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Sony 3-295-946-12(1) Home Theater System User Manual

1. Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC PCM DEC AUTO DEC AUTO 5 AUDIO priority for page 39 DEC PRI VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV DEC PCM for SA CD CD Digital broadcast language DUAL M S DUAL M DUALS DUAL M selection DUAL M S P DUAL 3 Synchronizes audio with video A V SYNC 0 to A V SYNC 20 A V SYNC 0 output 2 A V SYNC Q Switching the audio input For details see Switching between 2 mode IN MODE digital and analog audio IN MODE 2 page 58 9 VIDEO Audio for HDMI AMP TV AMP AMP o 6 VIDEO AUDIO FOR HDMI page 40 r a c Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL OFF CONTROL FOR HDMI SYSTEM Front left speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m 7 SYSTEM FL DIST 0 1 m step page 41 Front right speaker distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m FR 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 DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m distance 0 1 m step SL DIST Surround right speaker DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m distance 0 1 m step SR DIST Subwoofer distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m SW DIST 0 1 m step Surround speaker position BEHD HI BEHD LO SIDE HI SIDE LO SUR POS SIDE LO Brightness of th
2. Press AMP MENU then press AUTO CAL You can also select A CAL YES in the A CAL menu The following appears on the display A CAL 5 A CAL 4 A CAL 3 gt A CAL 2 A CAL 1 The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display Speaker existance TONE Speaker gain distance T S P frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers Set this value using SUR POS parameters in the SYSTEM menu page 35 Tip When Auto Calibration starts Stand some distance from the speakers and the listening position to avoid measurement failure This is because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement Avoid making noise to get a more accurate measurement peyeys Bunje5 To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press or MUTING Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Change the volume level Press AUTO CAL again Confirming saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display Measurement Display Explan
3. Press to stop playback of the VCR CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player TV CH Press TV CH and TV 5 at the same time to select preset TV channels SS PRESET Press to select preset stations preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner TUNING Press to scan a station FM MODE Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception continued gas paues 6unje5 Name Function Name Function 15 TV Press TV and the button with 20 Numeric Press to orange printing at the same buttons preset tune to preset time to enable TV operation number 53 stations i6 RETURN EXIT gt Press to return to the previous menu exit the menu while the menu or on screen guide of the VCR DVD player satellite tuner or Blu ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen Press RETURN EXIT 9 and TV 15 at the same time select track numbers of the CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner Press the numeric buttons and TV 15 at the same time to select the TV channels m 4 4 e gt to return to the previous menu 21 TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV 15 or exit the TV s menu while at the same time to select the the menu is displayed on the input signal TV
4. E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps 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 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER AF D MOVIE MUSIC A F D THEATRE 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 43 Types of A F D mode A F D mode Multi channel Effect Display audio after decoding A F D AUTO Detecting Presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without A F D AUTO automatically adding any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals PRO LOGIC 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in DOLBY PL 2 channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This PLII MV 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 decoding Thi
5. peyeys 6unje5 A CAL menu parameters You can use the A CAL menu to make settings for the Auto Calibration function to suit your preference Select 8 A CAL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 E AUTO CAL Auto Calibration no yes A CAL NO The Auto Calibration function is not activated e A CAL YES The Auto Calibration function starts E CAL LOAD Calibration load LOAD YES Select this when you want to load the saved Auto Calibration result LOAD NO Select this when you do not want to load the saved Auto Calibration result You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings 2808 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 2CH A F D MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE AUTO CAL D TUNING E aM MEMORY AMP MENU a DE TOOLS DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING MASTER VOL RETURN EXIT MENU HO TVCH TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select T TONE A Qa N Press or to enter the
6. a Be sure to use only the supplied speakers e 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 3 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 Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved 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 x v Colour and x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRA
7. parameter 5 Press repeatedly to select T TONE Y The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows Front left gt Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left gt Subwoofer 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 37 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e 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 2968 peyeys Bum 9 Playback Selecting a component wie DMPORT AV he VO OrO Y ANDBY BD DVD VIDEO2 TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC Cy CS Dm THEATRE DVD BD AUTO CAL D TUNING oi z MEMORY AMP MENU C 0O ENTER D CLEAR TOOLS DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING IES c TV VOL RVOL RETURNEXIT MENU HO 3 H TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET Ce MUTING 3 1 Press the input button to select a component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display 30 Selected input Components that can Display be played back DMPORT DI
8. 0 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Front surround speaker 102 x 163 x 77 mm with foot Center speaker 380 x 50 x 64 mm with foot Mass Approx Front speaker 0 55 kg Surround speaker 0 45 kg Center speaker 0 38 kg e Subwoofer SS WP23 Speaker unit 160 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 1 5 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 220 x 395 x 325 mm with foot Mass Approx 5 9 kg Supplied speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Subwoofer 1 Supplied accessories Operating Instruction this manual Quick Setup Guide 1 Speaker Stand Installation Guide HT SF1300 only 1 FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM AAU023 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 Speaker cords 5 Foot pads e Speakers HT SS1300 only 20 HT SF1300 only 4 e Subwoofer 4 Screws small HT SF1300 only 12 Screws large HT SF1300 only 8 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 71 uo eWOJU jeuonippy M Index Numerics 2 channel 46 2CH STEREO 46 5 1 channel 11 A AUTO CALIBRATION 23 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A ED 43 Blu ray disc player connecting 17 playback 32 C CD player connecting 16 playback 31 Control for HDMI connecting 53 preparing 54 D Digital Cinema Sound DCS 45
9. Check the HDMI connection page 53 e Make sure CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to CTRL ON in the VIDEO menu e Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function e Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component e Repeat the procedures of Preparing Control for HDMI function if you change the HDMI connection connect disconnect the AC power cord or when there is a power failure page 54 No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function e Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function e If the TV does not have System Audio Control function set the AUDIO FOR HDMI settings in VIDEO menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the receiver Select the appropriate input when you want to watch a program on a component connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation Outdoor FM antenna Ground
10. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 59 Dolby Digital 62 DVD player connecting 19 playback 32 DVD recorder connecting 19 E Error messages 68 H HDMI connecting 17 IN MODE 58 Initial setup 22 Menu A CAL 28 AUDIO 39 LEVEL 37 SUR 38 SYSTEM 41 TONE 38 TUNER 39 VIDEO 40 Muting 30 O One Touch Play 55 R RDS 50 329594612 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia S Selecting component 30 sound field 44 Sleep Timer 60 Sound fields resetting 46 selecting 44 Speakers connecting 14 installing 11 Super Audio CD player connecting 16 playback 31 System Audio Control 56 System Power Off 57 T TEST TONE 28 Tuner connecting 21 Tuning automatically 47 directly 48 to preset stations 49 TV connecting 19 V VCR connecting 19 http www sony net
11. E FL DIST Front left speaker distance suojesado saipduy E FR DIST Front right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speaker If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E CNT DIST Center speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers continued 41 E SW DIST Subwoofer distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer Tip If you set CAL LOAD in A CAL menu to LOAD YES you can adjust the speakers distance in 0 01 meter increment E SUR POS Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes page 45 BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and 42 e SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and e SIDE LO Select if the loca
12. HDMI Easy Setting from the TV the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly During Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation CONTROL SCAN FOR and HDMI appear sequentially in the display This receiver will automatically change the input to HDMI input When the setting is completed COMPLETE appears on the display For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV If your TV does not support the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function do the following procedures For details on setting the TV and connected components refer to the operating instructions of the respective components 1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to the TV and components compatible with Control for HDMI function via HDMI connection 2 Turn on the receiver TV and connected components 3 Set the respective Control for HDMI function for the receiver and TV to on See To set Control for HDMI page 55 For details on setting the TV refer to the operating instructions of the TV 4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected component so that the image from the connected component is displayed 54 5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the connected component to on If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on you do not need to change the setting 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for o
13. broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e 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 through the front right speaker simultaneously e DUAL M Main Sound of the main language will be output DUAL S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output e DUAL M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E A V SYNC Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the audio output so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized You can adjust from 0 0 ms to 20 200 ms in 1 10 ms steps Notes e This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This function does not work when signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are input multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI jack E IN MODE Switching the audio input mode Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs For details see Switching between digital and analog audio IN MODE page 58 40 Settings for the video VIDEO menu You can use the VIDEO menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings Select 6 VIDEO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 VIDEO menu paramete
14. on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Q Video cord not supplied To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector Notes e When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack e Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in e As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver 5968 suoleisdo 19410 Listening watching a connected component through DMPORT connection T Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For details on remote button operation see page 8 e Be sure you have made the video connection from DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the TV page 59 e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible Tip When lis
15. 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 If 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 continuously 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 continued 63 GB UOHEUWIOJU euo ppy i On placement Place the 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 T
16. stations e 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 48 automatic tuning page 47 or preset tuning page 49 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 5068 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 Program Service name Frequency gt 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 51 Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display e When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display e If a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears on the display Description o
17. 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 jD DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR Digital CATV terminal 7 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 8 Blu ray disc player 9 command mode BD1 Blu ray disc recorder 0 10 command mode BD3 TV 3j Not assigned ENTER MEMORY d Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray disc player or Blu ray disc recorder To clear all remote button assignments Press Vo DMPORT and MASTER VOL at the same time The remote is reset to its factory settings 61 ajowsy y ursnN Additional Information Glossary E Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies Virtual Multi Dimensions Screen Depth Matching and Cinema Studio Reverberation Virtual Multi Dimensions the
18. virtual speaker technology creates a virtual multi surround environment with actual speakers up to 7 1 channels and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home Screen Depth Matching reproduces treble attenuation fullness and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen This is then added to the front and center channels Cinema Studio Reverberation reproduces the sound characteristics of state of the art dubbing theaters and recording studios including Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studios There are three modes A B C available according to the studio type Digital Cinema Sound DCS 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 theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital Signal Processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home 6209 Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front Left Right center surround Left Right and subwoofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channel surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realisti
19. 6968 Speaker section HT SF1300 only e Front speaker SS MSP23F e Surround speaker SS SRP23F e Center speaker SS CNP23 Front Center speaker Full range magnetically shielded Surround speaker Full range Speaker unit Front Surround speaker 65 mm cone type Center speaker 30 x 60 mm cone type Enclosure type Front Surround speaker Bass reflex Center speaker Acoustic suspension Rated Impedance 3 0 ohms Dimension w h d Approx 113 x 830 x 83 mm without stand 315 x 1 015 1 345 x 315 mm with stand 108 x 540 x 78 mm without stand 290 x 1 045 1 235 x 290 mm with stand 380 x 50 x 64 mm with foot Front speaker Surround speaker Center speaker Mass Approx Front speaker 1 7 kg without stand 3 5 kg with stand Surround speaker 1 1 kg without stand 2 8 kg with stand Center speaker 0 38 kg e Subwoofer SS WP23 Speaker unit 160 mm cone type Bass reflex 1 5 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 220 x 395 x 325 mm with foot Mass Approx 5 9 kg Enclosure type Rated Impedance 70 HT SS1300 only e Front speaker SS MSP23S e Surround speaker SS SRP23S e Center speaker SS CNP23 Front Center speaker Full range magnetically shielded Surround speaker Full range Speaker unit Front Surround speaker 65 mm cone type Center speaker 30 x 60 mm cone type Enclosure type Front Surround speaker Bass reflex Center speaker Acoustic suspension Rated Impedance 3
