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Sony HT-SF1000 User's Manual

1. 146 2 Connecting speakers HDMI DVDIN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT Connector color tube Q Speaker cord supplied ront speaker Left ront speaker Right Center speaker BP Surround speaker Left surround speaker Right Sub woofer continued 1555 peueis umag i Notes on speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be connected When connecting a speaker cord be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker jack on the receiver Connector Speaker jack Red FRONTR White FRONTL Grey SURR Blue SURL Green CENTER Purple SUBWOOFER The color tube on the speaker cord represents plus in polarity make sure that you connect it to plus terminal on the speaker The speaker cord which is attached to the sub woofer does not have color tube on it Note on speakers To connect the speakers correctly be sure to check the type of speakers by referring to the speaker label at the rear panel or bottom of the speakers Character on Speaker type speaker label L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the character on the speaker label For details on the speaker type see page 3 16 3 Connecting the a
2. FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal 3665 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select 5 AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 31 and Overview of the menus page 32 AUDIO menu parameters E DEC PRI Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when playback starts However when other signals are input there may be no sound depending on the format In this case set to DEC AUTO Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources DUAL M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output throug
3. Function 1 WV Press to turn on or off the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 50 If you press 1 2 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV IKb switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 N TWH Press TV I and TV 16 at the same time to turn the TV on or off Ib Press to turn the receiver on or off To turn off all components press I and AV 1 1 at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows You can change the button assignments following the steps in Changing button assignments on page 50 Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO2 VCR VTR mode 2 DVD DVD player SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD player TUNER Built in tuner A AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver Then use the control buttons to perform menu operations MOVIE MUSIC Press to select sound fields for movie or music continued 968 peueis umag n Name
4. Display Display LEVEL 34 Test tone T TONE Y T TONEN T TONEN 1 LEVEL T TONE Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 8 BALANCE BALANCE FRT BAL BAL R 1 to BAL R 8 Center speaker level CNT 10 dB to CNT 10 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LVL 1 dB step Surround left speaker level SUR L 10 dB to SUR L 10 dB SUR L 0 dB SL LVL 1 dB step Surround right speaker level SUR R 10 dB to SUR R 10 dB SUR R 0 dB SR LVL 1 dB step Sub woofer level SW 10 dB to SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW LVL 1 dB step Dynamic range compressor COMP OFF COMP STD COMP OFF D RANGE COMP MAX TONE 35 Front speaker bass level BASS 6 dB to BASS 6 dB BASS 0 dB 2 TONE BASS LVL 1 dB step Front speaker treble level TRE 6 dB to TRE 6 dB TRE 0 dB TRE LVL 1 dB step SUR 35 Sound field selection 2CH ST A ED AUTO DOLBY PL A ED AUTO 3 SUR S F SELCT PLII MV PLII MS MULTI ST C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT Effect level EFCT MIN EFCT STD EFCT STD EFFECT EFCT MAX TUNER 36 FM station receiving mode FM AUTO FM MONO FM AUTO 4 TUNER FM MODE 3268 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display AUDIO 36 Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO 5 AUDIO priority for DEC PRI VIDEO 2 DEC PCM for DVD SA CD CD Digital broadcast language DUAL M S DUAL M DUAL S DUALM selection DUAL M S DUAL A V Sync A V SYNC Y A SYN
5. 57 same time page 27 28 2 Display The current status of the DM selected component or a 8j AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied list of selectable items jack ECM AC2 optimizer appears here page 6 microphone for the Auto 8 Input lamps The lamp of the chosen 25 ibtation function page input source lights up page 28 9 SOUND FIELD Press to select a sound 4 Remote sensor Receives signals from feld page 33 41 43 44 remote commander 10 PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset 5 INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to playback page 28 29 30 45 46 47 48 54 station page 48 57 6 MUTING Press to mute the sound page 28 continued 56B peueis Bunje5 il About the indicators on the display 1 2 3 az 6 7 LEEP LIT CIR zin WL FED DTS Aeron sw S s 6R i COR 14 13 10 Name Function Name Function 1 LFEm Lights up when the disc being 5 HDMI Lights up when a playback played back contains an LFE Except for component is connected to this Low Frequency Effect channel models of receiver using a HDMI jack and the LFE channel signal is area code page 20 actually being reproduced MX E51 2 SLE
6. a sound field for music You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of sound field available page 42 continued 416 punos punong BuiAo u3 H Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field Effect for Display Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX A Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX B Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX C Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack Music HALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall JAZZ CLUB JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house CONCERT About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with mark use DCS technology DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie thea
7. digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected CDOPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL SA CD CD OPT IN jack CDANLG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the SA CD CD AUDIO IN L R jacks Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system Select 6 SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 31 and Overview of the menus page 32 SYSTEM menu parameters E FRT DIST Front speakers distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers suomneJedo ajeyidury E E CNT DIST Center speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position continued 3758 E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance QV on page 37 to a distance 4 5 meters close
