Sony 4-130-033-13(1), HT-SF360 Video

65US

Additional Information

There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

• Make sure you have connected to both the

L and R jacks of an analog component, and

not only to either the L or R jack. Use an

audio cord (not supplied).

There is no sound from digital sources

(from OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the IN MODE is set to

“AUTO” for SAT input.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least

10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent

light.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

There is pop noise from a specific

component connected to this receiver

when you turn on the component.

• Check that the IN MODE is set to

“AUTO” for SAT input (page 52).

There is no sound, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from the center/

surround speakers.

• Select a MOVIE-D.C.S.- mode (page 41).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 27).

• Check that the speakers are connected

securely.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected

correctly and securely.

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(press SOUND FIELD).

• Sound fields do not function for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel

sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing

is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to

the digital input jacks of this receiver,

check the audio setting (the settings for the

audio output) of the connected component.

There is no sound from the component

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

• Adjust the volume of this receiver.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

and/or component is not connected

correctly. Turn off the receiver, then

reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component.

• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component device to make

sure it supports this receiver.

Video

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Make sure you have connected the video

output of your video component to the TV.

• Move your audio components away from

the TV.

• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, video output may not be

possible.

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Contents

Main To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico For customers in the United States WARNING Owners Record Important Safety Instructions CAUTION About This Manual On Copyrights The HT-SF360 consists of: About area codes Table of Contents Getting Started Playback Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts Front panel 25641 73 Indicators on the display 2 4 5 61 3 7 8 9q;qaqsqd Rear panel 1 2 5 6 734 ASPEAKERS section BS-AIR (EZW-T100) CDMPORT Remote commander 1 3 2 6 7 8 q; qa 9 1 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 press the corresponding button for the operation. To control the DVD recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder To control the DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player To control the HDD/DVD COMBO To control the SAT 1: Installing the speakers Example of subwoofer Getting Started Installing the speakers on a flat surface Installing the speakers on the speaker stand You can install your speakers on the wall. 1 For the front speakers that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 2 The screws should protrude 7/32 to 9/32 inch. 2: Connecting the speakers Note on speaker cords D ASpeaker cord (supplied) E 3: Connecting the TV BC BOptical digital cord (not supplied) CHDMI cable (not supplied) 4: Connecting the audio/ video components Component to be connected B How to hook up your components Connecting audio components Connecting components with HDMI jacks Notes on HDMI connections AAA AHDMI cable (not supplied) BOptical digital cord (not supplied)b) CAudio cord (not supplied)b) ABC Connecting video components BC BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied) COptical digital cord (not supplied) 5: Connecting the antennas 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote 1,2 1 2 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) Inserting batteries into the remote 1 microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 microphone. Before you perform Auto Calibration 2 A.CAL. 3 START appears on the display. 4 1 result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. 2 the item. Then, press . 2 A.CAL appears, then press or b. 3 A.CAL CLR, then press or b. 4 8: Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) 2 3 4 Selecting a component 1 a component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. 2 Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver 1 program. For details, refer to the operating 2 3 4 Page 1 2 Navigating through menus 2 3 4 5 Amplifier Operations Overview of the menus Page Amplifier Operations Settings for the HDMI (SET HDMI menu) SET HDMI menu parameters xCONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) xVOL LIM (Volume limit) Settings for the Speaker (SP SETUP menu) SP SETUP menu parameters Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) Settings for the Custom Menu (CUSTOM menu) CUSTOM menu parameters xDUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) xA/V SYNC (Synchronizes audio with video output) Settings for the S-AIR (S-AIR menu) Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want. For details, see Types of sound field available (page 41). Types of sound field available Enjoying Surround Sound Listening to FM/AM radio 1 select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on Tuner Operations 2 If an FM program is noisy 1 2 MODE appears, then press 3 2 TUNING until the auto scanning starts. 3 4 MEMORY appears in the display. Presetting radio stations Page 6 V/v/B/b. If you enter a wrong character 7 8 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function 1 2 3 When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function 1 2 3 4 5 6 Playing back components with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play) Play back a connected component. Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc by simple operation Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver 2 HDMI appears, then press 3 LIM appears, then press or b. 4 Using the Power Saving function (Power Save) The AMP MENU turns off. SET HDMI appears on the display. 2 Page Page Using an S-AIR Product About S-AIR products Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main 1 2 3 To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub To set the ID of the S-AIR main S-AIR ID. the desired ID (A, B or C) then To exit the menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 to match the S-AIR main unit. 2 3 4 5 7 the setting you want. 8 the S-AIR product. 9 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 Changing the input button assignments 1 which you want to change the assignment. Using the Remote 2 press the corresponding button for the category you want. Categories and the corresponding buttons for BD, DVD, and SAT To clear all remote button assignments Glossary xDTS Digital Surround xHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) xL.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) xS-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) xS-master Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Audio Video HDMI S-AIR function Tuner Remote control Others Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS FM tuner section AM tuner section General Speaker section Page Index A B C D