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    							©2008 Sony Corporation
    3-295-946-12(1)
    Home Theatre 
    System
    Operating Instructions
    HT-SF1300 
    HT-SS1300
     
    						
    							2GB
    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 & 
    Electronic Equipment 
    (Applicable in the European 
    Union and other European 
    countries with separate 
    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 equipment. 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.
    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 batteries, 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.
    WARNING
     
    						
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    About This Manual
    • 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:
     Receiver STR-KS1300
     Speaker systema)
    – Front speaker SS-MSP23F
    – Center speaker SS-CNP23
    – Surround speaker SS-SRP23F
    – Subwoofer SS-WP23
    The HT-SS1300 consists of:
     Receiver STR-KS1300
     Speaker systema)
    – Front speaker SS-MSP23S
    – Center speaker SS-CNP23
    – Surround speaker SS-SRP23S
    – Subwoofer SS-WP23
    a)Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
     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.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 & other U.S. and worldwide patents 
    issued & 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
    TM) 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.
    “BRAVIA” and   are trademarks of Sony 
    Corporation.
    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).
    Any differences in operation, according to the area 
    code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, 
    “Models of area code AA only”.
    FRONT RFRONT LSUR RSUR LCENTERSUBWOOFER
    Area code
     
    						
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    Table of Contents
    Getting Started
    Description and location of parts................... 5
    1: Installing the speakers ............................. 11
    2: Connecting the speakers .......................... 14
    3: Connecting the audio/video  
    components ............................................. 16
    4: Connecting the antennas.......................... 21
    5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ..... 22
    6: Calibrating the appropriate settings 
    automatically 
    (AUTO CALIBRATION) ....................... 23
    7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 
    (TEST TONE) ........................................ 28
    Playback
    Selecting a component................................. 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) ............................................ 38
    Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)......... 39
    Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu)......... 39
    Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) ......... 40
    Settings for the system   
    (SYSTEM menu) .................................... 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) ...................................... 46
    Resetting sound fields to the initial  
    settings .................................................... 46
    Tuner Operations
    Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 47
    Presetting radio stations .............................. 48
    Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 50
    Control for HDMI
    Using the Control for HDMI function for 
    “BRAVIA” Sync .................................... 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) ......................... 56
    Turning off the receiver with the TV  
    (System Power Off) ............................... 57
    Other Operations
    Switching between digital and analog audio 
    (IN MODE) ............................................ 58
    Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
    (DMPORT) ............................................ 58
    Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 60
    Using the Remote
    Changing button assignments ..................... 61
    Additional Information
    Glossary ...................................................... 62
    Precautions .................................................. 63
    Troubleshooting .......................................... 65
    Specifications .............................................. 69
    Index ............................................. Back cover
     
    						
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    Getting Started
    Description and location of parts
    Front panel
    Getting Started
    Receiver
    BD?/1ACTIVE
    STANDBYMASTER
     V
    OLUME
    AUTO CAL MIC
    INPUT SELECTORPRESET 
    TUNINGSOUND FIELD
    MUTING?/1DMPORT VIDEO 1VIDEO 2 DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNERBD
    235416
    7 8
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    Name Function
    A?/1 
    (on/standby)Press to turn the receiver 
    on or off (page 22, 31, 32).
    BRemote sensorReceives signals from 
    remote commander.
    CACTIVE 
    STANDBY lampLights up in amber when 
    the CONTROL FOR 
    HDMI is set to on and the 
    receiver is on standby 
    mode.
    DInput lampsThe lamp of the chosen 
    input source lights up 
    (page 30).
    EDisplayThe current status of the 
    selected component or a 
    list of selectable items 
    appears here (page 6). 
    FMASTER 
    VOLUMETurn to adjust the volume 
    level of all speakers at the 
    same time (page 29, 30, 
    31, 32).
    GAUTO CAL MIC 
    jackConnects to the supplied 
    optimizer microphone for 
    the Auto Calibration 
    function (page 24).HMUTINGPress to turn off the sound 
    temporarily. 
    Press MUTING again to 
    restore the sound (page 
    30).
    ISOUND FIELD 
    +/–Press to select a sound 
    field (page 43, 44, 46).
    JPRESET TUNING 
    +/–Press to select a preset 
    station (page 49).
    KINPUT 
    SELECTORPress to select the input 
    source to playback (page 
    30, 31, 32, 47, 48, 49, 65).
    Name Function
    continued
     
    						
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    About the indicators on the display
    LCR
    SL SR
    SW
    D.RANGE
    RDS
     ST MONOMEMORYS
    DIGITAL
    DTSHDMIPLOPTCOAX
    2 134567
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    SLEEPLFE
    Name Function
    ALFELights up when the disc being 
    played back contains an LFE 
    (Low Frequency Effect) channel 
    and the LFE channel signal is 
    actually being reproduced.
    BSLEEPLights up when the sleep timer is 
    activated (page 60).
    CPlayback 
    channel 
    indicators 
     