8. disc protection recorder e g audio settings during Press to stop playback of the recording or multiple items VCR CD player DVD player on a list menu e g erasing MD deck or tape deck ee TVCH Press TV CH amp and TV f6 12 MUTING Press to mute the sound at the same time to select preset TV channels 13 TV VOL Press TV VOL and TV 48 f6 at the same time to adjust PRESET Press to select the TV volume level preset stations 7 preset channels of the VCR MASTER Press to adjust the volume or satellite tuner VOL 4 level of all speakers at the same time TUNING Press to scan a station 14 MENU Press to display the menus of fe TV To activate the buttons with the VCR DVD player or orange printing press TV and satellite tuner on the TV the button with orange screen Then use the control printing simultaneously buttons to perform menu 7 RETURN Press to operations EXIT return to the previous menu exit the menu while the menu or on screen guide of the VCR DVD player or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen Name Function Name Function 18 Control After pressing AMP MENU 25 TV VIDEO Press TV VIDEO and TV buttons 44 DVD MENU 10 or f6 at the same time to select MENU 14 press the control the input signal TV input or button 4 or to select video input
9. in TUNER menu to FM AUTO page 36 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU A D MOVIE MUSIC 1 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press D TUNING G N Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 909 29 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 9 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 4 Press ENTER If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 4 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area 4565 suonejedo 13UNL H Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations page 47 Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 2 l Lo ow oo es ow 20 6S OO T 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down INPUT SELECTOR and press I 5 to turn the receiver back on AUTO BE
10. the settings When you press DVD MENU or MENU press SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep the control button to enter the Timer function and the duration which the receiver selection turns off automatically i9 DISPLAY Press to select information displayed The number 5 MASTER VOL TV VOL and on the receiver s display for L buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as TUNER input only references when operating the receiver select information displayed 5 Models of area code CEL CEK only on the TV screen of the VCR satellite tuner CD Notes player DVD player or MD Some functions explained in this section may not deck work depending on the model Bo Press and TV 16 at the The above explanation is intended to serve as an same time to select the example only Therefore depending on the channel entry mode either component the above operation may not be one or two digits of the TV possible or may operate differently than described gt 10 Press to select track numbers over 10 of the VCR satellite tuner CD player or MD deck channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button return to continuous playback etc of the satellite tuner or DVD player 21 Numeric Press to buttons preset tune to preset number 52 stations select track numbers of the CD player DVD player or M
11. Audio CD player the sound is output only if you make the connection to SA CD CD AUDIO IN jacks analog input jack on the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player 1865 a E If you connect a DVD recorder Connecting video components Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Changing button assignments page 50 The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player DVD recorder satellite tuner or VCR peueis umg Satellite tuner OUTPUT DIGITAL DIEA eee HDMI DVDIN VIDEO2 IN MONITOR OUT AANA FRONTR FRONTL SURR SURL ray OPTIN OPTIN COAKIN VIDEO2 DVD DVD player DVD recorder Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied Q Coaxial digital cord orange supplied Notes When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or Do not bend or tie optical digital cords VCR via this receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD Tip recorder or VCR To input
12. C N A V SYNC N A V SYNC Audio input mode for V2 AUTO V2 OPT V2 ANLG V2 AUTO VIDEO 2 input V2 INPUT Audio input mode for CD AUTO CD OPT CD ANLG CD AUTO SA CD CD input CD INPUT SYSTEM 37 Front speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m 6 SYSTEM FRT DIST 0 1 m step Center speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m CNT DIST 0 1 m step Surround left speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0m SL DIST 0 1 m step Surround right speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0m SR DIST 0 1 m step Surround speaker placement PL LOW PL HIGH PL LOW SUR PL A CAL 39 Auto calibration A CAL YES A CAL NO A CAL NO 7 A CAL AUTO CAL 4 For details refer to the page in the parentheses 3368 suoneJedo ajeyidury i Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields Select 1 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 31 and Overview of the menus page 32 LEVEL menu parameters Bi T TONE Test tone Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 26 E FRT BAL Front speaker balance Lets you adjust the balance be
13. CE PRESET RETURN EXIT 3 H TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using automatic tuning page 45 or direct tuning page 45 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 45 Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press the TUNING or TUNING to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENTER The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press MEMORY start again from step 3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station 47 suonejedo 13UNL H Tuning to preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AF D MO Numeric buttons D TUNING DSKP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER Kos to E TV VOL el OR MASTER VOL RETURN EXIT MENU TVCH TVCH PR PR ea C ee e 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt 01 02 lt 03 04 05 274 gt 30 4 29 28 You ca
