User manual SONY STR-DK5

[. . . ] To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, 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. [. . . ] ⷠIf the music is very loud during karaoke function and you have reduced the volume level using the MUSIC VOLUME knob, be sure to adjust the MASTER VOLUME to reduce the overall volume level before you cancel the karaoke function. This is because the MASTER VOLUME level is not reduced when you adjust the MUSIC VOLUME. You can adjust various karaoke settings using the KARAOKE menu. You can adjust the music tone level in 3 bands ­ Low, Medium and High. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items. The following parameters are valid only when you have activated the karaoke function. Lets you select the vocal type you want when singing karaoke. VOCAL L (Vocal left) Left channel sound is output from both front speakers when you play a multiplex disc. ⷠVOCAL R (Vocal right) Right channel sound is output from both front speakers when you play a multiplex disc. ASSIST (Vocal assist) You can hear the vocal when you stop singing using the microphone for few seconds during a song. However, the vocal will be automatically cut off when you resume singing. Lets you change the pitch of the music to suit your vocal range. Initial setting: 0 You can adjust the key from ­6 to +6 in 13 steps. You can also use the KEY CONTROL #/2 button on the receiver. You can also use the VOCAL SELECT button on the receiver. ⷠIf you sing along with a multiplex disc, we recommend you to set the vocal select to "VOCAL L" or "VOCAL R". ⷠThe VOCAL SELECT indicator lights up when you select any setting except "VOCAL ST. This parameter is valid only when ­ the speaker setting is 2 channel, or ­ you use a sound field selected with 2CH button (2CH STEREO mode). ⷠThe key control will reset to initial setting (0) when ­ no sound is output for more than few seconds. ­ you turn off the karaoke function. ­ the MUSIC VOLUME level is too low. ­ you use a sound field selected with MOVIE or MUSIC button. [. . . ] The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the receiver by the message. [. . . ]