User manual SONY ST-RV220

[. . . ] And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. [. . . ] MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. STD" is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. Amplifier Operations LEVEL menu parameters x T. TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see "8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 31). x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) 39GB Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 36) and "Overview of the menus" (page 37). Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. · DUAL S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output. · DUAL M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select "6-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 36) and "Overview of the menus" (page 37). SYSTEM menu parameters The default setting for models of area code U, CA is "ft. " and for models of other area code is "m". x A. V. (Synchronizes audio and video output) · A. V. SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is not delayed. Notes · This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma TV or a projector. · This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A. F. D. · This parameter is not valid when ­ PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input. ­ ANALOG DIRECT function is selected. x SW SPK (Sub woofer) · YES If you have connected a sub woofer, select "YES". [. . . ] Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial), if necessary. · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). · Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). · No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). [. . . ]