Sony 3-299-270-21(2) User Manual

HT-IS100Operating Instructions©2008 Sony Corporation3-299-270-21(2)Home Theatre System

10GBInstalling the speakers on a wall1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes of the bracket.2 Secure the bracket to the wall u

11GBGetting Started4 Push A with the supplied wrench (1), and then remove the speaker cords (2).5 Thread the speaker cords through hole 3.6 Reconnect

12GB7 Reattach the rear cap using the wrench (supplied).8 Secure the speaker to the bracket with the screw in step 3 using hole 4.• Use screws that ar

13GBGetting StartedAbout the center speakerYou can remove the remote commander receiver from the center speaker, allowing them to be used separately.Y

14GB• You can remove the speaker cords from the connector. With the catch facing down, press and hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) an

15GBGetting StartedConnect the connectors of the speaker cords to their corresponding SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the speaker cords are the same

16GBSony recommends that you connect components to the system using an HDMI cable.With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high qua

17GBGetting Started• For details on connecting to components without HDMI jacks, see page 18.• The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the compone

18GBWhen you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, VCR, etc., that has no HDMI jacks, you can choose the connecting combination of the sys

19GBGetting Started• To output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the subwoofer, be sure to– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the

2GB3To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall no

20GBConnecting a satellite tunerThe following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner.If the satellite tuner does not have an OPTICAL OUT

21GBGetting StartedConnecting a VCRThe following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.IR REMOTEVIDE

22GBConnecting the AM loop antenna (aerial)The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or rol

23GBGetting StartedConnecting the FM wire antenna (aerial)Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.• Be sure to fully extend t

24GBBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the subwoofer (page 15).•

25GBGetting StartedBefore performing the Auto CalibrationBefore you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 15).• The ECM-

26GBPerforming the Auto Calibration1 Press ?/1.The system turns on.2 Press AMP MENU.Point the remote at the remote sensor ( ) on the remote commander

27GBGetting StartedConfirming/saving the measurement result1 Confirm the measurement result.When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measureme

28GBWhen you select “DIST INFO” or “LEVEL INFO”You can check the speaker distance or speaker level.• The measurement result of a speaker will not appe

29GBGetting StartedThe subwoofer is equipped with a function for converting video signals.Video signals and component video signals can be output as H

3GBCopyrightsThis system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.* Manufactured under license from Do

30GBTo connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapterYou can enjoy sound from a component connected to the subwoofer, using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.• D

31GBGetting StartedTo use the wireless systemThe system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows sound transmission between the subwoofer a

32GBFor more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.Top panelA POWER / ACTIVE STANDBYGreen: the system turns on.Amber: the Control for HD

33GBPlayback OptionsAbout the indications in the top panel displayA Lights up according to the audio input signals.B SLEEP (62)Flashes when the Sleep

34GBRemote controlHere describes the buttons for amplifier operation only. See page 50 for the buttons for operation of the connected components.• Poi

35GBPlayback Options1 Turn on the TV and choose a program. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.2 Turn the system on.3 Press TV

36GBEnjoying a satellite tuner1 Turn on the TV.For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.2 Turn the satellite tuner and the system on

37GBPlayback OptionsEnjoying a VCR1 Turn on the TV.2 Turn the VCR player and the system on.3 Press VIDEO on the remote.4 Change the TV input.For detai

38GBSelecting the sound fieldThis system can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the system’s p

39GBSurround FunctionsOutputting the sound from multiple speakersx AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTIThis mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of dis

4GBand picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)• Use cau

40GBYou can adjust the bass, middle, and treble level easily.1 Press TONE repeatedly until “BASS,” “MIDDLE,” or “TREBLE” appears in the top panel disp

41GB“BRAVIA” Sync featuresBy connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is sim

42GB3 Select the input of the system connected to the component you want to watch (BD, DVD, SAT), and switch the HDMI input of the TV, so that an imag

43GB“BRAVIA” Sync featuresPlay back a connected component.The system and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.•

44GBUsing the Volume Limit functionWhen the System Audio Control function is active, and the output method changes from the TV speaker to the system s

45GB“BRAVIA” Sync featuresWhen you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the system and the connected components turn off auto

46GBYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn the volume down to minimum.1 Press TUNER/BAND.You can change “

47GBTuner FunctionsPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 46)).1 Press TUNER/BAND.The last received

48GBNaming preset stationsYou can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the top panel display when a station is

49GBTuner FunctionsWhat is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional

