Sony Ht Sf360 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started4: 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.
Before connecting the cords, be sure to 
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
After hooking up all your components, 
proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas” (page 
25).
Component to be connected
The following illustration shows how...

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Notes on connecting DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is 
turned on.
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections 
firmly, insert the connector straight in.
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle 
with care when placing or moving the 
receiver.
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter, be sure the connector is 
inserted with the arrow mark facing toward 
the arrow mark on the...

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Getting Started
a) If you connect a DVD player, be sure to change 
the factory setting of the DVD button on the 
remote so that you can use the button to control 
your DVD player. For details, see “Changing the 
input button assignments” (page 57). 
b)Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).
Notes on HDMI connections
• 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...

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The following illustration shows how to 
connect video components such as DVD 
player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. 
Connect audio and video cords according to 
the jacks of your components.Notes
• 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.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the 
plugs straight in until they...

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Getting Started5: Connecting the 
antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and 
FM wire antenna.
Before connecting the antennas, be sure to 
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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.
6: Preparing the receiver 
and the remote
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a...

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Insert two AA-size batteries in the  
RM-AAU068 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, remove the...

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Getting Started
Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set 
up and connect the speakers (page 17, 19).
• 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...

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1Press AMP MENU.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“A.CAL”.
3Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
“START” appears on the display.
4Press  to start the 
measurement.
Measurement starts in 5 seconds.
While the time is counting down, stand 
away from the measurement area to avoid 
measurement error.
The measurement process will take 
approximately 30 seconds to complete.The table below shows the display when 
measurement starts.
Note
If “CHK MIC” appears, you cannot perform the 
Auto Calibration. Connect the...

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Getting Started
1Confirm the measurement 
result.
When the measurement ends, a beep 
sounds and the measurement result 
appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the item. Then, press  .
Note
After “SAVE” is displayed for 50 seconds, the 
measurement result is saved automatically, 
without the need to save the procedure.
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...

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When you select “DIST” or 
“LEVEL”
You can check the speaker distance or speaker 
level.
When you have finished
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the 
receiver.
Note
If you have changed the position of the speakers, it 
is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration 
again in order to enjoy the surround sound.
You can delete the result of Auto Calibration.
If there is no saved data, you cannot delete the 
result.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press V/v repeatedly until  
“A.CAL” appears, then press...