User manual SONY DAV-C770

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. ⷠDuring DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. When you select "AUDIO, " the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5. 1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ. If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system 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 system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. To select the sound field, press SOUND FIELD ­/+ on the system 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. [. . . ] 0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. Super Audio CD This audio format is based upon the current audio CD standards but includes a greater amount of information which provides higher quality sound. There are three types of discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called "scenes. [. . . ]