User manual SONY MHC-S3

[. . . ] 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. The following caution label is located inside the apparatus. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] ⷠIn the sound field selecting mode, you can switch to MOVIE MODE by pressing o and MUSIC MODE by pressing O. Press MUSIC MODE or MOVIE MODE, then turn FILE SELECT to select the sound field you want. Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and a subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers. Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers. Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers. * "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. EX A­C", the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio is reproduced without virtual speakers when "VIR. Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's classic editing studio using the 3D sound imaging of V. To create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood. Is used to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers. The sound field you can select depends on the mode currently selected (MUSIC MODE or MOVIE MODE). If the button (MUSIC MODE or MOVIE MODE) for the sound field you want does not light up, you cannot select the sound field by turning FILE SELECT. Press MUSIC MODE or MOVIE MODE first to light the indicator. ⷠThe effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front channels via the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry. "MUTING" mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer. [. . . ] ⷠThere is no audio output during Timer-recording. "DAILY 1", "DAILY 2", or "REC SELECT" does not appear when you press TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote). There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit. Playback does not start from the first track. [. . . ]