User manual SONY TA-VE700

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. If you have any question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. [. . . ] Press MODE to select the mode you desire from the respective genre. Select the appropriate sound field according to the chart shown at right. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone parameter (see page 12). To turn off the sound fields You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package. Do not use both speakers (A+B) with SOUND FIELD set to ON. Each sound field is composed of sound parameters -- variables of sound that create sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters to best suit your listening situation. See the following chart for the adjustable sound parameters. Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory unless the amplifier is unplugged for about 1 week. The adjustable parameters for each sound field are shown on the charts below. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the tone (bass or treble) and surround sound parameters while listening to a programme source. The adjusted parameters are stored in memory automatically and you can use your custom sound fields just as you would use the pre-programmed ones. Before you start, select the sound field you want to customize and start playing a programme. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround. Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights up. The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field. You can adjust the delay time in 5 ms steps within the range of 15 to 30 ms. For example, if you've placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter. Front and rear speakers, and a small centre speaker Start playing a programme source encoded with Dolby surround sound. Press DPC MODE until the SUR indicator lights up. Front and rear WIDE speakers, and a centre speaker equivalent to your front speakers The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don't have to adjust the speaker volume. [. . . ] These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall. The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to-right panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. [. . . ]