User manual SONY STR-DE345 annexe 1

[. . . ] 4-227-986-91(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Manual de instruções GB PT STR-DE345 © 2000 Sony Corporation Getting Started WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Precautions On safety · Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources · Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. [. . . ] You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR's instruction manual if you need help. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a time you specify. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00 n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF 1 2 3 4 Press TV/SAT to select the program source. Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner. Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for recording. The display dims after you specify the time. Start recording on the VCR. You can replace audio while editing a video tape At the point you want to start adding different sound, press another function button (for example, CD) and start playback. The sound from the selected component will be recorded over the original audio. To resume recording the original sound, press the TV/SAT function button. You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the display. Note You cannot record the audio and video signal during 5. 1 CH/DVD mode. 14GB Using Surround Sound Using Surround Sound Choosing a Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound field according to the type of music you wish to play. SOUND FIELD MODE +/­ SOUND FIELD ON/OFF Sound field indicator To turn off sound field Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link) Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for all the preset stations are memorized separately. You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging +/­ SUR However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package. 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field. Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/­ repeatedly until the sound field you want appears on the display. Select the appropriate sound field as follows: Type CINEMA Adjusting the Effect Level (all sound fields except PRO LOGIC) You can make the surround sound more prominent by increasing the EFFECT level. This control lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect in six steps (1-6). 2 MODE (Sound field) PRO LOGIC* Effects Decodes programs processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround. Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theatre. Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects. Uses front speakers and center speaker to create surround sound effects. Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds. 1 2 Start playing a program source. [. . . ] By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position. · Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Early reflections Reverberation Level Early reflection time Time Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) Direct tuning · WIDE mode Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound. Center Front speaker speaker (L) Tuning method to let you directly enter a station's frequency using the numeric buttons on the remote. [. . . ]