     
    L 
    R 
    C 
    SL 
    SR 
    S 
     
     The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate 
    the channels being played back. 
    The boxes around the letters vary 
    to show how the receiver 
    downmixes the source sound.
    Front Left
    Front Right
    Center (monaural)
    Surround Left
    Surround Right
    Surround (monaural or the 
    surround components obtained 
    by Pro Logic processing)
    Example:
    Recording format (Front/
    Surround): 3/2.1
    Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
    D;
     DIGITALLights up when receiver is 
    decoding Dolby Digital signals.
    Note
    When playing a Dolby Digital 
    format disc, be sure that you 
    have made digital connections 
    and that IN MODE is set to 
    “AUTO”.
    EHDMILights up when a playback 
    component is connected to this 
    receiver using a HDMI jack 
    (page 17).
    LCR
    SL SR
    SW
    Name Function
    FPreset 
    station 
    indicatorsLights up when using the 
    receiver to tune in radio stations 
    you have preset. For details on 
    presetting radio stations, see 
    page 48.
    GD.RANGELights up when dynamic range 
    compression is activated (page 
    34).
    HTuner 
    indicatorsLights up when using the 
    receiver to tune in radio stations 
    (page 47), etc.
    IMEMORYLights up when a memory 
    function, such as Preset Memory 
    (page 49), etc., is activated.
    JCOAXLights up when DVD input is 
    selected and the source signal is a 
    digital signal being input through the 
    COAX IN jack.
    KOPTLights up when IN MODE is set to 
    “AUTO” and the source signal is a 
    digital signal being input through the 
    OPT IN jack.
    L;PL/ 
    ;PLII“; PL” lights up when the 
    receiver applies Pro Logic 
    processing to 2 channel signals 
    in order to output the center and 
    surround channel signals. 
    “; PLII” lights up when the 
    Pro Logic II Movie/Music 
    decoder is activated. 
    MDTSLights up when the receiver is 
    decoding DTS signals.
    Note
    When playing a DTS format 
    disc, be sure that you have made 
    digital connections and that IN 
    MODE is set to “AUTO”.
    NSWLights up when the audio signal 
    is output from the 
    SUBWOOFER jack.
     
    						
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    Getting Started
    Rear panel
    4
    12 3
    5
    OPT IN OPT INVIDEO 2COAX IN AUDIO INDV D
    DVD INSAT INBD INOUT
    ANTENNASA-CD/CDAUDIO INAUDIO INFRONT RVIDEO 1SPEAKERS
    HDMIAM
    R
    L
    R
    L
    FRONT LSUR RSUR LCENTERSUBWOOFERRT DMPO DIGITAL
    TVDC5V      700mA   MAX 
    TV
    AANTENNA section
    FM 
    ANTENNA 
    jackConnects to the FM 
    wire antenna 
    supplied with this 
    receiver (page 21).
    AM 
    ANTENNA 
    terminalsConnects to the AM 
    loop antenna 
    supplied with this 
    receiver (page 21).
    BDIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
    OPT IN jack Connects to a DVD 
    player, etc. The 
    COAX IN jack 
    provides a better 
    quality of loud sound 
    (page 19). COAX IN jack
    HDMI IN/ 
    OUT jackConnects 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).
    CSPEAKERS section
    Connects to the supplied speakers 
    and subwoofer (page 14).
    DDMPORT section
    DMPORT 
    jackConnects to a 
    DIGITAL MEDIA 
    PORT adapter (page 
    59).
    EAUDIO INPUT section
    AUDIO IN 
    jackConnects to a Super 
    Audio CD player, 
    CD player, etc. (page 
    16, 19).White (L)
    Red (R)
     
    						
    							8GB
    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
    .
    Remote commander
    123
    46
    78
    0/10ENTER
    9
    SYSTEM STANDBY
    TV INPUT
    SLEEPDMPORT
    VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
    2CH A.F.D.
    RETURN/EXIT
    TV CH –
    PRESET –TV CH +
    PRESET +
    TUNING –
    TVTUNING +
    FM MODE
    REPLAY ADVANCE
    MOVIE MUSIC
    AMP MENU
    CLEAR
    DISPLAYMUTING
    TV VOL
    MASTER VOLDVD/BD
    MENU
    AUTO CAL
    D.TUNING
    D.SKIP THEATRE SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
    ?/1
    -
    .
    H mM
    Xx
    10
    qh
    qk
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    1
    3 2
    5
    6
    7
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    qdTV ?/1AV  ?/1
    MEMORY
    MENU/HOMETOOLS/
    OPTIONS
    Name Function
    ATV ?/1 
    (on/standby)Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at 
    the same time to turn the TV 
    on or off.
    AV  ?/1  
    (on/standby)Press to turn on or off the 
    Sony audio/video components 
    that the remote is assigned to 
    operate (page 61).
    If you press ?/1 (B) at the 
    same time, it will turn off the 
    receiver and other Sony 
    components (SYSTEM 
    STANDBY).
    Note
    The function of the AV ?/1 
    switch changes automatically 
    each time you press the input 
    buttons (C).
    B?/1 
    (on/standby)Press to turn the receiver on or 
    off.
    To turn off all Sony 
    components, press ?/1 and 
    AV ?/1 (A) at the same time 
    (SYSTEM STANDBY).
    CInput buttonsPress 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 button 
    assignments following the 
    steps in “Changing button 
    assignments” on page 61.
    D2CHPress to select a sound field.
    A.F.D.
    MOVIE
    MUSIC
    ETHEATREPress 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.
     
