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Getting Started About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit. The default setting is "A.F.D. 7.1CH" (when connecting the headphones to the surround amplifier, the default setting is "HP 2CH"). Sound from Depending on the source. Surround effect Effect "A.F.D. STD" The system discriminates the sound format of the source and (AUTO FORMAT presents sound as it was recorded/encoded. DIRECT STANDARD) "A.F.D. 7.1CH" (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 7.1CH) "PRO LOGIC" "PLII MOVIE" "PLII MUSIC" • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.1 channel speakers. - "A.F.D. 7.1CH" outputs sound from the 5.1 channel speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across each speaker. - "PRO LOGIC" performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. - "PLII MOVIE" performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. - "PLII MUSIC" performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source. "A.F.D. 7.1CH" creates the surround back sound virtually and gives you the sound as 7.1 channel surround sound. "A.F.D. 7.1CH" (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 7.1CH) "PLIIx MOVIE" "PLIIx MUSIC" These decoding modes appear only when you use the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP1, optional) for the surround back speakers (page 17). • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the speakers including the surround back speakers. - "A.F.D. 7.1CH" outputs sound from the 7.1 channel speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across each speaker. - "PLIIx MOVIE" performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx movie mode decoding. - "PLIIx MUSIC" performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source. "2CH STEREO" The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. 34US

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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Getting Started

About speaker output

The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit.

The default setting is “A.F.D. 7.1CH” (when connecting the headphones to the surround amplifier, the

default setting is “HP 2CH”).

Sound from

Surround effect

Effect

Depending on the source.

“A.F.D. STD”

(AUTO FORMAT

DIRECT STANDARD)

The system discriminates the sound format of the source and

presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.

“A.F.D. 7.1CH”

(AUTO FORMAT

DIRECT 7.1CH)

“PRO LOGIC”

“PLII MOVIE”

“PLII MUSIC”

• 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound

from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.1

channel speakers.

–

“A.F.D. 7.1CH” outputs sound from the 5.1 channel

speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across

each speaker.

–

“PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.

–

“PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie

mode decoding.

–

“PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode

decoding.

• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the

speakers depending on the number of channels of the

source. “A.F.D. 7.1CH” creates the surround back sound

virtually and gives you the sound as 7.1 channel surround

sound.

“A.F.D. 7.1CH”

(AUTO FORMAT

DIRECT 7.1CH)

“PLIIx MOVIE”

“PLIIx MUSIC

”

These decoding modes appear only when you use the

Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP1, optional) for

the surround back speakers (page 17).

• 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound

from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the

speakers including the surround back speakers.

–

“A.F.D. 7.1CH” outputs sound from the 7.1 channel

speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across

each speaker.

–

“PLIIx MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx movie

mode decoding.

–

“PLIIx MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx music

mode decoding.

• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the

speakers depending on the number of channels of the

source.

“2CH STEREO”

The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and

subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels.

Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2

channels.