Sony HCD-E300 Operating Instructions - Page 115

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since all the signals are processed digitally, less

signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Digital Plus

Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital, the

audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-

channel surround sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth

output channels from 2 channel sources. This is

done using an advanced, high-purity matrix

surround decoder that extracts the spatial

properties of the original recording without

adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

x

Movie mode

The Movie mode is for use with stereo television

shows and all programs encoded in Dolby

Surround. The result is enhanced sound field

directionality that approaches the quality of

discrete 5.1-channel sound.

x

Music mode

The Music mode is for use with any stereo music

recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound

space.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic

As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,

Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four

channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with

the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby

Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right

panning more naturally and localizes sounds

more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby

Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of

surround speakers and a center speaker. The

surround speakers output monaural sound.

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology

that supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel

surround sound for the next generation optical

discs. The reproduced sound is true to the

original source bit-for-bit.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology

developed by DTS, Inc. This technology

conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format

comprises of stereo rear channel and there is

discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS

provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high

quality digital audio. The good channel

separation is realized due to the all channel data

being recorded discretely and processed in

digitally.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Developed as an extension to DTS Digital

Surround format. It supports a maximum

sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and 7.1 multi-

channel surround.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio has a

maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with

lossy compression (Lossy).

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio has a maximum

transmission rate of 24.5 Mbps, and uses

lossless compression (Lossless), and DTS-HD

Master Audio corresponds to a maximum

sampling frequency of 192 kHz, and maximum

of 7.1ch.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video

and audio on a single digital connection,

allowing you to enjoy high quality digital

picture and sound. The HDMI specification

supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Content Protection), a copy protection

technology that incorporates coding technology

for digital video signals.

Interlace format

(Interlaced scanning)

The Interlace format is the NTSC standard

method for displaying TV images at 30 frames

per second. Each frame is scanned twice -

alternately between the even numbered scanning

lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at

60 times per second.

LTH (Low to High)

LTH is a recording system that supports organic

pigment type BD-R.

Section	Page
WARNING	2
About These Operating Instructions	4
About the S-AIR function	5
Unpacking	7
Using the remote	10
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer	10
Index to Parts and Control	11
Remote control	11
Front panel	13
Front panel display	14
Rear panel	15
Getting Started	16
Step 1: Installing the System	16
Positioning the speakers	16
Installing the speakers on a wall	18
Step 2: Connecting the System	20
Connecting the speakers	20
Connecting the TV (Video connection)	21
Connecting the TV (Audio connection)	22
Connecting the other components	23
Connecting the antenna (aerial)	25
Inserting the external memory	26
Connecting to the network	27
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)	28
Step 3: Performing the Easy Setup	29
Step 4: Selecting the Source	32
Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound	33
Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference	33
Playback	36
Playing a BD/DVD	36
Changing the angles	38
Displaying the subtitles	38
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc	39
Using the BD’s or DVD’s menu	39
Searching for a scene quickly	40
Searching for a Title/Chapter	40
Displaying the playing time and play information	41
Adjusting pictures for videos	42
Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound	42
Enjoying BonusView/BD- Live	43
Playing a CD	44
Playing Photo Files	45
Sound Adjustment	47
Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source	47
Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel	48
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound	49
Using the Sound Effect	49
Reinforcing bass frequencies	49
Enjoying sound at low volume	50
Changing the tonal balance	50
Tuner	51
Listening to the Radio	51
Presetting radio stations	52
Selecting the preset station	52
Selecting a radio station by inputting a frequency directly	52
If an FM program is noisy	53
Operating the tuner function using the system menu	53
External Audio Device	55
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter	55
Playing the connected component on the system	55
Using an S-AIR Product	56
Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver	56
Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)	57
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room	58
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode	59
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)	60
Checking the S-AIR status of the unit	61
If sound transmission is unstable	61
Other Operations	63
Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync	63
Preparing for the Control for HDMI function	63
Using the Theater Mode	64
Watching BD/DVD by a single button press	64
Turning the system off in sync with the TV	64
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers in this system	65
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System	65
Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV	65
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	66
Setting the Speakers	67
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote	69
Preparing the remote for controlling the TV	69
Controlling the TV with the remote	70
Using the Sleep Timer	71
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	71
Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit	72
About the demonstration	72
Saving Power in Standby Mode	73
Settings and Adjustments	74
Using the Setup Display	74
[Network Update]	75
Updating the system’s software using the network	75
Updating the system’s software using an update disc	76
[Video Settings]	76
[Audio Settings]	78
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]	80
[Photo Settings]	82
[HDMI Settings]	82
[System Settings]	83
[Network Settings]	84
[Easy Setup]	85
[Resetting]	86
Resetting the system settings other than the settings related to password	86
Resetting all the system settings to the default	86
Additional Information	87
Precautions	87
Notes about the Discs	88
Troubleshooting	89
Self-diagnosis Function	95
Playable Discs	96
Supported Audio Formats	98
Video Output Resolution	99
Specifications	100
Language Code List	102
Parental Control/Area Code List	102
Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement	103
Software License Information	105
Glossary	114

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