Sony HT-FS3 Control for HDMI

60GB

• If you resume playback of a disc when

volume is maximum, there may be no sound.

In this case, turn down the volume, turn off

the system and turn on again.

Sound is interrupted or there is noise.

• Check the output audio formats supported

by this system on page 62.

There is no picture or an unclear picture

appears on the TV screen.

• Check that the TV is selected correctly.

• Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from the

TV.

• If a video signal other than those supported

by the system is input, the image may be

distorted.

The source image input to the HDMI jack on the

subwoofer is not output from the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• Depending on the playback component, you

may need to set up the component. Refer to

the operating instructions of each

component.

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a

Standard HDMI cable, 1080p images may

not be displayed properly.

Control for HDMI

The Control for HDMI function does not work.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 12).

• Make sure “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON” in

AMP 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 supplied with the

connected component.

• If you change the HDMI connection, or

connect/disconnect the AC power cord

(mains lead), or if there is a power failure,

repeat the procedures of “Preparing for the

“BRAVIA” Sync” (page 29).

• The system may not work correctly if you

select a component that is not compatible

with the Control for HDMI function on the

TV side.

No sound is output from the system and the

TV’s speaker.

• Check the volume of the system and the TV.

• Select the input of the system correctly.

The sound is output from both the system and

the TV.

• If the Control for HDMI function is set to off,

or the selected component is not compatible

with the Control for HDMI function, turn off

the sound of the system or the TV.

The System Power Off function does not work.

• Change the setting of the TV to turn

connected components off automatically

when you turn off the TV. For details, refer

to the operating instructions of the TV.

An image does not appear on the TV.

• Check whether HDMI IN and HDMI OUT

are connected correctly.

A message stating that the output method has

changed from the system speaker to the TV

speaker appears on the TV screen.

• When the DMPORT function is selected, the

System Audio Control function does not

work (page 32).

When the system is in standby mode, there is

no image or sound on the TV.

• When the system is in standby mode, image

and sound are output from the HDMI

component selected the last time you turned

off the system. If you are enjoying other

component, play the component and

perform the One-Touch Play operation, or

turn on the system to select the HDMI

component you want to enjoy.

• Make sure “POWER SAVE” is set to “OFF”

in the AMP menu if you connect

components not compatible with the

“BRAVIA” Sync to the system (page 34).

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