Sony HT-SF360 Operating instructions

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 Safety

WARNING

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

,

1 Turn off this unit

2 Unplug the power

plug from the

electrical outlet

3 Contact the retailer

where you

purchased this

unit or your local

Sony sales

representative

If 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

FIRE

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

FORBIDDEN

DO NOT

DISASSEMBLE

DO NOT

TOUCH

DO NOT TOUCH

WITH WET HANDS

DIRECTIONS

UNPLUG THE

POWER PLUG

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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.

FORBIDDEN

DO NOT

DISASSEMBLE

DO NOT TOUCH

DIRECTIONS

FORBIDDEN

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

FIRE

WARNING

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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

FORBIDDEN

DIRECTIONS

FORBIDDEN

UNPLUG THE

POWER PLUG

UNPLUG THE

POWER PLUG

CAUTION

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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.

DANGER

DO NOT

TOUCH

DIRECTIONS

WARNING

FORBIDDEN

DIRECTIONS

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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.

DIRECTIONS

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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

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

(IN MODE)............................................ 56

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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

Index............................................................ 67

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Description and location of parts

Front panel

ACTIVE STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

?/1

2

5

641 73

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver

on or off (page 25, 34, 35).

B ACTIVE

STANDBY

lamp

Lights 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.

C Display The current status of the

selected component or a

list of selectable items

appears here (page 11).

D White lamp Lights 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.

E Remote sensor Receives signals from

remote commander.

F MASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume

level of all speakers at the

same time (page 33, 34,

35).

G INPUT

SELECTOR

Press to select the input

source to playback (page

33, 34, 44, 45).

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Indicators on the display

2 41 3

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Name Function

A LFE Lights up when the disc being

played back contains an LFE

(Low Frequency Effect) channel

and the LFE channel signal is

actually being reproduced.

B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is

activated (page 56).

C Playback

channel

indicators

L

R

C

SL

SR

S

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate

the channels being played back.

The boxes around the letters vary

to show how the receiver

downmixes the source sound.

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the

surround components obtained

by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

D D Lights up when receiver is

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital

format disc, be sure that you have

made digital connections.

L

CR

SL SR

SW

Name Function

E HDMI Lights up when a playback

component is connected to this

receiver using an HDMI jack

(page 22).

F Preset

station

indicators

Lights up when using the receiver

to tune in radio stations you have

preset. For details on presetting

radio stations, see page 45.

G Tuner

indicators

Lights up when using the receiver

to tune in radio stations (page 44),

etc.

H AAC Lights up when MPEG-2 AAC

signal is input.

I COAX Lights up when the source signal

is a digital signal being input

through the COAX IN jack.

J OPT Lights up when the source signal

is a digital signal being input

through the OPT IN jack.

K PL/

PLII

“ PL” lights up when the

receiver applies Pro Logic

processing to 2 channel signals in

order to output the center and

surround channel signals.

“ PLII” lights up when the Pro

Logic II Movie/Music decoder is

activated.

L DTS Lights up when the receiver is

decoding DTS signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc,

be sure that you have made digital

connections.

M SW Lights up when the audio signal is

output from the SUBWOOFER

jack.

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Rear panel

1 2 5 63 4

FRONT R FRONT L SUR LSUR R SUBWOOFER

DVD INBD IN SAT IN OUT

AM

COAXIAL

75

FM

COAX IN OPT IN

SATVIDEO 2

AUDI O I N AUDI O I N AUDI O I N

L

R

L

R

OPT IN

TV

DC5V 700mA MAX

CENTER

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

VIDEO 1

SA-CD/CD

TV

AUTO

CAL MIC

DMPORT

HDMI

A SPEAKERS section

Connects to the supplied speakers

and subwoofer (page 19).

B DMPORT

DMPORT

jack

Connects to a

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter (page

21).

C AUTO CALIBRATION section

AUTO CAL

MIC jack

Connects to the

supplied optimizer

microphone for the

Auto Calibration

function (page 28).

D AUDIO INPUT section

AUDIO IN

jacks

Connects to a Super

Audio CD player,

CD player, etc.

(page 21, 24).

White (L)

Red (R)

E DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPT IN jacks Connects to satellite

tuner, etc.

COAX IN

jack

Connects to a DVD

player, etc.

HDMI IN/

OUT jacks

Connects to a DVD

player, satellite

tuner, or a Blu-ray

disc player. The

image is output to a

TV or a projector

while the sound can

be output from a TV

or/and speakers

connected to this

receiver (page 22).

F ANTENNA section

FM

ANTENNA

jack

Connects to the

supplied FM wire

antenna (page 25).

AM

ANTENNA

terminals

Connects to the

supplied AM loop

antenna (page 25).

