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Operating Instructions

HT-SF360
Thank you for purchasing this unit.
WARNING
This manual provides instructions on handling this unit and explains important safety
instructions for preventing accidents. Please read this manual thoroughly before
operating the system, then retain the manual for future reference.
©2009 Sony Corporation
Failure to observe the safety instructions for your electrical
appliance may lead to a fire or a fatal accident.
4-130-031-E2(1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    This manual provides instructions on handling this unit and explains important safety instructions for preventing accidents. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the system, then retain the manual for future reference. ©2009 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    If this unit malfunctions or if the cabinet or the power cord is damaged, immediately contact the retailer ELECTRIC where you purchased this unit or your local Sony FIRE SHOCK sales representative for repair. Labels that forbid actions...
  • Page 3 This may lead to an electric , In case the power cord is frayed or damaged, contact the shock. retailer where you purchased this unit or your local Sony DO NOT TOUCH sales representative for exchange. Do not place this unit in a damp, dusty, sooty, or steamed Do not use this unit overseas.
  • Page 4 Failure to observe the following instructions may lead to serious CAUTION injury or damage to the property of others. Do not touch the power plug with Plug the power plug in the electrical wet hands. outlet with easy access. This may lead to an Plug the power plug in the electrical outlet with easy access electric shock.
  • Page 5 To avoid loss of eyesight caused by battery leakage, explosion, and Safety Notes on overheating, make sure you observe Batteries the following instructions. WARNING DANGER In case batteries leak? Keep batteries away from children. , Swallowing batteries may Do not touch the battery liquid with lead to suffocation or stomach problems.

  • Page 6: Notes On Use

    Remove batteries when they are Notes on Use exhausted or when you do not use this unit for an extended period of Notes on Placement time. Do not place this unit in the following locations: If you keep batteries • On an unbalanced table or in an unstable location in without using this •...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notes on Use..........6 Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts....10 Selecting the sound field......43 Getting Started Tuner Operations 1: Installing the speakers ......17 2: Connecting the speakers......19 Listening to FM/AM radio......44 3: Connecting the TV ........20 Presetting radio stations ......
  • Page 9 Using the Remote Changing the input button assignments ..57 Additional Information Glossary ............58 Troubleshooting .......... 59 After-sales service and warranty....63 Specifications ..........64 Index............67...

  • Page 10: Description And Location Of Parts

    Description and location of parts Front panel INPUT SELECTOR ? / 1 MASTER VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 34, 35). (on/standby) B ACTIVE Lights up in amber when the Control for HDMI is STANDBY set to on and the receiver...
  • Page 11 Indicators on the display Name Function Name Function A LFE Lights up when the disc being E HDMI Lights up when a playback played back contains an LFE component is connected to this (Low Frequency Effect) channel receiver using an HDMI jack and the LFE channel signal is (page 22).

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL ANTENNA COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN AUTO SPEAKERS VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD CAL MIC VIDEO 1 DC5V 700mA MAX HDMI BD IN DVD IN SAT IN FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER...
  • Page 13 You can use the supplied remote Press to turn the receiver RM-AAU068 to operate the receiver and to on or off. (?/1) control the Sony audio/video components that To turn off all Sony (on/standby) the remote is assigned to operate (page 57). components, press ?/1...
  • Page 14 (THEATER) automatically for watching Press one of the input buttons movies, when you connect a Sony TV which is C (TV, BD, DVD, or SAT) to compatible with the select the component you want THEATER button. Also, the to operate.
  • Page 15 Remote Button Function Remote Button Function Press to display the Press to select input. program schedule when (GUIDE) (TV INPUT) you are watching the terrestrial digital To control the DVD recorder/Blu-ray broadcasting. Disc recorder Press to enable you to access various viewing Remote Button Function options and change/make...
  • Page 16 To control the Blu-ray Disc player/ Remote Button Function DVD player N H* (playback)/ Start/pause/stop playback. X (pause, press Remote Button Function again to resume Press to display the basic normal playback/x operation menu. (MENU/HOME) (stop) N ./> Press to skip chapters. Press to select the menu item with arrows and Press to jump backward.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Installing the speakers on a flat Getting Started surface Before you install the speaker and subwoofer, 1: Installing the speakers be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker and subwoofer to prevent This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel vibration or movement as shown in the speaker system.
  • Page 18 5 mm to 7 mm • 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 For the front speakers calamity, etc.

