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Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
HT-SF470
HT-SS370
©2010 Sony Corporation
4-168-166-42(1)

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  • Page 1 4-168-166-42(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF470 HT-SS370 ©2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 For customers in Europe WARNING Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment To reduce the risk of fire or electric (Applicable in the European shock, do not expose this apparatus to Union and other European rain or moisture. countries with separate collection systems) To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the This symbol on the product or on its packaging...
  • Page 3 EU Directives. collection systems) The manufacturer of this product is Sony This symbol on the battery or on the packaging Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, indicates that the battery provided with this product 108-0075 Japan.
  • Page 4 This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro • The instructions in this manual are for model Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround HT-SF470 and HT-SS370. In this manual, models System. of area code SP1 is used for illustration purposes * Manufactured under license from Dolby unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Unpacking ............. 6 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver Description and location of parts ....8 (System Audio Control) ......42 Turning off the receiver with the TV Getting Started (System Power Off) ........43 Using the power saving function 1: Installing the speakers......

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Unpacking Be sure that you have the following items in your package. HT-SF470 only • Receiver (STR-KS470) (1) • Speaker cords (5, Red/ • AM loop antenna (aerial) White/Grey/Blue/Green) MASTER VOLUME POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY • Front speakers • Foot pads (Big × 4, Small (SS-MSP37F) (2) ×...
  • Page 7 HT-SS370 only Inserting batteries into the • Receiver (STR-KS370) (1) remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the MASTER VOLUME POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY RM-AAU074 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing • Front/Surround speakers (SS-TSB101) (4) batteries. • Center speaker (SS-CTB101) (1) •...

  • Page 8: Description And Location Of Parts

    Description and location of parts Receiver Front view MASTER VOLUME POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY Name Function Name Function A ?/1 D White indicator Turns the receiver on or off Lights up when the (on/standby) (page 24, 31, 58). receiver is on and DSPL is set to on in DISPLAY B POWER/ Lights up as follows:...
  • Page 9 About the indicators on the display LPCM NIGHT SLEEP HDMI COAX TUNED S-AIR MUTING DTS Name Function Name Function A LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM Lights up when the receiver is (Pulse Code Modulation) signals decoding Dolby Digital signals. are input.
  • Page 10 Rear panel 34 5 DIGITAL ANTENNA EZW-T100 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN AUTO SPEAKERS VIDEO SAT/CATV CAL MIC SA-CD/CD DC5V 0.7A MAX HDMI FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L SUBWOOFER CENTER DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT...
  • Page 11 SHIFT (Q) button RM-AAU074 to operate the receiver and to Press and hold SHIFT (Q), then press the control the Sony audio/video components that button with pink printing that you want to use. the remote is assigned to operate (page 57).
  • Page 12 Common operations Remote button Function Remote button Function D Numeric Press and hold SHIFT (Q), A TV ?/1 Turns on or off the Sony TV buttons then press the numeric AV ?/1 or audio/video components (number 5*) buttons (D) to preset/tune...
  • Page 13 I DISPLAY – Displays the TV’s settings automatically for information on the TV watching movies, when you screen. (Displays the connect a Sony TV that is current channel number, compatible with the etc.) THEATRE button function. – Press AMP MENU (K),...
  • Page 14 To control the DVD player/recorder, To control the HDD/DVD COMBO Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Remote button Function Remote button Function N MENU/HOME Displays the menu. Angle) Switches to other viewing O ./> Specifies the previous or angles when multi-angle are next chapter or track. recorded on a Blu-ray Disc or DVD.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer HT-SF470 only Notes • Be sure to use the supplied speakers. • For HT-SF470, do not lean on the speaker as it may fall down. Tips • The angle A should be the same. 30˚ 30˚...
  • Page 16 Installing the speakers on the surface wall You can install your speakers on the wall. HT-SF470 only Prepare screws (not supplied) Before you install the center speaker and the that are suitable for the hook on subwoofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as the back of each speaker.
  • Page 17 For the center speaker strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. 219 mm • For HT-SF470, if you install the speakers on the wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand. 8 mm to 10 mm...

  • Page 18: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    BFront speaker (right) –* –* Subwoofer CCenter speaker * This speaker does not have character on the DSurround speaker (left) speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see ESurround speaker (right) page 6 (for HT-SF470) or page 7 (for HT-SS370). FSubwoofer...

