User manual SONY STR-DB780

[. . . ] 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 news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 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. [. . . ] In the Cinema Studio EX mode, this parameter is always set to "PRO LOGIC" and cannot be changed. ­ON Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 49) automatically when the playback on the component is started. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, operation from the remote is not possible. AV2 The remote supplied for models of area code CEL, CEK can only operate the receiver when it is set to the AV1 mode. If you would like to do operate the receiver in AV2 mode, we recommend that you purchase an optional Sony remote. Lets you assign the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/LD CD/SACD) to either the DVD/LD function or the CD/SACD function. ) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. When placing surround speakers to your side (long room) ) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4. If you select a setting while the display is blinking, you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects. If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. ) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer. When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) ) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1. If you select a setting while the display is blinking, you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1­2 meters (3­6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. [. . . ] ⷠSound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light. ⷠMake sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected). Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either "SMALL" or "LARGE" (page 21). [. . . ]