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Sony HT-FS30 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-414-237-11(1)
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
HT-FS30

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  • Page 1 4-414-237-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-FS30...
  • Page 2 EU 0.004% lead. directives. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, you will help prevent potentially negative 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The consequences for the environment and human health...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any question or problem concerning your • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. the qualified service shop. On heat buildup...
  • Page 4 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. “BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “PlayStation ”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    .....28 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)..29 Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect....30 Advanced Settings Controlling connected Sony equipment with the remote control....31 Changing the input button assignments of the remote control ......34 Settings and adjustments using the...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Subwoofer (SA-WFS30) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Remote control (RM-AAU114) • Digital optical cord for a TV (2.5 m) (1) • Speaker (SS-TSB105) (2) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (1) •...

  • Page 7: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. To use the remote control, point it at the remote control sensor on the front panel display of the subwoofer.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Top panel (subwoofer) A ?/1 (power button) E Front panel display Allows you to check the system status. Press to turn the system on or off. B INPUT Press to select the input source.
  • Page 9 Front panel display (subwoofer) A Audio format indicators D COAX/OPT Lights up when a digital input jack (COAX Light up according to the audio format that or OPT) is being used. is being input to the system. E TUNED (page 26) LPCM: Linear PCM TrueHD: Dolby TrueHD Lights up when tuned in to an FM radio...

  • Page 10: Subwoofer (Sa-Wfs30)

    C AMP MENU (page 36) Remote control D SOUND FIELD +/– (page 30) This section describes subwoofer and speaker (muting) button operation. See page 31 for details on the F 2 +/– button operation of connected equipment. Press to adjust the volume. G C, X, x, c or Note •...

  • Page 11: Positioning The System

    Positioning the system The illustrations below are examples of how to install the speaker. Speaker (L) Speaker (R) Subwoofer Notes • Do not block the heat ventilation on the rear panel of the subwoofer. • Do not cover the grill of the subwoofer. •...
  • Page 12 • Both speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle. Incorrect Correct • It is recommended to place the speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection. Side view Recommended To install the speakers on a wall You can install your speakers on the wall.
  • Page 13 • 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 strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Speaker

    Connecting the speaker The connectors of the speaker cord are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the connectors of the speaker cord to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks. Rear of the subwoofer White (speaker Red (speaker (R)) (L)) Speaker cord Speaker (L)

  • Page 15: Connecting The Tv And Player, Etc

    Connect the TV and/or player, etc., with HDMI jacks to the system using an HDMI cable. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible equipment using HDMI cables and by setting the Control for HDMI function via the TV for each connected equipment, operation can be simplified. See “What is “BRAVIA”...
  • Page 16 Notes • All the HDMI jacks on the system function in the same way. If you want to connect a DVD player in addition to a Blu-ray Disc player, use any available HDMI jack. • The system is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. If you connect the system to the Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, you do not need to connect the TV to the system with the digital optical cord (page 38).

  • Page 17: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting other equipment When connecting equipment that do not have HDMI jacks, such as a “PlayStation 2,” a DVD player, ® a satellite tuner, or a cable television tuner, etc., set “CTRL HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the system (page 20).

  • Page 18: Connecting The Fm Wire Antenna (Aerial)

    Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Rear of the subwoofer FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack Notes • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    SAT/CATV), so that an image from a equipment. connected equipment is displayed. When you use a Sony TV which has a Control Display the list of the HDMI equipment for HDMI function, setting the Control for on the TV menu, and set the Control for...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Sound Output Of The Connected Equipment

    If “COMPLETE” does not appear Setting the Control for HDMI after performing the steps above function to off Set the Control for HDMI function to on for both the system and the connected equipment Set the Control for HDMI function to off when you connect equipment not compatible with individually.

  • Page 21: Playback Options

    Notes You can also adjust the volume and turn off the • The above features may operate with non-Sony sound of the system using the TV’s remote equipment, however, compatibility with these control.
  • Page 22 • Depending on the TV, when you adjust the system’s “ON” in the AMP menu because the power volume using the TV’s remote control, the volume saving function on your TV might be level appears on the TV screen, in the same way it permanently activated.

  • Page 23: Operating The System Using The Supplied Remote Control

    • We recommend that you use an HDMI Operating the system authorized cable or a Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI using the supplied remote conversion cable. control • Check the setup of the connected equipment if...
  • Page 24 Input source Playable equipment SAT/CATV Satellite tuner or cable television tuner, etc. connected to the SAT/CATV IN jack VIDEO DVD player, etc. connected to the VIDEO IN jack LINE IN CD player, etc. connected to the LINE IN jack TUNER FM The built-in FM radio For video equipment, change the TV’s input to the HDMI input you chose in...

  • Page 25: Tuner Functions

    While pressing and holding SHIFT (1), press the number buttons (2) to enter Tuner Functions the frequency. Example: 88.00 MHz Listening to the radio While pressing and holding SHIFT, select 8 t 8 t 0 t 0. You can enter the frequency of a station directly using the number buttons.

