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 to 
connect audio components such as Super 
Audio CD player or CD player and DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter.
You can also view the images on the TV 
screen by connecting the video output of the 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video 
input of the TV.
How to hook up your 
components
To connect See
TV page 20
Audio components
• Super Audio CD player/ 
CD player
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapterpage 21
Components with HDMI jack page 22
Video components
• Satellite tuner, Set-top box
• DVD player, DVD recorder
•VCRpage 24
Connecting audio components
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For details, refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter.
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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 DMPORT jack.  
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, press and holed both sided of the 
connector and then pull out the connector.HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an 
interface which transmits video and audio 
signals in digital format.
Sony recommends that you connect 
components to the receiver using an HDMI 
cable.
With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high 
quality sound and high quality images.
However, it is necessary to connect 
the audio output of the TV to the 
audio input of the receiver using an 
optical cord to listen to the TV multi 
channel surround sound 
broadcasting from the receiver.
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync 
compatible components using HDMI cables, 
““BRAVIA” Sync Features” makes 
operations simpler (page 47).
HDMI features
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI 
can be output from the speakers connected to 
the receiver. This signal supports Dolby 
Digital, DTS, Linear PCM and AAC.
• This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI 
function. For details, see “Using “BRAVIA” 
Link features” (page 47).
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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 HDMI IN jack can 
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a 
Super Audio CD are not output.
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit 
length, etc.) transmitted from an 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, the number of channels 
or the audio format of the 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.
• 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.
• Refer to the operating instructions of each 
component connected for details.
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI 
conversion cable. When you connect an 
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D 
component, the sound and/or the image may 
not be output.
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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 click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
• 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 connected 
component for details.
• 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.
Tips
• 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 IN jacks of the receiver.
– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s 
muting function.
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling 
frequencies.
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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 
wall outlet.
Before using the receiver for the first time, 
initialize the receiver by performing the 
following procedure. This procedure can also 
be used to return settings you have made to 
their factory defaults. 
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the 
receiver.
2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“CLEARED” appears.
All the settings you have changed or 
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.
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FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Connecting the AC power cord 
(mains lead)
Performing initial setup 
operations
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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 batteries to 
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and 
corrosion.
• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons 
may be reset to their factory settings. If this 
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 57).
• When the remote no longer operates the receiver, 
replace all the batteries with new ones.
7: Calibrating the 
appropriate settings 
automatically 
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital 
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which 
allows you to perform automatic calibration as 
follows:
• Check the connection between each speaker 
and the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level.
• Measure the distance of each speaker from 
your listening position.
• Measure the frequency characteristics.*
* The measurement result is not utilized for signals 
with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.
The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound 
balance in your room. However, you can 
adjust the speaker levels manually according 
to your preference. For details, see  
“8: Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST 
TONE)” (page 31).
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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 the Auto Calibration in a quiet 
environment to avoid the effect of noise and 
to get a more accurate measurement.
• If there are any obstacles in the path between 
the optimizer microphone and the speakers, 
the calibration cannot be performed 
correctly. Remove any obstacles from the 
measurement area to avoid measurement 
error.
Note
If the muting function has been activated before you 
perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will 
be set to off automatically.
Example:
1Connect the supplied optimizer 
microphone to the AUTO CAL 
MIC jack.
2Set up the optimizer 
microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your 
listening position. You can also use a 
stool or tripod so that the optimizer 
microphone remains at the same height as 
your ears.
Tip
When you face the speaker towards the optimizer 
microphone, you will get a more accurate 
measurement.
Before you perform Auto 
Calibration
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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 calibration mic, then 
restart the Auto Calibration.
Tips
• When Auto Calibration starts:
– Stand some distance from the speakers and the 
listening position to avoid measurement failure. 
This is because test signals are output from the 
speakers during measurement.
– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate 
measurement.
• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled 
when you do the following during the 
measurement process:
– Press ?/1 or MUTING.
– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT 
SELECTOR on the receiver.
– Change the volume level.
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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 again.
When you select “WRN CHK”
If a warning on the measurement result is 
present, detailed information is displayed.
Press  or B to return to step 2 of 
“Confirming/saving the 
measurement results”.
Confirming/saving the 
measurement results
Measurement 
resultDisplay Explanation
When the 
measurement 
process 
completes 
properlySAVE Proceed to step 
2.
When the 
measurement 
process failsERROR  
XXXXSee “When 
error codes 
appear” (page 
29).
Item Explanation
SAVE Saves the measurement 
results and exits the setting 
process.
WRN CHK Displays warning 
concerning the 
measurement results. See 
“When you select “WRN 
CHK”” (page 29).
DIST Displays the measurement 
result for speaker distance.
LEVEL Displays the measurement 
result for speaker level.
EXIT Exits the setting process 
without saving the 
measurement results.
Error code Cause and remedies
ERROR 32 • The sound input from the 
optimizer microphone is out of 
the acceptable range.
• The optimizer microphone or 
subwoofer may be damaged.
Contact your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
ERROR F 33 The front speakers are not 
connected.
Check that the front speakers are 
connected properly.
ERROR SR 33 Either the surround left or 
surround right speaker is not 
connected.
Check that the surround speakers 
are connected properly.
ERROR SW 33 The subwoofer is not connected.
Check that the surround speakers 
are connected properly.
Warning code Explanation
WARN 40 The Auto Calibration has 
completed. However, the noise 
level is high. You may be able to 
perform the Auto Calibration 
properly if you try it again, even 
though the measurement cannot 
be performed in all environments. 
Try to perform the Auto 
Calibration in a quiet 
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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 
 or b.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“A.CAL CLR”, then press   or 
b.
4Press V/v to select “YES”, then 
press .
The saved result is deleted.
The settings for speaker distance and 
speaker level return to their defaults.
Warning code Explanation
WARN 41 
WARN 42The sound input from the 
optimizer microphone is out of 
the acceptable range. The 
distance between the optimizer 
microphone and the speakers is 
too closed. Set them away, and 
then try to perform the Auto 
Calibration.
WARN 43 The distance and position of a 
subwoofer cannot be detected. 
This may be caused by noise. Try 
to perform the Auto Calibration 
in a quiet environment.
NO WARN There is no warning information.Clearing the measurement 
result