Sony Ht Sf2300 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Notes on HDMI connections
 An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack 
is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and 
HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any 
other audio jacks.
 Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can 
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.
 When you want to listen to the sound from 
the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI” 
to “TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page 
37). If you cannot play back multi channel 
software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound 
will not output from the...

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The following illustration shows how to 
connect video components such as DVD 
player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.It is not necessary to connect all the cords. 
Connect audio and video cords according to 
the jacks of your components.
Connecting video components
AUDIO IN
DVD INSAT INBD INOUT
ANTENNASA-CD/CDDMPORT DIGITALHDMI
AM
RR
LTV
TV
DC5V      700mA MAX 
UDIO INAA OPT INVIDEO 2OPT INCOAX INDV DVIDEO 1UDIO IN
L
AB
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CCoaxial digital cord...

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Getting Started
When you connect a DVD player 
or DVD recorder
You can use the DVD input button on the 
remote to control your DVD player or DVD 
recorder. You may need to change the factory 
setting of this button depending on the remote 
supplied with this receiver. The factory setting 
for the remote is shown in the table below:
To change the factory setting of the DVD input 
button on the remote, see “Changing button 
assignments” (page 63).
Notes
 To input multi channel digital audio from the...

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4: Connecting the 
antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and 
FM wire antenna.
Before connecting the antennas, be sure to 
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
* The shape of the connector varies depending on 
the area code of this receiver.
Notes
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop 
antenna away from the receiver and other 
components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
 After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as 
horizontal as possible.
5: Preparing the...

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Getting Started
Before using the receiver for the first time, 
initialize the receiver by performing the 
following procedure. This procedure can also 
be used to return settings you have made to 
their factory defaults. 
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the 
receiver.
2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“CLEARING” appears on the display for 
a while, then “CLEARED” appears.
All the settings you have changed or 
adjusted are reset to the initial...

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6: Calibrating the 
appropriate settings 
automatically 
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital 
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which 
allows you to perform automatic calibration as 
follows:
 Check the connection between each speaker 
and the receiver.
 Adjust the speaker level.
 Measure the distance of each speaker from 
your listening position.
 Measure the speaker polarity.
 Measure the frequency characteristics.*
* The measurement result is not utilized for signals...

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Getting Started
Example: HT-SS2300
1Connect the supplied optimizer 
microphone to the AUTO CAL 
MIC jack on the front panel.
2Set up the optimizer 
microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your 
listening position.You can also use a stool 
or tripod so that the optimizer 
microphone remains at the same height as 
your ears.
Tip
When you face the speaker towards the optimizer 
microphone, you will get a more accurate 
measurement.
Press AMP MENU, then press 
AUTO CAL.
You can also select “A.CAL...

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Tips
 When Auto Calibration starts:
– Stand some distance from the speakers and the 
listening position to avoid measurement failure. 
This is because test signals are output from the 
speakers during measurement.
– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate 
measurement.
 The Auto Calibration function will be canceled 
when you do the following during the 
measurement process:
– Press ?/1 or MUTING.
– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT 
SELECTOR on the receiver.
– Change the volume level.
–...

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Getting Started
To rectify the error
1Record down the error code.
2Press  , “RETRY Y” appears on the 
display.
3Rectify the error. 
For details, see “When error codes appear” 
above.
4Press   to perform Auto Calibration again.
When you select “WARN CHK”
If a warning on the measurement result is 
present, detailed information is displayed.
Press   to return to step 2 of 
“Confirming/saving the 
measurement results”.
When you select “PHASE”
You can check the phase of each speaker (in 
phase/out of...

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When you have finished
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the 
receiver.
Note
If you have changed the position of the speakers, it 
is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration 
again in order to enjoy the surround sound.
You can use the A. CAL menu to make 
settings for the Auto Calibration function to 
suit your preference.
Select “8-A. CAL” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 36)....