    						
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    Getting Started
    Name Function
    FDVD/BD 
    MENUPress to display the menu of 
    the DVD or Blu-ray disc on 
    the TV screen. Then, use V, v, 
    B, b and   (Q) to perform 
    menu operations.
    AUTO CA LPress to activate the Auto 
    Calibration function.
    GD.TUNINGPress to enter direct tuning 
    mode.
    D.SKIPPress to skip a disc when 
    using a multi-disc changer.
    HENTERPress to enter the value after 
    selecting a channel, disc or 
    track using the numeric 
    buttons of the TV, VCR or 
    satellite tuner.
    MEMORYPress to store a station.
    IAMP MENUPress to display the menu of 
    the receiver. Then, use V, v, 
    B, b and   (Q) to perform 
    menu operations.
    JTOOLS/
    OPTIONSPress to display and select the 
    options of the DVD player or 
    Blu-ray disc player. 
    Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and 
    TV (O) at the same time to 
    display the options applicable 
    to the Sony TV.
    KMUTINGPress to turn off the sound 
    temporarily. 
    Press MUTING again to 
    restore the sound.
    Press MUTING and TV (O) 
    at the same time to activate 
    the TV’s muting function.
    LTV VOL  
    +
    a)/–Press TV VOL +/– and TV 
    (O) at the same time to adjust 
    the volume level of the TV.
    MASTER 
    VO L +
    a)/–Press to adjust the volume 
    level of all speakers at the 
    same time.
    Name Function
    MMENU/HOMEPress 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 
    (O) at the same time to 
    display the TV’s menu. 
    Then, use V, v, B, b and   
    (Q) to perform menu 
    operations.
    N./>
    b)Press to skip a track of the CD 
    player, DVD player or Blu-ray 
    disc player.
    REPLAY /
    ADVANCE Press to replay the previous 
    scene or fast forward the 
    current scene of the VCR, 
    DVD player or Blu-ray disc 
    player.
    m/M
    b)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.
    H
    a)b)Press to start playback of the 
    VCR, CD player, DVD player, 
    or Blu-ray disc player.
    X
    b)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.)
    x
    b)Press to stop playback of the 
    VCR, CD player, DVD player 
    or Blu-ray disc player.
    TV CH +/–Press TV CH +/– and TV (O) 
    at the same time to select 
    preset TV channels.
    PRESET +/–Press to select
    – preset stations.
    – preset channels of the VCR 
    or satellite tuner.
    TUNING +/–Press to scan a station.
    FM MODEPress to select the FM 
    monaural or stereo reception.
    
    						
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    a)The number 5, TV VOL +/MASTER VOL + and 
    H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots 
    as references when operating the receiver.
    b)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 DIGITAL MEDIA 
    PORT adapter.
    Notes
     Some functions explained in this section may not 
    work depending on the model.
     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.
    Name Function
    OTVPress TV and the button with 
    orange printing at the same 
    time to enable TV operation.
    PRETURN/ 
    EXIT OPress 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 O 
    and TV (O) at the same time 
    to return to the previous menu 
    or exit the TV’s menu while 
    the menu is displayed on the 
    TV screen.
    Q 
     
    V/v/B/bAfter pressing AMP MENU 
    (I), DVD/BD MENU (F), 
    or MENU/HOME (M), press 
    V, v, B or b 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.
    RDISPLAYPress 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 (O) 
    at the same time to display 
    TV’s information on the TV 
    screen.
    S-/--Press to select the channel 
    entry mode, either one or two 
    digit of the VCR.
    Press -/-- and TV (O) at the 
    same time to select the 
    channel entry mode, either 
    one or two digits of the TV.
    >10Press to select the track 
    numbers over 10 of the CD 
    player.
    CLEARPress to clear a mistake when 
    you press the incorrect 
    numeric button.
    ,
    Name Function
    TNumeric 
    buttons 
    (number 5
    a))Press to 
    – preset/tune to preset 
    stations. 
    – 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 (O) at the same time to 
    select the TV channels.
    UTV INPUTPress TV INPUT and TV (O) 
    at the same time to select the 
    input signal (TV input or 
    video input).
    SLEEPPress to activate the Sleep 
    Timer function and the 
    duration which the receiver 
    turns off automatically.
     
    						
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