Sony Ht Sf2300 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Name Function
ATV ?/1 
(on/standby)Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at 
the same time to turn the TV 
on or off.
AV  ?/1  
(on/standby)Press to turn on or off the 
Sony audio/video components 
that the remote is assigned to 
operate (page 63).
If you press ?/1 (B) at the 
same time, it will turn off the 
receiver and other Sony 
components (SYSTEM 
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1 
switch changes automatically 
each time you press the input 
buttons (C).
B?/1 
(on/standby)Press to...

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Name Function
MMENU/HOMEPress to display the menu of 
the VCR, DVD player, 
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc 
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV 
(O) at the same time to 
display the TV’s menu. 
Then, use V, v, B, b and   
(Q) to perform menu 
operations.
N./>
b)Press to skip a track of the CD 
player, DVD player or Blu-ray 
disc player.
REPLAY /
ADVANCE Press to replay the previous 
scene or fast forward the 
current scene of the VCR, 
DVD player or Blu-ray disc 
player.
m/M
b)Press to...

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Getting Started
a)The number 5, TV VOL +, MASTER VOL + and 
H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots 
as references when operating the receiver.
b)This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter operation. For details on the 
function of the button, see the operating 
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter.
Notes
 Some functions explained in this section may not 
work depending on the model.
 The above explanation is intended to serve as an 
example only....

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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).
HT-SF2300 only
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer
HT-SS2300 only
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker...

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Getting Started
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.
Example of HT-SS2300 front 
speaker
HT-SF2300 only
You need to attach the supplied foot pads to 
the center speaker and subwoofer only.
HT-SS2300 only
You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all 
the speakers and subwoofer.
HT-SS2300 only
For greater flexibility in positioning the 
speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or...

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You can install your speakers on the wall.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) 
that are suitable for the hook on 
the back of each speaker. See 
the illustrations below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall. 
The screws should protrude  
5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).
3Hang the speakers on the 
screws.
Example of installing the speakers on 
the wall
Notes
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material 
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially 
fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and...

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Getting Started2: Connecting the speakers
Before connecting the cords, be sure to 
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer
SPEAKERSCENTERSUBWOOFERFRONT L SUR R SUR L FRONT R
D E B
ASpeaker cord (supplied)F
A C
AA
A
Connector
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Note on speaker cords
The connector of the speaker cords are the 
same color as the speaker jack to be connected. 
When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to 
match the colored connector to the speaker 
jack on the receiver:
To connect the speakers 
correctly
Check the speaker type by referring to the 
speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.
* The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the 
character on the speaker label. For details on the 
speaker type, see page 4. Connector Speaker...

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Getting Started3: Connecting the audio/
video 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 “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 
24).
Component to be connected
The following illustration shows how...

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HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an 
interface which transmits video and audio 
signals in digital format.
HDMI features
 A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI 
can be output from the speakers connected to 
the receiver. This signal supports Dolby 
Digital, DTS and Linear PCM.
 This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.
 This receiver supports the Control for HDMI 
function. For details, see “Control for 
HDMI” (page 54).Connecting components with...