User manual SONY HTD-DW995

[. . . ] 3-097-354-11(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-DDW995 ©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. [. . . ] 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 "8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 33). 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) 42US Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 39) and "Overview of the menus" (page 40). 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 39) and "Overview of the menus" (page 40). 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 49). 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 buttons and for "HP THEA" sound field. However, the surround effect is not available for "PORTABLE" sound field. MAX The surround effect is maximum. 43US Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select "4-TUNER" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 39) and "Overview of the menus" (page 40). Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 39) and "Overview of the menus" (page 40). AUDIO menu parameters TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) · FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. · FM MONO This reciever will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal. x DEC. (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. [. . . ] Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 32) to solve the problem. EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. [. . . ]