User manual SONY STR-DE475 annexe 1

[. . . ] Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. [. . . ] When this function is on, the equalizer, bass boost and sound field (etc. See the table starting on page 33 for information on each sound field. Z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link) Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will be applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations. Z You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the A logo. Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V. The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers. Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes Button) Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Only volume control and the balance between the front left and front right speakers can be adjusted. Set the equalizer to OFF while using this mode to hear the source sound exactly as it was recorded. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers. No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. 1 OPTICAL Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. [. . . ] Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard. Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue, as well as its type. Dolby Digital (AC-3) This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. [. . . ]