User manual SONY STR-DE698

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. DC S 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. Format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. You can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB XXXX" in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 40). You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A. How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream. Surround back decoding is not performed. [. . . ] /1, the command mode switches between "C. Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. â· You need to assign a function to the AUX and MULTI CH buttons before you can use the buttons to control your audio/video equipment. To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons. [. . . ]