14. D deck Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner Press the numeric buttons and TV 16 at the same time to select the TV channels 22 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO mode 93 A F D Press to select A F D mode 4 AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function 116 peueis Bunje5 j 1 Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 5 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel HT SF1000 only Erront speaker Left lrront speaker Right S center speaker D Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right dub woofer 1268 HT SS1000 only EN Front speaker Left EE Front speaker Right Center speaker B Surround speaker Left surround speaker Right Sub woofer Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speaker and sub woofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below Example of HT SS1000 front speaker HT SF1000 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer only HT SS1000 only You need to attach the s
15. DIO menu 36 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 37 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu 39 468 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 39 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 41 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO 43 Resetting sound fields to the initial SEU OG ioc rod esl eiue RI PIED 44 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 44 Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL eene 46 Models of area code CEL CEK only Presetting radio stations s Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer 50 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 50 Additional Information GloSSaEy ecco er d Rosa 51 Precautions 92 Troubleshooting eee 54 Specifications 57 Index Jae etes Back cover Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel Name Function Name Function EILO Press to turn the receiver 7 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume on or off page 22 29 30 VOLUME level of all speakers at the 44 46
16. EP Lights up when the sleep timer is AR activated page 50 6 Preset Lights up when using the E station receiver to tune in radio stations 3 Playback The letters L C R ete indicate indicators you have preset For details on channel the channels being played back Pais presetting radio stations see indicators The boxes around the letters vary page 47 to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound 7 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range L Front Left compression is activated page R Front Right 32 C Center monaural SL Surto nd Left 8 aa Lights up when D the SR Surround Right Indicators Hae to tune 1n radio stations S Surround monaural or the Se etc I m RDS lights up for models of gt ampl E P area code CEL CEK only Recording format Front 9 MEMORY Lights up when a memory Surround 3 2 1 function such as Preset Memory Sound Field A F D AUTO page 47 etc is activated LIfcifrR 0 COAX Lights up when the DVD input is selected SW SL SR 4 DODIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and the audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input or SA CD CD input is not set to V2 ANLG or CD ANLG page 37 655 Name Function t1 OPT Lights up when audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input is set to V2 AUTO and the source signal is a digital sig
17. Function Name Function 1055 6 DUAL MONO Press to select the language 15 ea gt gt Press to skip tracks of the CD you want during digital player DVD player MD broadcast deck or tape deck 7 FM MODE Press to select FM monaural REPLAY Press to replay the previous or stereo reception ADVANCE scene or fast forward the a current scene of the VCR or 8 D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning DVD player mode D SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD braa Press to l DVD pl Iti search tracks in the forward Mis hn i ayer multi backward direction of the isc changer only DVD player 9 ENTER Press to enter the value after fast forward rewind of the selecting a channel disc or VCR CD player MD deck track using the numeric or tape deck Dutton a Press to start playback of the MEMORY Press to store a station VCR CD player DVD player MD deck or tape deck 10 DVD MENU Press to display the menu of the DVD player on the TV H Press to pause playback or screen Then use the control recording of the VCR CD buttons to perform menu player DVD player MD operations deck or tape deck Also starts recording with 11 TOOLS Press to display options components in recording applicable to the entire disc standby f s y e g
18. Glossary Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front Left Right center surround Left Right and sub woofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1ch surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5 1ch for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1ch surround sound E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4ch surround sound This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video E DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction continued 51 GB uoneuuojJu jeuonippy e1ouleg eui Buispy suonejedo 19410 n Bi HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Technology developed by modifying the display connecting technology DVI Digital Visual Inter
19. S O NY 2 661 769 14 2 Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT SF 1000 HT SS1000 2006 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste 268 For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the pm recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed informatio
20. TICAL SELECT appears on the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the ones with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 48 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS stations When this process is finished FINISH appears on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation 469 Notes Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation except VO f you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see Tuning to preset stations page 48 If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AFD MOVI MU DO C DUAL MONO FM MODE D TUNING D SKIP E PRESET REPLAY ADVAN
21. Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied 540 The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker Check the HDMI connection You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu page 34 There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 m away from a TV set or
