User manual SONY ST-RSE581

[. . . ] As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE Press 2CH/A. DIRECT or A. F. D. 74GB Notes · The sound fields for movies do not work when the multi-channel input is selected. · The sound fields for movies do not work when DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received. · The sound fields for movies do not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received. · If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz. · If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44. 1 kHz or 48 kHz. · 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. Enjoying Surround Sound Tips · Sound fields with D CS marks use DCS technology. · When the sound field's DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display. 75GB Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital 5. 1ch Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI a a Dolby Digital EX 6. 1ch a a Dolby Digital Plus a) 7. 1ch × a Dolby TrueHD a) 7. 1ch × a DTS 5. 1ch a a DTS-ES 6. 1ch a a DTS 96/24 5. 1ch a a DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) 7. 1ch × a DTS-HD Master Audio a) b) 7. 1ch × a 76GB Audio format DSD a) Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5. 1ch × a Multi channel Linear PCM a) 7. 1ch × a a)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component. b)Signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88. 2 kHz. Enjoying Surround Sound 77GB Using Multi-zone Features What you can do with the Multi-zone function You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone (zone 2 or zone 3) other than the main zone. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. · When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks even when the multi-channel input is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output. PARTY 1 2 3 Start playback in the main zone. Press PARTY. The party mode screen appears on the TV screen. 84GB 4 Press B to select "Start, " then press . The same sound of the input selected in main zone is output in the zone selected in party mode (page 109). To exit the party mode Select other input in zone 2 or zone 3. Refer to "Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)" (page 83) for details of the operation of zone2 /zone 3. Using Multi-zone Features 85GB Using Other Features We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. Note Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. See the operating instructions of the component. Using "BRAVIA" Sync features What is "BRAVIA" Sync? "BRAVIA" Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc. , that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync with a HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: · One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc Player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input. · System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver. · System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously. Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface). Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync To use the "BRAVIA" Sync, turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and the connected component. [. . . ] · Check the HDMI connection (page 33). · Make sure "Control for HDMI" is set to "ON" in HDMI settings menu. · Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. · Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component. [. . . ]