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Sony HT-IV300 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Thank you for purchasing this unit.
WARNING
This manual explains important safety instructions to prevent accidents and operating
instructions for this unit. Read this manual carefully and use this unit safely.
Once you have read this manual, make sure you keep it for future reference.
HT-IV300
Failure to observe the safety instructions for your electrical
appliance may lead to a fire or a fatal accident.
4-486-848-E1(1)

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  • Page 1 This manual explains important safety instructions to prevent accidents and operating instructions for this unit. Read this manual carefully and use this unit safely. Once you have read this manual, make sure you keep it for future reference. HT-IV300...
  • Page 2 Do not use in case of failure Symbols to attract attention Contact your dealer or any Sony Customer Service for repair if the unit does not operate properly or cabinet or the power cord is damaged. In case of abnormal operation...
  • Page 3 Sony • Be sure to hold the plug to disconnect the Customer Service. power cord. , Contact your dealer or any Sony On placement Customer Service if the power cord is damaged. Do not place the unit in the following place.
  • Page 4 Sony of abnormal operation. Customer Service. Use the unit placing it 22 cm or...
  • Page 5 Failure to observe the following precautions may cause fire or electrical shock, which could result WARNING in accidents causing death or serious personal injury. Precautions on the unit when the power is “Off” For starting the unit remotely or synchronizing with a TV at high speed (Control for HDMI function), the system inside the unit may work temporarily even when the power is “Off”.
  • Page 6 Failure to observe the following precautions may result in personal injury or damage to property. Do not touch the power cord Place the unit on a stable with wet hand surface Touching the power cord with wet Place the unit on a flat and solid hand could result in electrical surface.
  • Page 7 Failure to observe the following precautions may result in personal injury or damage to property. Disconnect the power plug when not using the unit for a long period of time For safety, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet when you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions for Batteries Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid serious personal injuries or loss of vision due to battery fluid leakage, rupture or heat. Do not put batteries in fire. Do WARNING not heat, disassemble, deform or charge batteries.
  • Page 9 Safety Precautions for Batteries Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid serious personal injuries or loss of vision due to battery fluid leakage, rupture or heat. Do not use the remote control ATTENTION while the battery cover is open Using the remote control while the Do not use any battery other battery cover is open, may result in...
  • Page 10 When moving the unit Precautions Before connecting/wiring work, turn off the unit. Make sure the unit is off, and then disconnect the power plug from the Use the unit near the wall outlet. wall outlet. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet immediately to cut off the On moisture condensation power supply completely if the unit...

  • Page 11: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Panasonic Corporation and Sony when moving the unit. Corporation. • , “XMB”, and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of • When connecting or disconnecting the Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

  • Page 12: End User License Agreement

    Sony Software decline an upgrade, you will not be able to in whole or in part or to use the Sony Software access content that requires the upgrade. in whole or in part for any purpose other than •...
  • Page 13 (90) days any other act adverse to the interest of Sony from the date of original purchase by you, the and/or Indemnified Party(s) without the prior...
  • Page 14 Sony and/or Indemnified The failure of Sony to exercise or enforce any Party(s). right or provision of this EULA shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES If any part of this EULA is held invalid,...
  • Page 15 3. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, consult your necessary is common, but some devices nearest Sony sales representative listed on can be connected to multiple devices at the back cover of this manual. the same time.
  • Page 16 Supported BLUETOOTH – Locations where a wireless LAN is version and profiles installed – Around microwave ovens that are in Profile refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. The unit supports – Locations where other electromagnetic the following BLUETOOTH version waves occur and profiles.

  • Page 17: About These Operating Instructions

    • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from About These Operating information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. Instructions • BLUETOOTH devices connected to the unit must comply with the BLUETOOTH • The instructions in these Operating specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must be certified to comply.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Other functions About These Operating Instructions ........17 What is “BRAVIA Link”? ....45 Unpacking .......... 19 Preparing for “BRAVIA Link” ..46 Guide to Parts and Controls ....20 Using “BRAVIA Link” ...... 46 Setting the Speakers ......47 Getting Started Using the Sleep Timer ......

  • Page 19: Unpacking

    Unpacking • Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) • Subwoofer (1) • Quick Setup Guide (1) • Warranty Card (1) • Customer Registration Card (1) • Remote control (1) • R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) • Optical digital cord (1) • Speaker cords (4, red/white/gray/blue) •...