5GBPrecautions...3Getting StartedSupplied Accessories ...6Step 1: Positioning

50GBYou can control connected Sony components with the remote of this system.Some functions cannot be selected depending on the component. In that cas

51GBAdvanced SettingsTo control the DVD recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder8 TOOLS/OPTIONSEnables you to access various viewing options and change/make adj

52GBTo control the DVD player/Blu-ray Disc playerTo control the HDD/DVD COMBOTo control the SAT• The above explanations are intended to serve as an ex

53GBAdvanced SettingsYou can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system.For example, if you connect a Blu-

54GBUsing the AMP menuYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.The default settings are underlined.1)See ““BRAVIA” Sync features” (

55GBAdvanced Settings5)This setting appears only when you insert the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied).1 Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP menu.2 Press

56GBSetting the speaker distanceTo obtain the best possible surround sound, you can set the speaker distance from your listening position.1 Press AMP

57GBAdvanced SettingsSetting the speaker levelYou can use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press x

58GBEnjoying multiplex broadcast sound (DUAL MONO)You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal.

59GBAdvanced SettingsAdjusting the delay between the sound and the image (A/V SYNC)You can delay the sound using this function when the image is slowe

6GBPlease check the following accessories in the package.Remote commander (RM-AAU035) (1)Size AA (R6) batteries (2)Optical cable (2.5 m) (1)FM wire an

60GBEnjoying Dolby Digital sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC)You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. AUDIO DRC is useful for watching movi

61GBAdvanced SettingsChanging the brightness of the top panel display (DIMMER)The brightness of the top panel display can be set to one of 2 levels.1

62GB5 Press AMP MENU.The AMP menu turns off.Using the sleep timer (SLEEP)You can set the system to turn off at a preset time when you sleep listening

63GBAdvanced Settings• This function is only for this system, not for the connected TV or other components.Reassigning the analog audio inputYou can r

64GB3 Press x/X repeatedly until “A. ASSIGN” appears, then press or c.4 Press x/X to select the audio input you want to reassign.• ANALOG VD: reassi

65GBAdvanced Settings4 Press x/X to select the audio input you want to reassign.• COAX SAT: reassigns the coaxial audio input to the “SAT” function.•

66GBInserting the wireless transmitter/transceiverTo make use of the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter (not supplied) into t

67GBAdvanced Settings3 Make sure to use the same screws to secure the wireless transmitter.• Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitte

68GB4 Press x/X repeatedly until “S-AIR ID” appears, then press or c.5 Press x/X repeatedly to select the desired ID (A, B, or C).6 Press AMP MENU.T

69GBAdvanced Settings4 Press x/X repeatedly until “S-AIR SET” appears, then press or c.5 Press x/X repeatedly until “PAIRING” appears, then press

7GBGetting StartedFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the liste

70GB2 Press AMP MENU.3 Press x/X repeatedly until “S-AIR SET” appears, then press or c.4 Press x/X repeatedly until “S-AIR MODE” appears, then press

71GBAdvanced SettingsChanging the channel for improved sound transmissionIf sound transmission is unstable, you can improve it by changing the “RF CHA

72GB• STBY OFF: you cannot enjoy the S-AIR product while the subwoofer is in standby mode.• STBY ON: you can enjoy the S-AIR product while the subwoof

73GBAdditional InformationIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy th

74GB• Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the component and this system.• Check that the component is selected correctly.•

75GBAdditional Information• The S-AIR product is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected and turn on the S-AIR product.No so

76GBFormats supported by this systemDigital input formats supported by this system are as follows.* Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no more

77GBAdditional InformationSpeakersFront/Center/Surround (SS-IS15)Speaker system Full range speaker systemSpeaker unit 35 mmRated impedance 10 ohmsDime

78GBPCM (Pulse Code Modulation)A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive

79GBAdditional InformationAA. ASSIGN 63A. CAL CLEAR 28A. CAL MENU 26, 28A. CAL START 26A/V SYNC 59AMP menu 54AUDIO 63, 64AUDIO DRC 60Auto Calibration

8GB• Do not place objects on the top of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed.• Do not place the subwoofer under a desk or in a cabinet, e

80GBSS-AIR 65S-AIR ID 67S-AIR MODE 69S-AIR SET 67, 69, 71S-AIR STBY 71Satellite tunerconnecting 16, 20SET HDMI 42, 44SL DIST 56SL LEVEL 57Sleep timer

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9GBGetting StartedNotes on handling the subwoofer• Place a soft cloth under the subwoofer when you lay the subwoofer down for connection.• Do not plac