Overview: The Sony HT-SS380 Home Theater System features a
5.1 channel multichannel receiver, 4 matching satellite speakers (front/rear), a
horizontal center-channel speaker, and a passive subwoofer. The HT-SS380
Home Theater System comes with speaker wire for each speaker and subwoofer with
proprietary color-coded connectors for easy connection. The Sony HT-SS380
supports the latest Dolby Digital/DTS audio formats, such as Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby Digital TrueHD, and DTS HD. It even offers 3D Pass-Through, ARC, and 24p
True Cinema via its HDMI (v.1.4) inputs/output. The Sony Home Theater
System also comes supplied with a auto-calibration microphone for easy setup, an
external iPod/iPhone dock, and
an IR wireless remote control for simple operation.
Video Section
Audio Section
5.1-Channel Speaker System
iPod/iPhone Dock
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Video Section
3 HDMI Inputs: The Sony HT-SS380 is equipped with three HDMI
(ver.1.4) inputs to let you connect a high-definition satellite receiver, Blu-ray
Disc player, and game system for high definition video and audio. All three HDMI
inputs are capable of carrying uncompressed digital audio and video up to 1080p.
Note: There are no composite, S-video, or component
video jacks.
HDMI Output (with ARC): The AV receiver features an HDMI (v.1.4) output which
supports the ARC function. This one connection feeds audio/video signals input
into the receiver to your flat-panel TV and allows audio from the TV's ATSC
tuner to be sent back through to the receiver, for a simple one connection
solution.
Note: Your television must be equipped with an HDMI (ver.1.4)
input that supports the ARC function.
HDMI 3D Pass-Through: You can connect your 3D-ready Blu-ray player, 3D-compatible Satellite/Cable box, or
3D-ready game system to any of the unit's HDMI inputs and output the 3D video
signal to your 3D-ready television via HDMI.
Note: 3D viewing requires a 3D source, 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, high speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection, active 3D glasses,
and emitter.
HDMI Standby Pass-Through: The HDMI Standby Pass-Through
feature conveniently allows you to access all your HDMI connected devices
without having to power on the receiver.
24p True Cinema Mode: The 24p True Cinema Mode allows you to
watch movies at their native frame rate 24p format (24 frames per second) when
paired with a 24p playback device like a Blu-ray Disc Player.
x.v.Color: The AV receiver supports x.v.Color, offering a
wider color range than the current broadcast standard. For the x.v.Color feature
to be useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible
(camera-editing-format-player-display).
Deep Color: The Sony receiver also supports Deep Color which
allows the color depth of video signals passing through HDMI to be raised. The
number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216
colors) with a standard HDMI jack. However, the number of colors which can be
expressed by 1 pixel is 36 bits with a Deep Color enabled HDMI jack. Since the
gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits,
continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed. For the Deep Color
feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible
(camera-editing-format-player-display).
AV Sync: The audio output is delayed so that the time gap
between the audio output and visual display is minimized.
Audio Section
S-Master Digital Amplifier: The Sony HT-SS380 features a
multi-channel AV receiver that is equipped with an S-Master Digital Amplifier
for superb accuracy, clear separation of signals, and balanced sound
reproduction using a digital-to-digital process. It is designed to be highly
efficient, producing minimal heat, while taking up 1/4 of the space of
conventional amplifiers. The amplifier is rated at 167 watts x 5 (Front
left/right, Surround left/right and Center) at 1kHz in 3-ohms with 10% THD; plus
165 watts x 1 (subwoofer) at 60Hz in 3-ohms with 10% THD.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration: The AV receiver is equipped
with an Auto Calibration function to achieve ideal surround sound settings for
your room. With the included microphone placed at the listening position, Sony's DSP automatically analyzes speaker placement and sets the delay times and output
levels. The microphone has a threaded insert on the bottom so it's compatible
with a tripod. Speakers configuration, speaker distances and output levels can
also be manually set.
Manual Speaker Setup: If your prefer, you can setup the
receiver and the connected speakers manually by using the receiver's manual
speaker setup menu. You can adjust the level of each speaker from -6 to +6 dB in
0.5 dB steps and set the distance for each speaker from your main listening
position (3' to 32' 9", in 1" increments).
Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) Mode: The Auto Format
Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2-channel stereo sound as
multi-channel. You can set the A.F.D. mode to Standard or Multi Stereo.