  • Page 20: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) * Hold down FUNCTION on the main unit for more than 2 seconds, the built-in sound Turns on the main unit, or sets it to demonstration will be played back on the standby mode.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Indicators in the front panel display Muting is on BLUETOOTH power Repeat play is on Stereo sound The HDMI (OUT) is received jack is correctly (Radio only) connected to an HDCP* compliant equipment with The system’s status HDMI input (radio frequency, etc.)** * High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ** When you press DISPLAY, the stream information/decoding status is displayed when the function is set to “TV”...

  • Page 22: Surround

    "/1 (on/standby) (pages 32) Remote control Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode. B SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO Selects whether TV sound is output from the system’s speakers or the TV’s speaker(s). This function works only when you set [Control for HDMI] to [On] (page 53).
  • Page 23 G MIRRORING (pages 38, 40) N (play) Selects the “SCR M” function. Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). BLUETOOTH (page 36) X (pause) Selects the “BT” function. Pauses or re-starts playback. OPTIONS (pages 34, 41) x (stop) Displays the options menu on the TV screen or in the front panel display.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Installing all speakers in front position Getting Started (Speaker layout: [All Front]) Example 1: Step 1: Installing the Speakers Install the speakers by referring to the illustration below. A Front left speaker (L) B Front right speaker (R) C Center speaker D Surround left speaker (L) E Surround right speaker (R) F Subwoofer...

  • Page 25: Foot

    Notes Installing the speakers • For [Standard] speaker layout, be sure to attach on a flat surface the supplied foot pads (page 25) on the front and center speakers. For [All Front] speaker layout, Before you install the front speakers, center be sure to attach the supplied foot pads on the speaker and surround speakers, be sure to front, center and surround speakers.
  • Page 26 For fixed angle speaker intallation For multi angle speaker installation The screw should protrude 6mm to 8 mm The screw should protrude 4 mm to 5 mm 6 mm to 8 mm 4 mm to 5 mm Hook on the rear of the front and surround Horizontal speaker installation speakers 5 mm...

  • Page 27: Step 2: Connecting The System

    (Surround right wall material or screws to be used. speaker (R)) (Subwoofer) speaker (R)) • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. Step 2: Connecting the...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Tv

    Connecting the TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Video connection HDMI cable (not supplied) High Speed HDMI cable The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output sound through the system with an HDMI connection, without performing connection B or C.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Other Equipment

    Note To enjoy TV sound, select “TV” function for connection B or “AUDIO” function for connection C. Connecting the other equipment Connect the system, TV and other equipment as follows. You cannot enjoy the audio and video of the connected equipment on the TV through this system when the system is off or in standby mode.
  • Page 30 High quality HDMI cable* (not supplied) HDMI OUT * High Speed HDMI cable Optical digital cord (not supplied) DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) AUDIO COAXIAL Audio cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUTPUT Standard quality When you make connection A This connection can transmit both video and audio signals.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    ** You need to check the settings of your wireless LAN router to get the information about SSID and security key. For details: – visit the following website: http://www.sony.jp/home-theater/ – refer to the operating instructions supplied with the wireless LAN router – consult the manufacturer of the wireless...

  • Page 32: Step 4: Performing The Easy Setup

    x WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK Switch the input selector on (TKIP) your TV so that the signal from TKIP is a security technology developed in the system appears on the TV response to the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP screen. assures a higher security level than WEP. The [Easy Initial Settings] appears.

  • Page 33: Step 5: Selecting The Playback Source

    [Screen mirroring] during playback. Screen mirroring-compatible device (pages 38, 40) [ClearAudio+] “BT” The Sony recommended sound filed is [Bluetooth AUDIO] selected automatically according to playback BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP content and function. “AUDIO” • 2-channel source: The system will output Equipment that is connected to the AUDIO 5.1 channel simulated surround sound.
  • Page 34 [Music Arena : On]. • This feature does not support monaural sound. You can enjoy Live Music Concert filled with great excitement created by Sony Tips unique Audio DSP technology. • You can also select the football mode from the option menu.

  • Page 35: Playback

    Displaying the playback information Playback You can check the playback information, Playing from a USB etc., by pressing DISPLAY. Device The displayed information differs depending on the media type and system status. You can play video/music/photo files on a connected USB device. Example: when playing from a USB For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files”...

