Sony Ht Sf1300 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started4: 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).
* The shape of the connector varies depending on 
the area code of this receiver.
Notes
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop 
antenna away from the receiver and other 
components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
 After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as 
horizontal as possible.
RL
RLOPT...

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5: Preparing the receiver 
and the remote
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) 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.
“CLEARING” appears on the display for 
a while, then “CLEARED”...

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Getting Started
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU023 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 manganese 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,...

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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 calibration, 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...

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Getting Started
Press AMP MENU, then press 
AU TO CA L.
You can also select “A.CAL YES” in the  
A. CAL menu.
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 
approximately 30 seconds to complete.
The table below shows the display when 
measurement starts.
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...

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2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the item. Then, press  .
3Save the measurement result.
Select “SAVE” in step 2.
The measurement results are saved. 
When error codes appear
Try the remedies and perform the Auto 
Calibration again.
To rectify the error
1Record down the error code.
2Press  , “RETRY Y” appears on the 
display.
3Rectify the error. 
For details, see “When error codes appear” 
above.
4Press   to perform Auto Calibration again.
Item Explanation
RETRY Performs the Auto 
Calibration again....

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Getting Started
When you select “WARN CHK”
If a warning on the measurement result is 
present, detailed information is displayed.
Press   to return to step 2 of 
“Confirming/saving the 
measurement results”.
When you select “PHASE”
You can check the phase of each speaker (in 
phase/out of phase).
Press V/v repeatedly to select a 
speaker, then press   to return to 
step 2 in “Confirming/saving the 
measurement results”.
*xx represent a speaker channel
FL Front left
FR Front right
CCenter
SL Surround...

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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).
xAUTO CAL (Auto Calibration no/
yes)
 A.CAL NO
The Auto Calibration function is not 
activated.
 A.CAL YES
The Auto Calibration function starts.
xCAL LOAD (Calibration load)*
 LOAD YES
Select this when you want to load the saved...

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Getting Started
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  
Subwoofer
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 37).
Tips
 To adjust the level of all speakers at the same 
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also...

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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 activate the muting function
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...