User manual SONY HT-K215

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Before operating the amplifier, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The amplifier is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the amplifier itself has been turned off. [. . . ] 5 LEVEL button Press repeatedly to activate the speaker level parameters (page 30) and to adjust the various speaker level parameters (front balance, rear balance, etc. You can then make various settings using the +/­ buttons (7). 6 SET UP button Press repeatedly to activate the setup mode and to select any of the following indications. You can then make various settings using the +/­ buttons (7). 8 SOUND FIELD MODE Press repeatedly to activate the sound field selection mode and to select the sound field you want (page 24). (page 15) Specify the front, center, rear speaker sizes, the rear speaker position, and whether or not you are using a sub woofer. (page 15) Specify the front, center, and rear speaker distances. This chapter describes how to set up the amplifier to enjoy surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the amplifier's pre-programed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you desire by changing the various surround parameters. the amplifier contains a variety of different sound modes. The cinema sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc. ) encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in movie theaters. the virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several "virtual" speakers. ) sound modes are designed for use with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc. Use these sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 25 - 26. [. . . ] Resetting key table for function key DVD, AUX You need to reset this key according to the equipment connected to the AUX input jack. Changing effect level 29 Checking the connections 20 Clearing amplifier's memory 14 Connecting. Selecting component 21 sound field 24 Sleep timer 33 Sound field adjustable parameters 31 customizing 29 pre-programmed 24 - 26 resetting 31 selecting 24 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 18 connection 11 placement 15 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 15 - 18, 23 - 31 Si les deux enceintes ne sont pas placées à égale distance de la position d'écoute, réglez la distance de l'enceinte la plus proche. La distance de l'enceinte centrale peut être réglée par paliers de 0, 1 mètre (1 pied) depuis une distance égale à celle des enceintes avant (A à la page 15) jusqu'à une distance de 1, 5 mètre (5 pieds) de votre position d'écoute (B à la page 15). [. . . ]