  • Page 36: Enjoying Music From A Bluetooth Device

    Profile refers to a standard set of Select your system name (for capabilities for various BLUETOOTH example, “HT-IV300”) on the product capabilities. For details on the connected device. supported BLUETOOTH version and Once pairing is completed, the device profiles, see “BLUETOOTH Section”...
  • Page 37 Notes Adjust the volume. • Once the main unit and the BLUETOOTH Adjust the volume of the device are connected, you can control playback BLUETOOTH device first, if the by pressing N, X, x, m/M and volume level is still too low, adjust the ./>.

  • Page 38: Using Screen Mirroring

    Using Screen mirroring Connecting to a Remote Device by One-touch “Screen mirroring” is a function to display Function (NFC) the screen of a mobile device on the TV by Miracast technology. The main unit can be connected directly What is “NFC”? with a Screen mirroring-compatible device NFC (Near Field Communication) is a (e.g.

  • Page 39: To Stop Playback

    Connecting to a remote Hold the remote device near to device by One-touch the N-Mark on the main unit (page 38) until the remote device listening function (NFC) vibrates. Vibration cue is provided when the By holding an NFC-compatible remote remote device is recognized by the device near to the N-Mark on the main unit, main unit.

  • Page 40: Using "Songpal

    Xperia smartphone screen on a big screen TV. You can watch videos or SongPal is a mobile application compatible browse together with your family and with Sony wireless audio devices. friends. No wireless router (or access point) ® Via a BLUETOOTH wireless technology is required to use this function.

  • Page 41: Available Options

    Item Function Available Options [Video [Picture Quality Mode]: Settings] Selects the picture settings ([Direct], Various settings and playback operations [Brighter Room], are available by pressing OPTIONS. The [Theatre Room], [Auto], available items differ depending on the [Custom1] and situation. [Custom2]). Common options You can customize the following picture settings...
  • Page 42 Item Function Adjusting the delay [Audio] Selects the audio format/ between the picture and track. sound [Subtitle] Selects the subtitle language when (A/V SYNC) multilingual subtitles are recorded on VIDEOs. When the sound does not match the [Angle] Switches the viewing pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust angles when multi-angles the delay between the picture and sound for...

  • Page 43: Enjoying Audio For Digital Broadcasts (Aac)

    • “MAIN” (main audio) Enjoying audio for Sound of the main language will be output. digital broadcasts (AAC) • “SUB” (sub audio) Sound of the sub language will be AAC is an audio format employed for BS output. and territorial digital broadcasts. AAC also •...

  • Page 44: Tuner

    Presetting radio stations Tuner You can preset up to 20 stations. Before Listening to the Radio tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front Press FUNCTION repeatedly panel display. until “FM”...

  • Page 45: Other Functions

    This function is not available depending on the connected equipment. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display in the front panel display changes cyclically as follows: “BRAVIA Link” is available on Sony Frequency t Preset number t Decoding equipment such as TVs, Blu-ray disc status*...

  • Page 46: Preparing For "Bravia Link

    Control for HDMI function to “On” on the automatically when you turn the TV on. connected equipment. When using a Sony To turn on other connected equipment, TV that supports the Control for HDMI operate the equipment respectively.

  • Page 47: Setting The Speakers

    Auto Genre Selector Depending on the TV, volume number of the unit appears on the TV screen. The number on the TV The Auto Genre Selector function acquires screen may be different from that on the front the program information (EPG panel display of the unit.
  • Page 48 Press V/v to select [Speaker x [Level] Settings], then press You can adjust the sound level of the The [Select speaker layout.] display speakers. You can set the parameters from appears. –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy adjustment.

  • Page 49: Using The Sleep Timer

    Press V/v to select [Test Tone], then Changing the press Brightness Press V/v to select [Off], then press You can change the brightness of the front Notes panel display and the LED indicator. • The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI (OUT) jack.

  • Page 50: Settings And Adjustments

    Note (page 50) For information about update functions, refer to Updates the software of the the following website: system. http://www.sony.jp/home-theater/ [Screen Settings] (page 51) Makes the screen settings x [Update via USB Memory] according to the type of TV. Updates software using USB memory.

  • Page 51: [Screen Settings]

    [Off]: Turns off the function. the screen size with the original picture Note aspect ratio. If your Sony equipment is not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the setting will have the same x [Output Video Resolution] effect as [Auto2] setting.

  • Page 52: [Audio Settings]

    x [SBM] (Super Bit Mapping) x [Audio Output] [On]: Smooths the gradation of video You can select the output method where the signals output from the HDMI (OUT) jack. audio signal is output. [Off]: Select this when outputting distorted [Speaker]: Outputs multi-channel sound video signals or unnatural color.

