User manual SONY STR-DH520

[. . . ] 4-263-361-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH520 ©2011 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. Auto Format Direct (A. F. D. ) mode The Auto Format Direct (A. F. D. ) mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. x A. F. D. Auto) SOUND FIELD +/­ Press SOUND FIELD +/­ repeatedly to select the sound field you want. You can also press 2CH/A. DIRECT, A. F. D. , MOVIE/HD-D. C. S. or MUSIC on the receiver. Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. However, for USA and Canada models, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals. Enjoying Surround Sound x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. Movie mode 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 into your home. x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signal. x A. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources without any adjustment. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted. continued 43GB x HD-D. C. S. (HD Digital Cinema Sound) This mode is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio. With this mode, you are able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as the movie's sound engineer intended in the mastering process. (page 58). x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. x PLII MV (Pro Logic II Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5. 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. x SPORTS (Sports) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. x P. AUDIO (Portable Audio Enhancer) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. x PLIIX MV (Pro Logic IIx Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5. 1 to discrete 7. 1 movie channels. x PLII MS (Pro Logic II Music) Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x PLIIZ (Pro Logic IIz) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5. 1 to a 7. 1 channel system. [. . . ] RDS does not work. * · Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station. The RDS information that you want does not appear. * · The service may be temporarily out of order. Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. Tuner The FM reception is poor. · Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) * Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only. Receiver Remote control The remote control does not function. [. . . ]