Sony HT-FS3 Enjoying the surround effect

27GB

Surround Function

Selecting the sound field

This system can create multi channel surround

sound. You can select one of the optimized

sound fields from system’s preprogrammed

sound fields.

Press SOUND FIELD.

The present sound field appears.

Each time you press the SOUND FIELD button,

the display changes cyclically as follows:

STANDARD t MOVIE t DRAMA t

NEWS t SPORTS t GAME t MUSIC t

LIVE t P.AUDIO

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound

field you want appears.

Available sound fields

* These sound fields are not available when

“DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT

SELECTOR.

** “P. AUDIO” appears only when “DMPORT” is

selected.

• The sound fields memorized for each input are

retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord

(mains lead).

• If you press the THEATRE button when “CTRL:

HDMI” is set to “ON,” the sound field changes to

“MOVIE” (some Sony TVs excluded).

Surround Function

Enjoying the surround

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SOUND

FIELD

Sound field Effect

STANDARD Suits various sources.

MOVIE* Recreates powerful and

realistic sound, along with

clear dialog.

DRAMA* Suited for TV dramas.

NEWS* Produces the announcer’s

voice clearly.

SPORTS* Produces the play-by-play

commentary clearly and

realistic sound with

surround effects, such as

cheering, etc.

GAME* Produces powerful and

realistic sound, suited for

playing video games.

MUSIC Suited for music programs

or music videos on Blu-ray

Discs/DVDs.

LIVE Recreates the atmosphere

of a live performance.

P. AUDIO** Suited to replay portable

audio source.

Tips

Contents

Main WARNING On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Precautions Copyrights About the S-AIR function Table of contents Getting Started Playback Options Surround Function BRAVIA Sync Features Unpacking Install the subwoofer and speakers as shown in the illustration below. To use the speakers efficiently Installing the system To connect the speaker cords to the speakers To install the speakers on a flat surface To install the speakers on the speaker stand To install the speakers on a wall 1 2 3 Page Connecting the speakers White (speaker (L)) Red (speaker (R)) Speaker (R)Speaker (L) Rear of the Connecting components with HDMI jacks Notes on HDMI connections Connecting a component to the OPTICAL DIGITAL 1 IN jack Connecting components without HDMI jacks Connecting a component to the COAXIAL DIGITAL 2 IN jack Page Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial) 1 2 3 4 Connecting the antenna (aerial) P ORT Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 COAXIAL jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM 75 COAXIAL jack Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Connecting the other components DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter : Signal flow Rear of the A Using the wireless system DMPORT SPEAKER There is no need to open the slot cover until the S-AIR product is used. CAUTION Index to parts and controls Front panel display (subwoofer) About the indications in the front panel display Remote control 1 2 3 4 2 +/ Enjoying TV TV (whit e) 1 2 +/ 2 and the system on. 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect Press NIGHT MODE. To cancel the night mode, press NIGHT MODE again. You can listen to Dolby Digital sound at low volume by using AUDIO DRC (page 44). Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT mode) NIGHT MODE The Control for HDMI function will not operate in the following cases: 1 2 BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync? Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync 3 4 If SCANNING or COMPLETE does not appear after performing the steps above 2 3 4 6 7 If you add or reconnect the component 2 3 HDMI appears, then press or c. 4 Play back a connected component. 2 3 4 volume level you want. The maximum volume level changes as follows: Turning off the TV, system and connected components (System Power Off) AV ?/1 TV (yellow) 2 3 SAVE appears, then press or c. 4 Using the power saving function 2 auto scanning starts. 3 4 A preset number appears in the front panel display. 6 2 3 To turn off the radio To listen to non-preset radio stations If an FM program is noisy 2 3 4 6 If you enter a wrong character 7 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Controlling the component 1 DVD or SAT/CATV) to select the component you want to operate. The component assigned to the selected input button becomes operable. 2 the corresponding button for the operation. To control the Blu-ray Disc/DVD/ Hard disc recorder To control the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player To control the HDD/DVD COMBO To control the satellite/cable television tuner 1 change the assignment of. Example: Hold down DVD. 2 the corresponding button for the category you want. 1 2 3 The following pages show details for each setting. Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu 2 3 4 level. Default setting: 0 (dB) You can adjust from 6 (dB) to +6 (dB) in 1 dB steps. 2 3 DRC appears, then press or c. 4 Adjusting the bass and treble level (BASS, TREBLE) 2 3 TREBLE appears, then press or c. 4 Default setting: 0 (dB) You can adjust from 6 (dB) to +6 (dB) in 1 dB steps. 2 3 appears, then press or c. 4 Default setting: 0 ms You can adjust from 0 ms to 200 ms in 10 ms steps. 2 3 MONO 4 Changing the brightness of the front panel display (DIMMER) 2 3 appears, then press or c. 4 the front panel display. 2 3 4 front panel display. Using the sleep timer (SLEEP) 2 3 4 The minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: This function is only for this system, not for the connected TV or other components. 1 Using an S-AIR product 2 3 DIGITAL TV DMPORT 1 The subwoofer turns on. 2 3 appears in the front panel display, then When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in 2 appears in the front panel display, then When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in 3 MODE appears in the front panel display, then press or c. 7 8 To control the system from the S-AIR receiver Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the subwoofer is in standby mode (S-AIR STANDBY MODE) 2 3 Identifying the subwoofer with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) xAfter pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired subwoofer and S-AIR sub unit(s) only. 1 to pair near the subwoofer. 2 S-AIR sub unit. 3 4 7 8 To cancel pairing If sound transmission is unstable 2 7 Stabilizing S-AIR reception About environments where S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) are used When S-AIR reception is poor General Connected components Additional Information Troubleshooting Control for HDMI The S-AIR function Other Use buttons on the system for this operation. 1 2 and ?/1 at the same time. Formats supported by this system Digital input formats supported by this system are as follows. Amplifier section HDMI section Tuner section Speakers (SS-FS3) Subwoofer (SA-WFS3) General Glossary Page Index