User manual SONY ST-RDE945

[. . . ] 4-229-126-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE945 STR-DE845 © 2000 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Precautions CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources · Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. 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. [. . . ] A~C" or "SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C" reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers. 2) You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel. 33 Selecting a Sound Field Sound field V. MULTI DIMENSION1) (Virtual Multi Dimension) Effect Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. Notes L C R SIDE* LS RS LS LS RS RS L C R MIDDLE* LS RS LS LS RS RS Enjoying Surround Sound L C R BEHIND* LS RS LS LS RS RS * See page 20 R V. MULTI REAR1) (Virtual Multi Rear) Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers. SIDE* LS L C RS LS LS RS RS L C R MIDDLE* LS RS LS LS RS RS L C R BEHIND* LS RS LS LS RS RS * See page 20 R V. DIMENSION1) (Virtual Semi Multi Dimension) Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. L C LS RS LS LS RS RS 1) "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. 34 Sound field VIRTUAL ENHANCED A1) (Virtual Enhanced Surround A) Effect Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Notes L C R LS RS VIRTUAL ENHANCED B1) (Virtual Enhanced Surround B) Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. L C R LS RS LS LS RS RS SMALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall. 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 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. Enjoying Surround Sound Ideal for soft acoustic sounds. LARGE HALL OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO/CLUB CHURCH LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM Ideal for musicals and opera. Great for rock or pop music. 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. GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. 1) "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. Notes · The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. · When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers. Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING (Press the A. F. D. button) 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. Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. [. . . ] For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 57 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. [. . . ]