22. Y DVD MENU DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING MASTER VOL 1 Press AMP MENU LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press the control button or control button to enter the menu 3 Press control button 4 repeatedly to select T TONE 4 Press the control button or control button to enter the parameter D Press control button repeatedly to select T TONE Y The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows Front left Center Front right Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details see Adjusting the level LEVEL menu page 34 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment To turn off the test tone Repeat steps 1 to 5 above Then select T TONE N in step 5 2198 peueis Bunje5 fil Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY 2CH A D MOVIE MUSIC 5 F 2 DUAL MONO 1D G25 26355 ae f FM MODE Eby 951 MGR NES A A D TUNING 2 ISP o 210 e MEMORY DVD MENU NE C TEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING Oco 89 IRETURN EXIT MENU MUTING TVCH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET C C2 1 Press the input button to select a
23. ble volume After you have finished watching the DVD eject the disc and turn off the receiver TV and DVD player 5 Press the control button or control button to enter the Amplifier Operations parameter Navigating through 6 Press control button men repeatedly to select the setting enus you want By using the amplifier menus you can make The setting is entered automatically various adjustments to customize the receiver To return to the previous O E display TUNER AMP MENU 1 Press control button 2CH A FD MOVIE MUSIC To exit the menu CO 0505 CP Press AMP MENU x E FI MODE Note D TUNING Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed C7 C85 C9 am on the display This means that they are either TED gia Eus aay unavailable or fixed and unchangeable CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS oO MASTER VoL PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET 2 6 IRETURN EXIT 2 H 1 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press control button 4 repeatedly to select the menu you want 3 Press the control button or control button to enter the menu 4 Press control button 4 repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust 31 GB suonejedo 131dwy B Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 31 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting
24. component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display Selected input Components that can Display be played back VIDEO 1 or VCR etc connected to VIDEO 2 the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 or jack VIDEO 2 DVD DVD player etc DVD connected to DVD jack SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD SA CD CD player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM or AM band 28 GB 2 Turn on the component and start playback 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING again ncrease the volume Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level Listening Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD CD xXoeqAeld Notes The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tips You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 41 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi c
25. d specifications are subject to change without notice 5968 uoneunoju jeuonipp v Index Numerics 2 channel 43 2CH STEREO 43 5 1 channel 12 A AUTO CALIBRATION 23 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A ED 39 AUTOBETICAL 46 C CD player connecting 18 playback 29 D Digital Cinema Sound DCS 42 Dolby Digital 51 DVD player connecting 19 playback 30 DVD recorder connecting 19 E Error messages 56 H HDMI connecting 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia I T Initial setup 22 TEST TONE 26 Tuner M connecting 21 Menu Tuning A CAL 39 automatically 45 AUDIO 36 directly 45 LEVEL 34 to preset stations 48 SUR 35 SYSTEM 37 V TONE 35 VCR TUNER 36 connecting 19 Muting 28 R RDS 48 S Satellite tuner connecting 19 Selecting component 28 sound field 41 Sleep Timer 50 Sound fields resetting 44 selecting 41 Speakers connecting 15 installing 12 Super Audio CD player connecting 18 playback 29 http www sony net
26. e not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set page 12 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity is observed again Place the speaker further away from the TV set If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 5368 uoneunoju jeuonipp v Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN Press MUTING to cancel the muting function Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The protective device on the receiver has been activated
27. face for AV equipment This interface can transmit video audio and control signals in digital format E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quantified This process is called sampling and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44 100 times per second which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Generally speaking a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality 52 GB Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off f you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you co
28. fluorescent light Move your audio components away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround speakers Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 42 Adjust the speaker level page 26 There is no sound from the sub woofer Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure you have selected a sound field with MOVIE or MUSIC button Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting the settings for the audio output of the connected component The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 750 COAXIAL Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio station
29. h the front right speaker simultaneously DUAL M Main Sound of the main language will be output DUAL S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output DUAL M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E A V SYNC A V Sync A V SYNC Y Yes Delay time 68 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized A V SYNC N No Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes This parameter is useful when you use alarge LCD or plasma monitor or a projector This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D buttons This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input E V2 INPUT Audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input Lets you select the audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input V2 AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected V2 OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL VIDEO 2 OPT IN jack V2 ANLG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN L R jacks E CD INPUT Audio input mode for SA CD CD input Lets you select the audio input mode for SA CD CD input CD AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no