  • Page 19: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    Note on speaker cords 2: Connecting the The connector of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker jack to be connected. speakers When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to match the colored connector to the speaker Before connecting the cords, be sure to jack on the receiver: disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

  • Page 20: 3: Connecting The Tv

    SAT IN A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver.

  • Page 21: 4: Connecting The Audio/Video Components

    Connecting audio components 4: Connecting the audio/ The following illustration shows how to video components connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. How to hook up your You can also view the images on the TV components screen by connecting the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video...

  • Page 22: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks

    • As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA Sony recommends that you connect PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle components to the receiver using an HDMI with care when placing or moving the cable.
  • Page 23 • You may need to make certain settings on the image resolution of the player before you A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer cable. to the operating instructions of the player.

  • Page 24: Connecting Video Components

    Notes Connecting video components • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the The following illustration shows how to DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions connect video components such as DVD supplied with the DVD player.

  • Page 25: 5: Connecting The Antennas

    5: Connecting the 6: Preparing the receiver antennas and the remote Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and Connecting the AC power cord FM wire antenna. (mains lead) Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a FM wire antenna (supplied) wall outlet.

  • Page 26: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Inserting batteries into the 7: Calibrating the remote appropriate settings Insert two AA-size batteries in the automatically RM-AAU068 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing (AUTO CALIBRATION) batteries. This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: •...
  • Page 27 Example: Before you perform Auto Calibration Optimizer DIGITAL ANTENNA microphone AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAX IN OPT IN OPT IN COAXIAL SPEAKERS CAL MIC VIDEO 1 SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 DC5V 700mA MAX HDMI FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER...
  • Page 28 The table below shows the display when Performing Auto Calibration measurement starts. Measurement for Display Speaker existance TONE switch Speaker gain, distance, T.S.P. frequency response Input Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER buttons Note If “CHK MIC” appears, you cannot perform the Auto Calibration.
  • Page 29 When the measurement ends, a beep the acceptable range. sounds and the measurement result • The optimizer microphone or appears on the display. subwoofer may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local Measurement Display Explanation authorized Sony service facility. result...
  • Page 30 Warning code Explanation Clearing the measurement WARN 41 The sound input from the result WARN 42 optimizer microphone is out of the acceptable range. The You can delete the result of Auto Calibration. distance between the optimizer If there is no saved data, you cannot delete the microphone and the speakers is result.

  • Page 31: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels (Test Tone)

    Press V/v repeatedly to select 8: Adjusting the speaker the desired speaker, then press or b. levels The test tone is emitted from the speaker that is being adjusted only. (TEST TONE) • FL LVL: adjusts the front left speaker level.
  • Page 32 When a test tone is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. • The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

  • Page 33: Playback

    Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back Playback TV, etc., connected to the [TV] TV jack Selecting a component SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack TUNER Built-in radio tuner [FM or AM band] Input buttons Turn on the component and...

  • Page 34: Enjoying Sound/Images From The Components Connected To The Receiver

    Tips • When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of Enjoying sound/images the TV is switched and the image from the TV from the components tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically by pressing the TV button. To change this setting, connected to the receiver see “Changing the input button assignments”...
  • Page 35 Change the TV input. Enjoying Blu-ray Disc or DVD For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Turn on the TV. Play back the tape on the VCR. Turn the Blu-ray Disc or DVD player (recorder) and the receiver on.

