3-295-946-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF1300 HT-SS1300 ©2008 Sony Corporation
WARNING To 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 ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF1300 and HT-SS1300. 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”.
Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations Description and location of parts...................5 1: Installing the speakers .............................11 2: Connecting the speakers ..........................14 3: Connecting the audio/video components.............................................16 4: Connecting the antennas..........................21 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....22 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................
Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 1 23 4 5 6 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC qa q; 9 8 7 Name Function Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 22, 31, 32). H MUTING B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. Press to turn off the sound temporarily.
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. F Preset station indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 48.
Rear panel 2 SAT IN DVD IN BD IN L DIGITAL TV OUT HDMI L DC5V R OPT IN ANTENNA OPT IN VIDEO 2 COAX IN DVD 700mA MAX R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 5 DMPORT SPEAKERS AM 3 Getting Started 1 FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER 4 A ANTENNA section D DMPORT section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 21). AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 21).
. Remote commander You can use the supplied RM-AAU023 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 61). Name Function A TV ?/1 (on/standby) Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 61).
Function Name Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations. M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player on the TV screen. Press MENU/HOME and TV (O) at the same time to display the TV’s menu. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations. AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function. G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode. D.
Name Function Name Function O TV Press TV and the button with orange printing at the same time to enable TV operation. T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) P 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 (O) 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.
1: Installing the speakers Getting Started This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be sure to connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).
Installing the speakers on a flat surface Installing the speakers on the wall Before you install the speaker and subwoofer, 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. 1 Example of HT-SS1300 front speaker Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 4 mm more than 25 mm 4.
3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Getting Started Example of installing the speakers on the wall Hook on the back of the speaker 4.6 mm 10 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. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
2: Connecting the speakers C F SPEAKERS A FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER Connector A A B A A Speaker cord (supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer 14GB E D
Note on speaker cords To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* at the rear panel or bottom of the speakers. Speaker jack Character on speaker label Speaker type Connector Red FRONT R L Front left FRONT L R Front right Grey SUR R SL Surround left Blue SUR L SR Surround right Green CENTER Purple SUBWOOFER * The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 3.
3: Connecting the audio/ video components How to hook up your components Connecting the audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components.
Note Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 61). HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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. It is not output from any other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. • When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI” to “TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page 40). If you cannot play back multi channel software, set to “AMP”.
Before connecting the cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Getting Started Connecting the video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder or VCR. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
If you connect a DVD player Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 61). 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.
4: Connecting the antennas Getting Started Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) 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. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU023 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 manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.
Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 ?/1 switch SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD Input buttons SA-CD/CD TUNER To cancel Auto Calibration MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD MENU 7 9 8 - 0/10 AUTO CAL AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER >10 AMP MENU CLEAR TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING DISPLAY When Auto Calibration starts: – Stand some distance from the speakers and the listening position to avoid measurement failure.
2 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the item. Then, press . When error codes appear Try the remedies and perform the Auto Calibration again. Item Explanation Error code Cause and remedies RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again. ERROR 32 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 27). None of the speakers were detected.
When you select “PHASE” If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed. You can check the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase). Press to return to step 2 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results”. Press V/v repeatedly to select a speaker, then press to return to step 2 in “Confirming/saving the measurement results”. Warning code Explanation WARN 40 WARN 41 WARN 42 WARN 43 NO WARN The Auto Calibration has completed.
A. CAL menu parameters You can use the A. CAL menu to make settings for the Auto Calibration function to suit your preference. Select “8-A. CAL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34). x AUTO CAL (Auto Calibration no/ yes) • A.CAL NO The Auto Calibration function is not activated. • A.CAL YES The Auto Calibration function starts.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. Getting Started The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 37). Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.
Playback Selecting a component TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 1 MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD MENU 5 6 7 8 9 >10 - 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 3 O MENU/HOME RETURN/EXIT TV CH – TV CH + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < .
Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC 5 2 3 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY THEATRE DVD/BD MENU 4 7 - 0/10 DMPORT VIDEO 1 ?/1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING 6 5 9 8 >10 Playback TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 AUTO CAL D.TUNING AUTO CAL MIC D.
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC 2 3 6 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY THEATRE 4 7 - 9 8 0/10 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD 6 5 >10 DMPORT ?/1 DVD/BD MENU MUTING AUTO CAL MIC AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
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. A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 MUSIC Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. THEATRE DVD/BD MENU 7 8 >10 - 0/10 9 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 33. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 37) Test tonea) [T. TONE] T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10, BALANCE BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL.
Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 39) Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. AUTO for: VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, BD, DVD, SAT, TV; 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. 20 A.V.SYNC.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting A. CAL [8-A. CAL] (page 28) Auto calibration no/yesa)e) [AUTO CAL] A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES 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. c) “AUDIO FOR HDMI” and “CONTROL FOR HDMI” scroll across the display, then “AUDIO” and “CONTROL” appear respectively. d) When you set “CAL LOAD” in A.
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) 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. For details, see “7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 28). x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34).
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 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34). You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus.
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. • DUAL M (Main) Sound of the main language will be output. • DUAL S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output.
x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (page 52). Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) SYSTEM menu parameters x FL DIST. (Front left speaker distance) x FR DIST. (Front right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
x SW DIST. (Subwoofer distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer. Tip If you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to “LOAD YES”, you can adjust the speakers distance in 0.01 meter increment. 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). • SIDE/HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D.
Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 Enjoying Surround Sound VIDEO1 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MUSIC THEATRE Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want. You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the receiver.
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. 2CH VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. BD DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC THEATRE A.F.D.
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.EX B] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer only. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the subwoofer. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry will be activated. The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the subwoofer.
1 Tuner Operations You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 21). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3. Area code FM AM CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
Direct tuning Presetting radio stations You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations MUSIC THEATRE 3 DVD/BD MENU 4 7 5 8 >10 - 0/10 6 9 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR 1 AUTO CAL D.
4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. Tuning to preset stations You can also press the PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. 5 Press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press ENTER, start again from step 3. 6 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. • Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.
Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs, such as “how-to” and advice programs Program type Description indication TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA.
Note Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: • One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input.
To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting Connecting a TV and other components You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMIEasy Setting function. This function is only available for certain types of TV. When you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly. During Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation, “CONTROL”, “SCAN FOR” and “HDMI” appear sequentially in the display.
To set Control for HDMI 7 8 >10 - 0/10 9 (One-Touch Play) D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY Watching a DVD 1 TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 2-6 Play back a connected component. O RETURN/EXIT 1 MENU/HOME Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “6-VIDEO”. 3 Press menu. or b to enter the Press V/v repeatedly to select “CONTROL FOR HDMI”. “CONTROL FOR HDMI” scrolls across the display, then “CONTROL” appears.
Notes Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When System Audio Control function is turned on, the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically.
Notes Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function.
Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (IN MODE) You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “5-AUDIO”. 3 Press menu. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “IN MODE”. 5 Press or b to enter the parameter. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the audio input you want.
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack DC5V 700mA MAX 1 2 DMPORT 1 Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector.
Listening/watching a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 2 Press DMPORT. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Start playback of the connected component. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV.
Using the Remote 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. 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment. Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.
x Dolby Digital Additional Information Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth Matching”, and “Cinema Studio Reverberation”. “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.
x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. x L.F.E.
On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”. • Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure you have selected a sound field with MOVIE or MUSIC button. • 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.
No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function. • Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function. • If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set the “AUDIO FOR HDMI” settings in VIDEO menu to – “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver. – “AMP” if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver.
Remote control The remote does not function. • For receiver operation, you can only use the DISPLAY button when the TUNER input is selected. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. Error messages If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message.
AM tuner section Specifications Amplifier section Power Output1) Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 1%) Surround mode (reference) RMS Output (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 143 W/ch CENTER2): 143 W SUR2): 143 W/ch (1.5 ohms at 80 Hz, THD 10%) SUBWOOFER2): 285 W 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz 2) Reference power output for front, center, surround speakers and subwoofer.
Speaker section HT-SS1300 only HT-SF1300 only • Front speaker (SS-MSP23S) • Surround speaker (SS-SRP23S) • Center speaker (SS-CNP23) Front/Center speaker Full range, magnetically shielded Surround speaker Full range Speaker unit Front/Surround speaker 65 mm, cone type Center speaker 30 × 60 mm, cone type Enclosure type Front/Surround speaker Bass reflex Center speaker Acoustic suspension Rated Impedance 3.0 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.
Supplied speakers Front speakers (2) Center speaker (1) Surround speakers (2) Subwoofer (1) Supplied accessories Operating Instruction (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) Speaker Stand Installation Guide (HT-SF1300 only) (1) FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU023 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Speaker cords (5) Foot pads • Speakers – HT-SS1300 only (20) – HT-SF1300 only (4) • Subwoofer (4) Screws (small) (HT-SF1300 only) (12) Screws (large) (HT-
Index Numerics E S 2 channel 46 2CH STEREO 46 5.1 channel 11 Error messages 68 Selecting component 30 sound field 44 Sleep Timer 60 Sound fields resetting 46 selecting 44 Speakers connecting 14 installing 11 Super Audio CD player connecting 16 playback 31 System Audio Control 56 System Power Off 57 H A HDMI connecting 17 AUTO CALIBRATION 23 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.
