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- Page 1 2-319-196-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF1100 HT-SS1100 ©2007 Sony Corporation...
- Page 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.
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Page 3: About This Manual
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF1100 and HT-SS1100. 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”. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Installing speakers ...11 2: Connecting speakers...14 3: Connecting the audio/video components...15 4: Connecting the antennas...20 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...21 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) ...22 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) ...26... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver (on/standby) on or off (page 21, 28, 29, 43). B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. C Input lamps The lamp of the chosen input source lights up... - Page 6 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 50).
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Page 7: Rear Panel
Rear panel HDMI DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN DIGITAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2/BD ANTENNA SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 DMPORT A ANTENNA section Connects to the FM ANTENNA wire antenna jack supplied with this receiver (page 20). - Page 8 Function Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. If you press ?/1 (B) at the...
- Page 9 Name Function D MOVIE Press to select sound fields (MOVIE). MUSIC Press to select sound fields (MUSIC). A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode. Press to select 2CH STEREO mode. E AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and menu operations.
- Page 10 Name Function O RETURN/ Press to EXIT O – 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...
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Page 11: 1: Installing Speakers
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). HT-SF1100 only AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) - Page 12 Example of HT-SS1100 front speaker HT-SF1100 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker and sub woofer only. HT-SS1100 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all the speakers and sub woofer.
- Page 13 • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. • For HT-SF1100, if you install the speakers on the wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand.
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Page 14: 2: Connecting Speakers
2: Connecting speakers DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 DMPORT A Speaker cord (supplied) AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSub woofer Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the front and center speakers. -
Page 15: 3: Connecting The Audio/Video Components
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. -
Page 16: Connecting Video Components
Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signal HDMI DIGITAL OPT IN OPT IN VIDEO 2/BD ANTENNA Audio signal DVD player/DVD recorder A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (supplied) - Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks
OPT IN OPT IN VIDEO 2/BD ANTENNA A Coaxial digital cord (supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. C Optical digital cord (not supplied) Blu-ray disc player Audio signal Audio/video signal DVD IN... - Page 19 Notes on HDMI connections • The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to –...
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Page 20: 4: Connecting The Antennas
4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) HDMI DIGITAL OPT IN OPT IN VIDEO 2/BD ANTENNA * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes •... -
Page 21: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. -
Page 22: 6: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)
Inserting batteries into the remote 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. •... - Page 23 Note If the Muting function is on when we perform Auto Calibration, it will turn off automatically. Example: HT-SS1100 MASTER VOLUME DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD SA-CD/CD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING AUTO CAL MIC Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel.
- Page 24 When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered. After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver. Note Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be maintained. Tips •...
- Page 25 Warning codes During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER Appears when there are more than one warning code.
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Page 26: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. A.F.D. -
Page 27: Playback
Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 DMPORT SLEEP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING... -
Page 28: Listening/Watching A Component
< > TUNING – TUNING + 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. -
Page 29: Watching A Dvd
Watching a DVD TV INPUT TV ?/1 DMPORT SLEEP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL... -
Page 30: Amplifier Operations
Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. A.F.D. MOVIE MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE < <... -
Page 31: Overview Of The Menus
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 30. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL (33) Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]... - Page 32 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] SYSTEM (36) Front speaker distance [6-SYSTEM] [FRT DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.] Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.] Surround speaker placement [SUR PL.] A. CAL (38) Auto calibration [7 - A. CAL] [AUTO CAL] For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.
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Page 33: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”... -
Page 34: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Menu)
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 30) and “Overview of the menus”... -
Page 35: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)
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 30) and “Overview of the menus” (page 31). TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) -
Page 36: Settings For The System (System Menu)
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. -
Page 37: Surround Speaker Placement
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 36) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 36). -
Page 38: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)
Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 22). 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. - Page 39 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] (Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] Multi channel Effect...
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Page 40: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field
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. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. - Page 41 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.
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Page 42: Using Only The Front Speakers And Sub Woofer (2Ch Stereo)
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. •... -
Page 43: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/BD SA-CD/CD TUNER INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1. -
Page 44: Direct Tuning
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. -
Page 45: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations 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 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL... -
Page 46: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Tuning to preset stations SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE Numeric buttons >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE < < TUNING – Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. -
Page 47: Displaying Rds Information
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 t Radio Text Program Type indication t Current Time indication (in indication 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level... -
Page 48: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter
Other Operations 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. - Page 49 To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.
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Page 50: Using The Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 2-00-00 t t OFF When sleep timer is activated, the display... -
Page 51: Glossary
(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. -
Page 52: Precautions
x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to audio/video components, such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation. - Page 53 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.
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
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. •... - Page 55 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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Page 56: Error Messages
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... -
Page 57: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section HT-SF1100 only Power Output Stereo mode (rated) 70 W + 70 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 1%) Surround mode (reference) RMS Output FRONT : 143 W/ch (With SS-MSP2000) CENTER (With SS-CNP2000) : 143 W/ch (With SS-SRP2000) - Page 58 Speaker section HT-SF1100 only • Front speakers (SS-MSP2000) • Center speaker (SS-CNP2000) • Surround speakers (SS-SRP2000) Front speakers 2 way, magnetically shielded Center speaker Full range, magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units Front speakers 65 mm cone type,...
- Page 59 Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads • Speakers – HT-SS1100 only (20) – HT-SF1100 only (4) • Sub woofer (4) For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to...
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Page 60: Index
Dolby Digital 51 DVD player connecting 16 playback 29 DVD recorder connecting 16 Error messages 56 HDMI connecting 18 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Initial setup 21 Menu A. CAL 38 AUDIO 35 LEVEL 33 SUR 34 SYSTEM 36 TONE 34...