  • Page 19: 3: Connecting The Tv

    All the digital audio jacks are compatible with C HDMI cable (not supplied) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- frequencies. authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. * When you use Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the audio signal is output from the TV to the receiver.

  • Page 20: 4: Connecting The Audio/Video Components

    Super Audio CD player, 4: Connecting the audio/ CD player video components Audio signal How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components.
  • Page 21 • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Colour or 3D images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
  • Page 22 • Set the image resolution of the playback A HDMI cable (not supplied) component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
  • Page 23 Notes • Depending on the TV or the video component, 3D images may not be • If you connect a DVD player/recorder, be sure to change the initial setting of the VIDEO button on displayed. Check the 3D image formats remote so that you can use the button to control supported by the receiver (page 72).

  • Page 24: 5: Connecting The Antennas

    5: Connecting the 6: Preparing the receiver antennas Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (mains lead) (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting the antennas, be sure to Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

  • Page 25: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Before you perform Auto 7: Calibrating the Calibration appropriate settings Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set automatically up and connect the speakers (page 15, 18). • The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the (AUTO CALIBRATION) supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack.
  • Page 26 Example: HT-SS370 Performing Auto Calibration Optimizer DIGITAL ANTENNA EZW-T100 microphone AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN SPEAKERS AUTO SA-CD/CD VIDEO SAT/CATV CAL MIC DC5V 0.7A MAX HDMI FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L SUBWOOFER CENTER DVD IN BD IN...
  • Page 27 The table below shows the display when Confirming/saving the measurement starts. measurement results Measurement for Display Confirm the measurement Speaker existance TONE result. Speaker gain, distance, T. S. P. frequency response When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result Subwoofer gain and SUBWOOFER distance...
  • Page 28 Calibration again. • The optimizer microphone or subwoofer may be damaged. WARNING 43 The distance and position of the Contact your Sony dealer or local subwoofer cannot be detected. authorized Sony service facility. This may be caused by noise. Try...

  • Page 29: Playback

    Clearing the measurement Playback result You can delete the result of Auto Calibration. Selecting a component If there is no saved data, you cannot perform this operation. Press AMP MENU. “LEVEL” appears on the display. SAT/ Input CATV buttons Press V/v repeatedly until SA-CD/ VIDEO “A.CAL MENU”...

  • Page 30: Enjoying Sound/Images From The Components Connected To The Receiver

    Selected input Components that can Enjoying sound/images [Display] be played back TV, etc., connected to the from the components [TV] TV jack connected to the receiver VIDEO DVD player, DVD [VIDEO] recorder, etc., connected to the VIDEO jack SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD player, [SA-CD/CD] CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/...
  • Page 31 For details, refer to the operating Tips instructions of the TV. • When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the TV is switched and the image from the TV Adjust the volume of the tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically receiver.
  • Page 32 Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD Enjoying a Super Audio CD/CD Turn on the TV. Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player, then place Turn on the Blu-ray Disc player the disc on the tray. (recorder) or DVD player (recorder), then place the disc Turn on the receiver.

  • Page 33: Enjoying Surround Sound

    [PLII MUSIC] setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. Movie MOVIE-D.C.S.- Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures [MOVIE-D.C.S.-] Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.

  • Page 34: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume (Night Mode)

    Notes Enjoying the sound at low • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. volume • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any (NIGHT MODE) sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

  • Page 35: Tuner Operations

    Tuning into a station Tuner Operations automatically (Auto Tuning) Press TUNER repeatedly to Listening to FM/AM radio select the FM or AM band. You can also press INPUT SELECTOR You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts +/– on the receiver. through the built-in tuner.
  • Page 36 Tuning into a station directly Changing the AM tuning interval (Direct Tuning) (Models of area code SP1, TW2, TH1 only) Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.

  • Page 37: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select Presetting radio stations the preset number you want. You can also select the preset number directly by holding SHIFT and then press You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 the numeric buttons. AM stations.
  • Page 38 Naming preset station Viewing the station name or frequency on the display You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear on When the receiver is set to “FM” or “AM”, the display when a station is selected. you can check the frequency using the display.

  • Page 39: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    What is “BRAVIA” Sync? (Models of area code CEL only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV, System (RDS), which enables radio stations to Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., send additional information along with the that is equipped with the Control for HDMI regular program signal.

