Sony Ht Sf1300 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel 
speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like 
multi channel surround sound, be sure to 
connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a 
center speaker, and two surround speakers) 
and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).
HT-SF1300 only
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer
HT-SS1300 only
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer
Tip
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional 
signals, you can place it wherever you want.
 
						

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Before you install the speaker and subwoofer, 
be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to 
prevent vibration or movement as shown in the 
illustration below.
Example of HT-SS1300 front 
speaker
HT-SF1300 only
You need to attach the supplied foot pads to 
the center speaker and subwoofer only.
HT-SS1300 only
You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all 
the speakers and subwoofer.
HT-SS1300 only
For greater flexibility in positioning the 
speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or 
WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in 
certain countries). For details, refer to 
operating instructions supplied with the 
speaker stand.
HT-SF1300 only
For greater flexibility in positioning the 
speakers, use the supplied speaker stand. For 
details, refer to supplied speaker stand 
installation guide.You can install your speakers on the wall.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) 
that are suitable for the hook on 
the back of each speaker. See 
the illustrations below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall. 
The screws should protrude 5 
to 7 mm.
Installing the speakers on a flat 
surface
Installing the speakers on the 
speaker stand
Installing the speakers on the 
wall
4 mm
more than 25 mm
Hook on the back of the speaker4.6 mm
10 mm
5 to 7 mm
 
						

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Getting Started
3Hang the speakers on the 
screws.
Example of installing the speakers on 
the wall
Notes
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material 
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially 
fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and 
fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a 
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is 
applied. 
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the 
wall material or screws to be used.
 Sony is not responsible for accident or damage 
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall 
strength or improper screw installation, natural 
calamity, etc. 
 For HT-SF1300, if you install the speakers on the 
wall, you do not need to attach the supplied 
speaker stand.
4.6 mm Hook on the back of the speaker
10 mm
 
						

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2: Connecting the speakers
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer
SPEAKERSCENTERSUBWOOFERFRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L
D E B
ASpeaker cord (supplied)F
A C
AA
A
Connector
 
						

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Getting Started
Note on speaker cords
The connector of the speaker cords are the 
same color as the speaker jack to be connected. 
When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to 
match the colored connector to the speaker 
jack on the receiver:
To connect the speakers 
correctly 
Check the speaker type by referring to the 
speaker label* at the rear panel or bottom of 
the speakers.
* The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the 
character on the speaker label. For details on the 
speaker type, see page 3. Connector Speaker jack
Red FRONT R
White FRONT L
Grey SUR R
Blue SUR L
Green CENTER
Purple SUBWOOFER
Character on 
speaker labelSpeaker type
LFront left
R Front right
SL Surround left
SR Surround right
 
						

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3: Connecting the audio/
video components
This section describes how to hook up your 
components to this receiver. Before you begin, 
refer to “Component to be connected” below 
for the pages which describe how to connect 
the audio/video components.
After hooking up all your components, 
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 
21).
Component to be connected
The following illustration shows how to 
connect audio components such as Super 
Audio CD player or CD player.
Before connecting cords, make sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
How to hook up your 
components
To connect See
Audio components
 Super Audio CD player/ 
CD playerpage 16
Components with HDMI jack page 17
Video components

 DVD player/DVD recorder
page 19
Connecting the audio 
components
RLOPT IN OPT INVIDEO 2COAX INDV D
SAT INB
ANTENNASA-CD/CDAUDIO IN
AM
DIGITALTV
TVRLAUDIO IN
DVD IN
Super Audio CD player/
CD player
Audio signal
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)
 
						

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Getting Started
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an 
interface which transmits video and audio 
signals in digital format.
Before connecting cords, make sure to 
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Note
Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD 
input button on the remote so that you can use the 
button to control your DVD player. For details, see 
“Changing button assignments” (page 61).
HDMI feature
 A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can 
be output from the speakers connected to the 
receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS 
and linear PCM.
 This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.
 This receiver supports the Control for HDMI 
function. For details, see “Control for HDMI” 
(page 52).
Connecting components with 
HDMI jacks
RL
RLOPT IN OPT INVIDEO 2COAX IN AUDIO INDV D
DVD INSAT INBD INOUT
ANTENNASA-CD/CDAUDIO INAUDIO INVIDEO 1
HDMIAM
RT DMPO DIGITAL
TV
TV
DC5V      700mA   MAX 
RL
RL
DVD player Blu-ray disc player TV, projector, etc.
AHDMI cable (not supplied)We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
Audio/video signal Audio/video signal Audio/video signal
AAA
Satellite tuner, 
Set-top box
Audio/video signal
A
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Notes on HDMI connections
 Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo 
(made by Sony).
 An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack 
is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and 
HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any 
other audio jacks.
 Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can 
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.
 When you want to listen to the sound from 
the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI” 
to “TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page 
40). If you cannot play back multi channel 
software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound 
will not output from the TV speaker.
 The multi/stereo area audio signals of a 
Super Audio CD are not output.
 Be sure to turn on the receiver when the 
video and audio of a playback component 
are being output to a TV via the receiver. If 
the power supply of the receiver is not turned 
on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.
 Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit 
length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack 
may be suppressed by the connected 
component. Check the setup of the 
connected component if the image is poor or 
the sound does not come out of a component 
connected via the HDMI cable.
 Sound may be interrupted when the 
sampling frequency or the number of 
channels of audio output signals from the 
playback component is switched. When the connected component is not 
compatible with copyright protection 
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the 
sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be 
distorted or may not be output. 
In this case, check the specification of the 
connected component.
 You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM 
only with an HDMI connection.
 Set the resolution of the image of the 
playback component to 720p, 1080i or 
1080p when you output 96 kHz multi 
channel sound over a HDMI connection.
 We do not recommend using a HDMI-DVI 
conversion cable. When you connect a 
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D 
component, the sound and/or the image may 
not be output.
 You may need to make certain settings on 
the image resolution of the player before you 
can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer 
to the operating instructions of the player.
 For details on HDMI setup of the connected 
component, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the connected 
component.
 
						

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Getting Started
The following illustration shows how to 
connect video components such as DVD 
player, DVD recorder or VCR.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. 
Connect audio and video cords according to 
the jacks of your components.Before connecting the cords, make sure to 
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Connecting the video 
components
RL
RLAUDIO IN
DVD INSAT INBD INOUT
ANTENNASA-CD/CDAUDIO INTVAUDIO IN
HDMIAM
RT DMPO DIGITAL
DC5V      700mA   MAX 
RRLOPT IN OPT INVIDEO 2 DVDVIDEO 1 TV
L
COAX IN
AB
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
DVD player/DVD recorder VCRTV
Audio signal
B C
Audio signal Audio signal
 
						

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If you connect a DVD player
Be sure to change the factory setting of the 
DVD input button on the remote so that you 
can use the button to control your DVD player. 
For details, see “Changing button 
assignments” (page 61).
Notes
 You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or 
VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the DVD 
recorder or VCR.
 To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD 
player, set the digital audio output setting on the 
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the DVD player.
 To output sound from the front speakers and the 
subwoofer only when you select DVD input, be 
sure to:
– connect your DVD player to the DVD COAX IN 
jack on the receiver.
– press 2CH.
 Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD 
player, DVD recorder and VCR to the TV, so that 
the image is displayed on the TV. Refer to the 
operating instructions of each component 
connected for details.
 When connecting optical digital cords, insert the 
plugs straight in until they click into place.
 Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tips
 All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling 
frequencies
 To output the sound of the TV from the speakers 
connected to the receiver, be sure to:
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the 
TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver.
– turn off TV’s volume or activate the TV’s 
muting function.