User manual SONY TA-VE800G

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. If you have any question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. [. . . ] You can record on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape, MiniDisc, or video tape (etc. See the instruction manual of your recording component if you need help. Click the programme source you want to record ("LD" for example). Clicking a RECORDER control while recording cuts off the programme source (PLAYER). "RECORDER" becomes the source component and you can use the RECORDER controls to rewind and playback the recording (etc. You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify. There is no sound output from the recording component even though all the buttons on the recording unit's control panel are operational. If you click RECORDER during recording, the source being recorded will be cut off. If you leave the REC EDIT menu by clicking FUNCTION, SOUND, or EXIT, recording continues, but control returns to the PLAYER side, even if you previously clicked RECORDER. If you open the FUNCTION SELECT menu and click another programme source while recording, the newly selected programme source will be recorded. Some cassette decks require that you press the r REC and ( buttons simultaneously to start recording. To perform one-button from the on-screen display, be sure to record the recording signal as shown in steps 1 to 7 of "Registering non-Sony audio/video equipment" (pages 16 to 19) for both Sony and non-Sony products. Sound input through the TAPE connectors on the rear panel cannot be recorded on a recording unit. When you record on a DAT or MD connected to the DAT/ MD REC OUT jacks, sound adjustments do not effect the recording. When the sleep timer is set You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off The TA-VE800G is provided with a variety of surround features which allow you to listen to a wide range sources in surround sound. Additionally, adjustable parameters to let you customize the sound to your preference. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the programme you want to play. 1 To use a pre-programmed sound field see "Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields" on this page. This section describes how to recall the sound fields and provides a description of each sound field. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound see "Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound" on page 28. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the PRO LOGIC sound fields. You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package. [. . . ] Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment. The amplifier offers pre-programmed sound fields like PRO LOGIC, MOVIE, MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, SPORTS and GAME to let you enjoy surround sound easily. Front speaker (R) Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. [. . . ]