Sony Ht Sf360 Operating Instructions

							©2009 Sony Corporation
4-130-031-E2(1)
Home Theatre 
System
Thank you for purchasing this unit.
Failure to observe the safety instructions for your electrical 
appliance may lead to a fire or a fatal accident.
This manual provides instructions on handling this unit and explains important safety 
instructions for preventing accidents. Please read this manual thoroughly before 
operating the system, then retain the manual for future reference.
WARNING
Operating Instructions
HT-SF360
 
						

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For Your SafetyWARNING
Sony products are designed to maximize safety. 
However, all electrical appliances have a potential for 
a fire or an electric shock causing a fatal accident if 
they are used incorrectly. To prevent accidents, make 
sure you observe the following instructions.
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Read carefully the overall safety instructions for this 
unit on pages 5 to 7. Also, read “Notes on Use” on 
page 8.
Inspect this unit before installation and at least once a 
year after installation and check whether the power 
cord is frayed or damaged, whether the power plug 
and the electrical outlet are kept free from dust 
accumulation, and whether the power plug is securely 
plugged in.
If this unit malfunctions or if the cabinet or the power 
cord is damaged, immediately contact the retailer 
where you purchased this unit or your local Sony 
sales representative for repair.
Observe the safety instructions
Inspect this unit regularly
Stop using this unit when it is 
out of order
In case of abnormal conditions
,
1Turn off this unit
2Unplug the power 
plug from the 
electrical outlet
3Contact the retailer 
where you 
purchased this 
unit or your local 
Sony sales 
representativeIf you notice 
abnormal sound, 
smell, or smoke 
coming from this unit
The Meaning of 
Warning Labels
The following warning labels are 
found in this operations manual or 
on this unit. Understand the meaning 
of each warning label and read the 
text.
Failure to observe the instructions 
with this label leads to a fire, an 
electric shock, or an explosion, 
causing serious injury or death.
Failure to observe the instructions 
with this label may lead to a fire or 
an electric shock, causing serious 
injury or death.
Failure to observe the instructions 
with this label may lead to an electric 
shock, other hazards, or damage to 
the property of others.
Labels that call for your 
attention
Labels that forbid actions
Labels that guide actions
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
FIREELECTRIC 
SHOCK
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DISASSEMBLE 
DO NOT
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WITH WET HANDS
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Failure to observe the following 
instructions may lead to a fire or 
an electric shock, causing 
serious injury or death.
Do not damage the power cord.
A frayed or damaged power cord may lead to a fire or an 
electric shock.
•When you install this unit, do not squeeze the power cord 
between this unit and a wall or a rack.
Do not modify or damage the power cord.
Do not place a heavy object on the power cord and do not 
pull it forcibly.
Do not heat or place the power 
cord near any heating 
appliances.
Unplug the power plug when 
you move this unit.
Make sure you hold the power 
plug firmly, not the cord, when 
you unplug the power plug.
,In case the power cord is frayed or damaged, contact the 
retailer where you purchased this unit or your local Sony 
sales representative for exchange.
Do not place this unit in a damp, 
dusty, sooty, or steamed 
environment. Also, keep this unit 
out of direct sunlight.
Placing this unit in an 
environment described 
above may lead to a fire or 
an electric shock. Especially, 
do not use this unit in the 
bathroom.
Keep this unit away from water or 
other foreign substances.
If water or other foreign substances get inside this unit, a fire 
or an electric shock may occur. Do not place a container filled 
with water, such as a flower vase, on this unit. Also, do not 
place this unit in an environment where water drops.
,In case water or other foreign 
substances have got inside 
this unit, turn off this unit 
immediately, unplug the 
power plug from the 
electrical outlet, and contact 
the retailer where you 
purchased this unit or your 
local Sony sales representative for advice.
Do not open the cabinet and do not 
disassemble or modify this unit.
This may lead to a fire, an 
electric
shock, or other hazards, 
causing serious injury.
,Contact the retailer 
where you purchased this 
unit or your local Sony 
sales representative for 
inspection and repair.
If you hear thunder rumbling, do not 
touch this unit or the power plug.
This may lead to an electric 
shock.
Do not use this unit overseas.
Use this unit only with a 
power supply of AC 100 
V. Using this unit 
overseas or in an area 
where the power supply 
and voltage differ may 
lead to a fire or an electric 
shock.
Keep the grounding cord and the 
antenna cord away from a gas tank.
This may lead to a fire or 
an explosion.
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DO NOT TOUCH
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Failure to observe the following 
instructions may lead to serious 
injury or damage to the property of 
others.