30. hannel Refer to page 39 for details C3 N ol Turn on the Super Audio CD player CD player then place the disc on the tray Turn on the receiver Press SA CD CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA CD CD Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player CD player 2968 Watching a DVD Notes Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Besure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly Tips Select the audio format of the disc to be played if necessary You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 41 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT 30 0 N con OO Gi Turn on the TV and DVD player Turn on the receiver Press DVD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed If no image is displayed on the TV screen make sure that the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV Set up the DVD player Playback the disc Adjust to a suita
31. ime appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled 5065 Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system For example if you connect a DVD recorder to the DVD jacks on the receiver you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the DVD recorder 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment Example Hold down DVD 2 Referring to the table below pressthe corresponding button for the category you want Example Press 4 Now you can use the DVD button to control the DVD recorder Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR command mode VTR 3 1 VCR command mode VTR 2 2 DVD player DVD recorder 3 command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 P CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 8 9 Tuner this receiver DVR Digital CATV terminal DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 0 10 d Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively P Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders To clear all remote button assignments Press IKD AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL at the same time The remote is reset to its factory settings Additional Information
32. ital 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 DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 5 1 Installing speakers 12 2 Connecting speakers 15 3 Connecting the audio video components eeeeseeereeee nene 17 4 Connecting the antennas 21 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote 22 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION 23 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE 26 Playback Selecting a component Listening Watching a component Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 31 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu 134 Adjusting the tone TONE menu 35 Settings for the surround sound SUR menu tetro etra 35 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 36 Settings for the audio AU
33. larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try 38 GB B SUR PL Surround speaker placement Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 42 PL LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section PL HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu For details see 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION page 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound A F D 2CH AF D TUNER AMP MENU MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO GD AG DINGD gt Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of A F D mode page 40 continued 3965 punos punong amp ui Aofu3 Types of A F D mode Decoding A F D mode Multi channel Effect mode Display audio after decoding Detecting A E D AUTO Detecting Pre
34. lby Surround encoded programs Te DTS Digital Surround encoded programs To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A E D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and subwoofer only When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC 2CH Ey Gy DUAL MONO Press 2CH You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver 439 punos punong Bui Ao u3 H Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 while holding down SOUND FIELD press 1 0 S F CLR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting 4465 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 21 Tip The t
35. m Service name Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied Volume level a Type of program being broadcast page 49 Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display f a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears on the display Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POPM Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instru
36. mental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above ages suonejedo 13UNL id Other Operations Using the Remote Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF When Sleep Timer is being used SLEEP lights up on the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining t
37. mizer microphone and the speakers When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone you will get a more accurate measurement Performing Auto Calibration TVNVIDEO AUTO AV AUTO SLEEP CAL Ey Ve CAL Switch DEO VIDEO DVD SA CDI Input buttons S 5 a DUAL MONO 1B 5629 G3 5 amp 5 B FM MODE CC CES tap CS o D TUNING G B NOE EON gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU CE o ENTER C DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING MUTING Control outan MASTER VOL Press AUTO CAL The following appears on the display A CAL 5 A CAL 4 A CAL 3 gt A CAL 2 A CAL 1 2465 The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display NOISE CHK MEASURE and SP DET appears alternately MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately MEASURE and DISTANCE appears alternately Environment noise level Speaker connection Speaker level Speaker distance The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement When measurement ends COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered Notes Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer Therefore all sub woofer settings will be maintained The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete Tips When Auto Calibration starts Stand some distance from the speakers and the listening position to avoid measurement failure This i
