Sony HT-M2 User manual

4-415-788-12(2)
HT-M2
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted
candles on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of the Hot
Surface that may be hot if it is
touched during the normal
operation.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
HT-M2. The illustrations used in this manual are
of Latin America model and they may be different
from your model. Any differences in operation are
marked in the manual as “Latin America model
only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
operation of the receiver with the supplied remote
control. You can also use the control buttons or
knobs on the receiver if they have the same or
similar names as those on the remote control.
The HT-M2 consists of:
• Receiver STR-KM2
• Speaker system
– Front speaker SS-MSP2M (2)
– Surround speaker SS-SRP7M (2)
– Subwoofer SS-WP3M (2)
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535
& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks &
DTS Digital Surround | 96/24 is a trademark of
DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or
distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
WARNING
On Copyrights

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Table of Contents
About This Manual........................................2
Supplied accessories......................................4
Description and location of parts...................5
Getting started .............................................11
Connections
1: Installing the speakers .............................12
2: Connecting the speakers..........................13
3: Connecting the TV ..................................14
4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........15
4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........17
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............18
Preparing the Receiver
Setting the voltage selector..........................19
Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead) ............................................19
Initializing the receiver................................19
Selecting surround speaker position............20
Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
(TEST TONE) ........................................20
Basic Operations
Playing an input source equipment..............21
Playing a USB device
(Except for South Africa and Argentina
models) ...................................................23
Viewing information on the display panel...25
Recording using the receiver .......................26
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................26
Presetting FM/AM radio stations ................28
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting the sound field............................. 29
Resetting sound fields to the default
settings ................................................... 31
Menu Operations
Using the setting menu ............................... 31
Additional Information
Precautions.................................................. 36
Troubleshooting .......................................... 37
Specifications.............................................. 40
Index ........................................................... 42

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Supplied accessories
• Operating Instructions (this manual)
• Quick Setup Guide (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• Foot pads
– Front speakers and subwoofers (Big) (16)
– Surround speakers (Small) (8)
• Remote control (1)
– RM-AAU136 (South Africa and
Argentina models only)
– RM-AAU135 (Other models)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by
matching 3and #on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery compartment of the
remote control.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot
or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct
sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
• When the receiver no longer responds to the
remote control, replace all the batteries with new
ones.
Inserting batteries into the
remote control

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Description and location of parts
* Except for South Africa and Argentina models.
A?/1(on/standby) (page 19, 31)
BINPUT SELECTOR (page 21, 22, 24, 26,
27, 28)
CINPUT SELECTOR indicator
Flashes when you change the input source.
DM-TURBO indicator
Lights up when M-TURBO is activated.
EDisplay panel (page 6)
FMOVIE, MUSIC, GAMING (page 29)
GRemote control sensor
Receives signals from remote control.
HMASTER VOLUME (page 21, 22, 24)
IMASTER VOLUME indicator
Flashes when you adjust the volume.
J(USB) port (page 18)
KM-TURBO
Turns the M-TURBO function on or off.
M-TURBO function reinforces the bass and
creates a more powerful sound.
LSURROUND SPEAKER (page 20)
Front panel

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Indicators on the display panel
APlayback channel indicator
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels
being played back. Based on the speaker
settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to
show how the receiver downmixes the source
sound.
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround equipment obtained
by Pro Logic processing)
BSW
Lights up when the audio signal is output from
the SUBWOOFER jack.
C
Lights up when the disc being played back
contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel signal is actually
being reproduced.
DInput indicator
Lights up to indicate the current input.
COAX
Lights up when BD/DVD is selected. However,
“––––––” appears on the display if no digital
signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page
15).
OPT
Lights up when GAME or SAT/CATV is
selected. However, “––––––” appears on the
display if no digital signal is input through the
OPTICAL jack (page 16).
EDTS indicator
Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS
format signals.
DTS
DTS 96/24
DTS
DTS 96 kHz/24 bit
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, make sure that
you have completed the digital connections.
FLPCM
Lights up when the receiver is decoding the
Linear PCM signals.
GUSB*
Lights up when a USB device is being played.
HD
Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make
sure that you have completed the digital
connections.
IDolby Pro Logic indicator
Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing.
This matrix surround decoding technology can
enhance input signals.
PL
PL II
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II

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* Except for South Africa and Argentina models.
JTuning indicator
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio
station.
ST
Stereo broadcast
Preset station number (The number will change
according to the preset station you select.)
KD.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is
activated (page 34).
LSLEEP
Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated
(page 10).

