Sony Ht Ss2300 Operating Instructions

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Amplifier Operations
Settings for the tuner 
(TUNER menu)
You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM 
station receiving mode.
Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. 
For details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 36).
TUNER menu parameters
xFM MODE (FM station receiving 
mode)
 FM MONO
This receiver will decode the signal as mono 
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.
 FM AUTO
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo 
signal when the radio station is broadcast in 
stereo.
Settings for the audio 
(AUDIO menu)
You can use the AUDIO menu to make 
settings for the audio to suit your preference.
Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 36).
AUDIO menu parameters
xDEC. PRI. (Digital audio input 
decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital 
signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN 
jacks.

When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are 
selected, PCM signals are given priority (to 
prevent interruption when playback starts). 
However, when other signals are input, there 
may be no sound depending on the format. 
In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.  
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are 
selected, only PCM signals are output from 
the connected player. When signals in other 
format are received, set to “DEC. AUTO”.
 DEC. AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode 
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
Note
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the 
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when 
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.
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xDUAL (Digital broadcast 
language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen 
to during digital broadcast. This feature only 
functions for Dolby Digital sources.
 DUAL M (Main)
Sound of the main language will be output.
 DUAL S (Sub)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
 DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output 
through the front left speaker and sound of 
the sub language will be output through the 
front right speaker simultaneously.
 DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub 
languages will be output.
xA.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio 
with video output)
Lets you delay the audio output so that the 
time gap between the audio output and visual 
display is minimized. You can adjust from  
0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps.
Notes
 This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD 
or plasma monitor or a projector.
 This function does not work when:
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than 
48 kHz is input.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are 
received via an HDMI IN jack.
xIN MODE (Switching the audio 
input mode)
Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs. 
For details, see “Switching between digital 
and analog audio (IN MODE)” (page 60).
Settings for the video 
(VIDEO menu)
You can use the VIDEO menu to make various 
adjustments for HDMI settings.
Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 36).
VIDEO menu parameters
xAUDIO FOR HDMI (Audio for 
HDMI)
Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from 
the playback component connected to the 
receiver via an HDMI connection.

The HDMI audio signals from the playback 
component is only output to speakers 
connected to the receiver. Multi-channel 
sound can be played back as it is.
Note
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s 
speakers when “AUDIO FOR HDMI” is set to 
“AMP”.
 TV+AMP
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and 
the speakers connected to the receiver.
Notes
 The sound quality of the playback component 
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the 
number of channels, and the sampling 
frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo 
speakers, the sound output from the receiver is 
also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play 
multi-channel source.
 When you connect the receiver to a video 
component (projector, etc.), sound may not be 
output from the receiver. In this case, select 
“AMP”.
 
						

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Amplifier Operations
xCONTROL FOR HDMI (Control 
for HDMI)
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function 
on or off. For details, “Control for HDMI” 
(page 54).Settings for the system 
(SYSTEM menu)
You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the 
distance of the speakers connected to this 
system.
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. 
For details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 35) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 36).
SYSTEM menu parameters
xFL DIST. (Front left speaker 
distance)
xFR DIST. (Front right speaker 
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening 
position to the front speaker (A). If both front 
speakers are not placed an equal distance from 
your listening position, set the distance to the 
closest speaker.
xCNT DIST. (Center speaker 
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening 
position to the center speaker.
xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker 
distance)
xSR DIST. (Surround right 
speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening 
position to the surround speakers.
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xSW DIST. (Subwoofer distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening 
position to the subwoofer.
Tip
If you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to 
“LOAD YES”, you can adjust the speakers distance 
in 0.01 meter (1 inch) increment.
xSUR POS. (Surround speaker 
position)
Lets you specify the location of your surround 
speakers for proper implementation of the 
surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX 
modes (page 47). BEHD/HI
Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.
 BEHD/LO
Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.
 SIDE/LO
Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.
Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically 
for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX 
modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is 
not so critical.
Those sound fields were designed under the premise 
that the surround speakers would be located behind 
the listening position, but presentation remains 
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers 
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the 
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the 
immediate left and right of the listening position, the 
surround effects become unclear unless set to 
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many 
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may 
obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your 
speakers are located high above the listening 
position, even if they are located to the immediate 
left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting 
contrary to the above explanation, we recommend 
that you playback multi channel surround encoded 
software and select the setting that provides a good 
sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in 
forming a cohesive space between the surround 
sound from the surround speakers and the sound of 
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds 
best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then 
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level 
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
xDIMMER (Brightness of the 
display)
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.
 