38. mm cone type Bass reflex 2 7 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Enclosure type Rated Impedance Front surround speakers 265 x 1 108 x 265 mm Center speaker 300 x 76 x 116 mm 5865 Mass Approx Front surround speakers 3 5 kg Center speaker 1 2 kg HT SS1000 only Front speakers SS MSP1000 Center speaker SS CNP1000 Surround speakers SS SRP1000 Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 57 mm cone type Bass reflex 2 7 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Enclosure type Rated Impedance Front surround speakers 83 x 180 x 98 mm Center speaker 250 x 85 x 98 mm Mass Approx Front speakers 0 6 kg Center speaker 0 7 kg Surround speakers 0 5 kg Subwoofer SS WP1000 Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 160 mm cone type Bass reflex 1 3 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 200 x 379 x 335 mm including front panel Mass Approx 6kg Enclosure type Rated Impedance Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM AAUO06 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 Speaker cords 5 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads Speakers HT SS1000 only 20 Sub woofer 4 Speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 e Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design an
39. multi channel digital audio from the DVD player set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions frequencies supplied with the DVD player All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling 1955 Connecting components with HDMI jacks Except for models of area code MX E51 AR HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format DVD player OUTPUT 750 COAXIAL i AM e O DI OPTIN OPTIN COAXIN SA CD CD VIDEO 2__ DVD HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable Notes on HDMI connections This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component If the image is poor or no sound is output from the component connected via the HDMI cable check the setup of the connected component 2065 The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack To output the sound from the supplied speakers and t
40. n about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model HT SF1000 and HT SS1000 In this manual models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code CEL only The HT SF1000 consists of Receiver STR KS1000 e Speaker system Front speakers SS FSP1000 Center speaker SS CNP1000F Surround speakers SS FRP1000 Sub woofer SS WP1000 The HT SS1000 consists of Receiver STR KS1000 Speaker system Front speakers SS MSP1000 Center speaker SS CNP1000 Surround speakers SS SRP1000 Sub woofer SS WP1000 9 Be sure to use only the supplied speakers The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 2 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only This receiver incorporates Dolby Dig
41. n also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection Using the controls on the receiver 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want 48 Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can display RDS information Notes RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same type of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 45 automatic tuning page 45 or preset tuning page 48 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the program service name appears on the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Progra
42. nal being input through VIDEO 2 OPT IN jack page 37 audio input mode for SA CD CD input is set to CD AUTO and the source signal is a digital signal being input through SA CD CD OPT IN jack page 37 audio input mode for VIDEO 2 inputor SA CD CD inputis set to V2 OPT or CD OPT page 37 t2 DOPL II Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals DO PLIT lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder is activated Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and the audio input mode for VIDEO 2 input or SA CD CD input is not set to V2 ANLG or CD ANLG page 37 sw Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack continued 768 peueis Bunje5 fil Rear panel 1 m rJ a s 1 COAXIAL jg wl a fani TN CON CDICD VIDEO2 DVD I uon uno uoo VDEO2N WONTOROU em Ja 4 1 ANTENNA section 4 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna s
43. ng scale 530 1 610 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Models of area code AR MX With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 610 kHz Loop antenna Antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 3 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down PRESET TUNING press I All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure uoneunoju euonipp v continued 5768 General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz AU 240 V AC 50 Hz AR 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz E51 120 240 V AC 50 60 Hz MX 127 V AC 60 Hz SP 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption CEL CEK AU SP 110W E51 AR MX Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 430 x 64 x 338 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 5 kg Speaker section HT SF1000 only Front speakers SS FSP1000 Center speaker SS CNP1000F Surround speakers SS FRP1000 Front speakers 2 way magnetically shielded Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Center speaker Speaker units Front speakers 70 x 100 mm cone type 25 mm Balance Dome Tweeter Center speaker 55 x 110 mm cone type Surround speakers 70 x 100
44. nlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 3 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION This receiver is equipped with D C A C Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver Adjust the speaker level Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 26 Before you perform Auto Calibration 1 Connect the supplied ECM AC2 optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position 3 Place the speakers so that the speakers are facing the optimizer microphone continued 2368 peueis umag i Tips You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a tripod not supplied and place the tripod at your listening position Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path between the opti
45. ns Amplifier section HT SF1000 only Power Output Stereo mode rated 70 W 70 W 4 ohms at kHz 0 7 Music power output reference FRONT 143 W ch With SS FSP1000 CENTER2 143 W With SS CNP1000F SUR 143 W ch With SS FRP1000 SUBWOOFER 285 W With SS WP1000 HT SS1000 only Power Output Stereo mode rated 70 W 70 W 4 ohms at kHz 0 7 Music power output reference FRONT 143 W ch With SS MSP1000 CENTER 143 W With SS CNP1000 SUR 143 W ch With SS SRP1000 SUBWOOFER 285 W With SS WP1000 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CEL CEK AR SP 230 V AC 50 Hz AU E51 240 V AC 50 Hz MX 127 V AC 60 Hz P Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog SA CD CD VIDEO 1 2 Sensitivity 1 V Impedance 50 kohms Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms VIDEO 2 SA CD CD Optical Sensitivity Impedance Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz Tone Gain levels 6 dB dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code CEL CEK AU SP With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Models of area code E51 With 10 kHz tuni
46. ntinuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement Placethe receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front speakers center speaker and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets As the surround speakers ar
47. o take advantage of the multi channel surround sound be sure to connect the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiver turn off or mute the TV s volume TV monitor projector etc Satellite tuner OUTPUT o DVDIN VIDEO2 IN Cry MONITOR OUT CILIGItd arr FRONTR FRONTL SURR SURL Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through HDMI jacks of the receiver Unless the power is on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted For details on HDMI setup of the connected component refer to operating instructions supplied with the connected component 4 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied Q AM loop antenna supplied ANTENNA f x 750 COAXIAL HDMI DVDIN VIDEO2 IN MONITOR OUT AAEE FRONTR FRONTI E SUR a Sunt The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver Notes To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 2168 peueis umag i 9 Pre
48. our center speaker WARN 63 The surround left speaker levelis out of range Reposition your surround left speaker WARN 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range Reposition your surround right speaker WARN 70 The front speaker distance is out of range Reposition your front speakers WARN 72 The center speaker distance is out of range Reposition your center speaker WARN 73 The surround left speaker distance is out of range Reposition your surround left speaker WARN 74 The surround right speaker distance is out of range Reposition your surround right speaker 9 For details refer Front speaker distance page 37 DFor details refer Center speaker distance page 37 For details refer Surround left speaker distance page 38 For details refer Surround right speaker distance page 38 2668 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz TVNIDEO AUTO AV SLEEP CAL O SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 1 MOVIE MUSIC 6 c DUAL MONO QD 628 35 B FM MODE C45 C953 C6 C S 5 o D TUNING C9 10 GE 0 CLEAR D SKIP MEMOR
49. paring the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord gt To the wall outlet Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble 2268 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 1 Press 1 5 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down IC for 5 seconds INITIAL appears on the display The following items are reset to their factory settings All settings in the LEVEL TONE SUR TUNER AUDIO and SYSTEM menus The sound field memorized for each input and preset station All sound field parameters All preset stations MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN Input is set to DVD Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAUO06 remote commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct su
50. r to your listening position on page 37 E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 37 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 37 Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 1 5 meter closer from the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meter closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meter closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a
51. ront speaker bass level E TRE LVL Front speaker treble level Settings for the surround sound SUR menu You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure Select 3 SUR in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 31 and Overview of the menus page 32 SUR menu parameters E S F SELCT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 39 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again E EFFECT Effect level Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button EFCT MIN The surround effect is minimum EFCT STD The surround effect is standard EFCT MAX The surround effect is maximum 9568 suoneJedo ajeyidury y Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode Select 4 TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 31 and Overview of the menus page 32 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode
52. rround surround speaker speaker is detected connection Warning codes During Auto Calibration the warning code provides information on the measurement result The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows Warning code blank display warning code blank display PUSH blank display ENTER gt Appears when there are more than one warning code You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings You can also change the settings manually To change the settings manually 1 Record down the warning code 2 Press the control button 3 Press I D to turn off the receiver 4 Follow the solution provided in the Warning code and solution below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 24 continued 2568 peueis Bunje5 j Warning code and solution Warning Explanation code Solution WARN 40 The environment is noisy Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration WARN 50 The center speaker is not connected Be sure to connect the center speaker WARN 51 The surround speakers are not connected Be sure to connect the surround speakers WARN 60 The front speaker balance is out of range Reposition your front speakers WARN 62 The center speaker level is out of range Reposition y
53. s because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement Avoid making noise to get a more accurate measurement The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press ID or MUTING Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Change the volume level Press AUTO CAL again Error and warning codes Error codes When an error is detected during Auto Calibration an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows Error code blank display error code gt blank display PUSH blank display ENTER a Appears when there are more than one error code To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press the control button 3 Press I C to turn off the receiver 4 Rectify the error For details see Error code and remedies below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 24 Error code and remedies Error Explanation Remedies code ERROR 10 The environment Make sure the is too noisy environment is quiet during Auto Calibration ERROR 11 The speakers are Place your speakers placed too near further away from the optimizer the optimizer microphone microphone ERROR 20 Front speakers Check the front are not detected speaker or only one front connection speaker is detected ERROR 21 Only one Check the su