20. CO GD aD Cz gt 10 MEMORY A MENU CD o ENTER E CLEAR 5 ce To yi MASTER VoL TaT lt oe REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET OF Ee is FM MODE Press TV and TV I at the same time The TV receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off Notes e Set the TV Standby Synchro to ON before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV e Depending on the status the connected components may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected components 5768 IINGH 40 101 Uu09 fl Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio IN MODE You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 5 AUDIO Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select IN MODE Press or to enter the parameter ao a Ff fw N Press repeatedly to select the audio input you want Audio input modes E AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are more than one digital connection HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals If there are no digital audio signals analog
21. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 5 1 channel HT SS1300 only speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound be sure to connect all the speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 5 1 channel HT SF1300 only EN Front speaker left EjFront speaker right lA Center speaker D Surround speaker left H Surround speaker right a Subwoofer Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional EX Front speaker left signals you can place it wherever you want EjFront speaker right Center speaker D Surround speaker left H Surround speaker right Subwoofer 11 paues 6unje5 Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speaker and subwoofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below Example of HT SS1300 front speaker HT SF1300 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker and subwoofer only HT SS1300 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all the speakers an
22. ER 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 51 Note Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI pending p Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions of the component Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync To use BRAVIA Sync set the Control for HDMI function as explained below By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows One Touch Play When you play back a component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched 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 Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases e When
23. EXC _ 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 STADIUM STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium SPORTS SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable ENHANCER audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other PORTABLE compressed music Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal e 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 e This function does not work when signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are input multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI jack Tips e You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e Sound fields with mark use DCS technology For details on Digital Cinema Sound DCS see Glossary page 62 To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or pres
24. GITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter connected to DMPORT jack VIDEO or VCR etc connected to VIDEO 2 the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 or jack VIDEO 2 BD Blu ray disc player etc BD connected to the BD jack DVD DVD player etc DVD connected to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner set top SAT box etc connected to SAT jack TV TV etc connected to TV TV 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 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 activate the muting function Press MUTING The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING again e Increase the volume e 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 i yoeqheid PEG 6 6 ool oa 6 6 6 GO of E coig Notes The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tips e You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 44 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT e You
25. Press or to enter the parameter 6 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 3358 suoneado salpjduy Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 33 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display LEVEL Test tone T TONEN T TONE Y T TONE N 1 LEVEL T TONE page 37 Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 10 BALANCE FRT BAL BALANCE BAL R 1 to BAL R 10 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 Subwoofer 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 Front speaker bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB BASS 0 dB 2 TONE BASS LVL 0 5 dB step page 38 Front speaker treble level TRE 10 dB to TRE 10 dB TRE 1 dB TRE LVL 0 5 dB step SUR Sound field selection For details see Enjoying A F D AUTO 3 SUR S F SELCT Surround Sound page 43 page 38 Effect level EFCT MIN EFCT STD EFCT STD EFFECT EFCT MAX TUNER FM station receiving mode FM AUTO FM MONO FM AUTO 4 TUNER FM MODE page 39 3408
26. R repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press D TUNING Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 gt 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 gt 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 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 488 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 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER MOVIE MUSIC 2CH AF D PRESET TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET TUNING 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 47 or direct tuning page 48 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 47 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press the PRESET or PRESET to select a preset numb
27. SS O N Y 3 295 946 12 1 Home Theatre system Operating Instructions HT SF 1300 HT SS1300 2008 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate HEE 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 recycling of electrical and electronic e
28. VIA and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Corporation 358 Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 5 1 Installing the speakers ceseseeeeee 11 2 Connecting the speakers eee 14 3 Connecting the audio video COMPONEDUS sis c5sescsesensecungenntsterervsauestesee 4 Connecting the antennas ae Preparing the receiver and the remote 22 5 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION eee 23 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE ou eee ceeeeeeeeseeeeneeeeee 28 Playback Selecting a component eee eeeeeeeees 30 Listening Watching a component 31 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 33 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu 37 Adjusting the tone TONE menu 38 Settings for the surround sound SUR Menu nei eira a ii 38 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 39 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu 39 Settings for the video VIDEO menv 40 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu c ccceccesseeeseeeteees 41 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 43 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 44 Using only the front speakers and subwoofer 2CH STEREO eseseesesesesserseseerereresesese 46 Resetting sound fields to the initial SCI SS 02 sects cll tho ht coil 46 46B Tuner Opera
29. VL Front speaker treble level 38 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 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 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 43 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 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 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode e FM AUTO This receiver wi
30. akers and subwoofer page 14 Q nite O jack Red R Audio CD player CD player etc page 16 19 768 paues Bum 9 Remote commander Name Function E l You can use the supplied RM AAU023 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate For details see Changing button assignments page 61 RM AAU023 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER TW on standby AV gt on standby Press TV IC and TV 15 at the same time to turn the TV on or off Press to turn on or off the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 61 If you press I C 2 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV VW switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 AFD MOVIE MUSIC 0 on standby Press to turn the receiver on or off To turn off all Sony components press VQ and AVI L at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY B es 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 You can change the butto
