Sony 4-130-033-13(1) User Manual

©2009 Sony Corporation4-130-033-13(1)Home Theatre SystemOperating InstructionsHT-SF360

10USTuner operationsDMPORT operationsTo control the component1 Press one of the input buttons C (TV, BD, DVD, or SAT) to select the component you want

11USTo control the DVD recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorderRemote Button FunctionK MUTING Press to turn off the sound. L TV VOL +/– Press to adjust the volu

12USTo control the DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc playerTo control the HDD/DVD COMBOTo control the SAT* The number 5, MASTER VOL + and H buttons have tactil

13USGetting Started1: Installing the speakersThis receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel s

14USYou 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 illu

15USGetting Started2: Connecting the speakersBefore connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).AFront speaker (left)BF

16US3: Connecting the TVYou 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

17USGetting Started4: Connecting the audio/video componentsThis section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, r

18USNotes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on.• Be s

19USGetting Starteda) 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 butto

2USTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventila

20USThe following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.It is not necessary to connect all the

21USGetting Started5: Connecting the antennasConnect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disco

22USInsert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU057 Remote Commander.Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.Notes• Do not leave th

23USGetting StartedBefore you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 13, 15).• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supp

24US1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “A.CAL”.3 Press or b to enter the menu.“START” appears on the display.4 Press to start the me

25USGetting Started1 Confirm the measurement result.When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display.2 Press

26USWhen you select “DIST” or “LEVEL”You can check the speaker distance or speaker level.When you have finishedDisconnect the optimizer microphone fro

27USGetting Started8: Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE)You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening p

28USSelecting a component1Press the input button to select a component.You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on

29US PlaybackEnjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver1Turn on the TV and choose a program.For details, refer to the operati

3US12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau

30US1 Turn on the TV.2 Turn the Blu-ray Disc or DVD player (recorder) and the receiver on.3 Press DVD or BD.You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the rec

31US Playback1 Press DMPORT. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.2 Start playback of the connected component. TipWhen l

32USNavigating through menusBy using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.1 Press AMP MENU.“SET HDMI” appea

33US Amplifier OperationsThe following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 32.Overview of the menus

34USMenu [Display]Parameters [Display]Settings Initial settingLevel settings [LEVEL] (page 38)Test tonea) [T. TONE]T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE NFront

35US Amplifier Operationsa)For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.b)“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scroll across the display, then “CONTROL” appears.c

36USSettings for the HDMI (SET HDMI menu)You can use the SET HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings.Select “SET HDMI” in the amplifi

37US Amplifier OperationsSettings for the Speaker (SP SETUP menu)You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this

38USAdjusting 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

39US Amplifier OperationsSettings for the Custom Menu (CUSTOM menu)You can use the CUSTOM menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference

4USAbout This Manual• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF360. • In this manual, models of area code UC is used for illustration purpo

40USx IN 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)”

41US Enjoying Surround SoundSelecting the sound fieldThis receiver can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized soun

42USNotes• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that empl

43US Tuner Operations2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low.The receiver sto

44US5 Press or b.A preset number appears in the display.6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset number you want.You can select the preset number

45US Using “BRAVIA” Sync features6 Create a name by using V/v/B/b.Press V/v repeatedly to select a character, then press b to move the cursor to t

46USNoteDepending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions of the component.Prepari

47US Using “BRAVIA” Sync featuresWhen your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” functionTurn the Control for HDMI functio

48USPlaying back components with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play)You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via H

49US Using “BRAVIA” Sync featuresWhen the System Audio Control function is active, and the output method changes from the TV speaker to the speake

5USTable of ContentsDescription and location of parts ... 6Getting Started1: Installing the speakers ... 132:

50USUsing the Power Saving function (Power Save)You can reduce the receiver’s power consumption when you connect a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV to this

51US Other OperationsChanging the brightness of the display (DIMMER)You can change the brightness of the display. 1 Press AMP MENU.“SET HDMI” app

52USUsing the Sleep Timer (SLEEP)You can set the receiver to turn off at a preset time when you sleep while listening to music. You can preset the tim

53US Other OperationsUsing an S-AIR ProductThe unit is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 62), which allows wireless sound transmission bet

54USTo insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit1Remove the screws and detach the slot cover.Notes•Remove the screws from the slot cove

55US Other OperationsWhen you match the ID of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. You can use multi

56USx Before pairingSound transmission is established by the ID (example).x After pairingSound transmission is established between the paired S-AIR ma

57US Other OperationsNotePerform the pairing within several minutes after step 8. If you do not, the pairing is canceled automatically and the “I

58US7 Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want.• PARTY: The S-AIR sub unit outputs sound according to function set on the S-AIR main unit.•

59US Other OperationsTo exit the menuPress AMP MENU.Notes• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “

6USDescription and location of partsFront panelACTIVE STANDBYINPUT SELECTORMASTER VOLUME?/125641 73Name FunctionA ?/1 (on/standby)Press to turn the re

60USTo exit the menuPress AMP MENU.Notes• When you set “STBY” to “STBY ON”, the power consumption during the standby mode increases.• When the wireles

61US Using the Remote/Additional Information2 Referring to the following table, press the corresponding button for the category you want.Example

62USx DTS Digital SurroundDigital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,

63US Additional InformationPrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked

64USIf color irregularity is observed again...Place the speaker further away from the TV set.If howling occursReposition the speakers or turn down the

65US Additional InformationThere is no sound from one of the front speakers.• Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an anal

66USHDMIThe volume turns down when the output method changes from the TV speaker to the speakers connected to the receiver.• The Volume Limit function

67US Additional InformationS-AIR functionS-AIR connection is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of th

68USRadio stations cannot be tuned in.• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necess

69US Additional InformationSpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code UC only)Wit

7USIndicators on the display2 4 5 61 3 7 89q;qaqsqdName FunctionA LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

70USPower consumptionPower consumption (during standby mode)0.3 W (When Control for HDMI and S-AIR standby are off)Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)17 ×

71US Additional InformationSupplied speakersFront speaker (2)Center speaker (1)Surround speaker (2)Subwoofer (1)Supplied accessoriesOperating I

Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaIndexAAUTO CALIBRATION 22BBlu-ray disc playerconnecting 18playback 30CCD playerconnecting 17playback 29Cont

8USRear panel1 2 5 6 734AMANTENNAAUTOCAL MICDMPORTFRONT RHDMIEZW-T100SPEAKERSFRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTERSUBWOOFERDC5V 700mA MAXBD IN OUTSAT INDVD

9USYou can use the supplied remote RM-AAU057 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to op