- A.F.D. Standard: Presets the sound as it was
recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.
- Multi Stereo: Outputs 2-channel left/right signals
from all speakers.
Surround Modes: The
AV receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your audio and video software. The surround modes include:
| Audio Formats |
Description |
| Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) Mode: |
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2-channel stereo sound as
multi-channel. You can set the A.F.D. mode to Standard or Multi Stereo.
- A.F.D. Standard:
Presets the sound as it was
recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.
- Multi Stereo:
Outputs 2-channel left/right signals
from all speakers.
|
|
Dolby Digital |
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
and Dolby TrueHD |
| DTS |
DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD
Master Audio, DTS 96/24, and DTS Neo:6 |
| Dolby Pro Logic |
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie, and Dolby Pro Logic II Music |
| HD-D.C.S (HD
Digital Cinema) |
This mode is Sony's new innovative
home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal
processing technologies. It is based on precise response measurement
data of a mastering studio. |
| Sports |
Reproduces feeling of sports
broadcasting |
| Gaming |
Reproduces powerful and realistic
sound, suited for playing video games. |
| News |
Reproduces a clearer announcer's
voice. |
| P. Audio
(Portable Audio Enhancer |
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound
image from your connected portable audio device. This mode is ideal
for MP3 and other compressed music. |
| 2-Channel
Stereo |
The receiver outputs the sound from
the front left/right speakers and subwoofer only. |
Tone Control: The AV receiver features independent Bass and
Treble controls for the front speaker channels. The Bass and Treble can be
adjusted from -6 to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.
Dynamic Range Compression: This feature of the receiver lets
you compress the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital/DTS sound track when
watching movies late at night. The D. Range function offers three settings -
Compression Off, Standard Compression, or Max Compression.
Night Mode: You can enjoy
sound effects and hear the dialogue clearly even at a low volume level using
this function. This function is useful or enjoying sound late at night when
everyone else is sleeping.
FM Tuner: You can listen to FM
broadcasts through the unit's built-in FM tuner. The AV receiver comes supplied
with an FM wire antenna. You can store up to 30 FM preset stations. You can enter a name for each preset station. You can also tune to stations directly using the numeric keypad on the
supplied remote control.
Note: There is no AM Tuner.
Analog & Digital Inputs: The Sony HT-SS380 features both analog
(stereo RCA) and digital (optical/coaxial) audio inputs. There is one set of
stereo RCA inputs (Line In), two optical digital inputs (SAT/CATV, TV), and
one coaxial digital input (Video).
5.1-Channel Speaker System
4 Matching Satellite Speakers: The Sony HT-SS380 home theater system
features four matching front (left/right) and rear (left/right) speakers. Each
speaker consists of a bass-reflex cabinet and features a single 2.25" x 3.25""
cone-type, full-range driver. Each speaker comes with four integrated rubber
feet so they can be placed securely on top of your shelves or stands. Each
speaker also features a single key-hole slot to allow you to mount the speakers
vertically on a wall (requires optional mounting screw). In addition, each speaker comes with speaker wire
attached to the rear cabinet (8' for front/32' for rear) which connect to the
proprietary plugs on back of the AV receiver.
Note: The Front and Rear speaker are not magnetically
shielded.
Horizontal Center-Channel Speaker: The Sony home theater system
features an acoustic-suspension center-channel speaker which consists of one
magnetically shielded 1.1875" x 2.375" cone-type, full-range driver. The
center-channel speaker comes with four integrated rubber feet so it can be
placed securely on top of your TV, shelf or stand. The center-channel speaker
also features two key-hole slots on its rear-panel which allows you to mount the
center-channel speaker horizontally on a wall. In addition, The
center-channel speaker features an attached 6.5' speaker wire terminated by a
proprietary plug which connects to the system's AV receiver.
Note: The center-channel speaker is magnetically
shielded
Passive Subwoofer: The home theater system features a bass-reflex,
passive subwoofer with a front-firing 6.375" woofer and rear-firing port. The
subwoofer includes four integrated rubber feet to place the unit securely on
your floor. The subwoofer features an attached 10' speaker wire terminated by a
proprietary plug which connects to the system's AV receiver.
Note: The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded.
iPod/iPhone Dock
External iPod/iPhone Dock (TDM-iP380): The included Sony TDM-iP38
iPod/iPhone dock lets you enjoy your iPod or iPhone's audio/video content
through the HT-SS380 5.1ch Home Theater System and your connected television.
