Sony Ht Sf800m Operating Instructions

							Getting Started
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[2-592-136-12(1)]
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a 
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). 
Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration
HT-SF800M only
HT-SS600 only
3: Connecting speakers
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right) Center speaker
Front speaker (Left)
Subwoofer
Surround speaker (Left)
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right) Center speaker
Front speaker (Left)
Subwoofer
Surround speaker (Left)
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Required cords
ASpeaker cords (supplied)
The connector and the colour tube of the speaker 
cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal 
to be connected.
Note
(HT-SS600 only) Before you connect the speakers, attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify 
the speakers to be connected.
+–
Colour tube
FRONT R–         +–         +FRONT L–         +
SURR R+         – +         –SURR L+         –
Ee
A
Ee
A
E e
A
E e
A
E e
A
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
Front speaker 
(Right)Front speaker 
(Left)
Subwoofer Surround speaker 
(Right)Surround speaker 
(Left) Center speaker
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Tips
 Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional 
signals, you can place it wherever you want.
 (Except for HT-SF800M) For greater flexibility in 
the positioning of the speakers, use the optional
WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D floor stand (available only 
in certain countries).
Attaching foot pads
(Except for HT-SF800M)
To prevent speaker vibration or movement, 
attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as 
shown in the illustration below.
Note
Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the 
subwoofer as well.
Installing the speakers on the 
wall
You can install your front and surround speakers 
on the wall.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are 
suitable for the hole on the back of 
each speaker. See the illustrations 
below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall. The 
screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.
3Hang the speakers on the screws.
Notes
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and 
strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, 
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them 
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat 
wall where reinforcement is applied.
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall 
material or screws to be used.
 Sony is not responsible for accident or damage 
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall 
strength or improper screw installation, natural 
calamity, etc. 
more than 4 mm
more than 25 mm
Hole on the back of the speaker4.6 mm
10 mm
5 to 7 mm
4.6 mm
10 mm Hole on the back of the speaker
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To change the speaker cord
If you want to change the speaker cord, you can 
detach the supplied speaker cord from the 
connector.
1Press the connector onto a flat surface.
Make sure that the catcher is facing the flat 
surface.
2Pull the speaker cord from the 
connector.
3Twist the stripped ends of the speaker 
cord you want about 10 mm and insert 
the speaker cord into the connector.
Make sure that the speaker cord is inserted 
according to its polarity : + to + and – to –. 
Otherwise the sound will be distorted and 
will lack bass.
4Remove the connector from the flat 
surface.
Note
To avoid the speaker cord from coming off the speaker 
connector
– do not use a smaller-size speaker cord. We 
recommend that you use the AWG#18 to AWG#24 
speaker cords.
– use the same speaker cord size for all the speaker 
connectors.
– twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords.
– insert the speaker cord completely into the speaker 
connector.
Connecting the AC power 
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Performing initial setup 
operations
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. 
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“INITIAL” appears in the display.
The following are reset to their factory 
settings.
 All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and 
TONE menus.
 The sound field memorized for each 
input and preset station.
 All sound field parameters.
 All preset stations.
 MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL 
MIN”.
catcher
+–
(+)
(–)
4: Connecting the AC 
power cord
To a wall outlet AC power cord
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You can use the SET UP menu to set the 
distance and location of the speakers connected 
to this receiver. 
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select 
“ SET UP ”.
3Press   or   repeatedly to select the 
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters” 
below.
4Press   or   repeatedly to select the 
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set 
all of the items that follow.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x DIST. X.X m
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position 
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 
meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance 
from your listening position, set the distance to the 
closest speaker.
x DIST. X.X m
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position 
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should 
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker 
distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your 
listening position (B).
x DIST. X.X m
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position 
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance 
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker 
distance (A)  to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your 
listening position (C).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal 
distance from your listening position, set the distance 
to the closest speaker.
Tip
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in 
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the 
center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the 
center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters 
closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further 
away from the listening position than the front 
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters 
closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not 
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than 
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in 
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other 
words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2 
meters closer than the actual speaker position will 
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the 
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround 
effect because the surround speakers are too close, 
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) 
than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound 
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a 
try!
5: Setting up the speakers
LR
30 30
100-120 100-120A
CCA
B
C
SLSR
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 PL. XXXX 
(Surround speaker placement)
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers 
for proper implementation of the surround effects of 
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 24).
LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers 
corresponds to section A.
HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers 
corresponds to section B.
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while 
listening to the test tone from your listening 
position.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency 
centered at 800 Hz.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and the 
test tone is output from each speaker in 
sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t 
Surround (right) t Surround (left) t 
Subwoofer
3Adjust the speaker levels and balance 
using the LEVEL menu so that the level 
of the test tone sounds the same from 
each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings, 
see page 26.
