Sony Ht Sf2300 Operating Instructions

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Other Operations
You can listen to the sound from the 
component connected through the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack 
on the receiver.
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.
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter from DMPORT jack
Press and hold both sides of the connector and 
then pull out the connector.
Notes
 When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, be...

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Tip
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music 
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the 
sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select 
“PORTABLE” (page 46).Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off 
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the 
power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display 
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 
t OFF
When sleep timer is activated, the display dims 
and “SLEEP” indicator...

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Using the Remote
Changing button 
assignments
You can change the factory settings of the 
input buttons to suit the components in your 
system. For example, if you connect a DVD 
recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, 
you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote 
to control the DVD recorder.
1Hold down the input button of 
which you want to change the 
assignment.
Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.
2Referring to the table below, 
press the corresponding 
button for the category you...

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Glossary
xCinema Studio EX
A surround sound mode that can be regarded 
as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound 
technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing 
theater using three technologies: “Virtual 
Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth 
Matching”, and “Cinema Studio 
Reverberation”. 
“Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual 
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-
surround environment with actual speakers up 
to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound 
experience of a theater with the...

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Additional Information
xHDMI (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface)
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 (High-bandwidth Digital 
Contents Protection), a copy protection 
technology that incorporates coding 
technology for digital video signals.
xL.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)
Sound effects...

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On placement
 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...

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

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There is no sound from the subwoofer.
 Check that the subwoofer is connected 
correctly and securely.
The surround effect cannot be 
obtained.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).
 Sound fields do not function for signals 
with a sampling frequency of more than 
48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel 
sound is not reproduced.
 Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing 
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS 
format.
 When connecting the DVD player, etc., to 
the...

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Additional Information
The control for HDMI function does not 
work.
 Check the HDMI connection (page 20).
 Make sure “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is 
set to “CTRL ON” in VIDEO menu. 
 Make sure the connected component is 
compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function.
 Check the Control for HDMI settings on 
the connected component. Refer to the 
operating instructions of the connected 
component.
 Repeat the procedures of “Preparing 
Control for HDMI function” if you change 
the HDMI...

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The RDS information that you want 
does not appear.a)
 Contact the radio station and find out 
whether they actually provide the service 
in question. If so, the service may be 
temporarily out of order.
a)Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
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...