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 31).
xFL LVL (Front left speaker level)
xCNT LVL (Center speaker level)
xFR LVL (Front right speaker 
level)
xSR LVL (Surround right speaker 
level)
xSL LVL (Surround left speaker 
level)
xSW LVL (Subwoofer level)
Notes
• “CNT LVL” does not appear when you set  
“CNT N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.
• “SR LVL” and “SL LVL” do not appear when you 
set “SUR N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.
Adjusting the tone 
(TONE menu)
You can use the TONE menu to adjust the 
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the 
speakers.
Select “TONE” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 36) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 37).
TONE menu parameters
xBASS (Bass level)
xTREBLE (Treble level)
 
						

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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 sources.
For details, see “Enjoying the AAC 
(Advanced Audio Coding) feature (DUAL 
MONO)” (page 54).
xA/V SYNC (Synchronizes audio 
with video output)
Lets you delay the audio output so that the 
time gap between the audio output and visual 
display is minimized. You can adjust from  
OFF, 1 (10 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) 
steps.
Notes
• You may not be able to adjust the delay between 
sound and image perfectly using this function.
• This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, 
DTS, MPEG-2 AAC and Linear PCM (2ch) input 
by optical and coaxial audio input signals.
xAUD. DRC (Audio dynamic range 
compression)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the 
sound track. This may be useful when you 
want to watch movies at low volumes late at 
night. Audio dynamic range compression is 
possible with Dolby Digital sources only.• DRC OFF
The audio dynamic range is not compressed.
• DRC STD
The audio dynamic range is compressed as 
intended by the recording engineer.
• DRC MAX
The audio dynamic range is compressed 
dramatically.
Tip
Audio dynamic range compression lets you 
compress the dynamic range of the sound track 
based on the dynamic range information included in 
the Dolby Digital signal.
“DRC STD” is the standard setting, but it only 
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend 
using the “DRC MAX” setting. This greatly 
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view 
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog 
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a 
very natural compression.
xDIMMER (Brightness of the 
display)
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display. 
For details, see “Changing the brightness of 
the display (DIMMER)” (page 55).
xDISPLAY (Display)
Lets you turn on and off the display. For 
details, see “Changing the display setting 
(DISPLAY)” (page 55).
xSLEEP (Sleep timer)
Lets you set the timer to power off the receiver 
automatically. For details, see “Using the 
Sleep Timer (SLEEP)” (page 56).
xIN MODE (Switching the audio 
input mode)
Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs. 
For details, see “Switching the audio input 
mode (IN MODE)” (page 56). This parameter 
is only available when SAT input is selected.
 
						

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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 
[Display]Effect
A.F.D. mode 2CH STEREO 
[2CH ST]When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are 
downmixed to 2 channel.
A.F.D. STANDARD 
[A.F.D. STD]Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding 
any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a 
low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there 
is no LFE signals.
A.F.D. MULTI 
[A.F.D. MULT]Reproduce sound from any of the format to 2 or more 
speakers.
PRO LOGIC 
[DOLBY PL]Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 
channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 
[PLII MV]Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This 
setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In 
addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for 
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 
[PLII MS]Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This 
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Movie MOVIE-D.C.S.- * 
[MV-D.C.S.-]The system reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony 
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema 
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching 
almost any type of movie.
Music SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
NEWS [NEWS] The systems provided the clearer sound for the voice program 
such as news.
PORTABLE AUDIO 
ENHANCER [P. AUDIO]Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable 
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other 
compressed music.
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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 source.
• Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of 
the sound may be cut off as the optimum mode is 
automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, 
select “A.F.D. STD”.
• When the input signal is multi channel source, 
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled 
and the multi channel source is output directly.
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby 
Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.
• Multi channel Linear PCM is not available for  
“P. AUDIO.”
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode 
may not be effective.
• When you select “MV-D.C.S.-” depending on the 
input stream, Dolby Pro Logic may be applied 
automatically.
Tip
You can identify the encoding format of DVD 
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts 
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, 
make sure you have connected the FM and 
AM antennas to the receiver (page 25).
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
Tuner Operations
Tuning into a station 
automatically (Auto Tuning)
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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 V/v repeatedly to select 
“MONO”.
• STEREO: stereo reception.
• MONO: monaural reception.
The default setting is STEREO.
4Press .
5Press MENU/HOME.
Tip
To improve reception, reorient the supplied 
antennas (aerials).
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the 
stations you often listen to.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press and hold TUNING + or 
TUNING – until the auto 
scanning starts. 
Scanning stops when the receiver tunes in 
a station. “ST” (for stereo program) light 
up in the display.
3Press MENU/HOME.
4Press V/v repeatedly until 
“MEMORY” appears in the 
display.
Presetting radio stations
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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.
Each time you press the button, the 
receiver tunes in one preset station.
You can also press the numeric buttons to 
select the preset station you want. Then, 
press ENTER to enter the selection.You can enter a name for preset stations. 
These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in 
the display when a station is selected. 
Note that no more than one name can be 
entered for each preset station.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band. 
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press PRESET + or PRESET – 
repeatedly to select the preset 
station you want to create an 
index name for.
3Press MENU/HOME.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“NAME IN”.
5Press .
6Create a name by using 
V/v/B/b.
Press V/v repeatedly to select a character, 
then press b to move the cursor to the 
next position. Letters, numbers and other 
symbols can be input for a radio station 
name.
If you enter a wrong character
Press B/b repeatedly until the character to 
be changed flashes, then press V/v 
repeatedly to select the desired character.
To erase the character, press B/b 
repeatedly until the character to be erased 
flashes, then press CLEAR.
7Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the display and 
the station name is stored.
8Press MENU/HOME.
Tuning to preset stations
Naming preset station
 