31. all strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc e For HT SF1300 if you install the speakers on the wall you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand 13 paues bunje5 2 Connecting the speakers Connector Q Speaker cord supplied EN Front speaker left EjFront speaker right lA Center speaker D Surround speaker left H Surround speaker right a Subwoofer 14 Note on speaker cords The connector 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 FRONT R White FRONT L Grey SUR R Blue SURL Geen NERR Purple SUBWOOFER To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type 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 subwoofer do not have the character on the speaker label For details on the speaker type see page 3 15 peyeys Gunje5 3 Connecting the audio video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiv
32. ation result When the SAVE Proceed to step measurement 2 process completes properly When the ERROR See When measurement XXXX error codes process fails appear page 26 continued 2508 2 Press repeatedly to select the item Then press Item Explanation RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again SAVE Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process WARN CHK Displays warning concerning the measurement results See When you select WARN CHK page 27 PHASE Displays the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase See When you select PHASE page 27 DISTANCE Displays the measurement result for speaker distance LEVEL Displays the measurement result for speaker level EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 3 Save the measurement result Select SAVE in step 2 The measurement results are saved 2608 When error codes appear Try the remedies and perform the Auto Calibration again Errorcode Cause and remedies ERROR 32 None of the speakers were detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the Auto Calibration again If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected ERROR F 33 e None of the front speakers are connec
33. audio signals are selected E ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input 5868 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver For details see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on e Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV CJ CJ DVD IN DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter The type of connector varies depending
34. between 20 to 120 Hz audio becomes more powerful 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 E TSP Time Stretched Pulse A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring signal that utilizes impulse energy measuring a wide band from low to high in a short period The amount of energy used to measure signals is important to ensure measurement accuracy in a normal indoor environment Using TSP signals makes it possible to measure signals effectively E x v Colour x v Colour is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony xvYCC is an international standard for colour space in video This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard 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 e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated
35. c eliminate the short circuit problem and component connected to this receiver turn on the power again POR when you turn on the component e Check that the IN MODE setting is e Check that the IN MODE is set to COrTEcI AUTO for the selected input page 58 Tr Sound froma specitic There is no sound or only a very low p g level sound is heard from the center e Check that the component is connected surround speakers correctly to the audio input jacks for that e Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode component page 45 e Check that the cord s used for the Adjust the speaker level page 28 connection is are fully inserted into the Check that the speakers are connected jacks on both the receiver and the securely component e Check that you have selected the correct There is no sound from the subwoofer component with the input buttons on the e Check that the subwoofer is connected remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the correctly and securely receiver continued 65 UOHEWOJU euo ppy The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure you have selected a sound field with MOVIE or MUSIC button e 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 e Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this re
36. c sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel 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 1 channel 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 4 channel 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 DTS Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction E HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Contents Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals E L F E Low Frequency Effects Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS etc By adding a deep bass with a frequency
37. can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel Refer to page 43 for details 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 31 Watching a DVD Blu ray disc Quee ea 5 55 9s Notes e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu ray disc player e Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player or Blu ray disc player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player or Blu ray disc player is set up properly Tips e Select the audio format of the disc to be played if necessary e You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 44 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT 3298 N ol Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu ray disc player Turn on the receiver Press DVD or BD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD
38. ceiver check the audio setting the settings for the audio output of the connected component There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Adjust the volume of this receiver The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component is not connected correctly Turn off the receiver then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component e Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component device to make sure it supports this receiver Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV e Move your audio components away from the TV 664 HDMI The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker e Check the setting of AUDIO FOR HDMI in the VIDEO menu page 40 e Check the HDMI connection e You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI e Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV e Check the HDMI connection e Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component The Control for HDMI function does not work e
39. connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation Play back a connected component The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input Watching a DVD by simple operation You can also select a connected component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player using the TV menu In this case the receiver and the TV switch to the appropriate HDMI input Note Depending on the TV the start of the content may not be output Tip You can enjoy the components that are connected to the HDMI jacks even if you turn the receiver off The ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights up in amber 5568 IINGH 40 101 Uu09 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV When System Audio Control function is turned on the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously You can use the System Audio Control function as follows e If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the
40. d mains lead to a wall outlet AC power cord mains lead nna SURL CENTER SUBWOOFER To the wall outlet 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 p Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds CLEARING appears on the display for a while then CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAU023 Remote Commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e 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 e When you replace the batteries the remote buttons may be reset to their factory sett