Do not touch the power plug with 
wet hands.
This may lead to an 
electric shock.
Do not place this unit in an 
environment with poor ventilation 
and do not cover the air vent 
openings.
Do not block heat naturally 
radiating from this unit by 
covering the air vent openings 
with cloth, placing it on a carpet 
with long fur or a bed, or placing 
it close to a wall of a piece of 
furniture. This unit may overheat, 
causing a fire or an electric 
shock.
Do not listen at a high volume for an 
extended period of time.
Listening at a high volume for an extended period of time 
may damage your hearing ability.
,Adjust the volume to a level 
where you can hear others 
calling you.
Place this unit in a stable 
environment.
Placing this unit on an 
unbalanced table or on a slant 
surface may cause this unit to fall 
off, leading to serious injury. 
Also, check the degree of 
strength of the place or the rack 
where you install this unit.
Plug the power plug in the electrical 
outlet with easy access.
Plug the power plug in the electrical outlet with easy access 
so that you can completely disconnect this unit from all 
power supplies in case you find abnormality. Under most 
circumstances, turning off this unit is not enough to 
disconnect it completely from a power supply.
Secure all cords in place.
You may trip over the power cord and the AV cables, causing 
this unit to fall and tumble. Make sure you connect and place 
all cords securely.
Unplug the power plug when you 
move this unit or when you do not 
use this unit for an extended period 
of time.
Unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet in case you 
do not use this unit for an extended period of time. Otherwise, 
the power cord insulation may wear off, leading to a fire 
caused by a short circuit.
Unplug the power plug when you 
clean this unit.
Cleaning this unit while the power plug is plugged in may 
lead to an electric shock.
DO NOT TOUCH 
WITH WET HANDS
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POWER PLUG
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Safety Notes on 
Batteries
To avoid loss of eyesight caused by 
battery leakage, explosion, and 
overheating, make sure you observe 
the following instructions.
In case batteries leak?
Do not touch the battery liquid with 
bare hands.
In case the battery 
liquid has got into 
your eyes or splashed 
onto your body or 
clothes, you may 
lose your eyesight, 
get injured, or have inflammation on your skin. The 
symptoms may appear later after exposure due to a chemical 
change in the battery liquid.
Make sure you carry out the 
following emergency treatment.
,In case the battery 
liquid has got into 
your eyes, do not rub 
your eyes, but 
immediately wash 
your eyes thoroughly 
with clean water and consult your doctor for treatment.
,In case the battery liquid has splashed onto your body or 
clothes, immediately wash them with clean water. If 
irritation or inflammation develops on your skin, consult 
your doctor for treatment.
Keep batteries away from children.
,Swallowing batteries may 
lead to suffocation or 
stomach problems.
,In case batteries have been 
swallowed, immediately 
consult your doctor for treatment.
Do not throw batteries into fire and 
do not heat, disassemble, modify, 
charge, or wet batteries.
Batteries may explode 
or leak, causing a burn 
or other hazards. 
Do not use batteries other than the 
designated ones. Do not use old 
and new batteries together. Do not 
use batteries of different types 
together.
Batteries may explode or 
leak due to the different 
performance of each 
battery, causing a burn or 
other hazards.
Make sure the plus (+) and minus (-) 
terminals are positioned correctly.
Batteries positioned 
incorrectly may short-
circuit, overheat, explode, 
or leak, causing a burn or 
other hazards.
,Position batteries 
correctly 
corresponding to the indications on this unit.
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Remove batteries when they are 
exhausted or when you do not use 
this unit for an extended period of 
time.
If you keep batteries 
in without using this 
unit for an extended 
period of time, they 
may leak due to an 
excess discharge of 
electricity, causing a 
burn or other hazards.
Notes on Use
Notes on Placement
Do not place this unit in the following locations:
On an unbalanced table or in an unstable location
On a carpet or a bed
In a damp environment or a place with poor ventilation
In a dusty environment
In an environment exposed to direct sunlight or a hot 
place.
In an extremely cold environment.
In a place close to a tuner, a television, or a video deck. 
(If you use this unit close to a tuner, a television, or a 
video deck, noise may occur, or the image on your 
television screen may appear distorted. These 
phenomena take place especially when you use an 
indoor antenna. It is recommended that you use an 
outdoor antenna.)
In a place close to appliances generating a strong 
magnetic field, such as a microwave and a large 
speaker.
Notes on Installation
Do not place a heavy object on this unit.
