Sony HCD-E300 Operating Instructions - Page 61

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6

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until “START”

appears in the front panel display, then

press

.

The unit starts pairing and “SEARCH”

flashes in the front panel display.

To cancel pairing, press SYSTEM MENU.

7

Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.

x

For the surround amplifier

Press POWER on the surround amplifier to

turn on the surround amplifier and press

PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround

amplifier.

The PAIRING indicator of the surround

amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.

When sound transmission is established,

the PAIRING indicator of the surround

amplifier turns red and “PAIRING” and

“COMPLETE” appear alternately in the

front panel display.

Tip

• To press PAIRING on the rear panel of the

surround amplifier, a slim instrument, such as a

paper clip, can be used.

x

For the S-AIR receiver

Refer to the operating instructions of the

S-AIR receiver.

When sound transmission is established,

“PAIRING” and “COMPLETE” appear

alternately in the front panel display.

Note

• Perform pairing within several minutes of Step

5. If you do not, “PAIRING” and

“INCOMPLETE” appear alternately in the front

panel display. To continue pairing, press

and

start again from Step 5. To cancel pairing, press

SYSTEM MENU.

8

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• When you perform pairing, “(PAIRING)” appears

beside ID on the display for selecting ID.

To cancel pairing

Change the ID setting of the unit by using the

S-AIR ID switch of the unit. If you select a new

ID, pairing is canceled.

You can check the S-AIR status such as the

S-AIR ID or pairing information.

1

Press SYSTEM MENU.

2

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until “S-AIR

MENU” appears in the front panel

display, then press

or

c

.

3

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until “S-AIR ID”

appears in the front panel display, then

press

or

c

.

The S-AIR ID of the unit appears in the

front panel display. When the unit is paired,

“(PAIRING)” appears beside ID.

4

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

If you use multiple wireless systems which share

the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or

Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products

or other wireless systems may be unstable. In

this case, the transmission may be improved by

changing the following “RF CHANGE” setting.

1

Press SYSTEM MENU.

2

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until “S-AIR

MENU” appears in the front panel

display, then press

or

c

.

3

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until “RF

CHANGE” appears in the front panel

display, then press

or

c

.

Note

• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in

the unit, “RF CHANGE” cannot be selected.

Checking the S-AIR status of

the unit

If sound transmission is

unstable

For the surround amplifier

For the S-AIR receiver

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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