41. d subwoofer Installing the speakers on the speaker stand HT SS1300 only For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV 10D speaker stand available only in certain countries For details refer to operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand HT SF1300 only For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the supplied speaker stand For details refer to supplied speaker stand installation guide 1268 Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below fmm mm more than 25 mm ako mm Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 5 to 7mm 5 to 7mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Example of installing the speakers on the wall Hook on the back of the speaker Notes e 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 e Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used e Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient w
42. e display 0 dim 40 dim 70 dim 0 dim DIMMER continued 3568 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display A CAL Auto calibration no yes A CAL NO A CAL YES A CAL NO 8 A CAL AUTO CAL page 28 Calibration load LOAD NO LOAD YES LOAD YES CAL LOAD a For details refer to the page in the parentheses The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A F D mode AUDIO FOR HDMI and CONTROL FOR HDMI scroll across the display then AUDIO and CONTROL appear respectively When you set CAL LOAD in A CAL menu to LOAD YES the setting is displayed as I E m and you can adjust the setting in 0 01 meter increment After you select the setting press to confirm the selection 3648 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker Select 1 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 LEVEL menu parameters E 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 28 E FRT BAL Front speaker balance Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers E CNT LVL Center speaker
43. eceiver is not turned on neither video nor audio is transmitted Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from a HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched 18 Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output In this case check the specification of the connected component You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection Set the resolution of the image of the playback component to 720p 1080i or 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over a HDMI connection We do not recommend using a HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect a HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output You may need to make certain settings on the image resolution of the player before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the player For details on HDMI setup of the connected component refer to the operating instructions supplied with the con
44. er If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 5 Press ENTER The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press ENTER start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SA CD CD TUNER SAT wv AF D MOVIE MUSIC Numeric buttons ENTER 7 RETURNJEXIT s sno PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET TUNING TUNING 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 O1 lt 02 lt 03 e 044 054 141 274 gt 30 4 29 4 28 4 You can 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 ages suoljeiedo 13UNL Using the Radio Data System RDS 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 e RDS is operable only for FM
45. er Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio video components After hooking up all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 21 Component to be connected To connect See Audio components e Super Audio CD player CD player page 16 Components with HDMI jack page 17 Connecting the audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Super Audio CD player CD player Audio signal Video components TV e DVD player DVD recorder e VCR page 19 16 SATIN COAXIAL OPT IN ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAX IN DVD Q Audio cord not supplied p Note Connecting components with Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD HDMI jacks input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player For details see Changing button assignments page 61 HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead HDMI feature e A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI ca
46. er Then use gt and 17 to perform menu operations 10 11 TOOLS OPTIONS MUTING Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu ray disc player Press TOOLS OPTIONS and TV 15 at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV Press to turn off the sound temporarily Press MUTING again to restore the sound Press MUTING and TV f5 at the same time to activate the TV s muting function 12 TV VOL 3 Press TV VOL and TV 15 at the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV MASTER VOL Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time 14 Haa gt h Press to skip a track of the CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player REPLAY lt ADVANCE gt Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR DVD player or Blu ray disc player qah Press to search tracks in the forward reverse direction of the DVD player start fast forward rewind of the VCR CD player or Blu ray disc player C a b Press to start playback of the VCR CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player pb Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player Also starts recording with components in recording standby mh
47. f program types Program type Description indication nat TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for Program type Description indication announcements that are located by TP TA NEWS News programs LEISURE Programs on recreational AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on activities such as gardening current news fishing cooking etc INFO Programs offering information on JAZZ Jazz programs a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and COUNTRY Country music programs medical advice NATION M Programs featuring the popular SPORT SPOS piOgraNS music of the country or region EDUCATE Ed catonal programis suchas OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music how to and advice programs FOLK M Folk music programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials DOCUMENT Investigative features CULTURE Programs about national or NONE Any programs not defined above m regional culture such as language 4 and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural 2 sciences and technology Q VARIED Other types of programs such as 2 celebrity interviews panel 2 games and comedy a ao POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental 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 WEATH
48. g speakers e Make sure you have connected to both the If you experience any of the following L and R jacks of an analog component and difficulties while using the receiver use this not only to either the L or R jack Use an troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the audio cord not supplied problem The left and right sounds are 7 unbalanced or reversed Audio e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu page 37 There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least to VOL MIN Press MUTING to cancel the muting 3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent function light e Check that you have selected the correct o audio components away from the component with the input buttons on the remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver e The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is pop noise from a specifi
49. herefore 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 and the center speaker 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 and the subwoofer are not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place the surround speakers and the subwoofer slightly further away from TV set page 11 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes 64 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 Sees There is no sound from one of the front Troubleshootin
50. ibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range Try to perform the Auto Calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement WARN 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment NO WARN There is no warning information When you select PHASE You can check the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase Press repeatedly to select a speaker then press to return to step 2 in Confirming saving the measurement results Display Explanation HE In The speaker is in phase EE OUT The speaker is out of phase The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around WE represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right C Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SW Subwoofer Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results for polarity may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver Note If you have changed the position of the speakers it is recommended you to perform Auto Calibration again in order to enjoy the surround sound 2768
