Sony Ht Sf360 Operating Instructions

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Amplifier Operations
Adjusting the level 
(LEVEL menu)
You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the 
level of each speaker.
Select “LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 36) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 37).
LEVEL menu parameters
xT. TONE (Test tone)
Lets you adjust the speaker levels while 
listening to the test tone from your listening 
position. For details, see “8: Adjusting the 
speaker levels (TEST TONE)” (page...

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Settings for the Custom 
Menu 
(CUSTOM menu)
You can use the CUSTOM menu to make 
settings for the audio to suit your preference.
Select “CUSTOM” in the amplifier menus. 
For details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 36) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 37).
CUSTOM menu parameters
xDUAL (Digital broadcast 
language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen 
to during digital broadcast. This feature only 
functions for MPEG-2 AAC and Dolby 
Digital...

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Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting the sound field
This receiver can create multi channel 
surround sound. You can select one of the 
optimized sound fields from the receiver’s 
preprogrammed sound fields. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to 
select the sound field you want.
For details, see “Types of sound field 
available” (page 43).
Types of sound field available
* D.C.S. technology is used. For details, see “Glossary” (page 58).
Enjoying Surround SoundSOUND 
FIELD
Sound field 
forSound field...

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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 is input.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are 
received via an HDMI IN jack.
• The sound is not output from multiple speakers 
depending on the...

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Tuner Operations
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to 
high; press TUNING – to scan from high 
to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a 
station is received.
To stop the automatic tuning manually, 
press TUNING + or –. 
If an FM program is noisy
If an FM program is noisy, you can select 
monaural reception. There will be no stereo 
effect, but reception will improve.
1Press MENU/HOME.
2Press V/v repeatedly until “FM 
MODE” appears, then press   
or b.
3Press...

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5Press  or b.
A preset number appears in the display.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the preset number you want.
You can select the preset number directly 
by pressing the number buttons.
7Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the display, 
and the station is stored.
8Press MENU/HOME.
9Repeat 2 to 8 to store other 
stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from step 3.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
2Press PRESET + or PRESET – 
repeatedly to select the preset 
station you want....

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Using “BRAVIA” Link features
When the receiver is set to “FM” or “AM”, 
you can check the frequency using the display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display 
changes as shown.
Station name
a) y Frequencyb)
a)This is displayed if you have entered a name for a 
preset station.
b)Returns to the original display when several 
seconds have elapsed.
What is “BRAVIA” Link?
“BRAVIA” Link is compatible with a Sony 
TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, AV amplifier, 
etc., that is equipped...

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The Control for HDMI function 
does not work in the following 
cases:
• When you connect the receiver to a 
component which does not correspond with 
Sony’s Control for HDMI function.
• When you connect the receiver and 
components using other than HDMI 
connection.
We recommend that you connect the receiver 
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Link.
Note
Depending on the connected component, the 
Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to 
the operating instructions of the component.
Preparing for...

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Using “BRAVIA” Link features
When your TV is not compatible 
with the “Control for HDMI-Easy 
Setting” function
Turn the Control for HDMI function of the 
receiver and the connected component on 
individually.
1Perform the steps given in “When your 
TV is compatible with the “Control for 
HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 
48).
2Press AMP MENU.
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.
3Press  or b to enter the menu.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“CONTROL FOR HDMI”.
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scrolls...

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Playing back components 
with one-touch operation 
(One-Touch Play)
You can enjoy sound and image from the 
components connected to the receiver via 
HDMI connections by a simple operation.
Play back a connected component.
The receiver and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switched to the appropriate 
HDMI input. 
Note
Be sure that the System Audio Control setting is set 
to on.
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc by 
simple operation
You can also select a connected component, 
such as a DVD/Blu-ray...