Packed with the cutting edge home theatre technologies for a true high definition experience. huge 1000w total power output from sleek floor standing speakers (also available with satellite speakers) let you experience movies the way they were meant to be (2 pages)
Packed with the cutting edge home theatre technologies for a true high definition experience. huge 1000w total power output from sleek floor standing speakers (also available with satellite speakers) let you experience movies the way they were meant to be (2 pages)
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Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered STR-KS1300 trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. SS-MSP23S “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks SS-CNP23 of Sony Corporation. SS-SRP23S “BRAVIA” and SS-WP23 Corporation. Area code ) technology. are trademarks of Sony...
Table of Contents Getting Started 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) ...23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance...
Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel ACTIVE VIDEO 2 DMPORT VIDEO 1 STANDBY Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver (on/standby) on or off (page 22, 31, 32). B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander.
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About the indicators on the display SLEEP DIGITAL 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. B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 60).
Rear panel SAT IN DVD IN BD IN DIGITAL DC5V OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 ANTENNA SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 A ANTENNA section Connects to the FM ANTENNA wire antenna jack supplied with this receiver (page 21).
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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). RM-AAU023 TV INPUT TV ?/1...
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DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (O) at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV. K MUTING Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound.
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Name Function O TV Press TV and the button with orange printing at the same time to enable TV operation. P RETURN/ Press to – return to the previous menu. EXIT O – 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...
1: Installing the speakers 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).
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Installing the speakers on a flat surface 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. Example of HT-SS1300 front speaker HT-SF1300 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker and subwoofer only.
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• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
2: Connecting the speakers FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER Connector A Speaker cord (supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer...
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Note on speaker cords 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: Connector Speaker jack FRONT R...
3: Connecting the audio/ video components How to hook up your components 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.
COAX IN VIDEO 2 ANTENNA A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 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.
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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.
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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. Audio signal SAT IN DIGITAL...
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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 •...
4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (supplied) SAT IN DIGITAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 2 ANTENNA * The shape of the connector varies depending on...
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. SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure.
Inserting batteries into the remote 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. •...
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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.
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Performing Auto Calibration TV INPUT TV ?/1 AV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING DISPLAY TV VOL MASTER VOL MENU/HOME RETURN/EXIT...
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Press V/v repeatedly to select the item. Then, press Item Explanation RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again. SAVE Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. WARN CHK Displays warning concerning the measurement results. See “When you select “WARN CHK””...
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When you select “WARN CHK” If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed. Press to return to step 2 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results”. Warning code Explanation WARN 40 The Auto Calibration has completed. However, the noise level is high.
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”...
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Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. 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 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each...
Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING DISPLAY TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
> TUNING – TUNING + FM MODE Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music.
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC THEATRE DVD/BD MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ MUTING DISPLAY OPTIONS TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT...
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 33. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] (page 37) Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]...
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Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority (page 39) [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video output [A.V. SYNC.] Switching the audio input mode [IN MODE] VIDEO Audio for HDMI [6-VIDEO] [AUDIO FOR HDMI] (page 40) Control for HDMI [CONTROL FOR HDMI]...
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Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] A. CAL Auto calibration no/yes [8-A. CAL] [AUTO CAL] (page 28) Calibration load [CAL LOAD] For details, refer to the page in the parentheses. The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. mode. “AUDIO FOR HDMI”...
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 33) and “Overview of the menus” (page 34). LEVEL menu parameters x T.
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”...
Settings for the tuner (TUNER 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). TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode)
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.
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) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system.
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x SW DIST. (Subwoofer distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer. 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...
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. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER...
Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER...
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Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”. Effect 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.
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.
Tuner Operations 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). The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table.
Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MEMORY >10 0/10 ENTER CLEAR Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. 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. Press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected preset number.
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. •...
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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”...
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: •...
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VIDEO 2 ANTENNA Audio signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).
Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- Easy 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.
To set Control for HDMI D.TUNING >10 MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ OPTIONS DISPLAY TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly to select “6-VIDEO”. Press or b to enter the menu.
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.
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.
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. Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly to select “5-AUDIO”.
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.
Listening/watching a connected component through DMPORT connection Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
(command mode BD1) Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3) Not assigned Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting.
C, available according to the studio type. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound”...
Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for colour space in video. This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard.
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Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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. •...
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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.
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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”...
If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory...
Specifications Amplifier section Power Output 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%) FRONT : 143 W/ch CENTER : 143 W/ch (1.5 ohms at 80 Hz, THD 10%) SUBWOOFER...
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Speaker section HT-SF1300 only • Front speaker (SS-MSP23F) • Surround speaker (SS-SRP23F) • 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...
(DCS) 45 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 59 Dolby Digital 62 DVD player connecting 19 playback 32 DVD recorder connecting 19 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Error messages 68 HDMI connecting 17 IN MODE 58 Initial setup 22 Menu A. CAL 28...