The TDM-iP38 connects to the Sony AV receiver's Digital Media Port, while video
is passed through a composite video connection on your television.
iPod/iPhone Controls: You can operate your iPod/iPhone by
its own clickwheel/touchscreen or the HT-SS380's IR wireless remote control.
- iPod Display Mode: This mode allows you to operate your
iPod/iPhone by your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen or the
receiver's remote. Song information will be displayed on your iPod/iPhone
(not your connected television). Video can still be displayed on your
connected television.
- On-Screen Display Mode: This mode allows you to operate
your iPod/iPhone by the included remote while displaying the iPod/iPhone
information menu screens (Music/Videos/Settings) on your television. Your
iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen will be locked, and the Digital
Media Port logo will appear on the iPod/iPhone display during this mode. The
On-screen menu will display the iPod/iPhone's Playlist indicating the
following - Track title, Artist name, Album label, Elapsed time, Currently
playing track number/total of tracks, and Playback status (Play, Pause,
Fast-forward or Rewind).
Shuffle/Repeat Playback:
You can choose between Shuffle or Repeat playback modes.
- Shuffle: Plays songs/albums in random order according
to the setting on your connected iPod (Random Off, Random Song, Random
Album).
- Repeat: Plays songs repeatedly according to the setting
on your connected iPod (Repeat Off, Repeat One, Repeat All).
Battery Charger: The TDM-iP38 will charge your docked iPod
or iPhone. The TDM-iP38 must be connected to the Sony AV receiver and the
receiver needs to be powered on.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: Using the included iPod/iPhone
dock (TDM-iP38), the Sony HT-SS380 supports the following iPod/iPhone models and
functions (as of May 2011).
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video Out |
Remote |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
N/A |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.0 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.2 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
3.1.2 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
3.1.2 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may
change functionality results. If you download a newer software
version, you may need to reset the receiver and your iPod/iPhone to
regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert
to the older software version or wait until a newer software update
is available.
Screen Saver: The Screen Saver image appears on your TV
after about 15 minutes of inactivity when you have the TDM-iP38 and your iPod
connected to your Television.
Color Theme: You can select the on-screen display color for
the connected television. You can choose from Auto (selected automatically by
your iPod), White, Black, Green, Red, or Blue.
Connections: The Sony TDM-iP38 features an Apple dock
connector for connection of your iPod/iPhone. The TDM-iP38 Digital Media Port
iPod dock connects to the Sony AV receiver's Digital Media Port (DMPORT), which
is located on the rear-panel of the amplifier, via its attached 6' proprietary
cable. This cable supplies audio and control from your iPod/iPhone to the Sony
receiver. The TDM-iP38 also features a 3.5mm minijack video output that can
output a video signal directly to your TV, via the supplied 7' minijack-to-composite
RCA video cable.
Convenience Features
Dimmer: The integrated DVD receiver's display features
three dimmer
settings (Max, Mid, or Off).
Sleep Timer: You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can set the receiver to
turn off automatically after a specified time (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes).
Automatic Standby: The system enters standby mode automatically when
you do not operate the system for approximately 30 minutes and there are no
signals input into the receiver.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The supplied IR remote
control provides wireless operation of the home theater system. The remote is
also pre-programmed to operate other Sony audio/video components connected to
the home theater system, such as your TV, DVD player, or Blu-ray player. You can
also change the initial settings of the input buttons on the remote control to
suit the components in your system.
Bravia Theater Sync: Sony's Bravia Theater Sync feature
allows you to easily manage select Bravia televisions and Sony HDMI audio and
video components with a single remote. By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the HDMI Control function with a HDMI cable, operation is
simplified in the following ways.
- One-Touch-Play: When you playback a component such as a
DVD/Blu-ray Disc Player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically
and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
- System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select
to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the
receiver.
- System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the
receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.
- Theater Mode Sync: Allows you to switch the AV
receiver's Theater mode from the receiver's, TV, or connected Blu-ray disc
player's remote control, while pointing the remote toward your television.
- Scene Select: Allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and
switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV.
- ARC (Audio Return Channel) Function: If your TV is
compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the television's
sound will output from the speakers connected to this AV receiver via the
receiver's HDMI TV Out connection.
