User manual SONY ST-RD365

[. . . ] To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. · One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. · AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. Owner's Record This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. [. . . ] DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B 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 acoustics of an opera house. Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club. Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall. Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback. 3 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 4 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. 5 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. 6; Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input. 35 Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks). You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. See the table on pages 41~44 for the parameters available in each sound field. 6. 1ch Matrix (6. 1 MATRIX) Initial setting : AUTO This parameter can be used when NORMAL SURROUND is selected. According to the setting, the receiver decodes and downmixes the rear center signal to the rear L/R speakers for 6. 1 channel encoded sources. This parameter lets you enjoy the appropriate surround sound from the rear channels. [. . . ] Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 60 Glossary Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard. Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue, as well as its type. · Types of sound Early reflections Reverberation Direct sound Dolby Digital (AC-3) This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a sub woofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. [. . . ]