51. ing a Dolby Digital decoder is activated format disc be sure that you 3 DTS Lights up when the receiver is have made digital connections decoding DTS signals and that IN MODE is set to Note AUTO When playing a DTS format 7 disc be sure that you have made 5 HDMI Lights up whi ena playback digital pees and that IN component is connected to this MODE is set to AUTO receiver using a HDMI jack page 17 14 SW Lights up when the audio signal 658 is output from the SUBWOOFER jack Rear panel 5 4 1 ANTENNA section 4 DMPORT section FM Connects to the FM DMPORT Connects to a ANTENNA _ wire antenna jack DIGITAL MEDIA jack supplied with this PORT adapter page receiver page 21 59 AM Connects to the AM ANTENNA loop antenna 5 AUDIO INPUT section terminals supplied with this AUDIOIN Connects to a Super receiver page 21 2 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section OPT IN jack Connects toa DVD player etc The COAX IN jack provides a better quality of loud sound page 19 fs COAX IN jack HDMI IN OUT jack Connects to a DVD player Blu ray disc player etc The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or and speakers connected to this receiver page 17 CO 3 SPEAKERS section Connects to the supplied spe
52. ings If this happens reassign the buttons again page 61 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 DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position e Measure the speaker polarity e Measure the frequency characteristics The measurement result is not utilized for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room However you can adjust the speaker levels and balance manually according to your preference For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 28 2308 peyeys Bunje5 Example HT SS1300 Before you perform Auto P Optimizer Calibration mee microphone Before you perform the Auto Calibration set up and connect the speakers page 11 14 The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only Do not connect other microphones to this jack Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone During the calibratio
53. input or TV screen video input After pressing AMP MENU SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep 9 DVD BD MENU 6 or MENU HOME 13 press 4 or to select the settings Then press to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD BD MENU or MENU HOME previously Press also to enter the selection of the receiver VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player i8 DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the TV screen of the VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or Blu ray disc player Press DISPLAY and TV 15 at the same time to display TV s information on the TV screen 19 Press to select the channel entry mode either one or two digit of the VCR Press and TV 15 at the same time to select the channel entry mode either one or two digits of the TV gt 10 Press to select the track numbers over 10 of the CD player CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button 10 Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically a The number 5 TV VOL MASTER VOL and C buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver gt This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation For details on the function of the button see the operating instructions supplied with the
54. iver e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver e Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote 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 When error codes appear page 26 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 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 684 If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 22 Customized sound fields page 46 Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Stereo mode rated 108 W 108 W 3 ohm
55. k on the receiver press 2CH e Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD player DVD recorder and VCR to the TV so that the image is displayed on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details e When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies e To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver be sure to connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver turn off TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function 2008 4 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna Before connecting the antennas make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead FM wire antenna supplied The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 2158 paues 6unje5 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the AC power cor
56. level E SL LVL Surround left speaker level E SR LVL Surround right speaker level E SW LVL Subwoofer level 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 e COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed e COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e 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 37 suoe1 d o 131dwy ff 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 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 TONE menu parameters E BASS LVL Front speaker bass level E TRE L
57. ll 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 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 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 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 and HDMIIN jacks 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 When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected only PCM signals are output from the connected player When signals in other format are received set to DEC AUTO DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM 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 continued 3958 suolesado saipyjduy E DUAL Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital
58. n assignments following the steps in Changing button assignments on page 61 4 2CH Press to select a sound field A F D MOVIE MUSIC 5 THEATRE Press to enjoy optimal image suited for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to this receiver automatically Note This button will only function if your TV is compatible with Theatre Mode Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV for details 882 Name Function Name Function 6 DVD BD MENU Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu ray disc on the TV screen Then use gt and 17 to perform menu operations AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode 3 MENU HOME Press to display the menu of the VCR DVD player satellite tuner or Blu ray disc player on the TV screen Press MENU HOME and TV 15 at the same time to display the TV s menu Then use gt and 17 to perform menu operations D SKIP Press to skip a disc when using a multi disc changer ENTER Press to enter the value after selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV VCR or satellite tuner MEMORY Press to store a station AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiv
59. n be output from the speakers connected to the receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and linear PCM e This receiver supports xvYCC transmission e This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function For details see Control for HDMI page 52 Satellite tuner DVD player Blu ray disc player TV projector etc Set top box Audio video signal Audio video signal Audio video signal Audio video signal OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT SATIN OUT FM 750 COAXIAL OPT ANTENNA Tv DMPORT HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable continued 17 paues 6unje5 Notes on HDMI connections e Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo made by Sony e An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack It is not output from any other audio jacks only be output from the HDMI OUT jack e When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set AUDIO FOR HDMI to TV AMP in the VIDEO menu page 40 If you cannot play back multi channel software set to AMP However the sound will not output from the TV speaker The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the r
