User manual SONY STR-K990

[. . . ] 3-097-352-11(1) Home Theatre System 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. HT-DDW990 ©2007 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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. [. . . ] STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. STD" is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. Amplifier Operations LEVEL menu parameters x T. TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see "8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 34). x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) 43US Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 40) and "Overview of the menus" (page 41). Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 40) and "Overview of the menus" (page 41). TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speakers bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speakers treble level) SUR menu parameters x S. F. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want. Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select "HALL" for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button and for "HP THEA" sound field. However, the surround effect is not available for "PORTABLE" sound field. MAX The surround effect is maximum. 44US Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 40) and "Overview of the menus" (page 41). Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 40) and "Overview of the menus" (page 41). Amplifier Operations AUDIO menu parameters TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) · FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. · FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal. x DEC. (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound depending on the format. AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc. ) is interrupted when playback starts, set to "DEC. [. . . ] · Select the source component using the input buttons (page 36). Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. · Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible. The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV. · Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. [. . . ]