  • Page 40: Preparing For The "Bravia" Sync

    TUNER 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 MENU can be turned on simultaneously by turning the V/v/B/b Control for HDMI function of the TV on.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Components With One-Touch Operation (One-Touch Play)

    Repeat step 6 and 7 to set the Control Playing back components for HDMI function for other connected component. with one-touch operation Notes (One-Touch Play) • When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps given in “When your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI- By a simple operation (one touch), Easy Setting”...

  • Page 42: Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Speakers Connected To The Receiver (System Audio Control)

    • If the TV is turned on before turning on the Tips receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a • Sony recommends that you set the maximum moment. volume level to a little lower than the volume you usually listen to.

  • Page 43: Turning Off The Receiver With The Tv (System Power Off)

    Notes Turning off the receiver • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function. For details, refer to with the TV the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status, the connected (System Power Off) components may not be turned off.

  • Page 44: Using The Power Saving Function (Hdmi Signal Pass Through)

    HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony recommends this setting if you use a TV that is compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the “THRU ON”...

  • Page 45: Enjoying The Tv Sound Via An Hdmi Connection (Audio Return Channel)

    Notes Enjoying the TV sound via • This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on. an HDMI connection • Be sure that your TV is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. For details on the (Audio Return Channel) TV settings, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

  • Page 46: Enjoying Optimum Sound Field For The Selected Scene (Scene Select)

    Enjoying optimum sound Enjoying movies with the field for the selected optimum sound field scene (Theatre Mode) (Scene Select) Press the THEATRE button on the remote of the receiver, TV, or the The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy Blu-ray Disc player, while pointing the optimum picture quality and switches the the remote toward the TV.

  • Page 47: S-Air Operations

    Room B S-AIR Operations S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) About S-AIR products This receiver is compatible with the S-AIR Room A S-AIR main unit (this receiver) function (page 64), which allows wireless sound transmission between S-AIR products. MASTER VOLUME POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY When you purchase the S-AIR product, you need to establish the sound transmission.

  • Page 48: Setting Up An S-Air Product

    • Other factors Setting up an S-AIR The following may cause poor reception. – Materials or structures, such as walls and product floors – The location where an S-AIR product is placed Before using an S-AIR product, be sure to When using S-AIR products, place them as far perform the following settings to establish the as possible from the above electronic...
  • Page 49 To insert the wireless Use the screws that you removed from transmitter into the S-AIR main step 1 to fasten the wireless unit transmitter. Remove the screws. Note Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter. EZW-T100 To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub AUTO CAL MIC...
  • Page 50 Set the S-AIR sub unit to the Establishing sound transmission same ID. between the S-AIR main unit and Sound transmission is established as S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) follows: When you match the ID of the S-AIR main S-AIR main unit (this receiver) unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission.
  • Page 51 x After pairing Pairing the S-AIR main unit with Sound transmission is established between the a specific S-AIR sub unit paired S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) (Pairing operation) only. Your room Neighbor To establish sound transmission, you need to set the same ID for your S-AIR main unit and S-AIR main unit S-AIR sub unit.

  • Page 52: Enjoying The System's Sound In Another Room

    Press V/v repeatedly until Enjoying the system’s “PAIRING” appears, then press or b. sound in another room Press V/v repeatedly until the (For the S-AIR receiver only (not setting you want appears, then supplied)) press You can enjoy the system’s sound in another •...
  • Page 53 Press AMP MENU. To control the system from the S-AIR receiver “LEVEL” appears on the display. You can control the system from the S-AIR Press V/v repeatedly until receiver by using the following buttons. “S-AIR SET” appears, then Press Operation press or b.

  • Page 54: Stabilizing S-Air Reception

    • Adjust the location (height, orientation, and Stabilizing S-AIR place in the room) of S-AIR products until reception is the most stable. reception Read the following when S-AIR reception is poor or unstable. When S-AIR reception is poor – Place so that the wireless adapters of the Check the following.

  • Page 55: Changing The Channel For Better Sound Transmission

    Notes Changing the channel for • When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “RF CHANGE”. better sound • In most cases, you will not need to change this setting. transmission • If “RF CHANGE” is set to “RF OFF”, transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the If you use multiple wireless systems which...

  • Page 56: Enjoying The S-Air Receiver While The S-Air Main Unit Is In Standby Mode

    Press AMP MENU. Enjoying the S-AIR The AMP menu turns off. receiver while the S-AIR Notes • When you set “S-AIR STBY” to “STBY ON”, the main unit is in standby power consumption increases during the standby mode. mode • When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “S-AIR STBY”.

