User manual SONY VPCEH15FX/W

[. . . ] As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] Select “On” or “Off”, then press . Note This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is selected. 45GB Notes • This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is being used. • Depending on the audio format, the receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals. Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 MUSIC Using the Pure Direct function The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the display panel lights off to suppress the noise that affects sound quality. You can use the Pure Direct function with all inputs. 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1. 1 2 3 Select “Sound Effects” from the home menu, then press . Select “On” or “Off”, then press . “S. F. CLEAR” appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting. Note When Pure Direct function is selected, “Equalizer”, “Night Mode”, “Auto Volume” and “D. Range Comp. ” do not work. Tip You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to turn on or off the Pure Direct function. To cancel Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following: – Press PURE DIRECT again. – Change the setting of “Equalizer”, “Night Mode”, “Auto Volume” or “D. Range Comp. ”. 46GB “BRAVIA” Sync Features Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync The receiver is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function. • If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback equipment automatically by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV (page 47). • If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver, playback equipment and TV individually (page 48). What is “BRAVIA” Sync? The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, AV amplifier, etc. By connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: • One-Touch Play (page 48) • System Audio Control (page 49) • System Power-Off (page 49) • Scene Select (page 50) • Home Theatre Control (page 50) • Remote Easy Control (page 50) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 49GB Scene Select The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note Remote Easy Control You can use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the receiver. Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by the TV. Notes The sound field may not switch depending on the TV. Correspondence table Scene setting on the TV Sound field • The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV AMP)” by the TV. • Depending on the type of TV, some of the operations may not be available. Cinema Sports Music Animation Photo Game Graphics HD-D. C. S. Auto Home Theatre Control If a “Home Theatre Control”-compatible TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV’s remote control. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Dual Mono” (page 59) or “A/V Sync. ” (page 58). Note To use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV must be able to access a broadband service. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. 50GB Notes Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. • Based on the input, “------” appears on the display panel, and other modes cannot be selected. • When “Analog Direct” is being used, audio input is set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes. Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign) You can reassign the digital input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment. After you have reassigned the input jacks, you can use the input button (or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the equipment you connected. Example: When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV) jack. [. . . ] Connect the USB device in the correct orientation. Erroneous display. • The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted. • The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows: – Upper cases (A to Z) – Lower cases (a to z) – Numbers (0 to 9) – Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `) Other characters may not be displayed correctly. • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back. • WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back. [. . . ]