60. n the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers the calibration cannot be performed correctly Remove any obstacles from the AUTO CAL MIC measurement area to avoid measurement 1 Connect the supplied optimizer error microphone to the AUTO CAL Note MIC jack If the muting function has been activated before you 2 TRE perform Auto Calibration the muting function will Set up the optimizer be set to off automatically microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position You can also use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears Tip When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone you will get a more accurate measurement 2408 Performing Auto Calibration wis SLEEP DMPORT WIO VO Ve switch VIDEOT VIDEO BD DVD Input SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER buttons AFD MOVIE MUSIC F i THEATRE GD GED C D E CS AUTO cat AUTO CAL x x 5 D TUNING D SKIP gt 10 MEMORY AMP MENU i a0 ee Ej AMP MENU CLEAR e TO OLS DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING MUTING MASTER VOL
61. nected component Before connecting the cords make sure to Connecting the video disconnect the AC power cord mains lead components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player DVD recorder or VCR It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components peyeys 6unje5 Audio signal OUTPUT FM 750 COAXIAL Audio signal Audio signal DVD player DVD recorder Optical digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied 19 If you connect a DVD player 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 player For details see Changing button assignments page 61 Notes e You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or VCR via this receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or VCR e To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player e To output sound from the front speakers and the subwoofer only when you select DVD input be sure to connect your DVD player to the DVD COAX IN jac
62. ode FM AM CEL CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz Automatic tuning SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO VIDEO BD SAT TV SA CDICD 1 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC k 3 THEATRE DVDIBD z E MENU AUTO CAL k i D TUNING DSKIP sA MEMORY AMP MENU ENTE D CLEAR TOOLS Kes sd oe Regie MASTER VOL eo TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET FM MODE 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 a 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 39 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 in TUNER menu to FM AUTO page 39 47 suoleiedo JounL Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons G N 4 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SA CD CD TUNER SAT TV MOVIE MUSIC 2CH A F D 4 Press TUNE
63. on or off page 22 31 32 temporarily Press MUTING again to 2 Remote sensor Receives signals from restore the sound page remote commander 30 3 ACTIVE Lights up in amber when 9 SOUND FIELD Press to select a sound STANDBY lamp the CONTROL FOR field page 43 44 46 HDMI is set to on and the receiver is on standby 10 PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset mode station page 49 4 Input lamps The lamp of the chosen M INPUT Press to select the input input source lights up SELECTOR source to playback page page 30 30 31 32 47 48 49 65 5 Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here page 6 6 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume VOLUME level of all speakers at the same time page 29 30 31 32 7 AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied jack optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function page 24 continued 568 About the indicators on the display 5 6 7 x oii OPT 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Name Function Name Function 1 LFE Lights up when the disc being 6 Preset Lights up when using the played back contains an LFE station receiver to tune in radio stations Low Frequency Effect channel indicators you have preset F
64. or BD 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 player For details see Changing button assignments page 61 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD Blu ray disc is displayed If no image is displayed on the TV screen make sure that the video output of the DVD player or Blu ray disc player is connected to the TV Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished watching the DVD eject the disc and turn off the receiver TV and DVD player or Blu ray disc player To return to the previous Amplifier Operations angie Navigating through menus Press AMP MENU To exit the menu Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC unavailable or fixed and unchangeable By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver THEATRE AUTO CAL D TUNING i i D SKIP gt 10 MEMORY AMP MENU D Gi E 1 CLEAR OLS DISPLAY OPTIONS O MASTER WoL ae wri 2 6 RETURNIEXIT TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET C T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select the menu you want Press or to enter the menu N Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust ol
65. or details on and the LFE channel signal is presetting radio stations see actually being reproduced page 48 2 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is Z D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range activated page 60 compression is activated page 3 Playback The letters L C R etc indicate 34 channel the channels being played back 8 Tuner Lights up when using the indicators The boxes around the letters vary indicators receiver to tune in radio stations to show how the receiver page 47 etc downmixes the source sound 9 MEMORY Lights up when a memory L Front Left functi unction such as Preset Memory R Front Right page 49 etc is activated Cc Center monaural pag utes ibe SL Surround Left 10 COAX Lights up when DVD input is SR Surround Right selected and the source signal is a S Surround monaural or the digital signal being input through the surround components obtained COAX IN jack by Pro Logic processing 11 OPT Lights up when IN MODE is set to Example E AUTO and the source signal is a Recording format Front digital signal being input through the Surround 3 2 1 OPT IN jack Sound Field A F D AUTO 12 DOPL DO PL lights up when the LIC R DOPLII receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals sw SL SR in order to output the center and 4 D0 DIGITAL Lights up when receiver is a ek signals decoding Dolby Digital signals oa TLU lights up when E Note a Pro Logic II Movie Music When play
66. quipment 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 information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 268 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batte
67. ries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents ee About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model HT SF1300 and HT SS1300 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 SF1300 consists of e Receiver STR KS1300 e Speaker system Front speaker SS MSP23F Center speaker SS CNP23 Surround speaker SS SRP23F Subwoofer SS WP23 The HT SS1300 consists of e Receiver STR KS1300 e Speaker system Front speaker SS MSP23S Center speaker SS CNP23 Surround speaker SS SRP23S Subwoofer SS WP23
68. rs E AUDIO FOR HDMI Audio for HDMI Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speakers when AUDIO FOR HDMI is set to AMP e TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver Notes e The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc When the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV even if you play multi channel software When you connect the receiver to a video component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP E CONTROL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see Control for HDMI page 52 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system Select 7 SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 SYSTEM menu parameters
69. s PLII MS setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs MULTI STEREO Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers MULTI ST 4368 punos punong 6BuiAofuy 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 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER A F D MOVIE MUSIC 2CH MUSIC THEATRE A F D MOVIE MENU AUTO CAL Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver For details see Types of sound field available page 45 44 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 EXB _ 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
70. s A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO 4568 punos punong 6BulAofug i Using only the front speakers and subwoofer 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 subwoofer 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 subwoofer VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER AFD MOVIE MUSIC 2CH THEATRE Press 2CH You can also use SOUND FIELD on the receiver 460 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 2 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD press I S F CLR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting 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 tuning 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 c