Adjusting the volume
Compared to records, discs are designed to minimize 
noise. Just like when you play a record, adjusting the 
volume corresponding to the level of the noise between 
sounds may lead to an unexpectedly loud volume, causing 
damage to your speakers.
Make sure you turn down the volume before you play 
music.
Manners when listening to stereo 
music
When listening to stereo music, adjust 
the volume not to disturb the comfort 
or repose of any person in the 
vicinity. Especially at night, even a 
small sound reaches far and wide.
Shut your windows or use 
headphones to give consideration to 
others in your neighborhood and 
preserve a pleasant living 
environment. This is a symbol mark 
representing good listening manners.
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Cleaning this unit
Wipe off the dirt on the cabinet or the panels of this unit 
with soft cloth soaked with neutral detergent. Do not use 
any polishing pads, polishing liquid, paint thinner, 
benzene, or alcohol, as they may damage the surface.
In case of uneven color on your 
television screen
If the speakers of this unit cause uneven color on your 
television screen, turn off your television and turn it on 
again in 15 to 30 minutes. If the uneven color still 
remains, place your speakers further away from your 
television.
About This Manual
• 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.
The HT-SF360 consists of:
• Receiver STR-KS360
• Speaker system
a)
– Front speaker SS-MSP36F
– Center speaker SS-CNP36
– Surround speaker SS-SRP36F
– Subwoofer SS-WP36
a) Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro 
Logic Surround, MPEG-2 AAC (LC) decoder and 
the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, “AAC” logo 
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. © 1996-2008 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.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Notes on Use.................................................. 6
Description and location of parts................. 10
Getting Started
1: Installing the speakers ............................. 17
2: Connecting the speakers.......................... 19
3: Connecting the TV .................................. 20
4: Connecting the audio/video components 21
5: Connecting the antennas.......................... 25
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings 
automatically 
(AUTO CALIBRATION)....................... 26
8: Adjusting the speaker levels 
(TEST TONE) ........................................ 31
Playback
Selecting a component................................. 33
Enjoying sound/images from the components 
connected to the receiver........................ 34
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through menus .......................... 36
Settings for the HDMI  
(SET HDMI menu) ................................. 39
Settings for the Auto Calibration 
(A.CAL menu)........................................ 39
Settings for the Speaker  
(SP SETUP menu) .................................. 40
Adjusting the level 
(LEVEL menu) ....................................... 41
Adjusting the tone 
(TONE menu) ......................................... 41
Settings for the Custom Menu 
(CUSTOM menu) ................................... 42
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting the sound field ............................. 43
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 44
Presetting radio stations .............................. 45
Using “BRAVIA” Link 
features
What is “BRAVIA” Link? .......................... 47
Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Link ............. 48
Playing back components with one-touch 
operation 
(One-Touch Play) ................................... 50
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers 
connected to the receiver 
(System Audio Control) ......................... 50
Turning off the receiver with the TV  
(System Power Off) ............................... 52
Using the Power Saving function 
(Power Save) .......................................... 53
Other Operations
Enjoying the AAC (Advanced Audio  
Coding) feature 
(DUAL MONO) .................................... 54
Changing the brightness of the display 
(DIMMER) ............................................ 55
Changing the display setting 
(DISPLAY) ............................................ 55
Using the Sleep Timer  
(SLEEP) ................................................. 56
Switching the audio input mode 
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Using the Remote
Changing the input button assignments ...... 57
Additional Information
Glossary ...................................................... 58
Troubleshooting .......................................... 59
After-sales service and warranty ................. 63
Specifications .............................................. 64
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
ACTIVE STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
MASTER VOLUME?/1
2
56 4173
Name Function
A?/1 
(on/standby)Press to turn the receiver 
on or off (page 25, 34, 35).
BACTIVE 
STANDBY 
lampLights up in amber when 
the Control for HDMI is 
set to on and the receiver 
is on standby mode.
Note
If the ACTIVE 
STANDBY lamp is 
flashing, see page 62.
CDisplayThe current status of the 
selected component or a 
list of selectable items 
appears here (page 11). 
DWhite lampLights up when the 
receiver is on and DSPL is 
set to on in DISPLAY 
function (page 55). Lights 
off when the receiver is in 
standby mode or DSPL is 
set to off in DISPLAY 
function.
ERemote sensorReceives signals from 
remote commander.
FMASTER 
VO LU M ETurn to adjust the volume 
level of all speakers at the 
same time (page 33, 34, 
35).
GINPUT 
SELECTORPress to select the input 
source to playback (page 
33, 34, 44, 45).