  • Page 36: Amplifier Operations

    To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. To exit the menu Navigating through Press AMP MENU. menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. MENU V,v,B,b Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want.

  • Page 37: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 36. Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting [Display] [Display] a)b) HDMI settings Control for HDMI CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON [SET HDMI] [CONTROL FOR HDMI] (page 39)
  • Page 38 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting [Display] [Display] Level settings Test tone T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N [LEVEL] [T. TONE] (page 41) Front left speaker level FL –6 dB to FL +6 dB FL 0.0 dB [FL LVL] (0.5 dB step) Center speaker level CNT –6 dB to CNT +6 dB...

  • Page 39: Settings For The Hdmi

    Settings for the HDMI Settings for the Auto Calibration (SET HDMI menu) (A.CAL menu) You can use the SET HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings. You can use the A.CAL menu to make settings Select “SET HDMI” in the amplifier menus. for the Auto Calibration function to suit your For details on adjusting the parameters, see preference.

  • Page 40: Settings For The Speaker (Sp Setup Menu)

    x SR DIST (Surround right speaker distance) Settings for the Speaker x SL DIST (Surround left speaker (SP SETUP menu) distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this receiver.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

    Adjusting the level Adjusting the tone (LEVEL menu) (TONE menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the You can use the TONE menu to adjust the level of each speaker. tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the Select “LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For speakers.

  • Page 42: Settings For The Custom Menu (Custom Menu)

    • DRC OFF The audio dynamic range is not compressed. Settings for the Custom • DRC STD Menu The audio dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. (CUSTOM menu) • DRC MAX The audio dynamic range is compressed You can use the CUSTOM menu to make dramatically.

  • Page 43: Enjoying Surround Sound

    [PLII MS] setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. Movie MOVIE-D.C.S.- * The system reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony [MV-D.C.S.-] Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.

  • Page 44: Tuner Operations

    Notes • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may Tuner Operations cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that employ the Listening to FM/AM radio virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

  • Page 45: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Presetting radio stations Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 The receiver stops scanning whenever a AM stations.
  • Page 46 Press or b. Naming preset station A preset number appears in the display. You can enter a name for preset stations. Press V/v repeatedly to select These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the preset number you want. the display when a station is selected. You can select the preset number directly Note that no more than one name can be by pressing the number buttons.

  • Page 47: Using "Bravia" Link Features

    When the receiver is set to “FM” or “AM”, What is “BRAVIA” Link? you can check the frequency using the display. “BRAVIA” Link is compatible with a Sony Press DISPLAY. TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, AV amplifier, Each time you press DISPLAY, the display etc., that is equipped with the Control for...

  • Page 48: Preparing For The "Bravia" Link

    Setting” function Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to When you connect a Sony TV with the the operating instructions of the component. “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, the Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning the Control for HDMI function of the TV on.
  • Page 49 When your TV is not compatible Notes • You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Audio Control during Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function Setting operation. Turn the Control for HDMI function of the • Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting receiver and the connected component on from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected individually.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Components With One-Touch Operation (One-Touch Play)

    Playing back components Enjoying the TV sound with one-touch operation from the speakers connected to the receiver (One-Touch Play) (System Audio Control) You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers HDMI connections by a simple operation.
  • Page 51 Program information Sound field Automatically switches the (EPG information) you can select sound effect corresponding to Variety A.F.D. the program genre in digital STANDARD broadcasting (Automatic Genre Movies PLII MOVIE Selector) Animation/SFX A.F.D. You can acquire the program information STANDARD (EPG information) in digital broadcasting Documentary A.F.D.

  • Page 52: Turning Off The Receiver With The Tv (System Power Off)

    TV speaker. Tips • Sony recommends that you set the maximum volume level to a little lower than the volume you usually listen to. • Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver and the MASTER VOL +/–...

  • Page 53: Using The Power Saving Function (Power Save)

    Notes • The power saving function may not work for some Using the Power Saving TVs compatible with the “BRAVIA” Link. In this function case, set “P.SAVE” to “SAVE OFF.” • Depending on your components, it may take time (Power Save) before image or sound is output.

