User manual SONY STR-DE598

[. . . ] Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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. [. . . ] This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals panned to the surround speakers. 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; 6 channels through Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 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. Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. The sound of speakers may not output depending on the speakers settings. 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 for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when all speakers are set to "LARGE". 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. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. 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. 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. 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. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. [. . . ] There is no sound output from the sub woofer depending on the sound field. â· Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. 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. [. . . ]