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Sony HT-SS360 Operating Instructions Manual

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HT-SS360
©2009 Sony Corporation
4-130-033-41(1)

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  • Page 1 Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SS360 ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-130-033-41(1)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. ®...
  • Page 3 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademarks of Sony Corporation. SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Description and location of parts ... 6 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers... 13 2: Connecting the speakers ... 15 3: Connecting the TV ... 16 4: Connecting the audio/video components ... 17 5: Connecting the antennas ... 21 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote...

  • Page 6: Description And Location Of Parts

    Description and location of parts Front panel ACTIVE STANDBY Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver (on/standby) on or off (page 21, 28, 29). B ACTIVE Lights up in amber when STANDBY the Control for HDMI is lamp set to on and the receiver is on standby mode.
  • Page 7 Indicators on the display Name Function A LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 47).

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER A SPEAKERS section Connects to the supplied speakers and subwoofer (page 15). B DMPORT DMPORT jack C AUTO CALIBRATION section AUTO CAL MIC jack D AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jacks...

  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU057 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 48). RM-AAU057 TV ?/1 TV INPUT DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1...
  • Page 10 E THEATER Press to sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies, when you connect a Sony TV which is compatible with the THEATER button. Also, the audio is automatically switched to the audio output of this receiver when you...
  • Page 11 Remote Button Function K MUTING Press to turn off the sound. L TV +/– Press to adjust the volume. M MENU/HOME Press to allow you to select channels or input sources and change the settings for your TV. N TV CH +/– Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
  • Page 12 To control the DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player Remote Button Function M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu. N ./> Press to skip chapters. REPLAY Press to jump backward. < ADVANCE Press to jump forward. < Press to fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).
  • Page 14 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall 160 mm (6 5/16 inches) strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 15: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R Connector A Speaker cord (supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer Note on speaker cords...

  • Page 16: 3: Connecting The Tv

    SAT IN A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver.

  • Page 17: 4: Connecting The Audio/Video Components

    4: Connecting the audio/ video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components.
  • Page 18 HDMI is the abbreviated name for High- Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Sony recommends that you connect components to the receiver using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images.
  • Page 19 DVD recorder/ player DVD player A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD player, be sure to change the...

  • Page 20: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. DVD recorder, Satellite tuner, DVD player...

  • Page 21: 5: Connecting The Antennas

    5: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAX IN OPT IN...

  • Page 22: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU057 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •...
  • Page 23 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 13, 15). • The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.
  • Page 24 Press to start the measurement. Measurement starts in 5 seconds. While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete. The table below shows the display when measurement starts.
  • Page 25 • The sound input from the optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range. • The optimizer microphone or subwoofer may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ERROR F 33 The front speakers are not connected.

  • Page 26: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels (Test Tone)

    8: Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position. AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL ,V,v,B,b RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI”...

  • Page 27: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component TV ?/1 TV INPUT DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU WIDE FAVORITES JUMP PICTURE THEATER GUIDE SOUND FIELD AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME Press the input button to select...

  • Page 28: Enjoying Sound/Images From The Components Connected To The Receiver

    Adjust the volume of the receiver. Tips • When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the TV is switched and the image from the TV tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically by pressing the TV button. To change this setting, see “Changing the input button assignments”...
  • Page 29 Enjoying Blu-ray Disc or DVD Turn on the TV. Turn the Blu-ray Disc or DVD player (recorder) and the receiver on. Press DVD or BD. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DVD” or “BD”. Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player.

  • Page 30: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ DISPLAY OPTIONS MASTER VOL V,v,B,b RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH – PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + <...
  • Page 31 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 30. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] HDMI settings Control for HDMI [SET HDMI] [CONTROL FOR HDMI] (page 33) Volume limits [VOL LIM] Power save [P.SAVE] Auto Calibration...
  • Page 32 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] Level settings Test tone [LEVEL] [T. TONE] (page 35) Front left speaker level [FL LVL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Front right speaker level [FR LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Subwoofer level [SW LVL]...

  • Page 33: Settings For The Hdmi

    Settings for the HDMI (SET HDMI menu) You can use the SET HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings. Select “SET HDMI” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 34: Settings For The Speaker (Sp Setup Menu)

    Settings for the Speaker (SP SETUP menu) You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this receiver. Select “SP SETUP” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

    Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the level of each speaker. Select “LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus” (page 31). LEVEL menu parameters x T.

  • Page 36: Settings For The Custom Menu (Custom Menu)

    Settings for the Custom Menu (CUSTOM menu) You can use the CUSTOM menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “CUSTOM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 30) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 37: Enjoying Surround Sound

    CDs. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. The system 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.

  • Page 38: Tuner Operations

    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. •...

  • Page 39: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press 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. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or –. If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception.
  • Page 40 Press or b. A preset number appears in the display. Press V/v to select the preset number you want. You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons. Press “COMPLETE” appears in the display, and the station is stored. Press MENU/HOME.

  • Page 41: Using "Bravia" Sync Features

    Returns to the original display when several seconds have elapsed. Using “BRAVIA” Sync features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function.

  • Page 42: Preparing For The "Bravia" Sync

    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.

  • Page 43: Playing Back Components With One-Touch Operation (One-Touch Play)

    Notes • 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. •...

  • Page 44: Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Speakers Connected To The Receiver (System Audio Control)

    TV speaker. Tips • Sony recommends that you set the maximum volume level to a little lower than the volume you usually listen to. • Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver and the MASTER VOL +/–...

  • Page 45: Turning Off The Receiver With The Tv

    Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV.

  • Page 46: Other Operations

    Notes • The power saving function may not work for some TVs compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync. In this case, set “P.SAVE” to “SAVE OFF.” • Depending on your components, it may take time before image or sound is output. •...

  • Page 47: Changing The Display Setting (Display)

    Changing the display setting (DISPLAY) You can change the display setting. Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly until “CUSTOM” appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly until “DISPLAY” appears, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to change the display setting, then press •...

  • Page 48: Switching Between Digital And Analog Audio (In Mode)

    Switching between digital and analog audio (IN MODE) You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect satellite tuner or set-top box to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver and SAT input has been selected. Press AMP MENU.

  • Page 49: Glossary

    (Digital CATV terminal) (Digital Satellite Receiver) The default setting of the DVD button. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorders. The default setting of the BD button.

  • Page 50: Dts Digital Surround

    Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for colour space in video. This standard can express a wider colour range...

  • Page 51: Precautions

    Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
  • Page 53 There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Use an audio cord (not supplied). There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack).
  • Page 54 HDMI The volume turns down when the output method changes from the TV speaker to the speakers connected to the receiver. • The Volume Limit function is working. For details, see “Using the Volume Limit function” (page 44). The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker.

  • Page 55: Error Messages

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 170 – 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 57 Power consumption Area code Power consumption U, CA 165 W 140 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (When Control for HDMI is off) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 17 × 2 5/8 × 13 1/8 inches (430 × 66.5 × 333 mm) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.)

  • Page 58: Index

    Index AUTO CALIBRATION 22 Blu-ray disc player connecting 18 playback 29 CD player connecting 17 playback 29 Control for HDMI connecting 18 preparing 42 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 37, 49 DIMMER 46 DISPLAY 47 Dolby Digital 49 DTS 50 DVD player connecting 20 playback 29 DVD recorder...
  • Page 60 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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