User manual SONY ST-RD310SS

[. . . ] The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. · The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. · If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. [. . . ] EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer effect on or off. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link) Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with SMALL HALL as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, SMALL HALL will be applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations. Enjoying Surround Sound z You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the A logo. 26 Sound field information Sound field NORM. (NORMAL SURROUND) Effect Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's classic editing studio by using the 3D sound imaging of V. M. DIMENS. (page 28) to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood. (page 28) is used to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's BGM recording studio by using the 3D sound imaging of V. M. DIMENS. (page 28) to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. Notes C. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L. F. E. · The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the play back signal. · When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. 28 Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes A. F. D. button) Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects. Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. Set the EQUALIZER to OFF while using this mode to hear the source sound exactly as it was recorded. 2CH ST. 2 CHANNEL (Press the 2CH button) This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers. Notes · No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. [. . . ] Adjusts the master volume of the receiver. Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu. Displays DVD title. x Stops play. MASTER VOL +/­ MENU </> MENU +/­ MENU F/f/G/g ENTER RETURN TITLE Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD player DVD player DVD player DVD player DVD player POSITION** SWAP** DISC SUB CH +/­** D. SKIP/CH/ PRESET +/­ Changes the position of the small picture. [. . . ]