User manual SONY STR-DE497

[. . . ] 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. [. . . ] To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary. 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 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. 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. Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. 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. 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. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. â· Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters. The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. â· When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. 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. Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. â· When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to "LARGE" in the SET UP menu. [. . . ] Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX IN" for the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to "OPT IN" for the sources from COAXIAL input jack. â· Check that you have not selected "MULTI CH IN". 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. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or/and surround speaker. [. . . ]