Sony HT-SF1200, HT-SS1200 Sony Corporation

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Page WARNING For customers in Europe About This Manual The HT-SF1200consists of: • Receiver • Speaker systema) – Front speakers Table of Contents Description and location of parts Front panel About the indicators on the display Rear panel RM-AAU017 D MOVIE Press to select sound fields (MOVIE) MUSIC (MUSIC) O RETURN EXIT O – exit the menu while the satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on 1: Installing speakers HT-SF1200only Example of HT-SS1200front speaker HT-SS1200only Example of installing the speakers on the wall 13GB 2: Connecting speakers ASpeaker cord (supplied) Note on speaker cords Note on speakers 3:Connecting the audio/ video components Component to be connected AAudio cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD recorder AOptical digital cord (not supplied) BAudio cord (not supplied) CCoaxial digital cord (supplied) •Do not bend or tie optical digital cords 18GB HDMI feature AHDMI cable (not supplied) If you connect a Blu-raydisc player Notes on HDMI connections 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Before you perform Auto Calibration Example: HT-SS1200 2 Set up the optimizer microphone 24GB 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 mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers Listening/Watching a component Watching a DVD Turn on the TV and DVD player Press DVD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD” Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting 34GB 35GB Operations Amplifier Adjusting the level LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound SUR menu parameters Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio TUNER menu parameters AUDIO menu parameters Settings for the video VIDEO menu parameters Settings for the system SYSTEM menu parameters xSUR POS. (Surround speaker position) •BEHD/HI •BEHD/LO •SIDE/HI •SIDE/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 About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Using only the front speakers and sub woofer Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1 Listening to FM/AM radio Area code CEL, CEK If you cannot tune in a station In case of poor FM stereo reception Presetting radio stations Using the controls on the receiver Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly Description of program types Program type Description 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 to digital sound from other inputs Assignable inputs for digital audio input 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 Troubleshooting Audio There is no sound from one of the front speakers •Check the setting of HDMI AUDIO in the VIDEO menu (page 39) •Check the HDMI connection •You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Video Tuner Remote control Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Specifications AM tuner section General Power consumption Speaker section HT-SF1200only HT-SS1200only •Front speakers (SS-MSP1200) •Center speaker (SS-CNP1200) •Surround speakers (SS-SRP1200) • Sub woofer (SS-WP1200) Index Page Sony Corporation