54. s cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning page 45 Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 47 RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV Move your audio components away from the TV The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV 9 Check the HDMI connection Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component uoneuiojuj euonippv continued 5568 Remote control The remote does not function For receiver operation you can only use the DISPLAY b
55. sents the sound as it was recorded automatically A F D AUTO automatically encoded without adding any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The DOLBY PL source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode II PLII MV decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode PLII MS decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Multi Stereo MULTI STEREO Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from MULTI ST all speakers Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do no function for DTS format signals 40 Selecting a pre programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home TUNER AMP MENU A D MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC DUAL MONO MOVIE FM MODE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select
56. ters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital signal processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by film makers can be experienced at home 42 About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Tip You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e Dri Dolby Digital discs DIGITAL potev surrouno QALEY Do
57. tween front left and right speakers E CNT LVL Center speaker level E SL LVL Surround left speaker level E SR LVL Surround right speaker level E SW LVL Sub woofer level 34 E D RANGE Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer COMP MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal COMP STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Adjusting the tone TONE menu You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers Select 2 TONE in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 31 and Overview of the menus page 32 TONE menu parameters E BASS LVL F
58. udio video components How to hook up your Audio input jack to be components connected This section describes how to hook up your The sound quality depends on the connecting components to this receiver Before you begin jack Refer to the illustration that follows refer to Component to be connected below Select the connection according to the jacks of for the pages which describe how to connect your components the audio video components After hooking up all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 21 COAXIAL OPTICAL IN IN Component to be connected AUDIO IN To connect See Audio components page 18 Digital Analog Super Audio CD player CD player Video components page 19 DVD player High quality sound DVD recorder Satellite tuner VCR Components with HDMI jack page 20 1768 peueis uma i Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player Super Audio CD player ul CD player 750 COAXIAL i SURL Wi OPTIN OPTIN COAXIN SA CD CD VIDEO2 DVD SURR DIGITAL Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied Note When you play a Super Audio CD disc on a Super
59. uning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 Area code FM AM CEL CEK AU SP 50 kHz 9 kHz E51 50 kHz 10 kHz AR MX 50 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 57 Automatic tuning VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AFD DUALMONO GID ACED PCSD 3 k FM MODE C4 C53 C6 e D TUNING C7 EBD NON Co MEMORY DVD MENU 10 Guo Q9 em C TOOLS Ko FM MODE DISPLAY MASTER VoL eo d TV PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET IRETURN EXIT Q 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted To select monaural audio you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator lights up on the display set FM MODE in TUNER menu to FM MONO page 36 To return to stereo mode you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator on the display do not light up set FM MODE
60. upplied foot pads to the speakers and sub woofer Installing the speakers on the speaker stand HT SS1000 only For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D speaker stand available only in certain countries For details refer to operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand Installing the speakers on the wall HT SS1000 only You can install your front and surround speakers on the wall peueis umag 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below Inu more than 4 mm e more than 25 mm amp 4 6mm a 10 mm Pa Hole on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 5 to7 mm continued 1348 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Hole on the back of the speaker Notes Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength As a plaster board wall is especially fragile attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc
61. upplied with this receiver page 21 AM H ANTENNA Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver page 21 2 AUDIO INPUT section White L Red R AUDIO IN jack Connects to a satellite tuner CD player etc page 18 19 3 SPEAKER section E Connects to speakers page 15 The following table shows the respective color for the speaker jacks Speaker jack Color FRONT R Red Front right speaker FRONT L White Front left speaker SURR Grey Surround right speaker SURL Blue Surround left speaker CENTER Green Center speaker SUBWOOFER Purple Sub woofer 865 OPTICAL IN jack COAXIAL IN jack Connects to a DVD player etc The COAX IN jack provides a better quality of loud sound page 19 Co HDMI IN MONITOR OUT jack Except for models of area code MX E51 AR Connects to a DVD player or a satellite tuner An image and the sound are output to a TV ora projector page 20 Remote commander You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 50 RM AAUOO06 AV Vo TVVIDEO AUTO A on standby switch SLEEP CAL TWH VO on standby switch Name
62. utton when the TUNER input is selected Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input on the remote a Except for models of area code MX E51 AR P Mogels of area code CEL CEK only Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see Error and warning codes page 25 to solve the problem PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again 5665 If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 22 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 22 Customized sound fields page 44 Specificatio

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