Sony Ht Sf1300 Operating Instructions

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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.
1Hold down the input button of 
which you want to change the 
assignment.
Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.
2Referring to the table below, 
press the corresponding 
button for the category you...

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Glossary
xCinema 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 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...

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Additional Information
xHDMI (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.
xL.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)
Sound effects...

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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...

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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the receiver, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the 
problem.
Audio
There is no sound, no matter which 
component is selected, or only a very 
low-level sound is heard.
 Check that the speakers and components 
are connected securely.
 Check that both the receiver and all 
components are turned on.
 Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set 
to “VOL MIN”.
 Press MUTING to...

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The surround effect cannot be 
obtained.
 Make sure you have selected a sound field 
with MOVIE or MUSIC button.
 Sound fields do not function for signals 
with a sampling frequency of more than 
48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel 
sound is not reproduced.
 Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing 
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS 
format.
 When connecting the DVD player, etc., to 
the digital input jacks of this receiver, 
check the audio setting (the settings for the 
audio output) of...

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Additional Information
No sound is output from the receiver 
and TV speaker while using the System 
Audio Control function.
 Make sure the TV is compatible with the 
System Audio Control function.
 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...

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Remote control
The remote does not function.
 For receiver operation, you can only use 
the DISPLAY button when the TUNER 
input is selected.
 Point the remote at the remote sensor on 
the receiver.
 Remove any obstacles in the path between 
the remote and the receiver.
 Replace all the batteries in the remote with 
new ones, if they are weak.
 Make sure you select the correct input on 
the remote.
 
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a 
message. You can check the condition...

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Additional Information
Specifications
Amplifier sectionPower Output1)
Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W 
(3 ohms at 1 kHz,  
THD 1%)
Surround mode (reference)
RMS Output 
(3 ohms at 1 kHz,  
THD 10%) 
FRONT
2): 143 W/ch
CENTER2): 143 W
SUR2): 143 W/ch 
(1.5 ohms at 80 Hz,  
THD 10%)
SUBWOOFER
2): 285 W
1)Measured under the following conditions:
2)Reference power output for front, center, surround 
speakers and subwoofer. Depending on the sound 
field settings and the source, there...

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Speaker section
HT-SF1300 only
 Front speaker (SS-MSP23F)
 Surround speaker (SS-SRP23F)
 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 × 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.)
Front speaker 113 × 830 × 83 mm  
(without stand) 
315 × 1,015 - 1,345 ×...