  • Page 53: [System Settings]

    x [Auto Genre Selector] x [Quick Start Mode] [On]: Automatically switches the sound [On]: Shortens the startup time from field according to the genre of the digital standby mode. You can operate the system broadcast TV program. quickly after turning it on. [Off]: Off.

  • Page 54: [External Input Settings]

    For further details, visit the following website and [Skip]: The system skips the selected check the FAQ: function. http://www.sony.jp/home-theater/ x [Network Connection Status] x [Bluetooth AUDIO - AAC] Displays the current network connection You can enable and disable AAC audio.

  • Page 55: [Resetting]

    • Should any solid object or liquid fall into will be reset. the cabinet, unplug the system and then consult your dealer or Sony Customer Service for repair (refer to the back cover) x [Initialise Personal Information] before operating it any further.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Should such as alcohol or benzine. any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. On replacement of parts In the events that this system is repaired, General repaired parts may be retained for reuse or recycling purposes.
  • Page 57 “D. MODE” appears in the front panel bandwidth Digital Content Protection) display. compliant (“HDMI” in the front panel t Contact your nearest Sony dealer or does not light up) (page 28). local authorized Sony service facility. The dark area of the picture is too “Exxxx”...
  • Page 58 Color irregularity occurs on the TV Severe noise is heard. screen. t Move your audio equipment away from the TV. t If the speakers are used with a CRT- t Clean the disc on the connected based TV or projector, install the device.

  • Page 59: Usb Device

    Playback is unstable when using Tuner Screen mirroring. t Depending on the usage environment, Radio stations cannot be tuned in. devices emitting radio waves such as t Check that the antenna (aerial) is other wireless LAN devices or connected securely. Adjust the antenna microwave ovens may interfere with (aerial).
  • Page 60 You cannot connect your remote “BRAVIA Link” ([Control device to the Wi-Fi via the SongPal for HDMI]) App after performing the Wi-Fi security (WEP) setting. The [Control for HDMI] function does t Make sure you have inserted the not work (“BRAVIA Link”). correct password.

  • Page 61: Playable Types Of Files

    The wireless router you want is not t Check that the BLUETOOTH connection is made properly between shown in the wireless network list. this system and the BLUETOOTH t Press RETURN to return to the device. previous screen, and try [Wireless t Pair this system and the Network Settings] again.
  • Page 62 Photo Codec Container Extension MPEG4/AVC “.mkv” Format Extension “.mp4”, JPEG “.jpeg”, “.jpg”, “.m4v” “.jpe” “.m2ts”, “.png” “.mts” “.gif” Quick “.mov” The system can support AVC up to Level 4.1. Time The system can play AVCHD Ver.2.0 format 3gpp/ “.3gp”, (AVCHD/Progressive). 3gpp2 “.3g2”, The system plays AVCHD format files that are...

  • Page 63: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    • Recorded contents are not guaranteed. repaired. • Sony Corporation will not repair, restore, or duplicate any recorded content. For replacement of parts There are cases where old parts are...

  • Page 64: Supported Audio Formats

    Supported Audio Specifications Formats Amplifier Section Practical maximum output Audio formats supported by this system are (Asynchronous drive, JEITA*) as follows. Front: 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, 3 Ω) Function Center: 200 W (1 kHz, 6 Ω) “HDMI 1/ “TV/COAX”...
  • Page 65 Maximum communication range: Center (SS-CTIV300) Line of sight approx. 10 m Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.): Frequency band: 100 mm × 114 mm × 102 mm 2.4 GHz (wall-mounted, horizontal) 114 mm × 100 mm × 102 mm Modulation method: (whole speaker, vertical) FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) Mass (approx.): Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index A/V SYNC 42 HDMI AAC 43 YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) 51 Attenuation settings - AUDIO 52 HDMI Deep Colour Output 51 Audio DRC 52 Audio Output 52 Audio Return Channel 53 Initialise Personal Information 55 Audio Settings 52 Input Skip Setting 54 Auto Display 53 Auto Genre Selector 47 Auto Renderer Access Permission 54...
  • Page 67 SBM 52 Screen Format 51 Screen mirroring 38, 40 Screen Saver 53 Screen Settings 51 SLEEP 49 Slideshow 42 Software License Information 53 Software Update 50 SongPal 40 Sound Effect 52 Speaker Settings 47, 53 Distance 48 Level 48 System Information 53 Test Tone 48 TV Type 51 Update 50...
  • Page 68 ©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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