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D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB02REG_HT-SF1200CEL.fm3-210-767-12(2) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB02REG_HT-SF1200CEL.fm About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF1200 and HT-SS1200. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEL only”.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB01COV_HT-SF1200CELTOC.fm masterpage: Left Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations Description and location of parts...................5 1: Installing speakers ...................................11 2: Connecting speakers................................14 3: Connecting the audio/video components.............................................16 4: Connecting the antennas..........................
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT 4 TV SA-CD/CD 5 MASTER VOLUME TUNER INPUT SELECTOR ?/1 PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC q; 9 8 7 6 Name Function Name A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 22, 30, 31, 47).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left About the indicators on the display 12 SLEEP L LFE SL SW qf 3 C S 4 5 6 DIGITAL HDMI DTS PL SR OPT COAX D.RANGE MEMORY RDS ST MONO R qd 7 qs qa q; 9 8 Name Function 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. G D.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Rear panel 2 SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN L DIGITAL R OPT IN ANTENNA SAT OPT IN VIDEO 1 COAX IN DVD OUT HDMI L R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT SPEAKERS AM 3 Getting Started 1 FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER 4 A ANTENNA section C SPEAKERS section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 21).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Name Remote commander You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote. You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 57). RM-AAU017 1 TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 2 wa SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUTO CAL w; ql qk qj qh D.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Function Name Function D MOVIE Press to select sound fields (MOVIE). L TV CH +/– MUSIC Press to select sound fields (MUSIC). Press TV CH +/– and TV (M) at the same time to select preset TV channels. A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode. 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO mode. E AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to perform menu operations.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left Name Function Name O RETURN/ EXIT O Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen. Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (M) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right 1: Installing speakers Getting Started This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left Installing the speakers on a flat surface Installing the speakers on the wall Before you install the speaker and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below. You can install your speakers on the wall.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Example of installing the speakers on the wall Getting Started Hook on the back of the speaker 4.5 mm 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.
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D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Note on speakers 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, be sure to check the type of speakers by referring to the speaker label* at the rear panel or bottom of the speakers.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm 3: Connecting the audio/ video components masterpage: Left Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. How to hook up your components Super Audio CD player/ CD player This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver.
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D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left Notes • You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or VCR. • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm HDMI feature A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm If you connect a Blu-ray disc player Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your Blu-ray disc player. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 57). Notes on HDMI connections • Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony). • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right 4: Connecting the antennas Getting Started Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord masterpage: Left Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU017 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 11, 14). • The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 ?/1 switch SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD Input buttons SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU AUTO CAL 7 8 - 0/10 CLEAR D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER FM MODE TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY F G MUTING The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process: – Press ?/1 or MUTING.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the item. Then, press . Error code Item Explanation RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again. ERROR SW 33 Sub woofer is not connected. Connect the sub woofer to the SUBWOOFER terminal. SAVE Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. WARN CHK Displays warning concerning the measurement results. See “When you select “WARN CHK”” (page 26).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Warning code Explanation WARN 42 NO WARN The distance and position of a sub woofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment. There is no warning information. When you select “PHASE” You can check the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB03CON_HT-SF1200CEL.fm 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 5 Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU 1 2 3 1 7 5 8 >10/ - 0/10 CLEAR 6 9 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER FM MODE F 2-5 G For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 36).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB04PLA_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Playback Selecting a component ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC AMP MENU Selected input [Display] Components that can be played back DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 [VIDEO 1] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 2/BD]* Blu-ray disc player, etc.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB04PLA_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: L-2 Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL 7 9 8 0/10 CLEAR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD MASTER VOLUME TUNER INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING D.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB04PLA_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: R-2 Watching a DVD TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 MUSIC 7 2 3 DMPORT AMP MENU 4 7 8 DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD MASTER VOLUME TUNER INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING 9 D.TUNING AUTO CAL MIC D.