User manual SONY STR-DH700

[. . . ] 4-129-783-41(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH700 ©2009 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. [. . . ] Notes · SB ASGN cannot be selected if SB SPK is set to "SINGLE" or "DUAL". · SB ASGN will be set to "OFF" automatically if you set SB SPK to "SINGLE" or "DUAL". Amplifier Operations x FRT DIST. (Front speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. With only one surround back speaker continued 51GB With two surround back speakers (The angle B should be the same) Tip To enjoy better surround sound, the distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1. 5 meters closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 1. 5 meters closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance B to 4. 5 meters or more when the distance A is 6 meters. Also, the distance between the surround speakers/ surround back speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 4. 5 meters closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 4. 5 meters closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance C to 1. 5 meters or more when the distance A is 6 meters. This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that placing the speakers closer than the required will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. x SB DIST. (Surround back speaker distance) a) x SBL DIST. (Surround back left speaker distance) b) x SBR DIST. (Surround back right speaker distance) b) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speakers. a) You can only select this parameter when the surround back speakers are set to "SINGLE" in SYSTEM menu. b) You can only select this parameter when the surround back speakers are set to "DUAL" in SYSTEM menu. 52GB x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes (page 58). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 42). Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. [. . . ] · Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in. · Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial), if necessary. · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). [. . . ]