User manual SONY STR-GX900ES

[. . . ] As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] · Sound fields with D CS marks use DCS technology. To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Press SOUND FIELD +/­ repeatedly to select "2CH ST. " or "A. F. D. You can also press 2CH/A. DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select "2CH ST. " or press A. F. D. repeatedly on the receiver to select "A. F. D. AUTO". 75GB Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHDa) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) Multi channel Linear PCMa) a) Maximum number of channels 5. 1 6. 1 7. 1 7. 1 5. 1 6. 1 5. 1 7. 1 7. 1 7. 1 Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL a a × × a a a × × × HDMI a a a a a a a a a a a) Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For b) details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component. Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88. 2 kHz. 76GB Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. NIGHT MODE Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. ?/1 MUSIC 1 Press NIGHT MODE to select "NIGHT ON". The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE. Note This function does not work in the following cases. · All Plays back all the tracks repeatedly. Note You cannot register content played back from "My Library" in "My Library". Using the remote to play back content You can enjoy content on the server by using the following buttons on the remote. Press AMP to operate the receiver using the remote. Type of content Remote button N x X > . M m Music z z z z z z* z* Photo z z z** z** z** z* z* Video z z z x Shuffle Plays back all the tracks in random order. · Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode. · On Activates the shuffle play mode. * This button may not work depending on the connected server or the content type. **This button is available when photos are played back in the slideshow mode or from "My Library". 80GB To play back a photo together with background music (BGM) You can enjoy photos with music registered in "My Library" as background music. Using a controller You can do the following using a device which has a control function on the home network. ­ Playing back content stored on the server with the receiver. ­ Operating the receiver using Windows 7 based computer with Windows Media Player 12. Note Before you operate the receiver using a controller, you have to set the controller you want to use to match the receiver. Set "External Control" to "ON", then set "Controllers" in the Network Settings menu. For details on settings for controllers, see "Controllers" (page 119). 1 Play back a photo from "Server" (page 78) or "My Library" (page 80). [. . . ] · Network controllers could be listed up to 10 on the "Controllers". If the network controller does not listed, remove some of controller(s) and try again. If the trouble is other than one of the cases described above and the trouble is not solved even if you wait for a while, perform either of the operations below. · Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the receiver off and then on again. [. . . ]