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Rear panel
AAudio signal section
DIGITAL INPUT jacks (page 15, 16)
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 14, 17)
AUDIO IN/OUT
BANTENNA section (page 18)
FM ANTENNA jack
AM ANTENNA terminal
CSPEAKERS section (page 13)
White (L)
Red (R)

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Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and Sony TV.
• RM-AAU136 (South Africa and
Argentina models only)
• RM-AAU135 (Other models)
* The 5 and TV PROG + buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the
receiver.
Remote control
continued

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To control the receiver
To control a Sony TV
Note
The above explanation is intended to serve as
examples.
B?/1(on/standby)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.
CInput buttons
Selects the equipment you want to use. When
you press any of the input buttons, the receiver
turns on.
DMOVIE, MUSIC, GAMING (page 29)
EMEMORY
Stores a station during tuner operation.
FENTER
Enters the selections.
GNumeric buttons
Presets or tunes to the preset stations (page 28).
HAMP MENU
Displays the menu to operate the receiver.
I
Press V/v/B/bto select the settings, then press
to enter/confirm the selection.
JDISPLAY
Views information on the display panel.
KM-TURBO
Turns the M-TURBO function on or off.
M-TURBO function reinforces the bass and
creates a more powerful sound.
Lm/M, NX, ./>
(RM-AAU135 only)
Operates the USB device: Backward/forward,
play/pause, skip operation.
TUNING +/–
Scans a station.
FM MODE
Selects the FM reception mode (monaural or
stereo).
PRESET +/–
Selects preset stations.
MFOLDER +/–
(RM-AAU135 only)
Selects a folder of the USB device.
OREPEAT
(RM-AAU135 only)
Plays a track or a folder repeatedly of the USB
device.
DIMMER
(RM-AAU136 only)
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel.
,V/v/B/b
PSLEEP
Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a
specified time.
The display changes cyclically as follows.
0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00 t
OFF
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”
indicator lights up on the display panel.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time
appears on the display panel. If you press
SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled.
QMASTER VOL +/–
Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the
same time.
RMUTING
Turns off the sound temporarily.
Press MUTING again to restore the sound.
SRETURN O
Returns to the previous menu.
TD.TUNING
Enters direct tuning mode.
ATV ?/1(on/standby)
Turns the TV on or off.
MTV VOL +/–
(RM-AAU136 only)
Adjusts the TV volume.
NTV PROG +/–
Scans for the preset TV channels.
UTV MUTING
Activates the TV’s muting function.
VTV INPUT
Selects the input signal (TV or video).

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Getting started
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps
below.
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Installing and connecting the speakers (page 12, 13)
Connecting the TV (page 14)
Connecting the video equipment (page 15)
Connecting the audio equipment (page 17)
Preparing the receiver
See “Setting the voltage selector” (page 19), “Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 19) and
“Initializing the receiver” (page 19).
Setting the speakers
Select the surround speaker position (page 20), then check the speaker connection using “T. TONE” in
LEVEL menu (page 20). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection.
Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment
To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment.
For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” are set to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS”
respectively (as of September 2011).
For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)” is set to “Bitstream” (with
system software version 3.70).
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

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1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 4 channel
speaker with 2 subwoofer system.
You can enjoy different sound effects from the
system by placing the speakers as shown
below.
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CSurround speaker (left)
DSurround speaker (right)
ESubwoofer
Installing all the speakers in
front position
Installing the surround
speakers in rear position
Notes
• Do not install the speakers on a wall.
• We recommend that you place the front and
surround speakers on a speaker stand (not
supplied).
Tips
• The angle Ashould be the same.
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
Before you install the front speakers, surround
speakers and subwoofers, be sure to attach the
supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or
movement as shown in the illustration below.
Note
Attach the small foot pads to the surround speakers
and the big foot pads to the front speakers and
subwoofers.
Connections
Example of speaker system
configuration
Installing the speakers on a flat
surface
A A