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through menus To exit the menu Press AMP MENU. By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MUSIC AMP MENU masterpage: Left Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 32. Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 36) Test tonea) [T. TONE] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10, BALANCE BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 38) Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO for: VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2/BD, SAT, TV, DVD; DEC. PCM for: SA-CD/CD Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio with video outputa) [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. 0 to A.V.SYNC.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting A. CAL [8-A. CAL] (page 27) Auto calibration on/offa)e) [AUTO CAL] A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO A.CAL NO Calibration loada)d) [CAL LOAD] LOAD NO, LOAD YES LOAD YES a) For details, refer to the page in the parentheses. The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. mode.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33). LEVEL menu parameters x T. TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33). You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio with video output) Lets you delay the audio output so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. You can adjust from 0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left x CONTROL (HDMI CONTROL)* Lets you turn the HDMI CONTROL function on or off. For details, refer to the HDMI CONTROL Guide supplied with the receiver. * When you select this parameter, the “HDMI” indicator flashes in the display. Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Tips x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes (page 45). Amplifier Operations • If you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to “LOAD YES”, you can adjust the speakers distance in 0.01 meter increment. • The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding mode A.F.D. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding Effect (Detecting automatically) A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. AUTO] (Detecting automatically) Presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MOVIE MUSIC 2CH MUSIC AMP MENU A.F.D.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Types of sound field available Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left 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 in the following cases: – For signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 2 DMPORT ?/1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD MASTER VOLUME TUNER INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD 2 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 masterpage: Left Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Presetting radio stations 4 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 1 MUSIC 6 AMP MENU 4 Press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press ENTER, start again from step 3. DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press the PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Tuning to preset stations Using the Radio Data System (RDS) SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL Numeric buttons CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING - 0/10 F ENTER TV VOL MASTER VOL G Receiving RDS broadcasts f TUNING – 2 TUNING + H M 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB05AMP_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level a) Type b) Text of program being broadcast (page 51).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Left x COAX IN Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (IN MODE) x OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPT IN jack. x ANALOG You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAX IN jack. Press AMP MENU.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack 1 2 1 Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 ORT 2 Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Listening to digital sound from other inputs 5 Press or b to enter the parameter. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the digital audio input you want to reassign (for example, “VD1 OPT”). 7 Press or b to enter your selection. 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the input you want the digital audio input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example, “VD1–DVD”).
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Assignable inputs for digital audio input The initial setting is marked with an underscore. masterpage: Left Using the Sleep Timer Digital audio Assignable input inputs [Display] Display You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. VIDEO 1 OPTICAL [VD1 OPT] VIDEO 1 VD1– VD1 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Using the Remote masterpage: Right Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD recorder.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm Additional Information Glossary x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (Left/Right), center, surround (Left/Right) and sub woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1 channel surround.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right On placement Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm If color irregularity is observed again... Place the speaker further away from the TV set. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver. masterpage: Left Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm 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). The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker. • Check the setting of HDMI AUDIO in the VIDEO menu (page 39). • Check the HDMI connection.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm 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. The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV. • Check the HDMI connection. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm masterpage: Right Error messages If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “When error codes appear” (page 26) to solve the problem.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code CEL, CEK With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA Power consumption Area code Power consumption CEL, CEK 165 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB06OTH_HT-SF1200CEL.fm HT-SS1200 only • Front speakers (SS-MSP1200) • Center speaker (SS-CNP1200) • Surround speakers (SS-SRP1200) Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 57 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 3.0 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround speakers 80 × 150 × 88 mm Center speaker 250 × 85 × 88 mm Mass (Approx.) Front speakers 0.
D:\Chin Meng's job\SONY-HA\HT-SF1200_R2\1200_data\3210767121\GB01COV_HT-SF1200CELIX.fm masterpage: Left Index Numerics M V 2 channel 46 2CH STEREO 46 5.1 channel 11 VCR connecting 17 B Menu A. CAL 27 AUDIO 38 LEVEL 36 SUR 37 SYSTEM 40 TONE 37 TUNER 38 VIDEO 39 Muting 29 Blu-ray disc player connecting 19 R A AUTO CALIBRATION 23 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.
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