sound field available Enjoying S urround S ound SOUND FIELD +/– Sound field for Sou[...]

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    35 GB Enjo ying Surr ound Soun d a) D.C.S. technolo gy is used. For details see “Glossary” (page 67). b) This decoding mode appears when y ou connect the headphones to surround amplifier (S-AIR sub unit) (not supplied). Notes • The effects provided by the vi rtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening w[...]

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    36 GB Enjoying the sound at low volume (NI G HT M O DE) You can enjoy sound e ffects and hear the dialog clearly eve n at a low volume level using this function. Th is fu nction is useful for enjoying sound at night. 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repe atedly until “AUDIO” appears, then press or b . 3 Press [...]

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    37 GB T uner Opera tions 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer. 2 Press and hold TUNING +/ – until the au to scanning star ts. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high frequency; press TUNING – to scan from high to low frequency. The system stops scanning whenever a station is rece[...]

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    38 GB P resetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. 1 Press TUNER repe atedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer. 2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto s canning starts. Scanning stops when the system [...]

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    39 GB T uner Opera tions You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XY Z”) appear on the display when a station is select ed. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset stat ion. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the subwoofer. 2 Press PRESET +/[...]

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    40 GB Using the R adio Data S ystem ( R D S ) This system also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data S ystem), whic h enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. • Not all FM stations provid e RDS service, nor do they prov[...]

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    41 GB “BRA VIA” Sync Features What is “B R AV I A ” S ync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “ BRAVIA” Sync using a n HDMI cable (not s upplied), operation is simplified[...]

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    42 GB When your TV is n ot compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the system and the connected component on individually. 1 Perform the steps given in “W hen your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 41). 2 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appear[...]

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    43 GB “BRA VIA” Sync Features Set the Control for HDMI function to off when you connect components not compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync, or that do not have HDMI jack, etc. 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repeatedly until “SET HDMI” appears, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repeatedly until “CTRL HDMI?[...]

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    44 GB Enjoying the TV sound from the system’ s speakers ( S ystem Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the system’s speakers by a simple operation. You can operate Syst em Audio Control function using the TV me nu. For details, refer to the operating instruction s of the TV. When System Audio Control function is turned on, the system [...]

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    45 GB “BRA VIA” Sync Features T urning off the system with the TV ( S ystem P ower O ff) When you turn the TV off by u sing the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the system and the connected components tu rn off automatically. You can als o use the system ’s remote to turn off the TV. Press TV a nd TV ? / 1 at the sa me time. The TV, system [...]

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    46 GB Using the power saving function (HDMI S ignal P ass Through) You can reduce the system’s power consumption when you connect a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV to this system. During active standby mode, if the TV is turned off, the HDMI signal transmission will stop. Thus, power consumpti on will reduce. 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears[...]

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    47 GB “BRA VIA” Sync Features Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI connection (Audio R eturn Channel (A R C)) The system can receive the audio signal of the TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using HDMI cable only. 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appe[...]

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    48 GB Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene ( S cene S elect) The Scen e Select fu nction allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV. Notes • This function is a vailabl e only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on. • The sound field may not swit[...]

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    49 GB S-AIR Operations About S -AI R products This system is compat ible with the S-AIR function (page 68), which allows wireless sound transmission between S-AIR products. When you purchase the S-AIR product, you need to establish the sound transmission. There are two types of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this subwoofer): This is for transm[...]

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    50 GB S-AIR products use a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. Certain electr onic equipment or other factors may caus e lost connection or instability in S-AIR reception. • Electronic equipment influence The follo wing may caus e interference or cross talk. – Cellular phones, cordless phones – Wireless LAN, personal computers – Game machines using[...]

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    51 GB S-AIR Operations To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit 1 Remove the screws. Note Remove the scre w s poin ted with the mark. Do not remov e other scre ws. 2 Insert the wireless transmitter. Notes • Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR logo facing u p. • Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V marks ar[...]

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    52 GB When you match the ID of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit 1 Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repe atedly until “S-AIR SET” appears, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repe atedly until “S-AIR ID” appears, th en press or [...]

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    53 GB S-AIR Operations To use multiple S-AIR main units You can use multiple S-AIR products by setting a different ID for each unit. Sound transmission is es tablished as follows: To establish sound transmission, you need to set the same ID for your S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit. However, if your neighbours have S-AIR products and their IDs ar[...]

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    54 GB To perform pairing 1 Place the S-AIR su b unit that you want to pair near the S-AIR main unit. Note Remov e headphones from the surr ound amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the S-AI R main unit and the S-AIR sub unit. • To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see “To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit” (page 52). • To set the I[...]

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    55 GB S-AIR Operations Enjoying the system’ s sound in another room (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the system’s sound in another room by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system’s sound there. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instruc[...]

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    56 GB 6 Select the d esired function on the S-AIR product. When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi ch annel sound is downmixed to 2 channel. 7 Adjust the volume on the S-AI R receiver. Note When “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” is selected on the system, you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S-AIR product. T o contro l[...]

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    57 GB S-AIR Operations • Keep as much space as possible around S-AIR products. – Avoid placing S-AIR products on top of or directly below other electronic equipment. – Avoid placing S-AIR products in a closed rack, metal rack or under a table. • Adjust the location (height, orientation, and place in the room) of S-AIR products until recepti[...]

