User manual SONY HT-DDW795

[. . . ] 2-898-427-51(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HT-DDW795 ©2007 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. STD" is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. LEVEL menu parameters x T. TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see "7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 25). x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) 32US Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of the menus" (page 30). Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 29) and "Overview of the menus" (page 30). Amplifier Operations TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) SUR menu parameters x S. F. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 38). Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select "HALL" for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button and for "HP THEA" sound field. However, the surround effect is not available for "PORTABLE" sound field. [. . . ] · The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation. Receiver ANTENNA AM Error messages Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in. · Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). [. . . ]