Sony Ht Sf2300 Operating Instructions

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Tuner Operations
4Press the numeric buttons to 
select a preset number.
You can also press the PRESET + or 
PRESET – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you 
select the preset number, start again from 
step 3.
5Press ENTER.
The station is stored as the selected preset 
number. 
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press 
ENTER, start again from step 3.
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset 
another station.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
2Press PRESET + or PRESET – 
repeatedly to select the preset 
station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select a preset station as follows:
You can also press the numeric buttons to 
select the preset station you want. Then, 
press ENTER to enter the selection.
Using the controls on the 
receiver
1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or INPUT 
SELECTOR – repeatedly to select the FM 
or AM band.
2Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET 
TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset 
station you want.
Tuning to preset stations
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Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK 
only) 
This receiver also allows you to use RDS 
(Radio Data System), which 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 provide RDS service, nor do 
they provide the same type of services. If you are 
not familiar with the RDS services in your area, 
check with your local radio stations for details.
Simply select a station on the FM 
band using direct tuning (page 50), 
automatic tuning (page 49), or 
preset tuning (page 51).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS 
services, “RDS” lights up and the program 
service name appears on the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned 
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if 
the signal strength is weak.
While receiving an RDS station, 
press DISPLAY repeatedly. 
Each time you press the button, RDS 
information on the display changes cyclically 
as follows:
Program Service name t Frequency t 
Program Type indication
a) t Radio Text 
indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 
24-hour system mode) t Sound field 
currently applied t Volume level
a)Type of program being broadcast (page 52).b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
 If there is an emergency announcement by 
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the 
display.
 When the message consists of 9 characters or more, 
the message scrolls across the display.
 If a station does not provide a particular RDS 
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) 
appears on the display.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Displaying RDS information
Description of program types
Program type 
indicationDescription
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on 
current news
INFO Programs offering information on 
a wide spectrum of subjects, 
including consumer affairs and 
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as 
“how-to” and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or 
regional culture, such as language 
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural 
sciences and technology
 
						

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Tuner Operations
Program type 
indicationDescription
VARIED Other types of programs such as 
celebrity interviews, panel 
games, and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral 
music
CLASSICS Performances of major 
orchestras, chamber music, 
opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any 
categories above, such as Rhythm 
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, 
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the 
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the 
public express their views by 
phone or in a public forum
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for 
announcements that are located 
by TP/TA.
LEISURE Programs on recreational 
activities such as gardening, 
fishing, cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz programs
COUNTRY Country music programs
NATION M Programs featuring the popular 
music of the country or region
OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
FOLK M Folk music programs 
DOCUMENT Investigative features
NONE Any programs not defined above
 
						

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Using the Control for 
HDMI function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync
To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for 
HDMI function as explained below.
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), 
operation is simplified as follows:
 One-Touch Play: When you play back a 
component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc 
player, the receiver and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switched to the 
appropriate HDMI input.
 System Audio Control: While watching TV, 
you can select to output the sound from the 
TV speaker or the speakers connected to the 
receiver.
 System Power Off: When you turn off the 
TV, the receiver and connected components 
are also turned off simultaneously.
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function 
standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-
Definition Multimedia Interface).
The Control for HDMI function 
does not work in the following 
cases:
 When you connect the receiver to a 
component which does not correspond with 
Sony Control for HDMI function.
 When you connect the receiver and 
components using other than HDMI 
connection.
We recommend that you connect the receiver 
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.Note
Depending on the connected component, the 
Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to 
the operating instructions of the component.Control for HDMI
 
						