						

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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 with the Control for 
HDMI function.
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Link with an 
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is 
simplified as follows:
• One-Touch Play: When you play back a 
component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc 
player, the receiver and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switched to the 
appropriate HDMI input. Be sure that the 
System Audio Control setting is set to on.
• System Audio Control: While watching TV, 
you can select to output the sound from the 
TV speaker or the speakers connected to the 
receiver.
• System Power Off: When you turn off the 
TV, the receiver and connected components 
are also turned off simultaneously.
• Automatic Genre Selector: Acquires the 
program information (EPG information) in 
digital broadcasting and automatically 
switches the sound field corresponding to 
the program genre.
BRAVIA Link is compatible with Sony 
televisions, Blu-ray Disc or DVD players, and 
AV amplifiers with a built-in capability of 
controlling HDMI components.
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function 
standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-
Definition Multimedia Interface).
Viewing the station name or 
frequency in the displayUsing “BRAVIA” Link features
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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 the 
“BRAVIA” Link
To use the “BRAVIA” Link, set the Control 
for HDMI function to on for both the receiver 
and the connected component. The receiver is 
compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy 
Setting” function.
When your TV is compatible 
with the “Control for HDMI-Easy 
Setting” function
When you connect a Sony TV with the 
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, 
the Control for HDMI function of the receiver 
can be turned on simultaneously by turning the 
Control for HDMI function of the TV on. 
1Make sure that the receiver, TV, and 
playback components are connected 
using an HDMI cable (not supplied). 
(The respective components must be 
compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function.)
2Turn on the receiver, TV and playback 
components.
3Turn the Control for HDMI function of 
the TV on.
The Control for HDMI function of this 
receiver and all the connected components 
are simultaneously turned on. 
During setup, “SCANNING” appears in 
the display, and once setting is completed, 
“COMPLETE” will appear. Wait until the 
setup is complete.
For details on setting the TV, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the TV.
 
						

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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 across 
the display, then “CONTROL” appears.
5Press  or b to enter the parameter.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select “CTRL 
ON”.
Control for HDMI function is activated.
7Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
connected component to on.
8Select the HDMI input (BD, DVD, SAT) 
of the receiver and TV to match the 
HDMI output of the connected 
component, so that the image from the 
connected component is displayed.
For details on setting the TV and connected 
components, refer to the operating 
instructions of the respective components.Notes
•  You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System 
Audio Control during Control for HDMI-Easy 
Setting operation. 
• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting 
from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected 
components and receiver. 
• When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the 
connection, perform the steps given in “When your 
TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting” function” (page 48) or “When your 
TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting” function” (page 49).
• If the playback components cannot function after 
you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting 
on your TV. 
• If the connected components do not support the 
Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set 
the Control for HDMI function for the connected 
components to on before you perform the Control 
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.
AMP 
MENU
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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 disc player using the 
TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV 
switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
Note
Depending on the TV, the start of the content may 
not be output.
Tip
You can enjoy the components that are connected to 
the HDMI jacks, even if you turn the receiver off.
The ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights up in 
amber.
Enjoying the TV sound 
from the speakers 
connected to the receiver 
(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers 
connected to the receiver by a simple 
operation. 
You can operate System Audio Control 
function using the TV menu. For details, refer 
to the operating instructions supplied with the 
TV.
When System Audio Control function is 
turned on, the receiver will turns on and 
switches to the appropriate input 
automatically.
TV sound is output from the speakers 
connected to the receiver, and the volume of 
the TV is minimized simultaneously.
You can use the System Audio Control 
function as follows.
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is 
turned on, the System Audio Control 
function will automatically be set to on and 
the TV sound will output from the speakers 
connected to the receiver. However, if you 
turn off the receiver, the sound will output 
from the TV speakers. 
• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when 
you adjust the TV volume.
Notes
• If System Audio Control does not function 
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the TV. 
• When you connect a TV that does not have System 
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control 
function does not work.
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the 
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a 
moment.