User manual SONY SRS-T33PS DATASHEET

[. . . ] 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Don't throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste. For customers in the United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc. ) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode. Enjoying Surround Sound x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) DCS Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. Note If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating, the system will automatically switch to "HP 2CH" if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A. F. D. button, or to "HP THEA" if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. "SB XXXX" appears in the display. For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode" on page 34. Tip To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select "2CH ST. " or press A. F. D. AUTO". Tips You can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB XXXX" in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 37). 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. · You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. ­ : Dolby Digital discs ­ : Dolby Surround encoded programs ­ : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Note You can select the surround back decoding mode only when you use a sound field selected with the A. F. D. button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode. Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. continued 33GB How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream. When you select "SB AUTO" When the input stream contains the 6. 1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital EXb) DTS 5. 1 DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) 5. 1 6. 1 5. 1 6. 1 6. 1 -- Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX -- DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder When you select "SB ON" Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6. 1 channel decode flaga) in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoderse) used in movie theaters. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital EXb) DTS 5. 1 DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) 6. 1 6. 1 6. 1 6. 1 6. 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX When you select "SB OFF" Surround back decoding is not performed. a) 6. 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs. Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR. R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (right) level) x SB XXX dB (Surround back speaker level) x S. W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from ­10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. "SF. CLR. " appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting. x D. RANGE COMP. XXX (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. · OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. · STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. · MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. "STD" is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. [. . . ] To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button. AM Ground wire (not supplied) Additional Information To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in. · Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). [. . . ]