User manual SONY ST-RDA1000ES REVISION

[. . . ] 4-246-802-16(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. STR-DA1000ES STR-DB790 ©2003 Sony Corporation WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. x HEADPHONE THEATER DC S Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. Note You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. ­ : Dolby Digital discs ­ : Dolby Surround encoded programs ­ : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs 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. To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH or A. F. D. Note · 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. Sound fields does not function for PCM 96 kHz signals. Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. 33GB 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. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc. ) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode. For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode" on page 35. Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB XXXX" in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 39). Note You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A. F. D. mode is selected. 34GB How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select "SB AUTO" When the input stream contains the 6. 1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Enjoying Surround Sound Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital EXb) DTS 5. 1 DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) 5. 1e) 6. 1e) 5. 1e) 6. 1e) 6. 1e) -- Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX -- DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder When you select "SB MTRX" Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6. 1 channel decode flaga) in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decodersf) used in movie theaters. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital EXb) DTS 5. 1 DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) 6. 1e) 6. 1e) 6. 1e) 6. 1e) 6. 1e) Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX When you select "SB OFF" Surround back decoding is not performed. a) b) c) d) e) f) 6. 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs. Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films. Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5. 1 channel signals. Software encoded with both 5. 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6. 1 discrete channels. Discrete 6. 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7. 1 channels (STR-DA1000ES only). This decoder can be used for all 6. 1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1, DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1). Note There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select "SB MTRX". 35GB Advanced Adjustments and Settings Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items Switching the audio input mode for digital components -- INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. 1 2 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. The selected audio input mode appears in the display. 1 2 3 4 5 Audio input modes · AUTO IN Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital audio signals. · COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack. [. . . ] * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. AM U COAXIAL FM 75 Ground wire (not supplied) ANTENNA To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in. · Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). [. . . ]