User manual SONY TA-VE800G

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] When the sleep timer is set You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off The TA-VE800G is provided with a variety of surround features which allow you to listen to a wide range sources in surround sound. Additionally, adjustable parameters to let you customize the sound to your preference. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the programme you want to play. 1 To use a pre-programmed sound field see "Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields" on this page. This section describes how to recall the sound fields and provides a description of each sound field. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound see "Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound" on page 28. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the PRO LOGIC 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. Click a sound field genre to select the type of sound field you desire. To create your own sound field Click MODE repeatedly to select the mode you desire from the respective genre. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone (see page 29). To turn off the sound fields Obtain additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programmes. Create a theatre-like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks. Reproduce the feeling of a large concert arena. Reproduce the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software. To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the centre mode according to your speaker system. Then, equalize the speaker levels and adjust the delay time of the PRO LOGIC sound field. Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one centre speaker to do the following adjustments. Click C MODE repeatedly until the centre mode you want is displayed. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. The sound of the centre channel is output from the front speakers. [. . . ] By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position. You can group preset stations by assigning the same station index to them. 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. [. . . ]