71. s at 1 kHz THD 1 Surround mode reference RMS Output 3 ohms at 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 143 Wich CENTER 143 W SUR 143 W ch 1 5 ohms at 80 Hz THD 10 SUBWOOFER 285 W DMeasured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 Hz Reference power output for front center surround speakers and subwoofer Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog Sensitivity 1 V 50 kohms Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms Tone 10 dB 0 5 dB step Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz Gain levels 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 With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz General Power requirements Area code CEL CEK Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5 V 700 mA MAX Power consumption Power consumption 165 W Area code CEL CEK Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W When CONTROL FOR HDMI in VIDEO menu is set to CTRL OFF Dimensions w h d Approx 430 x 66 5 x 335 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 6 kg UOHEWIOJU euo ppy M continued
72. speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers You can adjust the receiver s volume when you adjust the TV volume 5668 Notes e If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV e When CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to CTRL ON the AUDIO FOR HDMI settings in the VIDEO menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function the System Audio Control function does not work If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV sound will not be output for a moment e When you switch to an input other than HDMI or TV the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to off If you switch from other input to HDMI or TV input the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV s remote the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote to turn off the TV TV INPUT WV I SLEEP DMPORT AVI Wid SYSTEM STANDBY BD DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER A D MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE DVD BD MENU AUTO CAL D TUNING
73. ted or only one front speaker is connected e The optimizer microphone is not connected ERROR SR 33 Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected ERROR SW 33 Subwoofer is not connected Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER terminal ERROR 33 Wrong speaker detection due to noise Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration ERROR 35 A sound similar to the beep sound from the speakers while performing Auto Calibration is detected Perform the Auto Calibration again To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press RETRY Y appears on the display 3 Rectify the error For details see When error codes appear above 4 Press to perform Auto Calibration again When you select WARN CHK If a warning on the measurement result is present detailed information is displayed Press gt to return to step 2 of Confirming saving the measurement results Warning code Explanation WARN 40 The Auto Calibration has completed However the noise level is high You may be able to perform the Auto Calibration properly if you try it again even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments Try to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment WARN 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured Try to perform the Auto Cal
74. tening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press MUSIC repeatedly to select PORTABLE page 44 604 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 gt 0 30 00 OFF When sleep timer is activated the display dims and SLEEP indicator lights up Note If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver after the display dims the display brightens up After a while the display dims again if no button is pressed Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Using the Remote 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 VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver you can set the VIDEO 1 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 VIDEO 1 2 Referring to the table below press the corresponding button for the category you want Example Press 4 Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to control
75. ther components that you want to use the Control for HDMI function Notes If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable be sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above e You cannot perform One Touch Play and System Audio Control during Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation e Before you do the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV be sure to turn on the TV connected components and receiver If the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV e If the connected components do not support Control for HDMI Easy Setting you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV To set Control for HDMI j N ol aD e MEMORY AMP MENU gt ene 1 OLS OPTIONS O DISPLAY WASTER You ae oe RETURNEXIT Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 6 VIDEO Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select CONTROL FOR HDMI CONTROL FOR HDMI scrolls across the display then CONTROL appears Press G or to enter the parameter Press repeatedly to select CTRL ON Control for HDMI function is activated Watching a DVD One Touch Play You can enjoy sound and image from the components
76. tion of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects become unclear unless set to SIDE LO or SIDE HI Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are located to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HT and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance
77. tions Listening to FM AM radio eee 47 Presetting radio stations tees 48 Using the Radio Data System RDS 50 Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA SYNC oo eee eeeseeeseeeeteceeteenees 52 Preparing Control for HDMI function 54 Watching a DVD One Touch Play 55 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control ceeeeeeeees 56 Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off oseese 57 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio EINMODE J alrae e 58 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT aihen prora Using the Sleep Timer Using the Remote Changing button assignments 61 Additional Information GIOSSALY sicessistssecstscesenssadescensceesetnssseeseosesies 62 PreCaltiONs i sisi bevecakiandessanteawhes 63 Troubleshooting 0 0 ce eeeseeeseeeteeeeeeeee 65 Specifications s is sisie ii eiea 69 Index AE E ES Back cover Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel peyeys Bunje5 1 2 3 4 5 6 M R buron vosos voeoz so ovo sa mw SACCOICD TUNER EN 11 10 9 8 7 Name Function Name Function tv Press to turn the receiver 8 MUTING Press to turn off the sound on standby
78. wire not supplied a 750 COAXIAL ANTENNA To ground Tuner The FM reception is poor e 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 Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning page 48 e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 48 RDS does not work e Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear e 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 UO EWOJU jeuonippy continued 67 Remote control The remote does not function e For receiver operation you can only use the DISPLAY button when the TUNER input is selected e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the rece
79. you connect the receiver to a component which does not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function e When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync 5208 A To enjoy TV multi channel Connecting a TV and other surround sound broadcasting components You can listen to TV multi channel surround Before connecting the cords be sure to sound broadcasting from the speakers disconnect the AC power cord connected to the receiver Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver Satellite tuner Set top box DVD player Blu ray disc player Audio video OUTPUT Audio video Sa Audio video OUTPUT signals signals signals P P DC5V 700mA MAX gJ OPTIN COAX IN ANTENNA VIDEO2 DVD IINGH 40 101 Uu09 f OUTPUT DIGITAL OG g P OPTICAL Audio video Audio signals 5 signals HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable Optical digital cord not taal Audio cord not dents a Connect at least one of the audio cords or 5368 Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function This function is only available for certain types of TV When you perform the Control for

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