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You can use the supplied remote

RM-AAU068 to operate the receiver and to

control the Sony audio/video components that

the remote is assigned to operate (page 57).

RM-AAU068

Basic operations

Remote commander

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Remote Button Function

B

(?/1)

(on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver

on or off.

To turn off all Sony

components, press ?/1

and AV ?/1 (A) at the

same time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

Saving the power

in standby mode

When “CONTROL FOR

HDMI” is set to “CTRL

ON” and “P.SAVE” is

set to “SAVE ON”

(page 53).

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons

to select the component

you want to use. The

buttons are factory

assigned to control Sony

components.

You can change the

button assignments

following the steps in

“Changing the input

button assignments” on

page 57.

G

(SOUND FIELD)

Press to select a sound

field.

I

(AMP MENU)

Press to display the menu

of the receiver.

K

(MUTING)

Press to turn off the

sound temporarily.

Press MUTING again to

restore the sound.

L

(MASTER VOL

+*/–)

Press to adjust the

volume.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press V, v, B or b to

select the settings. Then,

press to enter the

selection.

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Tuner operations

DMPORT operations

To control the component

1 Press one of the input buttons

C (TV, BD, DVD, or SAT) to

select the component you want

to operate.

The component assigned to the selected

input button becomes operable.

2 Referring to the following table,

press the corresponding

button for the operation.

Common operations

To control the TV

Press and hold (O) TV (yellow) button while

pressing the buttons with a yellow dot or

yellow printing to control the TV.

Remote Button Function

H

(ENTER)

Press to enter the selection.

M

(MENU/HOME)

Press to display the menu.

N

(PRESET +/–)

Press to select a preset

station.

(TUNING +/–)

Press to scan the station.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press to select the menu

items and to enter the

selection.

R

(DISPLAY)

Press to display the

information during Tuner

function.

S

(CLEAR)

Press to clear a mistake

when you input a wrong

character.

Remote Button Function

N ./> Press to skip the track.

m/M Press to fast reverse or fast

forward.

H* (playback)/

X (pause, press

again to resume

normal playback/x

(stop)

Play mode button.

,

Remote Button Function

A

(TV ?/1

AV ?/1)

(on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the

Sony audio/video

components that the remote

is assigned to operate (page

57).

Press A ?/1 and B TV

?/1/AV ?/1 at the same

time to turn off the receiver

and all other components

that the remote is assigned to

operate (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

H

(ENTER)

Press to enter the selection.

T Numeric

buttons

(number 5*)

Press to select channels and

tracks directly.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press to select the menu

items and to enter the

selection.

Remote Button Function

D CS Switch to 110-degree CS

digital broadcasting (Press

to switch CS1/CS2).

BS Switch to BS digital

broadcasting.

E

(THEATER)

Press to sets the optimal

picture settings

automatically for watching

movies, when you connect a

Sony TV which is

compatible with the

THEATER button. Also, the

audio is automatically

switched to the audio output

of this receiver when you

connect the TV and the

receiver with HDMI

connection, and the Control

for HDMI function is set to

on.

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To control the DVD recorder/Blu-ray

Disc recorder

Remote Button Function

F

(GUIDE)

Press to display the

program schedule when

you are watching the

terrestrial digital

broadcasting.

J

(TOOLS/

OPTIONS)

Press to enable you to

access various viewing

options and change/make

adjustments according to

the source and screen

format.

K

(MUTING)

Press to turn off the sound.

L

(TV VOL +/–)

Press to adjust the volume.

M

(MENU/HOME)

Press to allow you to select

channels or input sources

and change the settings for

your TV.

N

(TV CH +/–)

Selects the next (+) or

previous (–) channel. To

scan quickly through

channels, press and hold

down either +/–.

P

(RETURN/

EXIT)

Press to return to the

previous screen of any

displayed menu.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press to select the menu

item and enters the

selection.

R

(DISPLAY)

Display the TV’s

information on the TV

screen. (Displays the

current channel number,

etc.)

T Numeric buttons

(number 5*)

Press to select channels.

Press ENTER (H) to

change channels

immediately. When you

select the channel number

12 or more, press the

number of the 2nd and 3rd

digit quickly.

U

(Terrestrial

digital

broadcasting)

Press to switch to the

terrestrial digital

broadcasting.

(Analog

broadcasting)

Press to switch to the

analog broadcasting.

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Remote Button Function

V

(TV INPUT)

Press to select input.

Remote Button Function

D HDD Press to select the HDD.

DISC Press to select the Blu-ray

Disc/DVD.

M

(MENU/HOME)

Press to display the menu.

N . Press to skip chapters.

(REPLAY)

Press to jump backward

while viewing live or

recorded programs.

