Sony HT-SF1200 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HT-SF1200 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-210-767-12(2)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-SF1200
HT-SS1200
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-210-767-12(2) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF1200 HT-SS1200 ©2007 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 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.
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-SF1200 and HT-SS1200. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEL only”.
  • 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...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 (TEST TONE) ...28...
  • 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 or off (page 22, 30, 31, (on/standby) 47). Receives signals from B Remote sensor remote commander. The lamp of the chosen C Input lamps input source lights up...
  • Page 6 About the indicators on the display SLEEP DIGITAL Name Function Lights up when the disc being A LFE 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 56).
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN DIGITAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 ANTENNA SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 A ANTENNA section Connects to the FM ANTENNA wire antenna jack supplied with this receiver (page 21).
  • 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: Auto Cal

    Name Function Press to select sound fields D MOVIE (MOVIE). Press to select sound fields MUSIC (MUSIC). Press to select A.F.D. mode. A.F.D. Press to select 2CH STEREO mode. Press to display the menu of E AMP MENU the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and menu operations.
  • Page 10 Name Function Press to O RETURN/ – 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 the TV screen. Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (M) at the same time to return to the previous menu...
  • 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-SF1200 only AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left)
  • Page 12 Example of HT-SS1200 front speaker HT-SF1200 only You need to attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker and sub woofer only. HT-SS1200 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-SF1200, if you install the speakers on the wall, you do not need to attach the supplied speaker stand.
  • Page 14: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting 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) FSub woofer...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 SAT IN DIGITAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 1 ANTENNA Audio signal DVD player/DVD recorder A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied)
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks

    COAX IN VIDEO 1 ANTENNA A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. HDMI feature A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM.
  • Page 20 (page 57). Notes on HDMI connections • Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony). • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any other audio jacks.
  • Page 21: 4: Connecting The Antennas

    4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) SAT IN DIGITAL OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN VIDEO 1 ANTENNA * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes •...
  • Page 22: 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. SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure.
  • Page 23: 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 24 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.
  • Page 25 Performing Auto Calibration 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 26 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””...
  • Page 27 Warning code Explanation WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range. Try to perform the Auto Calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement. WARN 43 The distance and position of a sub woofer cannot be detected.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS...
  • Page 30: 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 31: Watching A Dvd

    Watching a DVD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT 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 32: 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 >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE < <...
  • Page 33: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 32. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] (page 36) Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]...
  • Page 34 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority (page 38) [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video output [A.V. SYNC.] Digital audio input assignment [D. ASSIGN] Switching the audio input mode [IN MODE] VIDEO HDMI AUDIO [6-VIDEO]...
  • Page 35 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] A. CAL Auto calibration on/off [8-A. CAL] [AUTO CAL] (page 27) 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. When you select this parameter, the “HDMI”...
  • Page 36: 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. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33). LEVEL menu parameters x T.
  • Page 37: 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 32) and “Overview of the menus”...
  • Page 38: 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 32) and “Overview of the menus” (page 33). TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode)
  • Page 39: Settings For The Video (Video 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 40: Settings For The System (System Menu)

    x CONTROL (HDMI CONTROL)* Lets you turn the HDMI CONTROL function on or off. For details, refer to the HDMI CONTROL Guide supplied with the receiver. * When you select this parameter, the “HDMI” indicator flashes in the display. Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this...
  • Page 41 Tips • If you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to “LOAD YES”, you can adjust the speakers distance in 0.01 meter increment. • The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1.5 meters closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A.
  • Page 42: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
  • Page 43 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...
  • Page 44: 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 45 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.
  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 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 51: 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 Program Type indication t Radio Text indication t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level Type of program being broadcast (page 51).
  • Page 52: Other Operations

    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”.
  • Page 53: Enjoying The Digital Media Port (Dmport)

    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 54 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.
  • Page 55: Listening To Digital Sound From Other Inputs (Digital Assign)

    Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN,VIDEO 1 IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when they are not currently being used. For example, to output the sound source for the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver: •...
  • Page 56: Using The Sleep Timer

    Assignable inputs for digital audio input The initial setting is marked with an underscore. Digital audio Assignable input inputs [Display] VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 OPTICAL VIDEO 2/BD [VD1 OPT] SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO 2/BD [DVD COAX] SA-CD/CD SAT OPTICAL VIDEO 2/BD [SAT OPT] SA-CD/CD...
  • Page 57: Using The Remote

    (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 58: Additional Information

    Additional Information Glossary x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (Left/Right), center, surround (Left/Right) and sub woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby...
  • Page 59: Precautions

    Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 61 There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Use an audio cord (not supplied). The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker.
  • Page 62: Remote Control

    Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV. • Move your audio components away from the TV. The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV.
  • Page 63: Specifications

    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 64 Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 66.5 × 335 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 3.6 kg Speaker section HT-SF1200 only • Front speakers (SS-MSP2200) • Center speaker (SS-CNP2200) • Surround speakers (SS-SRP2200) Front speakers 2 way, magnetically shielded...
  • Page 65 • Speakers – HT-SS1200 only (20) – HT-SF1200 only (4) • Sub woofer (4) Screws (silver) (HT-SF1200 only) (8) Screws (black) (HT-SF1200 only) (8) For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to...
  • Page 66: Index

    Index Numerics 2 channel 46 2CH STEREO 46 5.1 channel 11 AUTO CALIBRATION 23 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 42 Blu-ray disc player connecting 19 CD player connecting 16 playback 30 DIGITAL ASSIGN 55 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 45 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 53 Dolby Digital 58 DVD player...
  • Page 68 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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