Tips
 To adjust the level of all speakers at the same 
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or 
turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
 The adjusted value are shown in the display 
during adjustment.
4Press TEST TONE again after 
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
SLSR
60
30A
B
A
B
6: Adjusting the speaker 
levels and balance
— TEST TONE
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							Amplifier Operation
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1Press INPUT SELECTOR on the 
receiver to select the component you 
want to use.
2Turn on the component and start 
playback.
Note
If you select any video components, set the TV’s 
video input to match the component you selected.
3Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver 
to adjust the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that 
you turn down the volume before you turn off the 
receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING.
The muting function will be canceled when you 
do the following.
 Press MUTING again.
 Turn the power off.
 Increase the volume.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 (see page 10).
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as 
shown in the following table. For details on area codes, 
see page 3.
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station 
you want, you can let the receiver scan all 
available stations in your area.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the 
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
Tip
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the 
receiver.
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.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo 
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to 
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the 
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To 
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component
To select the Light up
VCR VIDEO 1
Satellite tuner VIDEO 2
DVD player DVD
Super Audio CD or 
CD playerSA-CD/CD
Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER
Listening to FM/AM radio
Area code FM  AM
CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz
MX 50 kHz 10 kHz
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Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you 
want directly.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the 
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the numeric buttons to enter the 
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust 
the direction of the AM loop antenna for 
optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station 
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you have entered the right frequency. 
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered 
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in 
your area.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM 
RDS stations in alphabetical order without 
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the 
stations with the clearest signals. 
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by 
one, see “Presetting radio stations”.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2Hold down INPUT SELECTOR and 
press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. 
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in 
the display and the receiver scans and stores 
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the 
broadcast area. 
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for 
stations broadcasting the same program, 
then stores only the one with the clearest 
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted 
alphabetically by their Program Service 
name, then assigned a 2-character preset 
code. For more details on RDS, see 
page 20.
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-
character preset codes and stored after the 
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the 
display momentarily and the receiver 
returns to the normal operation.
Notes
 Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied 
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
 If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to 
store stations in your new area.
 For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning 
to preset stations”. 
 If you move the antenna after storing stations with 
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be 
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store 
the stations again.
Storing FM stations 
automatically
— AUTOBETICAL
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You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. 
Then you can easily tune in the stations you 
often listen to.
Presetting radio stations
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the 
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Tune in the station that you want to 
preset using Automatic Tuning 
(page 17) or Direct Tuning (page 18).
3Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a 
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the 
display goes out.
4Press PRESET + or PRESET – 
repeatedly to select a preset station 
number.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select the preset station number as follows:
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select 
the preset station number, start again from 
step 3.
Tips
 You can also use PRESET TUNING + or 
PRESET TUNING – on the receiver.
 You can also press SHIFT repeatedly to select a 
memory page (A, B or C) and then press the 
numeric buttons to select a preset number.
5Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset 
number. 
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press 
MEMORY, start again from step 3.
6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another 
station.
Tuning to preset stations
1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the 
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET + or PRESET – 
repeatedly to select the preset station 
you want.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select the preset station as follows:
Using the receiver
1Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to 
select FM or AM.
2Press PRESET TUNING – or PRESET 
TUNING + repeatedly to select the preset 
station you want.
To select the preset station 
directly
Press the numeric buttons.
The preset station of the selected number in the 
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT 
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory 
page.
Presetting radio stations
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
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This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio 
Data System), which enables radio stations to 
send additional information along with the 
regular program signal. You can also display 
RDS information.
Notes
 RDS is operable only for FM stations.
 Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they 
provide the same types of services. If you are not 
familiar with the RDS services in your area, check 
with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band 
using Automatic tuning (page 17), Direct 
tuning (page 18), or preset tuning 
(page 19).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS 
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the 
program service name appears in the display.
Note 
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to 
is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the 
signal strength is weak.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press 
DISPLAY repeatedly. 
Each time you press the button, RDS 
information on the display changes cyclically as 
follows:
Program Service name t Frequency t 
Program Type indication
a) t Radio Text 
indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-
hour system) t Sound field currently applied 
t Volume level
a)Type of program being broadcast (see page 20).b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
 If there is an emergency announcement by government 
authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display.
 When the message consists of 9 characters or more, 
the message scrolls across the display.
 If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, 
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the 
display.
Description of program types
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
Program type 
indicationDescription
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on 
current news
INFO Programs offering information on 
a wide spectrum of subjects, 
including consumer affairs and 
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as 
“how-to” and advice programs 
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or 
regional culture, such as language 
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural 
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as 
celebrity interviews, panel games, 
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral 
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, 
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any 
categories above, such as Rhythm 
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, 
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the 
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
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