User manual SONY SDP-E800

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the processor and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. [. . . ] 1 ch inputs, set this unit's MASTER VOLUME to near the center position and adjust the amplifier's volume control. The test tone will not be emitted if the sound field is set to VIRTUAL ENHANCED A/B, ACOUSTIC or KARAOKE. ⷠThe front balance, rear balance, center level, rear level, and sub woofer level are shown in the display during adjustment. ⷠAlthough these adjustments can also be made with the LEVEL ADJUST menu using the digital processing control buttons on the front panel, we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote control. To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the processor or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have: · Turned MASTER VOLUME to near the center position (when using an amplifier with 5. Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (when using separate amplifiers for each speaker). Use the MASTER VOLUME on your multichannel amplifier to adjust the volume. If a sound field (other than "ACOUSTIC") is set to ON: The effects provided by each sound field are added to each channel before the sound is output. When the sound field genre is MOVIE (except for MONO MOVIE) or 3D the sound is decoded using the Pro Logic formula and "PRO LOGIC" appears in the display. If the "ACOUSTIC" sound field is selected or the sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before output. When "ACOUSTIC" is selected equalizer (EQ) adjustments can be performed. To turn off the sound fields (2 channel stereo playback) press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF. At this time, the input signals are automatically downmixed to 2 ch (L, R) stereo signals. 1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources must be downmixed to 2 channels before the KARAOKE effect can be applied. Consequently, the "DISCRETE" indicator does not light when you select KARAOKE while inputting 5. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo. Additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs. Provides surround effects for listening at low volume levels. Creates a theater-like environment from movies with 2-channel monaural soundtracks. Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. [. . . ] However, with certain sources it may be difficult to reduce the level of the vocals. A setting used by the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode to determine the kind of signal processing required to produce the surround effect with the speakers you have connected. The center mode is determined automatically according to the setting of the speaker size parameters in the SP. This processor's Dolby Digital (AC-3) circuitry provides a more versatile range of speaker settings than the standard Dolby Pro Logic center mode setting. [. . . ]