User manual SONY STR-V555ES

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. for customers in the United States Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. [. . . ] "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. However, turning the SUR menu "VIR. A~C" reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers. You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel. Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers. Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear VIRTUAL ENHANCED A1) (Virtual Enhanced Surround A) speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. VIRTUAL ENHANCED B1) Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear (Virtual Enhanced Surround B) speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall using multispeaker system for software with 2 channel signals like CDs. This mode uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the representative CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam which is famous for its unique sound characteristics that create a large sound stage due to its sound reflection. Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall using multispeaker system for software with 2 channel signals like CDs. This mode uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the representative MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna which is famous for its hall resonant due to its unique reverberative sound. reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. Reproduces the acoustics of a church using multi-speaker system for software with 2 channel signals like CDs. This mode uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the reverberations that extend toward the ceiling like that of a church. Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. great for sporting events or electric (amplified) music. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode when using game software with stereo sound capabilities. Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. [. . . ] Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker. You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURROUND, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. [. . . ]