						

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Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Digital 
and DTS Surround sound 
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows 
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select 
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel 
stereo sound as multi channel sound.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select 
the sound field you want.
You can also use SOUND FIELD + or 
SOUND FIELD – on the receiver. 
For details, see “Types of A.F.D mode” below.
Types of A.F.D. mode
Enjoying Surround Sound
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A.F.D.
A.F.D. mode 
[Display]Multi channel 
audio after 
decodingEffect
A.F.D. AUTO 
[A.F.D. AUTO](Detecting 
automatically)Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without 
adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will 
generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer 
when there is no LFE signals.
PRO LOGIC 
[DOLBY PL]4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 
2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 
[PLII MV]5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This 
setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In 
addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for 
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 
[PLII MS]5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This 
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
MULTI STEREO 
[MULTI ST.](Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
 
						

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Selecting a pre-
programmed sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound 
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- 
programmed sound fields. They bring the 
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters 
and concert halls into your home.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a 
sound field for movies or press 
MUSIC repeatedly to select a 
sound field for music.
You can also use SOUND FIELD + or 
SOUND FIELD – on the receiver. 
For details, see “Types of sound field 
available” (page 47).
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Types of sound field available
Notes
 The effects provided by the virtual speakers may 
cause increased noise in the playback signal. 
 When listening with sound fields that employ the 
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any 
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
 This function does not work when:
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than 
48 kHz is input.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are 
received via an HDMI IN jack.
Tips
 You can identify the encoding format of DVD 
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the 
package.
 Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS 
technology. See “Glossary” (page 64).
To turn off the surround effect 
for movie/music
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. 
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Sound field 
forSound field 
[Display]Effect
Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A 
DCS  [C.ST.EX A]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production 
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any 
type of movie.
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 
DCS  [C.ST.EX B]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production 
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or 
action movies with lots of sound effects.
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 
DCS  [C.ST.EX C]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching 
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the 
soundtrack.
Music HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE CONCERT 
[CONCERT]Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
STADIUM [STADIUM] Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
PORTABLE AUDIO 
ENHANCER [PORTABLE]Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable 
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other 
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Using only the front 
speakers and subwoofer 
(2CH STEREO)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound 
from the front left/right speakers and 
subwoofer only. 
When multi channel surround formats are 
input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel 
with bass frequencies being output from the 
subwoofer. 
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are 
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry 
will be activated. The front channel bass 
frequencies will be output from the subwoofer.
Press 2CH.
You can also use SOUND FIELD + or 
SOUND FIELD – on the receiver.
Resetting sound fields to 
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the 
receiver.
2While holding down SOUND 
FIELD +, press ?/1.
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and 
all sound fields are reset to their initial 
setting.
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Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts 
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, 
make sure you have connected the FM and 
AM antennas to the receiver (page 24).
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending 
on the area code as shown in the following table. For 
details on area codes, see page 4.
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 72).
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to 
high; press TUNING – to scan from high 
to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a 
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo 
reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” 
flashes on the display, select monaural audio 
so that the sound will be less distorted.
To select monaural audio, you can
– press FM MODE repeatedly until the 
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM 
MONO” (page 41).
To return to stereo mode, you can
– press FM MODE repeatedly until the 
“MONO” indicator on the display do not 
light up.
– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM 
AUTO” (page 41).
Tuner Operations
Area code FM  AM
U, UC, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
AU, TW, TH 50 kHz 10 kHz*
CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz
Automatic tuning
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You can enter the frequency of a station 
directly by using the numeric buttons.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the numeric buttons to 
enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust 
the direction of the AM loop antenna for 
optimum reception.
4Press ENTER.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make sure you have entered the right 
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you 
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is 
not used in your area.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the 
stations you often listen to.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Tune in the station that you 
want to preset using automatic 
tuning (page 49) or direct 
tuning (page 50).
Switch the FM reception mode, if 
necessary (page 49).
3Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. 
Perform steps 4 and 5 before 
“MEMORY” goes out.
Direct tuning
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