User manual SONY SDP-EP9ES

[. . . ] 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 processor and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. [. . . ] See the chart on the following page for details regarding the types of surround modes available and the effects they provide. Use to decode 2 ch sources using Dolby Pro Logic decoding. Provides a greater sense of presence from Pro Logic sources with monaural rear channel sound. produces a stereo like effect in the rear channels. Use Reproduce the acoustics of a standard movie theater. 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. Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Create a simulated surround sound from monaural sources such as old movies or TV programs. At this time Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are automatically downmixed to front (L, R) signals. This control lets you adjust the "presence" of the current Digital Cinema Sound mode from 0% (no digital cinema sound effects) to 100%(150%) in 5% steps. This processor makes it easy to make digital recordings from the components connected to the processor. you don't have to connect playback and recording components directly. Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly. The effect level is indicated in the display during adjustment. Changing the effect level may not produce major variations in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources. You can also adjust the surround effect level using the controls on the front panel. Use the MENU and the +/­ knobs to adjust the surround effect level parameter in the SURROUND menu. See your DAT or CD player's instruction manual if you need help. Start recording on the DAT and then start playing the CD you want to record. When inputting a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal you can compress the dynamic range of the sound track by using the dynamic range compression parameters in the SURROUND menu. [. . . ] The application of Sony digital signal processing technology to shift sound away from the actual speaker position and simulate the sound direction information produced by several speakers positioned in places around or behind the listening position. The number and angle of the simulated (virtual) speakers were developed to simulate the sound of the actual speaker arrangement in the editing rooms of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Hollywood. These sound modes allow you to enjoy a truthful reproduction of the sound environment intended by the filmmaker, in the comfort of your own home. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, leftto-right panning, and music. [. . . ]