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Types of sound field available

Sound field	Sound field	Effect
for	[Display]

Movie	CINEMA STUDIO EX A	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX A]	Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
		studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
		type of movie.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX B	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX B]	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	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX C]	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	Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
	[CONCERT]

	STADIUM [STADIUM]	Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

	SPORTS [SPORTS]	Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

	PORTABLE AUDIO	Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
	ENHANCER [PORTABLE] audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other
		compressed music.

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”.

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Sound Surround Enjoying

Contents

Page Owner’s Record CAUTION Note to CATV system installer: For customers in Europe Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives About This Manual The HT-SF2300consists of: • Receiver • Speaker systema) – Front speaker Note for the supplied remote Table of Contents Description and location of parts Front panel About the indicators on the display Rear panel Remote commander RM-AAU022(Models of area code U, UC CA only) RM-AAU023 (Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at on or off AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of MENU/HOME the VCR, DVD player player on the TV screen O TV Notes •Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the VCR >10 Press to select the track 1: Installing the speakers HT-SF2300only HT-SS2300only Example of HT-SS2300front speaker Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your speakers on the wall 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch) 3 Hang the speakers on the screws 2: Connecting the speakers ASpeaker cord (supplied) Note on speaker cords To connect the speakers correctly 3:Connecting the audio/ video components Connecting audio components Component to be connected AAudio cord (not supplied) HDMI features AHDMI cable (not supplied) Notes on HDMI connections CCoaxial digital cord (not supplied) When you connect a DVD player or DVD recorder 4:Connecting the antennas Performing initial setup operations Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, then “CLEARED” appears 6:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Example: HT-SS2300 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Performing Auto Calibration Getting Press AMP MENU, then press AUTO CAL You can also select “A.CAL YES” in the A. CAL menu When error codes appear To rectify the error When you select “WARN CHK” When you select “PHASE” When you have finished 7:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance To turn off the test tone When a test tone is not output from the speakers Selecting a component To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Listening/Watching a component Watching a DVD/Blu-raydisc 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-raydisc player 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to watch a Blu-raydisc –You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD” or “BD” Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Menu Parameters Settings 36GB 37GB Initial setting 38GB Adjusting the level LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound SUR menu parameters Settings for the tuner TUNER menu parameters Settings for the audio AUDIO menu parameters Settings for the video VIDEO menu parameters Settings for the system SYSTEM menu parameters xSW DIST. (Subwoofer distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer xSUR POS. (Surround speaker position) •BEHD/HI •BEHD/LO Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode Selecting a preprogrammed sound field 46GB Types of sound field available To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Listening to FM/AM radio In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station Presetting radio stations Using the controls on the receiver Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 53GB Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases: To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a) CAudio cord (not supplied)a) Preparing Control for HDMI function Watching a DVD Watching a DVD by simple operation Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can use the System Audio Control function as follows •You can adjust the receiver’s volume when you adjust the TV volume 58GB Turning off the receiver with the TV Switching between digital and analog audio Audio input modes Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT AVideo cord (not supplied) component through DMPORT Using the Sleep Timer Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons To clear all remote button assignments Glossary Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement On operation If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen If color irregularity is observed Troubleshooting Audio Video HDMI Tuner Remote control Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS FM tuner section AM tuner section Tuning scale General Power consumption • Subwoofer (SS-WP23) HT-SS2300only •Front speaker (SS-MSP23S) •Surround speaker (SS-SRP23S) 73GB Supplied speakers Supplied accessories For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 74GB Index (1) Sony Corporation