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Sony 3-295-946-12(1), HT-SF1300 Types of sound field available, To turn off the surround effect for movie/music, for, DCS, Tips, 45GB, Movie, Music, Notes, Effect, ENHANCER, [Display]

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Types of sound field available

Sound field	Sound field	Effect
for	[Display]

Movie	CINEMA STUDIO EX A	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX A]	Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
		studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
		type of movie.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX B	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX B]	Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production
		studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
		action movies with lots of sound effects.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX C	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX C]	Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
		musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
		soundtrack.

Music	HALL [HALL]	Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

	JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]	Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

	LIVE CONCERT	Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
	[CONCERT]

	STADIUM [STADIUM]	Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

	SPORTS [SPORTS]	Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

	PORTABLE AUDIO	Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
	ENHANCER	audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other
	[PORTABLE]	compressed music.

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 are input.

–multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI jack.

Tips

•You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

•Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound (DCS), see “Glossary” (page 62).

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

45GB

Sound Surround Enjoying

Contents

Page WARNING For customers in Europe Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives About This Manual The HT-SF1300consists of: • Receiver • Speaker systema) – Front speaker Table of Contents Description and location of parts Front panel About the indicators on the display Rear panel RM-AAU023 FDVD/BD Press to display the menu of DVD/BD MENU AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function AUTO CAL O TV orange printing at the same P RETURN EXIT O – exit the menu while the 1: Installing the speakers HT-SF1300only Example of HT-SS1300front speaker HT-SS1300only 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Example of installing the speakers on the wall 13GB 2: Connecting the speakers ASpeaker cord (supplied) Note on speaker cords To connect the speakers correctly 3:Connecting the audio/ video components Component to be connected AAudio cord (not supplied) Note HDMI feature AHDMI cable (not supplied) Notes on HDMI connections AOptical digital cord (not supplied) BAudio cord (not supplied) CCoaxial digital cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD player 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Before you perform Auto Calibration Example: HT-SS1300 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone To cancel Auto Calibration When error codes appear To rectify the error When you select “WARN CHK” When you select “PHASE” After you have finished 7:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance To turn off the test tone Selecting a component To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Listening/Watching a component Adjust to a suitable volume Blu-ray disc player Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the Watching a DVD/Blu-raydisc Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or •Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player or You can select the sound field to suit the movie/music. Refer to Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Menu Parameters Settings For details, see “Enjoying 35GB Initial setting 36GB Adjusting the level LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound SUR menu parameters Settings for the tuner TUNER menu parameters Settings for the audio AUDIO menu parameters Settings for the video VIDEO menu parameters Settings for the system SYSTEM menu parameters xSW DIST. (Subwoofer distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer xSUR POS. (Surround speaker position) •BEHD/HI •BEHD/LO Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode Selecting a preprogrammed sound field 44GB Types of sound field available To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Listening to FM/AM radio In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station Presetting radio stations Using the controls on the receiver Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Description of program types Program type Description indication 51GB Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases: To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a) CAudio cord (not supplied)a) Preparing Control for HDMI function Watching a DVD Watching a DVD by simple operation Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can use the System Audio Control function as follows •You can adjust the receiver’s volume when you adjust the TV volume 56GB Turning off the receiver with the TV Switching between digital and analog audio Audio input modes Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT AVideo cord (not supplied) To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Listening/watching a connected component through DMPORT connection Using the Sleep Timer Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons To clear all remote button assignments Glossary Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement On operation If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen If color irregularity is observed Troubleshooting Audio Video HDMI Tuner Remote control Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory Specifications Speaker section HT-SF1300only •Front speaker (SS-MSP23F) •Surround speaker (SS-SRP23F) •Center speaker (SS-CNP23) Supplied speakers Front speakers (2) Center speaker (1) Surround speakers (2) Subwoofer (1) Index