  • Page 54: Other Operations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting, then press Other Operations • MAIN (Main): Sound of the main language will be output. Enjoying the AAC • SUB (Sub): Sound of the sub language will be output. (Advanced Audio Coding) • MAIN/SUB (Main/Sub): Sound of the feature main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the...

  • Page 55: Changing The Brightness Of The Display (Dimmer)

    Changing the brightness Changing the display of the display setting (DIMMER) (DISPLAY) You can change the brightness of the display. You can change the display setting. Press AMP MENU. Press AMP MENU. “SET HDMI” appears on the display. “SET HDMI” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly until Press V/v repeatedly until “CUSTOM”...

  • Page 56: Using The Sleep Timer (Sleep)

    Using the Sleep Timer Switching the audio input mode (SLEEP) (IN MODE) You can set the receiver to turn off at a preset time when you sleep while listening to music. You can select the audio input mode setting You can preset the time in 10 minutes when you connect satellite tuner or set-top box decrements.

  • Page 57: Using The Remote

    SA-CD/CD mode, you cannot operate the selected (command mode BD3) component. Digital CS Tuner The default setting of the DVD button. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DMPORT Input DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating buttons instructions of the DVD recorders.

  • Page 58: Glossary

    This format comprises of stereo rear A unique sound reproduction technology for channel and there is discrete subwoofer home theater developed by Sony, in channel in this format. DTS provides the same cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound audio.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Sony Corporation. xvYCC is an international standard of the technical specifications of the extended-gamut color space for video signals.
  • Page 60 There is no sound from one of the front The surround effect cannot be speakers. obtained. • Make sure you have connected to both the • Make sure the sound field function is on L and R jacks of an analog component, and (press SOUND FIELD).
  • Page 61 HDMI No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System The volume turns down when the Audio Control function. output method changes from the TV • Make sure the TV is compatible with the speaker to the speakers connected to System Audio Control function.

  • Page 62: Remote Control

    Tuner Remote control The FM reception is poor. The remote does not function. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) • For receiver operation, you can only use to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM the DISPLAY button when the TUNER antenna as shown below.

  • Page 63: After-Sales Service And Warranty

    If the problem persist Warranty and after-sales Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during service repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing Warranty the receiver’s memory • This product comes with a warranty card. Please To clear receive it from your dealer at the point of purchase.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    (3 Ω, JEITA**) repair. Please contact the dealer where you FRONT: 143 W/ch purchased the unit or your nearest Sony sales CENTER: 143 W representative for more information. SUR: 143 W/ch When making inquiries, please provide the (1.5 Ω, JEITA**)
  • Page 65 Surround speaker 108 × 540 × 78 mm AM tuner section Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz (without stand) interval) 290 × 1,045 – 1,235 × 290 mm (with stand) Antenna Loop antenna Center speaker 380 × 50 × 64 mm Intermediate frequency (with foot) 450 kHz...
  • Page 66 Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) Speaker Stand Installation Guide (1) Warranty card (1) Customer inquiry card (1) Customer registration card (1) FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander • RM-AAU068 (1) AA-size batteries (2) Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Speaker cords (5) Foot pads...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index AUTO CALIBRATION 26 IN MODE 56 Tuner Initial setup 25 connecting 25 Tuning automatically 44 Blu-ray disc player to preset stations 46 connecting 22 Menu playback 35 A.CAL 39 connecting 20 CUSTOM 42 enjoying 34 LEVEL 41 SET HDMI 39 CD player SP SETUP 40 connecting 21...
  • Page 68 0466-31-2531 From Mobile phone, PHS, and service. some IP phone * Contact to this Sony service for consulting to purchase the Operating Instructions, Remote, etc. Fax (for both service): 0120-333-389 Sony Corporation 1-7-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075, Japan Sony Corporation...

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