User manual SONY STR-DB900

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 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. [. . . ] When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director. This is a standard mode, great for watching most types of movies. When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include an LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer. However, the low frequency signal is not output when "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music" is selected. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. Selecting a sound field for music Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc. ) , with multichannel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. ⷠScreen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source. Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to DVD, HALL will be applied again. The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. ⷠWhen listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. By adjusting the LEVEL menu and TONE menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Position your speakers and do the procedures described in "Placing speakers" (page 8) and "Checking the connections" (page 16) before you customize a sound field. Lets you adjust the level of the speakers (center, surround left, surround right, surround back) or subwoofer. You can adjust from ­10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. [. . . ] Make sure the tuning interval is set correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station (page 20). The RDS information that you want does not appear. ⷠContact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. [. . . ]