Sony Ht Sf1100 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started5: Preparing the receiver 
and the remote
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.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.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the 
receiver.
2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“INITIAL” appears on the display.
The following items are reset to their 
factory settings.
 All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, 
SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM 
menus.
 The sound field memorized for each 
input and preset station.
 All sound field parameters.
 All preset stations.
 MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL 
MIN”.
 Input is set to “DVD”.
Connecting the AC power cord
AC power cord 
To the wall outlet
Performing initial setup 
operations
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Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU017 remote commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing 
batteries.
Notes
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or 
humid place.
 Do not use a new battery with old ones.
 Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of 
batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight 
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an 
extended period of time, remove the batteries to 
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and 
corrosion.
 When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons 
may be reset to their factory settings. If this 
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 50).
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last 
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer 
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with 
new ones.
6: Calibrating the 
appropriate settings 
automatically 
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C. 
(Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 
Technology which allows you to perform 
automatic calibration as follows:
 Check the connection between each speaker 
and the receiver.
 Adjust the speaker level.
 Measure the distance of each speaker to your 
listening position.
You can also adjust the speaker levels and 
balance manually. For details, see  
“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 
(TEST TONE)” (page 26).
Before you perform Auto Calibration, install 
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 calibration, the sound that comes out 
of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to 
the presence of children or to the effect on 
your neighborhood.
 Perform 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 
measurement area to avoid measurement 
error.
Inserting batteries into the 
remote
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Getting Started
Note
If the Muting function is on when we perform Auto 
Calibration, it will turn off automatically.
Example: HT-SS1100
1Connect the supplied optimizer 
microphone to the AUTO CAL 
MIC jack on the front panel.
2Set up the optimizer 
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.
Tips
 Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path 
between the optimizer microphone and the 
speakers.
 When you face the speaker towards the optimizer 
microphone, you will get a more accurate 
measurement.
Press AMP MENU, then press 
AUTO CAL.
The following appears on the display.
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t 
A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]
The measurement process will take a few 
minutes to complete.
The table below shows the display when 
measurement starts.
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in 
the display during measurement.
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Performing Auto Calibration
Measurement for Display
Environment noise level NOISE.CHK
Speaker connection MEASURE and SP 
DET. appears 
alternately*
Speaker level MEASURE and 
GAIN appears 
alternately*
Speaker distance MEASURE and 
DISTANCE appears 
alternately*
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When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” 
appears on the display and the settings are 
registered.
After you have finished
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the 
receiver.
Note
Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. 
Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be 
maintained.
Tips
 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.
 The Auto Calibration function will be canceled 
when you do the following during the 
measurement process:
– Press ?/1 or MUTING.
– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT 
SELECTOR on the receiver.
– Change the volume level.
– Press AUTO CAL again.
Error codes
When an error is detected during Auto 
Calibration, an error code will appear on the 
display cyclically after each measurement 
process as follows:
Error code t blank display t (error code t 
blank display)
a) t PUSH t blank display 
t ENTER
a)Appears when there are more than one error code.
To rectify the error
1Record down the error code.
2Press .
3Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
4Rectify the error.
For details, see “Error code and remedies” 
below.
5Turn on the receiver and perform Auto 
Calibration again (page 23).
Error code and remedies
Error and warning codes
Error 
codeExplanation Remedies
ERROR 10 The environment 
is too noisy.Make sure the 
environment is 
quiet during Auto 
Calibration.
ERROR 11 The speakers are 
placed too near 
the optimizer 
microphone.Place your speakers 
further away from 
the optimizer 
microphone.
ERROR 12 None of the 
speakers are 
detected.Make sure that the 
optimizer 
microphone is 
connected properly 
and perform Auto 
Calibration.
ERROR 20 Front speakers 
are not detected 
or only one front 
speaker is 
detected.Check the front 
speaker 
connection.
ERROR 21 Only one 
surround speaker 
is detected.Check the surround 
speaker 
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Getting Started
Warning codes
During Auto Calibration, the warning code 
provides information on the measurement 
result. The warning code will appear on the 
display cyclically as follows:
Warning code t blank display t (warning 
code t blank display)
b) t PUSH t blank 
display t ENTER
b)Appears when there are more than one warning 
code.
You can choose to ignore the warning code as 
the Auto Calibration function will 
automatically adjust the settings. You can also 
change the settings manually.
To change the settings 
manually
1Record down the warning code.
2Press .
3Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
4Follow the solution provided in the 
“Warning codes and solutions”  below.
5Turn on the receiver and perform Auto 
Calibration again (page 23).
Warning codes and solutions
c)For details, refer “Front speaker distance”  
(page 36).
d)For details, refer “Center speaker distance” 
(page 36).
e)For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” 
(page 37).
f)For details, refer “Surround right speaker 
distance” (page 37).
