User manual SONY HT-SS370

[. . . ] 4-168-166-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF370 HT-SS370 ©2010 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync using an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: · One-Touch Play (page 41) · System Audio Control (page 41) · System Power Off (page 43) · Audio Return Channel (ARC) (page 45) · Theater Mode (page 46) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface). Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync To use the "BRAVIA" Sync, turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and the connected component. The receiver is compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function. When your TV is compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function When you connect a Sony TV with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, the Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning the Control for HDMI function of the TV on. "BRAVIA" Sync Features 1 Make sure that the receiver, TV, and playback components are connected using an HDMI cable (not supplied). (The respective components must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function). The Control for HDMI function will not operate correctly 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. 2 Turn on the receiver, TV and the playback components. 3 Turn the Control for HDMI function of the TV on. The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected components are simultaneously turned on. When the setup is completed, "COMPLETE" will appear. For details on setup of the TV, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. continued 39US When your TV is not compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually. BD DVD SAT/ CATV SA-CD/ CD 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 to set the Control for HDMI function for other connected component. Notes · When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps given in "When your TV is compatible with the "Control for HDMIEasy Setting" function" (page 39) or "When your TV is not compatible with the "Control for HDMIEasy Setting" function" (page 40). · 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 HDMIEasy 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. Input buttons TV VIDEO DMPORT TUNER AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O MENU 1 Perform the steps given in "When your TV is compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function" (page 39). 2 Press AMP MENU. "LEVEL" appears on the display. 3 Press V/v repeatedly until "SET HDMI" appears, then press or b. or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly until "CTRL HDMI" appears, then press 5 Press V/v repeatedly until "CTRL ON" appears, then press . The Control for HDMI function is set to on. 6 Press one of the input buttons (BD, DVD, SAT/CATV) to display the image of the playback component for which you want to set the Control for HDMI function. 7 Turn the Control for HDMI function of the connected component on. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected component. 40US Playing back components with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play) By a simple operation (one touch), components connected to the receiver with HDMI connections start playback automatically. You can enjoy the sound/image using the connected components. 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. [. . . ] · Volume becomes minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with headphones connected or if the radio reception is poor. Check the radio reception and adjust the volume level to restore the sound from the headphones. Tuner The FM reception is poor. · Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. [. . . ]