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    58 GB Changing the channel for better sound transmission If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wire less systems may be unstable. In this case, the transmis sion may be improved by changing the following “RF CHANGE” setting. 1 Press AMP[...]

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    59 GB S-AIR Operations Enjoying the S -AI R receiver while the S -AI R main unit is in standby mode (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the S-AIR recei ver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to “STBY ON”. Note The POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator in the S-AIR main unit (this subwoofer) [...]

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    60 GB Changing the input button assignments You can change the initial settings of the input buttons (BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO and SA-CD/CD) to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray Disc player to the DVD jack on the subwoofer, you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the Blu-ray Disc player. Note You[...]

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    61 GB Adv ance Settings Categories and the corresponding buttons for BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO and SA-CD/CD a) The initial 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. b) The i nitial setting of the DVD button. Sony DVD recorders a[...]

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    62 GB Overview of the menus You can set the following items using the AMP MENU. For details of each menu, see the following pages. The initial settings are underline d. AMP MENU TEST TONE LEVEL T. TONE ON FL LEVEL FL +6.0, ...FL 0.0 , ...FL –6.0 T. TONE OFF CNT LEVEL CNT +6.0, ...CNT 0.0 , ...CNT –6.0 FR LEVEL FR +6.0, ...FR 0.0 , ...FR –6.0 [...]

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    63 GB Adv ance Settings a) For details, s ee “Enjoyin g the sou nd at low vo lume (NIGHT MODE)” (page 36). b) This paramete r is only ava ilable when SAT/CATV input is selec ted. c) For details, se e “Preparing fo r the “BRAVIA ” Sync” (page 41). d) This paramete r is only avail able when “C TRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”. e) Whe[...]

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    64 GB When a test tone is not output fr om the speaker s • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have short-circuit problem. Note The test tone signals are not o utput from the HDM I OUT jack. x AUDIO DRC You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at[...]

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    65 GB Adv ance Settings x INPUT MODE You can select the audi o input mode setting when you connect satel lite tuner or cable television tuner to bot h HDMI IN jack and optical digital input ja ck on the subwoofer and SAT/CATV input ha s been selected. • AUTO: Gives priori ty to HDMI audio signals if there are both digital (HDMI and optical) conne[...]

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    66 GB T o set the s peaker dis tance fr om y our listening position 1 Press V / v repeatedly u ntil the spea ker you want to adjust appears, then press or b . • FL DIST, CNT D IST, FR DIST, SR DIST, SL DIST, SW DIST Notes • “CN T DIST” does not appear when you set “CENTER NO” in the “SP SETUP” setting. • “SR DIS T” and “SL D[...]

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    67 GB Additional I nformation G lossary x Deep Colour Video signals for which the colour depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have been raised. The number of colours that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colours) with the current HDMI jack. However, the number of colours which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36 bit[...]

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    68 GB x S-AIR (Sony A udio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times ha ve seen the rapid spread o f DVD media, Digital Broa dcasting, and other high quality media. To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S -AIR” for the radio transmission of di[...]

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    69 GB Additional I nformation P recautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operatin g the system, check that the operating v oltage is identical with your local power supply . The operating vol[...]

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    70 GB If colour irregularity is observed... Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity is observed again... Place the speaker further away from the TV set. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the system. On cleaning • Clean the cabinet, pane l, and controls with a sof[...]

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    71 GB Additional I nformation T roubleshooting If you experience any of the f ollowing difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. A udio There is no sound, n o matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level so und is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connecte[...]

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    72 GB Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not re produced. • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital inp ut jacks of this subwoofe r, check the audio settin g (the settings for the audio output) of the connected component. • Be sure tha[...]

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    73 GB Additional I nformation No sound is output from the system and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control functi on. • Make sure the TV is compat ible with the System Audio Control function. • If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the system – Select the appropriate input when you want to watch a program on [...]

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    74 GB • Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on again. • Check that headphones are not connected to the S-AIR sub unit. There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use ano ther S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m away from thi s S-AIR main unit. • Sources with copyright protection may not be playable on S-AIR sub unit. • [...]

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    75 GB Additional I nformation Remote commander The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the subwoofer. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the subwoofer. • Replace al l the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. Ot[...]

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    76 GB S pecifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier section PO WER OUTPUT (rated) FR ONT L + FR ONT R 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) PO WER OUTPUT (reference) FR ONT L/FR ONT R /CENTER/ SUR L/SUR R 167 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz) SUBWOOFER 165 W (at 3 ohms, 60 Hz) Inputs Analog Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms Digital (Coaxial) Imped[...]

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    77 GB Additional I nformation Speaker section HT -AF5 only • Front speaker (SS-TSB104) • Surround speaker (SS-TSB101) • Center speaker (SS-CTB101) Center speaker Full rang e, magnetically shielded Front/Surround speaker Full range Speaker unit Front/Surround speaker 55 mm × 80 mm, cone type Center speaker 30 mm × 60 mm, cone type Enclosure [...]

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    78 GB Index Numerics 5.1 channel 16 A A UDIO DRC 64 Audio Return Channel (ARC) 47 Auto Calibration 27 AU T O S T B Y 6 5 B Blu-ray Disc player connecting 21 playback 33 BRA VIA Sync preparing 41 C CD player connecting 24 playback 33 D Deep Colour 67 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 34, 67 DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T adapter connecting 24 playback 33 DIMMER 65 D[...]

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