User manual SONY ST-RD400SS

[. . . ] To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. · AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement · Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. · Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. · Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. On operation Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. [. . . ] MODE button: Press to select the specific sound field from the selected genre. EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer on or off. Selecting a Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field. The current sound field is indicated in the display. Press GENRE repeatedly to select the sound field group (genre), then press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. See the table starting from page 28 for information on each sound field. 2 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 STADIUM as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM 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 Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo. Note When using sound fields, do not select both speaker systems (A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector. 27GB Selecting a Sound Field Sound field Effect Notes GENRE : CINEMA NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church. 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. 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. Ideal for musicals and opera. Enjoying Surround Sound OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO/CLUB CHURCH LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. GENRE : A. F. D. AUTO FORMAT DECODING Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2-channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects. Set the equalizer to OFF while using this mode to hear the source sound exactly as it was recorded. Note The effects provided by VIRTUAL THEATER A, B, and C sound fields may cause increased noise in the playback signal. 30GB Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 5 L. F. E. 6 7 OPTICAL COAXIAL a DIGITAL L C R AC-3RF MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS S. WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY D. RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO !TM !¡ 0 9 8 1 OPTICAL Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. 2 COAXIAL Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 3 a DIGITAL This indicator lights when the sound field is on and the unit is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format. [. . . ] / Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. / Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. / Replace all batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. / Make sure you select the correct function on the remote. [. . . ]