Sony HTSS380 User Manual

High-Definition Multimedia Interface 
(HDMI) is an interface which transmits video 
and audio signals in digital format.
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-
compatible equipment using HDMI cables, 
operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” 
Sync Features” (page 34).

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI 

can be output from the speakers connected to 
the receiver. This signal supports Dolby 
Digital, DTS and Linear PCM.

• The receiver can receive Multi Channel 

Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a 
sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with 
an HDMI connection.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio 

(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), 
Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color 
(x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack 

is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and 
HDMI TV OUT jack. It is not output from 
any other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can 

only be output from the HDMI TV OUT 
jack.

• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not 

input and output.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit 

length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack 
may be suppressed by the connected  
equipment. Check the setup of the connected  
equipment if the image is poor or the sound 
does not come out of the equipment 
connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the 

sampling frequency, the number of channels 
or the audio format of the audio output 
signals from the playback equipment is 
switched.

• When the connected equipment is not 

compatible with copyright protection 
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the 
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be 
distorted or may not be output.

 

If this is the case, check the specification of 
the connected equipment.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-

HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi 
Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI 
connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback  

equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy 
High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master 
Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• You may need to make certain settings on 

the image resolution of the playback 
equipment before you can enjoy Multi 
Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the playback equipment.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-

compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-
ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, 
PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using 
High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D 
glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible 
content.

• Depending on the TV or the video  

equipment, 3D images may not be 
displayed.

• Not every HDMI equipment supports all 

functions that are defined by the specified 
HDMI version. For example, equipment that 
support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support 
Audio Return Channel (ARC).

• Refer to the operating instructions of each  

equipment connected for details.