User manual SONY STR-DA2400ES

[. . . ] 3-289-204-42(2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA2400ES ©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 install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. [. . . ] Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals. Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones [HP Theater] when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. Headphone (Multi) [HP MULTI]b) Headphone (Direct) [HP (Direct)] a) b) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc. You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver. continued 63GB Notes · The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases. ­ The multi channel input is selected. ­ DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. ­ Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. ­ Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. ­ The multi channel PCM signals are received via a HDMI IN jack. · When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to "LARGE" in the Speaker settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if ­ the digital input signal contains LFE signals. ­ the front and surround speakers are set to "SMALL". ­ the sound field for movie is selected. ­ "Portable Audio" is selected. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1, 2 2 1 2 Press POWER to turn off the receiver. While holding down MUSIC, press POWER. "S. F. CLEAR" appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. Tips · You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. , by looking at the logo on the package. · Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. · When the sound field's DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display. To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Select "2ch Stereo" or "A. F. D. Auto" in the Surround settings menu. 64GB Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. [. . . ] · Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears on the display. RDS does not work. * · Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station. 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. Receiver Ground (earth) wire (not supplied) To ground * Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only. 120GB Remote control The remote does not function. [. . . ]