User manual SONY DAV-LF1

[. . . ] 2-190-827-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-LF1 ©2004 Sony Corporation 3 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Caution ­ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Except for North American models Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. [. . . ] Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic II Music Press MODE repeatedly until "2Channel Stereo" appears in the front panel display. Sound field Display 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2Channel Stereo x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro LogicII produces five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. continued 65GB Notes · When the input signal is a multi-chanel source, PRO LOGIC II MOVIE/MUSIC is canceled and the multichannel source is output directly. · This system is not compatible with the DTS 96/24 decoding function. When you play the DTS 96/24 disc, the system plays it as a normal disc. · When you play the disc with D. C. S. sound by CINEMA STUDIO EX or SPORTS, the Pro Logic II indicator lights up. In this case, the sound is being decoded by ProLogic. Selecting a sound field (MODE button) MODE With cover opened. Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. For movie Sound field Display CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C *Use DCS Technology Cinema Studio EX A* Cinema Studio EX B* Cinema Studio EX C* About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound. " "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie. 66GB x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) For music or others Sound field Display Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT GAME SPORTS MONO MOVIE Hall Jazz Club Live Concert Game Sports Mono Movie Sound Adjustments Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack. About Cinema Studio EX x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. x JAZZ CLUB (Jazz club) Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements. · Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. · Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers "into" the screen. · Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. Notes Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x LIVE CONCERT (Live concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live concert. x GAME (Game) Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. x SPORTS (Sports) Simulates the arena or stadium sound. x MONO MOVIE (Mono movie) Reproduces mono sound that is good for old movies. When using headphones Sound field Display HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER Head Phone 2Channel Head Phone Theater x HEADPHONE 2CH · The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal. · When listening with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. This mode outputs the sound from the headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R. continued 67GB To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until "Auto Format Direct Auto" appears in the front panel display. When connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE repeatedly until "Head Phone 2Channel" appears in the front panel display. Notes · This function is unavailable when playing Super Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048 frame. · When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream Digital), the sound field changes to "Auto Format Direct Auto" automatically. [. . . ] T Turns the SONY TV and the system on and changes the TV's input source. V Selects the component you want to use. W m/M (SCAN): Locate a point while monitoring the picture while playing a disc. SLOW / : Play a disc in slow motion in the pause mode. [. . . ]