User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS290JDP

[. . . ] 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. Don't throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste. ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. [. . . ] "; DIGITAL EX" lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format. 5 ; PRO LOGIC II: "; PRO LOGIC" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. "; PRO LOGIC II" lights up when Pro Logic II processing ("PLII MOV" or "PLII MUS") is applied (page 26). However, both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are set to "NO", and "A. F. D. AUTO", "DOLBY PL", "PLII MOV" or "PLII MUS" is selected. Note 7 NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 processing ("NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS") is applied. 8 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 34­36 for tuner operations. 9 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. 0 EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions. qa D. RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. See page 32 to adjust the dynamic range compression. L/R XX BALANCE 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB OFF STD Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. We recommend using the "MAX" setting. · To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select "OFF". · To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer, select "STD". · To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range, select "MAX". Note CTR XXX. X dB SUR. L. XXX Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. Effect level (EFCT. XXX) Lets you adjust the "presence" of the current surround effect. 32US Adjusting the equalizer parameter The EQ menu contains parameters that let you adjust the equalizer of the front speakers for optimum sound. The settings are applied to all sound fields. Bass (BASS XXX. X dB) Lets you adjust the gain of bass. Treble (TREB. XXX. X dB) Lets you adjust the gain of treble. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQ ". 2 Hold down 2CH and press ?/1. "SF. CLR. " appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. Enjoying Surround Sound 3 Press or to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically. Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BASS XXX. X dB TREB. XXX. X dB EQ XXX 0 dB 0 dB OFF To turn on/off the equalizer 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQ ". [. . . ] · Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. · Make sure you select the correct input selector on the remote. · If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Clearing the receiver's memory To clear See All memorized settings Customized sound fields page 17 page 33 52US Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Frequency response MULTI CH IN, CD/SACD, AUX, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN, CD/SACD, AUX, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 10 Hz ­ 70 kHz +0. 5/­2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 ­ 20, 000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0. 09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (models of area code U only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz ­ 20 kHz, THD 0. 09 %) 90 W + 90 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz ­ 20 kHz, THD 0. 09 %) FRONT1): 90 W/ch CENTER1): 90 W 1) SURR : 90 W/ch 1) 90 W SURR BACK : (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0. 7 %) FRONT1): 100 W/ch CENTER1): 100 W 1) SURR : 100 W/ch 1) 100 W SURR BACK : 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Sensitivity: 500 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N2): 96 dB (A, 500 mV3)) 2) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed). [. . . ]