Sony Ht Sf1300 Operating Instructions

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Amplifier Operations
xCONTROL 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
xFL DIST. (Front...

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xSW 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.
xSUR 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 B and...

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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.
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
Enjoying Surround Sound
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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.
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).
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Types of sound field available
Notes
 The effects provided by the virtual speakers may 
cause increased noise in the playback signal. 
 When listening with sound fields that employ the 
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any 
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
 This function does not work 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
 You can...

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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.
Press 2CH....

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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.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press...

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You can enter the frequency of a station 
directly by using the numeric buttons.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the numeric buttons to 
enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust 
the direction of the AM loop antenna for 
optimum reception.
4Press ENTER.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make...

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Tuner Operations
4Press the numeric buttons to 
select a preset number.
You can also press the PRESET + or 
PRESET – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you 
select the preset number, start again from 
step 3.
5Press ENTER.
The station is stored as the selected preset 
number. 
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press 
ENTER, start again from step 3.
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset 
another station.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
2Press PRESET + or...

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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
 RDS is operable only for FM stations.
 Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do 
they provide the same type of services. If you are 
not familiar with the RDS services in your area, 
check with your local radio stations for details.
Simply select a station...