User manual SONY HT-SF1300

[. . . ] 3-295-946-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-SF1300 HT-SS1300 ©2008 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. [. . . ] 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). 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 (Subwoofer level) 37GB 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" (page 34). 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 33) and "Overview of the menus" (page 34). 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 43). 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. MAX The surround effect is maximum. 38GB 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). Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 33) and "Overview of the menus" (page 34). Amplifier Operations TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) · FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. · FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal. AUDIO menu parameters x DEC. (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN jacks. PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound depending on the format. When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. When signals in other format are received, set to "DEC. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. [. . . ] · Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station. Additional Information 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. [. . . ]