  • Page 57: Advanced Settings

    While holding down the input Advanced Settings button of which you want to change the assignment, hold Changing the input button down AV ?/1. Example: While holding down DVD, assignments hold down AV ?/1. You can change the initial settings of the input With the AV ?/1 button held, buttons (BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO and release the input button you...

  • Page 58: Settings And Adjustments Using The Amplifier Menu

    Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. The initial setting of the DVD button. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or By using the amplifier menus, you can make DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating various adjustments to customize the receiver.
  • Page 59 Overview of the menus SYSTEM DIMMER DIMMER ON You can set the following items using the DIMMER OFF AMP MENU. For details of each menu, see DISPLAY DSPL ON DSPL OFF the following pages. SLEEP SLEEP OFF, The default settings are underlined. SLEEP 90M, …SLEEP 10M AUTO STBY...
  • Page 60 Press V/v repeatedly until For details, see “Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE)” (page 34). “TEST TONE” appears, then This parameter is only available when SAT/CATV press or b. input is selected. For details, see “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Press V/v repeatedly until Sync”...
  • Page 61 Press V/v repeatedly until TONE menu “T. TONE OFF” appears, then press You can adjust the tonal quality (bass and treble level) of the speakers. When a test tone is not output x BASS from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected x TREBLE securely.
  • Page 62 x INPUT MODE x AUTO STBY You can select the audio input mode setting You can set the receiver switch to standby when you connect satellite tuner or cable mode when you do not operate the receiver for television tuner to both HDMI IN jack and about 30 minutes and when there is no signals optical digital input jack on the receiver and input to the receiver.

  • Page 63: Glossary

    10 cm steps. A unique sound reproduction technology for Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the other home theater developed by Sony, in speaker distance. cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home.
  • Page 64 Dolby Pro Logic II x S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth Recent times have seen the rapid spread of output channels from 2 channel sources. This DVD media, Digital Broadcasting, and other is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix high quality media.

  • Page 65: Precautions

    (mains) as long as it is wide colour space based on the xvYCC connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit specifications and is a trademark of Sony itself has been turned off. Corporation. • If you are not going to use the receiver for a...
  • Page 66 On placement If colour irregularity is observed again... • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and Place the speaker further away from the TV prolong the life of the receiver. set. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, If howling occurs excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    “VOLUME MIN”. concerning your receiver, please consult your • Press to cancel the muting function. nearest Sony dealer. • Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons. • The protective device on the receiver has been activated.
  • Page 68 There is no sound from digital sources Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel (from OPTICAL input jack). sound is not reproduced. • Check that the INPUT MODE is set to • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing “OPT” for SAT/CATV input (page 62). is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS •...
  • Page 69 HDMI No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System The source sound input to the HDMI Audio Control function. jack on the receiver is not output from • Make sure the TV is compatible with the the receiver or the TV speaker.
  • Page 70 S-AIR function There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place S-AIR connection is not established it more than 8 meters away from this (sound transmission is not S-AIR main unit. established), e.g., the indicator of the •...
  • Page 71 Tuner Remote commander The FM reception is poor. The remote does not function. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) • Point the remote at the remote sensor on to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM the receiver. antenna (aerial) as shown below.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    165 W (at 3 ohms, 60 Hz) Inputs If the problem persist Analog Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. HDMI Video...
  • Page 73 FM tuner section Speaker section Tuning range 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz only HT-SF470 (50 kHz step) • Front speaker (SS-MSP37F) Antenna FM wire antenna (aerial) • Surround speaker (SS-SRP37F) Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced • Center speaker (SS-CNP37) Intermediate frequency Front/Surround speaker 10.7 MHz...
  • Page 74 HT-SS370 only • Front/Surround speaker (SS-TSB101) • Center speaker (SS-CTB101) Front/Surround speaker Full range Center speaker Full range, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Front/Surround speaker 55 mm × 80 mm, cone type Center speaker 30 mm × 60 mm, cone type Enclosure type Front/Surround speaker Bass reflex...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index Numerics 5.1 channel 15 Error messages 72 S-AIR 47 Satellite tuner, cable television tuner connecting 22 AUDIO DRC 61 HDMI playback 31 Audio Return Channel connecting 22 Scene Select 46 (ARC) 45 HDMI Signal Pass Through Selecting AUTO CALIBRATION 25 component 29 AUTO STBY 62 SLEEP 62...
  • Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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