Sony Ht Sf360 Operating Instructions

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Using “BRAVIA” Link features
You can acquire the program information 
(EPG information) in digital broadcasting 
while watching it and automatically switch the 
sound field corresponding to the program 
genre (only if your television is compatible 
with the Automatic Genre Selector feature).
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press v/V repeatedly until  
“SET HDMI” appears, then 
press  or b.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“SND.FLD”, then press    
or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the setting, then...

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3Press v/V repeatedly until  
“VOL LIM” appears, then press 
 or b.
4Press v/V to select the 
maximum volume level you 
want.
The maximum volume level changes as 
follows:
MAX y 39 y 38 y ...... y 2 y 1 
y MIN
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP MENU turns off.
Notes
• This function is available only when the Control 
for HDMI function is set to on.
• This function is not available when the output 
method changes from the speakers connected to the 
receiver to the TV speaker.
Tips
• Sony recommends that you...

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Using “BRAVIA” Link features
Using the Power Saving 
function 
(Power Save)
You can reduce the receiver’s power 
consumption when you connect a “BRAVIA” 
Sync-compatible TV to this receiver during 
active standby mode if the TV is turned off and 
HDMI signal transmission is stopped. 
1Press AMP MENU.
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.
2Press  or b to enter the 
menu.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“P.SAVE”, then press
 or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the setting, then press 
 or...

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Enjoying the AAC 
(Advanced Audio Coding) 
feature 
(DUAL MONO)
AAC is an audio coding format adopted for 
digital satellite broadcasting and digital 
terrestrial broadcasting. AAC is also 
compatible with 5.1-channel surround 
broadcasting and SAP (Second Audio 
Program) broadcasting. To listen to audio 
encoded with AAC in digital satellite 
broadcasting, you need to adjust the “optical 
digital audio output” setting on a component 
with a built-in digital tuner, such as a digital 
television. Set...

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Other Operations
Changing the brightness 
of the display 
(DIMMER)
You can change the brightness of the display. 
1Press AMP MENU.
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly until 
“CUSTOM” appears, then press 
 or b.
3Press V/v repeatedly until 
“DIMMER” appears, then press 
 or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the brightness of the display, 
then press  .
• DIMMER Y: Low lighting.
• DIMMER N: Bright lighting.
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off. 
Changing the...

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Using the Sleep Timer 
(SLEEP)
You can set the receiver to turn off at a preset 
time when you sleep while listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 10 minutes 
decrements.
1Press AMP MENU.
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly until 
“CUSTOM” appears, then press 
 or b.
3Press V/v repeatedly until 
“SLEEP” appears, then press 
 or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the preset time.
The minutes display (the remaining time)
changes as follows:
SLP OFF y SLP 10M y SLP 20M
YY...

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Using the Remote
Changing the input 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 Blu-ray Disc 
player to the DVD jack on the receiver, you 
can set the DVD button on this remote to 
control the Blu-ray Disc player.
You cannot assign any component other than a 
TV to the TV (white) button of the remote.
Notes
• You can change the remote assignments for BD, 
DVD and SAT input buttons.
•...

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Glossary
xAAC
A digital audio coding format set as a standard 
for digital satellite broadcasting. It is an 
abbreviation for Advanced Audio Coding, 
designed to realize CD-quality audio at a high 
compression rate.
xDigital Cinema Sound (DCS)
A unique sound reproduction technology for 
home theater developed by Sony, in 
cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, 
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound 
of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital 
Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a...

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Additional Information
xS-master
S-master is an all-digital amplifier technology 
developed by Sony, which effectively 
minimizes the occurrence of sound 
fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb 
dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the 
original sound. The compact amplifier section 
supports a higher power efficiency and 
improved thermal performance.
xSampling frequency
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data 
should be quantified. This process is called 
sampling,...

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There is no sound from one of the front 
speakers.
• Make sure you have connected to both the 
L and R jacks of an analog component, and 
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an 
audio cord (not supplied).
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components 
are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away 
from a transformer or motor, and at least  
3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent 
light.
• Move your audio components away from 
the TV.
• The plugs and...