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Control for HDMI
Before connecting the cords, be sure to 
disconnect the AC power cord.
To enjoy TV multi channel 
surround sound broadcasting
You can listen to TV multi channel surround 
sound broadcasting from the speakers 
connected to the receiver.
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV 
to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver.
a)Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).
Connecting a TV and other 
components
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Satellite tuner/Set-top box
AHDMI cable (not supplied)We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a)
CAudio cord (not supplied)a)
DVD player Blu-ray disc player
Audio/video 
signalsAudio/video 
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Audio signals
TV, etc.Audio/video 
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Preparing Control for 
HDMI function
This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- 
Easy Setting function.
This function is only available for certain 
types of TV. When you perform the Control 
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the 
Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will 
automatically change accordingly. 
During Control for HDMI-Easy Setting 
operation, “CONTROL”, “SCAN FOR” and 
“HDMI” appear sequentially in the display. 
This receiver will automatically change the 
input to HDMI input. When the setting is 
completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the 
display. 
For details, refer to the operating instructions 
of the TV.
If your TV does not support the Control for 
HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following 
procedures. For details on setting the TV and 
connected components, refer to the operating 
instructions of the respective components.
1Make sure that the receiver is connected to 
the TV and components (compatible with 
Control for HDMI function) via HDMI 
connection.
2Turn on the receiver, TV and connected 
components.
3Set the respective Control for HDMI 
function for the receiver and TV to on. 
See “To set Control for HDMI” (page 57).
For details on setting the TV, refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV.
4Select the HDMI input of the receiver and 
TV to match the HDMI input of the 
connected component, so that the image 
from the connected component is displayed.
5Set the Control for HDMI function for the 
connected component to on.
If the Control for HDMI function for the 
connected component is already set to on, 
you do not need to change the setting. 
6Repeat step 4 and 5 for other components 
that you want to use the Control for HDMI 
function.
Notes
  If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be 
sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.
 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. 
 If the playback components cannot function after 
you have made the settings for Control for HDMI- 
Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting 
on your TV. 
 If the connected components do not support 
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.
 
						

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Control for HDMI
1Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“6-VIDEO”.
3Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“CONTROL FOR HDMI”.
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scrolls across 
the display, then “CONTROL” appears.
5Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“CTRL ON”.
Control for HDMI function is activated.
Watching a DVD  
(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. 
Watching a DVD 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.
To set Control for HDMI
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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 of 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 receiver’s 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 of the TV. 
 When “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “CTRL 
ON”, the “AUDIO FOR HDMI” settings in the 
VIDEO menu will set automatically depending on 
the System Audio Control settings.
 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.
 When you switch to an input other than HDMI or 
TV, the System Audio Control function will 
automatically be set to off.
 If you switch from other input to HDMI or TV 
input, the System Audio Control function will 
automatically be set to on.
 
						

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Control for HDMI
Turning off the receiver 
with the TV  
(System Power Off)
When you turn the TV off by using the 
POWER button on the TV’s remote, the 
receiver and the connected components turn 
off automatically.
You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn 
off the TV.
Press TV and TV ?/1 at the same 
time.
The TV, receiver and the components 
connected via HDMI are turned off.Notes
 Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using 
the System Power Off function. For details, refer to 
the operating instructions of the TV.
 Depending on the status, the connected 
components may not be turned off. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions of the connected 
components.
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Switching between 
digital and analog audio 
(IN MODE)
You can select the audio input mode setting 
when you connect components to both digital 
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 
1Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“5-AUDIO”.
3Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“IN MODE”.
5Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the audio input you want.
Audio input modes
xAUTO
Gives priority to digital audio signals when 
there are both digital and analog connections.
If there are more than one digital connection, 
HDMI audio signals have priority over 
COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals.  
If there are no digital audio signals, analog 
audio signals are selected.
xANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the 
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Note
Some audio input modes may not be set up 
depending on the input.
Enjoying the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT)
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) 
allows you to enjoy sound from a network 
system such as a portable audio source or 
computer.
By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound 
from the connected component on the 
receiver. 
For details, see the operating instructions 
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter.
Notes
 Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter.
 Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect 
the AC power cord (mains lead).
 Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned 
on.
 Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, video output may not be possible.
 The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are 
available for purchase depending on the area.
Other Operations