User manual SONY TA-AV571

[. . . ] Getting Started 3-859-326-11(1) Integrated AV Amplifier Operating Instructions Read this book first TA-AV571 © 1997 by Sony Corporation 1 Getting Started INFORMATION WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] Reproduce a simulated stereo effect to monaural sound. Orchestral music, chamber music, or an instrumental solo HALL Monaural recording, such as an old movie or an instrumental SIMULATED To turn off surround sound Press SURROUND MODE (DOLBY, HALL or SIMULATED) you selected in Step 1. 10 Using Sound Fields Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode. Then, adjust the volume of each speaker. Note that you must connect the rear speakers and/or a center speaker to do the following adjustments. Selecting the center mode The amplifier offers you four center modes: NORMAL, WIDE, 3 CH, and PHANTOM. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker's system configuration. 1 2 Press DOLBY to turn on the Dolby Pro Logic mode. Press CENTER MODE repeatedly until the center mode you want appears in the display. Select the center mode by referring to the following chart. If you have Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker CENTER MODE DOLBY CENTER REAR Select NORMAL So that The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass). For wide range Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound to all speakers. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers. ­/+ SURROUND T. TONE SURROUND DELAY SURROUND MODE Front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker Front and center speakers, no rear speaker WIDE ­ + · = + SURROUND ON/OFF 3 CH (3 Channel Logic) p p P P ) LEVEL CONTROL CENTER LEVEL CONTROL REAR ) · · + Front and rear speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM ­ When you use the remote Z Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to select DOLBY. You can adjust the speaker's volume or delay time simply by pressing the buttons on the remote. (continued) 11 Using Sound Fields Adjusting the speaker volume Z The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don't have to adjust the speaker volume. ) Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position. Adjusting the delay time Z You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can adjust the delay time as follows. " 20 ms " 30 ms " 15 ms 1 Press SURROUND T. TONE. You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially. Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from each speaker is at the same level from your listening position. · To adjust the level of center speaker, press LEVEL CONTROL CENTER and then + or ­. · To adjust the level of rear speakers, press LEVEL CONTROL REAR and then + or ­. Press SURROUND T. TONE to turn off the test tone. You can also adjust the center or rear speakers using the controls on the amplifier 1 Press DOLBY to turn on the Dolby Pro Logic mode. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator lights up. 3 Press + or ­ to adjust the level. For example, if you've placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter. 1 2 2 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Surround sound. [. . . ] You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect. Test tone Signal given out by the amplifier for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows: · WIDE mode Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound. Center speaker · In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH modes) The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession. [. . . ]