User manual SONY HT-SF1200

[. . . ] 3-210-767-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF1200 HT-SS1200 ©2007 Sony Corporation 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. [. . . ] For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 32) and "Overview of the menus" (page 33). 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). Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. STD" is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) 36GB 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 33). Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 32) and "Overview of the menus" (page 33). Amplifier Operations TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) SUR menu parameters x S. F. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 42). Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select "HALL" for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. [. . . ] The RDS information that you want does not appear. · Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order. Tuner The FM reception is poor. · Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. [. . . ]