Warning 
codeExplanation Solution
WARN. 40 The environment 
is noisy.Make sure the 
environment is 
quiet during Auto 
Calibration.
WARN.  50 The center speaker 
is not connected.Be sure to connect 
the center speaker.
WARN. 51 The surround 
speakers are not 
connected.Be sure to connect 
the surround 
speakers.
WARN. 60 The front speaker 
balance is out of 
range.Reposition your 
front speakers.
c)
WARN.  62 The center speaker 
level is out of 
range.Reposition your 
center speaker.d)
WARN. 63 The surround left 
speaker level is out 
of range.Reposition your 
surround left 
speaker.
e)
WARN. 64 The surround right 
speaker level is out 
of range.Reposition your 
surround right 
speaker.
f)
WARN. 70 The front speaker 
distance is out of 
range.Reposition your 
front speakers.c)
WARN.  72 The center speaker 
distance is out of 
range.Reposition your 
center speaker.d)
WARN. 73 The surround left 
speaker distance is 
out of range.Reposition your 
surround left 
speaker.
e)
WARN. 74 The surround right 
speaker distance is 
out of range.Reposition your 
surround right 
speaker.
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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.
1Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
2Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“T. TONE”.
4Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
5Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“T. TONE Y”.
The test tone is output from each speaker 
in sequence as follows:
Front left t Center t Front right t 
Surround right t Surround left t  
Sub woofer
6Adjust 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 33).
Tips
 To adjust the level of all speakers at the same 
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also 
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
 The adjusted value are shown on the display 
during adjustment.
To turn off the test tone
Repeat steps 1 to 5 above. Then, select 
“T. TONE N” in step 5.
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Playback
Selecting a component
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.
2Turn on the component and 
start playback.
3Press MASTER VOL +/– to 
adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on 
the receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING.
The muting function will be canceled when 
you do the following.
 Press MUTING again.
 Increase the volume.
 Turn off the receiver.
To avoid damaging your 
speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn 
down the volume level.
Playback
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[Display]Components that can 
be played back
DMPORT 
[DMPORT]DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter connected to 
DMPORT jack
VIDEO 1  
[VIDEO 1]VCR, etc., connected to 
the VIDEO 1 jack
VIDEO 2 
[VIDEO 2/BD]Blu-ray disc player, etc., 
connected to the VIDEO  
2/BD jack
DVD 
[DVD]DVD player, etc., 
connected to DVD jack
SAT 
[SAT]Satellite tuner, set-top 
box, etc., connected to 
SAT jack
TV 
[TV]TV, etc., connected to TV 
jack
SA-CD/CD 
[SA-CD/CD]Super Audio CD/CD 
player, etc., connected to 
the SA-CD/CD jack
TUNER 
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Listening/Watching a component
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD
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Notes
 The operation is described for a 
Sony Super Audio CD player.
 Refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the 
Super Audio CD player or CD 
player.
Tips
 You can select the sound field to 
suit the music. Refer to page 40 
for details. 
Recommended sound fields: 
Classical: HALL 
Jazz: JAZZ 
Live concert: CONCERT
 You can listen to the sound that 
was recorded in the 2 channel 
format from all speakers (multi 
channel). Refer to page 38 for 
details.
1Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD 
player, then place the disc on the tray.
2Turn on the receiver.
3Press SA-CD/CD.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to 
select “SA-CD/CD”.
4Playback the disc.
5Adjust to a suitable volume.
6After you have finished listening to the 
Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn 
off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/
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Playback
Watching a DVD
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Notes
 Refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the 
TV and DVD player.
 Check the following if you 
cannot listen to multi channel 
sound.
– Be sure this receiver is 
connected to the DVD player 
via a digital connection.
– Be sure the digital audio 
output of the DVD player is 
set up properly.
Tips
 Select the audio format of the 
disc to be played, if necessary.
 You can select the sound field to 
suit the movie/music. Refer to 
page 40 for details. 
Recommended sound fields: 
Movie: C.ST.EX 
Music: CONCERT
1Turn on the TV and DVD player.
2Turn on the receiver.
3Press DVD.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to 
select “DVD”.
4Switch the input of the TV so that an image 
of the DVD is displayed.
If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that 
the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV.
5Set up the DVD player.
Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.
6Playback the disc.
7Adjust to a suitable volume.
8After you have finished watching the DVD, 
eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV 
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Navigating through 
menus
By using the amplifier menus, you can make 
various adjustments to customize the receiver.
1Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the menu you want.
3Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the parameter you want to 
adjust.
5Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
To return to the previous 
display
Press B.
To exit the menu
Press AMP MENU.
Note
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed 
on the display. This means that they are either 
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
Amplifier Operations
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