Sony Ht Sf800m Operating Instructions
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Amplifier Operation
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21GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
Program type
indicationDescription
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA
LEISURE Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-20.png "Page 21
Amplifier Operation
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21GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
Program type
indicationDescription
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA
LEISURE Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz...")
Amplifier Operation masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB04BSC_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 21GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] Program type indicationDescription PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. JAZZ Jazz...
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22GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] ALFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
BSLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
CPlayback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-21.png "Page 22
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22GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] ALFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
BSLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
CPlayback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters...")
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Enjoying Surround Sound
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23GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer
only.
When multi channel surround formats are input,
the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with
bass frequencies being output from the
subwoofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-22.png "Page 23
Enjoying Surround Sound
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23GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer
only.
When multi channel surround formats are input,
the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with
bass frequencies being output from the
subwoofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the...")
Enjoying Surround Sound masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB05SND_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 23GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer only. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the subwoofer. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input, the...
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24GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-23.png "Page 24
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24GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB05SND_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 24GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding...
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Enjoying Surround Sound
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25GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] xC.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C)
DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-24.png "Page 25
Enjoying Surround Sound
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25GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] xC.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C)
DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching...")
Enjoying Surround Sound masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB05SND_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 25GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] xC.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching...
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26GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected parameter is either unavailable...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-25.png "Page 26
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26GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected parameter is either unavailable...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB06ADV_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 26GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable...
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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27GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] xEFCT. XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard
effect) and MAX (maximum effect).
Note
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.
Resetting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-26.png "Page 27
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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27GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] xEFCT. XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard
effect) and MAX (maximum effect).
Note
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.
Resetting...")
Advanced Adjustments and Settings masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB06ADV_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 27GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] xEFCT. XXX (Effect level) Initial setting: STD Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in 3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard effect) and MAX (maximum effect). Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. Resetting...
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28GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
Using the SET UP menu to
adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the SET UP menu.
1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SET UP”.
2Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “SET UP menu parameters”
below.
3Press or repeatedly to select the
setting you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-27.png "Page 28
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28GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
Using the SET UP menu to
adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the SET UP menu.
1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SET UP”.
2Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “SET UP menu parameters”
below.
3Press or repeatedly to select the
setting you...")
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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29GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] xDEC. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and
“DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD.
AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-28.png "Page 29
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
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29GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)] xDEC. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and
“DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD.
AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or...")
Advanced Adjustments and Settings masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB06ADV_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 29GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] xDEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and “DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or...
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30GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time.
Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes
cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t
OFF
The display dims after you have specified the
time.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53448/w300_sony_ht-sf800m-operating-instructions-29.png "Page 30
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30GB
model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M]
[2-592-136-12(1)]
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time.
Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes
cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t
OFF
The display dims after you have specified the
time.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns...")
masterpage:Left lename[E:\SEM_Janet\Revision_SF800M\J9050000_2592136121SF800M_GB\2592136121\GB070TH_HT-SF800M-CEL.fm] 30GB model name [HT-SS600/HT-SF800M] [2-592-136-12(1)] You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF The display dims after you have specified the time. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns...