User manual SONY HTR-6600

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. and don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. Selecting a sound field for music Press SOUND FIELD + or SOUND FIELD ­ repeatedly to select the sound field you want. CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc. ) , with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. ⷠScreen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters. Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. 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 surround speakers. 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 DVD input, then change to a different input and then return to DVD, HALL will automatically be applied again. Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Initial setting: BALANCE (0) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from ­10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for the effect level parameter. [. . . ] Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. ⷠReplace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. ⷠMake sure you select the correct input on the remote. ⷠTo activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons. [. . . ]