(ADVANCE)

Press to jump forward

while viewing recorded

programs.

> Press to skip forward to the

next available chapter.

m/M Press to fast reverse or to

fast forward the disc when

pressed during playback.

H* (playback)/

X (pause, press

again to resume

normal playback/x

(stop)

Play mode button.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press to select a menu item

and enters the selection.

U

(BD/DVD

TOP MENU,

MENU)

Press to display the top

menu or disc menu.

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To control the Blu-ray Disc player/

DVD player

To control the HDD/DVD COMBO

To control the Satellite tuner

(CS digital)

* The number 5, MASTER VOL + and H buttons

have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references

when operating the receiver.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only. Therefore, depending on the

component, the above operation may not be

possible or may operate differently than described.

Remote Button Function

M

(MENU/HOME)

Press to display the basic

operation menu.

N ./> Press to skip chapters.

(REPLAY)

Press to jump backward.

(ADVANCE)

Press to jump forward.

m/M Press to fast reverse or to

fast forward the disc when

pressed during playback.

H* (playback)/

X (pause, press

again to resume

normal playback/x

(stop)

Start/pause/stop playback.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press to select the menu

item with arrows and

enters the selection with

.

U

(BD/DVD

TOP MENU,

MENU)

Press to display the top

menu or disc menu.

Remote Button Function

D HDD Press to select the HDD.

DISC Press to select the DVD.

M

(MENU/HOME)

Press to display the basic

operation menu.

N ./> Press to skip chapters.

(REPLAY)

Press to jump backward.

(ADVANCE)

Press to jump forward.

m/M Press to fast reverse or to

fast forward the disc when

pressed during playback.

<

,

<

Remote Button Function

N H* (playback)/

X (pause, press

again to resume

normal playback/x

(stop)

Start/pause/stop playback.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press to select the menu

item with arrows and

enters the selection with

.

U

(BD/DVD

TOP MENU,

MENU)

Press to display the top

menu or disc menu.

Remote Button Function

F

(GUIDE)

Press to display the

program schedule.

M

(MENU/HOME)

Press to display the basic

operation menu.

Q

V/v/B/b

Press to select the menu

item with arrows and

enters the selection with

.

,

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Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel

speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like

multi channel surround sound, be sure to

connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a

center speaker, and two surround speakers)

and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).

You can place your speakers as shown below.

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

Tip

Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional

signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Before you install the speaker and subwoofer,

be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the

center speaker and subwoofer to prevent

vibration or movement as shown in the

illustration below.

Example of subwoofer

For greater flexibility in positioning the

speakers, use the supplied speaker stand. For

details, refer to the supplied speaker stand

installation guide.

Getting Started

Installing the speakers on a flat

surface

Installing the speakers on the

speaker stand

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You can install your speakers on the wall.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied)

that are suitable for the hook on

the back of each speaker. See

the illustrations below.

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude

5 mm to 7 mm.

For the center speaker

For the front speakers

For the surround speakers

3 Hang 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.

• If you install the speakers on the wall, you do not

need to attach the supplied speaker stand.

Installing the speakers on the

wall

4 mm

more than 25 mm

4.6 mm

10 mm

Hook on the back of the speaker

5 mm to 7 mm

160 mm

5 mm to 7 mm

217 mm

5 mm to 7 mm

100 mm

4.6 mm

10 mm

Rear of speaker

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Getting Started

2: Connecting the

speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (left)

ESurround speaker (right)

FSubwoofer

Note on speaker cords

The connector of the speaker cords are the

same color as the speaker jack to be connected.

When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to

match the colored connector to the speaker

jack on the receiver:

To connect the speakers

correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the

speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.

* The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the

character on the speaker label.

FRONT R SUBWOOFERCENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT L SUR LSUR R

E

B

A Speaker cord (supplied)

A

Connector

CF

D

A

Connector Speaker jack

Red FRONT R

White FRONT L

Grey SUR R

Blue SUR L

Green CENTER

Purple SUBWOOFER

Character on

speaker label

Speaker type

L Front left

R Front right

SL Surround left

SR Surround right

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3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when

you connect the HDMI OUT jack to a TV.

It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect audio and video cords according to

the jacks of your components.

Before connecting the cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord.

Notes

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and

audio signals of a playback component are being

output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power

is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be

transmitted.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

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.

DVD INBD IN SAT IN OUT

AM

COAXIAL

75

FM

COAX IN

OPT IN

SATVIDEO 2

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

R

L

R

OPT IN

TV

m

A MAX

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

VIDEO 1

SA-CD/CD

TV

O

RT

HDMI

L

TV

Audio signal

A

A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Optical digital cord (not supplied)

C HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI

cable.

Audio/video

signal

BC

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