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Connections
2: Connecting the speakers
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Note on speaker cords
The connector of the speaker cords are color-
coded based on the speaker type. When
connecting a speaker cord, be sure to match
the colored connector to the speaker terminal
on the receiver.
To connect the speakers
correctly
Check the speaker type by referring to the
speaker label* on the rear panel of the
speakers.
* The subwoofers do not have any character on the
speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see
page 2.
Connector
Right Left
Surround speaker Front speaker Subwoofer
Right Left
Connector Speaker terminal
Purple SUBWOOFER
White FRONT L
Red FRONT R
Blue SURROUND L
Grey SURROUND R
Character on
speaker label
Speaker type
LFront left
RFront right
SL Surround left
SR Surround right

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3: Connecting the TV
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
AAudio cord (not supplied)
Note
Depending on the status of the connection between
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV
screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the
antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
Tips
• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers
connected to the receiver, be sure to
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the
TV IN jack of the receiver.
– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s
muting function.
• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV
to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV
sound from the speakers connected to the receiver,
set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it
can be switched between either “Fixed” or
“Variable”.
TV
A
Audio signals

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Connections
4a: Connecting the video
equipment
• Before connecting cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert
the plugs straight until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
When connecting cords
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc
player, DVD player
Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player
A
Video signalsAudio signals
To t h e V I D E O
IN of the TV.

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AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
Connecting a PlayStation 3
A
PlayStation 3
Video signalsAudio signals
To the VIDEO
IN of the TV.
Connecting a satellite tuner,
cable TV tuner
Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner
A
Video signalsAudio signals
To the VIDEO
IN of the TV.

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Connections
AAudio cord (not supplied)
* If you want to record, you must make this
connection (page 26).
4b: Connecting the audio
equipment
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead).
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord with stereo mini-plug (not
supplied)
Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder
VCR, DVD recorder
Video signals Audio signals
A
To t h e V I D E O
IN of the TV.
Connecting a Super Audio CD
player, CD player, portable
audio
Super Audio
CD player,
CD player
AB
Portable
audio

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(Except for South Africa and
Argentina models)
AUSB cable (not supplied)
5: Connecting the
antennas (aerials)
Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure
to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other
equipment.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
(aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),
keep it as horizontal as possible.
Connecting a USB device
USB device
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)

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Preparing the Receiver
Setting the voltage
selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the
rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set
to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord
to a wall outlet.
Depending on the area, the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR may differ.
Connecting the AC power
cord (mains lead)
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a
wall outlet.
Initializing the receiver
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure. This procedure can also
be used to revert back to the factory default
settings.
Be sure to use the button on the receiver to
perform this operation.
1Press ?/1to turn off the
receiver.
2Hold down ?/1for 5 seconds.
The “CLEARING” appears on the
display panel for a while, then changes to
“CLEARED”.
Changes or adjustments made to the
settings are now reset to the defaults.
Preparing the Receiver
AC power cord (mains lead)
To the wall outlet
?/1

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Selecting surround
speaker position
Select the surround speaker position according
to the speaker configuration.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“SPKR”, then press or b.
3Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“SUR SPK”, then press or b.
4Press V/vrepeatedly to select
the speaker position you want.
• FRONT: If you install all the speakers
in front position, select “FRONT”.
• REAR: If you install the surround/
surround back speakers at rear position,
select “REAR” to enjoy multi channel
surround sound.
Tip
You can also press SURROUND SPEAKER
repeatedly on the receiver to select the surround
speaker position.
Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
(TEST TONE)
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance
while listening to the test tone from your
seating position.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select
“LEVEL”, then press or b.
3Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“T. TONE”, then press or b.
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
Input
buttons
MASTER
VOL +/–