User manual SONY STR-DE597

[. . . ] 4-252-271-12(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DE597 ©2004 Sony Corporation WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] mode. Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc. ) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc. ) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. Press A. F. D. AUTO". The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary. 30GB Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels. Press A. F. D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode. Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected type of decoding appears in the display. x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. x PLII MOV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5. 1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. x PLII MUS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. Note The selected sound field appears in the display. Sound field Display CINEMA STUDIO EX A D S C CINEMA STUDIO EX B D S C CINEMA STUDIO EX C D S C C. ST. EX A C. ST. EX B C. ST. EX C About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with D Smarks use DCS C technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director. x C. ST. EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) D S C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. x C. ST. EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) D S C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. If you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. However the low frequency signal is not generated when "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music" is selected. continued 31GB x C. ST. EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) D S C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. When the headphones are connected You can select only from the following sound fields. x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. [. . . ] · Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA Radio stations cannot be tuned in. · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). [. . . ]