User manual SONY STR-DE598

[. . . ] The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. [. . . ] Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. â· Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters. Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. 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 any type of movies. The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. â· 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. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. 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. When the headphones are connected You can select only from the following sound fields. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. â· When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to "LARGE" in the SET UP menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to "SMALL". Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks. DCS Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating, the system will automatically switch to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A. Button, or to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. [. . . ] â· You need to assign a function to the VIDEO 3 button before you can use the button to control your audio/video equipment. To activate the buttons with orange printing, press TV and the button you want simultaneously. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button. The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). [. . . ]