  • Page 26: Programming Radio Stations

    Press Programming radio “COMPLETE” appears on the front panel display, and the station is stored. stations You can program up to 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to Repeat 2 to 5 to store other stations. minimum.

  • Page 27: Naming Preset Stations

    Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select Note that no more than one name can be entered the preset station. for each preset station. Each time you press the button, the system Note tunes in one preset station. • You cannot enter a name for a preset station for which You can select the preset number directly by a Radio Data System (RDS) broadcast is received pressing the number buttons while pressing...

  • Page 28: Viewing The Station Name Or Frequency On The Front Panel Display

    Create a name by using C/X/x/c. Viewing the station name Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. or frequency on the front Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be panel display input for a radio station name.

  • Page 29: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programming signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services.

  • Page 30: Surround Function

    The present sound field appears on the front source. panel display. • If you press the THEATRE button on a Sony TV remote control when “CTRL HDMI” is set to “ON,” the sound field changes to “MOVIE” (some Sony TVs excluded).

  • Page 31: Advanced Settings

    The equipment assigned to the selected input button becomes operable. remote control Referring to the following table, press You can control connected Sony equipment with the corresponding button for the the remote control of this system. operation. Some functions may not be selectable depending Common operations on the equipment.
  • Page 32 Remote Control Function Remote Control Function Button Button wh Number buttons Selects channels and tracks (Guide) Displays the guide when directly. you are watching analog or digital channels. For TV, press and hold qf TV (yellow), and press the Selects the audio format/ number buttons to select track.
  • Page 33 To control the HDD/DVD COMBO Remote Control Function Button Remote Control Function wg CLEAR While pressing and Button holding qd SHIFT, press Switches to other viewing wg CLEAR. angles when multi-angles are recorded on a DVD To control the DVD player/Blu-ray VIDEO.

  • Page 34: Changing The Input Button Assignments Of The Remote Control

    You can change the factory settings of the input While continuing to hold down AV ?/1, buttons to allow you to use Sony equipment in refer to the following table and press your system. For example, if you connect a Blu- the corresponding number button for the category you want.
  • Page 35 To clear all remote control button assignments While holding down 2 –, press ?/1 and t/ Then, release the buttons. The remote control is reset to its factory default settings.

  • Page 36: Settings And Adjustments Using The Amplifier Menu

    Settings and adjustments CTRL using the amplifier menu HDMI HDMI PASS AUTO Using the AMP menu THRU You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote control. The default settings are underlined. Your settings are retained even if you disconnect SYSTEM DIMMER the AC power cord (mains lead).
  • Page 37 Note Setting the signal level of the • You may not be able to adjust the delay between center or subwoofer (CNT sound and image perfectly using this function. LEVEL, SW LEVEL) Enjoying multiplex broadcast The sound from the center is output from the left and right speaker on the system.

  • Page 38: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Setting the sound from the Setting the Audio Return satellite tuner (INPUT MODE) Channel (ARC) function When multi-channel sound does not output, even You can change the settings for the Audio Return if you connect the system and the satellite tuner Channel (ARC) function.
  • Page 39 Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is problem before requesting repairs. Should any not reproduced. problem persist, consult your nearest Sony • Check that the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, etc., is dealer. recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
  • Page 40 IMAGE Sound lags behind the TV image. • Set the “A/V SYNC” to “OFF” if “A/V No image appears on the TV. SYNC” is set to “ON.” • Check that the TV and the system are connected correctly. No sound or only a very low-level sound of the connected equipment is heard from the •...
  • Page 41 Control for HDMI does not work properly. problem cannot be found even after checking the • Check the HDMI connection (page 15). above item, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Set up Control for HDMI on the TV (page 21).
  • Page 42 1920 × 1080i, 50 Hz Specifications 1920 × 1080p, 50 Hz 1280 × 720p, 29.97/30 Hz 1920 × 1080p, 29.97/30 Hz Formats supported by this system 1280 × 720p, 23.98/24 Hz Digital input formats supported by this system 1920 × 1080p, 23.98/24 Hz are as follows.
  • Page 43 1280 × 720p 29.97/30 Hz Frame packing Side-by-Side (Half) Over-Under (Top-and-Bottom) Deep Colour: 30bit/36bit Audio inputs BD/DVD, GAME, SAT/ CATV: See “Formats supported by this system” (page 42). Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial)
  • Page 44 Index A/V SYNC 37 NIGHT MODE 37 ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME 10 AMP menu 36 AUDIO DRC 37 PASS THRU 38 Audio Return Channel (ARC) 16 Positioning the system 11 AUTO STBY 38 PROTECTOR 41 AUTO VOL 37 Radio 25 BASS 37 Radio stations 26 Remote control before use 7...
  • Page 48 ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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