User manual SONY AVD-S50

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. [. . . ] Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ. If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the receiver outputs PCM (stereo) signals. For "DOLBY DIGITAL, " the channels in the playing track are displayed numerically as follows: For Dolby Digital 5. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. To select the sound field, press AUTO DEC, 2CH ST, or MODE on the receiver or SOUND FIELD on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears on the front panel display. The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc. About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In the 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 movie director. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack. About Cinema Studio EX 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 rear 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 EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers. 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. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie. [. . . ] VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. 1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. 0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This receiver conforms to both versions. [. . . ]