User manual SONY TA-E741

[. . . ] Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Before operating the amplifier, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The amplifier is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the amplifier itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the wall outlet. [. . . ] To select another component when a decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) program source is selected Press any SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button to turn off the 5. These index names (for example, "VHS") appear in the amplifier's display when a program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each program source. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind; 2 VCRs, for example, can be specified as "VHS" and "8MM, " respectively. It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component; for example, a second CD player connected to the TUNER jacks. You can do these settings so that certain components become unselectable even if you press AUDIO/VIDEO FUNCTION. If you try to select the component which is set to ­N­ by using the remote, "CANNOT USE" appears in the display. Create an index name by using the digital processing control buttons as follows: Press or to select a character, and then press to move the cursor to the next position. Press or until a blank space appears in the display (the space is between "]" and "A"). If you've made a mistake Press or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. To assign index names to other sources You can display either the program source name or component originally meant for the selected jacks Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches between the component originally meant for the selected jacks and the program source name. / / ) to select the center mode you want by referring to the following table. if you have Front and rear speakers, no center speaker Front and center speakers, no rear speaker Make sure the center mode setting is correctly made (see the table on this page). Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position: · To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of the main unit. To adjust the level of center speaker, press CENTER LEVEL + or ­ on the remote. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers 3 CH LOGIC The sound of the (3 Channel rear channel is Logic) output from the front speakers The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass) You can obtain "complete" Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Front and rear NORMAL speakers, and a small center speaker Front and rear speakers, and a center speaker equivalent to your front speakers You can increase the output level of the rear speakers You can raise the output of the rear speakers by 5 dB. when turning on the amplifier , press POWER and MODE simultaneously to display "GAIN UP. " To return the output level to normal, repeat this procedure to display "GAIN NORM. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play. Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software Adjustable parameters for each sound field Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (page 15). The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field. Before you get started To take advantage of Dolby Surround sound, go to "Dolby Pro Logic" on page 14. [. . . ] The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall. 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. [. . . ]