User manual SONY ST-RAV550

[. . . ] 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Don't throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste. For customers in the United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc. ) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. Press A. F. D. AUTO". The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary. 30GB Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels. Press A. F. D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode. Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected type of decoding appears in the display. x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4. 1 channels. x PLII MOV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously. Notes 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. F. D. button, or to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. · The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. · 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. To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select "2CH ST. " or press A. F. D. AUTO". Tips Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. Sound field Display HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT HALL JAZZ CONCERT · 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. · You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. ­ : Dolby Digital discs ­ : Dolby Surround encoded programs ­ : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. 32GB Notes · Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. · 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". ­ HALL ­ JAZZ CLUB ­ LIVE CONCERT Selecting the surround back decoding mode -- SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. [. . . ] · Select the appropriate input on the receiver. · Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. · Move your TV away from the audio components. * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. AM Remote control Ground wire (not supplied) To ground The remote does not function. [. . . ]