User manual SONY STR-DA3600ES

[. . . ] 4-184-698-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA3600ES Printed in Malaysia ©2010 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. PLII Movie PLIIx Movie PLIIz Height Neo:6 Cinema To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE Press 2CH/A. DIRECT or A. F. D. 76GB Notes · The sound fields for movie do not work in the following cases. ­ The multi-channel input is selected. ­ Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, or Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 88. 2 kHz and higher are being received · "PLII Movie, " "PLIIx Movie, " "PLIIz Height, " and "Neo:6 Cinema" also do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0. 1. · If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz. · "PLIIx Movie, " and "PLIIz Height" do not appear depending on the speaker pattern you select. ­ "PLIIx Movie" is available only when the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speaker(s). ­ "PLIIz Height" is available only when the speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers. · Some speakers may not output sound depending on the sound field. · If there is any noise present, the noise may be different depending on the sound field you select. Enjoying Surround Sound continued 77GB Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital 5. 1ch Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL a HDMI a Dolby Digital EX 6. 1ch a a Dolby Digital Plus a) 7. 1ch × a Dolby TrueHD a) 7. 1ch × a DTS 5. 1ch a a DTS-ES 6. 1ch a a DTS 96/24 5. 1ch a a DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) 7. 1ch × a DTS-HD Master Audio a) b) 7. 1ch × a Multi channel Linear PCM a) a) 7. 1ch × a Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component. b) Signals with a sampling frequency of 176. 4 kHz and higher are played back at 96 kHz or 88. 2 kHz. 78GB Using Network Features About the network functions of the receiver · You can enjoy content (music, photos, and videos) which have been stored on a DLNAcompliant device (DLNA CERTIFIEDTM Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device (page 80). · You can use the receiver as a device equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on your home network. · With an Internet connection, you can listen to Rhapsody and SHOUTcast (page 84, 87) and upgrade the software of the receiver. · You can change the settings of the receiver using a computer on your home network (page 88). Using Network Features About DLNA DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standards organization made up of manufacturers of various products, such as computers, AV components, and mobile computing devices which exchange content (music, photos, and videos). DLNA decides upon standards and publishes an authorized logo to be displayed on devices which support DLNA standards. 79GB Enjoying content stored on the server A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a home network. You can play back music, photos, and videos stored on the server using the receiver. Computer STR-DA3600ES To search the server You can search the server if the server list does not appear on the TV screen. 1 Select " " V/v/B/b, OPTIONS MENU Music, " " Photo, " or Video" from the menu, then press or b. . 2 Select "Server, " then press 3 Press OPTIONS. 4 Select "Server Search, " then press 1 2 3 4 Select " Music, " " Photo, " or " Video" from the menu, then press or b. Select "Server, " then press Select the server which holds the content you want to play. The content list appears on the TV screen. . The confirming message appears on the TV screen. The server list appears on the TV screen. 5 Select "Yes, " then press . The server list appears on the TV screen. Registering your favorite content You can register your favorite content played back from " Music, " " Photo, " or " Video, " in "My Library. " Select content you want to play from the content list. The playback screen appears on the TV screen, and content you selected is played back. 1 2 Press OPTIONS while playing back the content. [. . . ] You can check the status of the system by the message. See the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROTECTOR The upper panel of the receiver is covered with something. [. . . ]