User manual SONY STR-D615

[. . . ] Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Don't throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste. For customers in the United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 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. Press A. F. D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode. Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music) Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. The sound of speakers may not output depending on the speakers settings. If you connect a sub woofer 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". The selected type of decoding appears in the display. x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4. 1 channels. 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 when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 30US Selecting a sound field 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. x C. ST. EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode" on page 34. Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB XXXX" in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 38). Note You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A. F. D. mode is selected except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 29). continued 33US How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream. When you select "SB AUTO" When the input stream contains the 6. 1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital EXb) DTS 5. 1 DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) Dolby Digital EXb) 5. 1e) 6. 1 5. 1e) 6. 1e) 6. 1e) 7. 1 -- Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX -- DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx When you select "SB ON" To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6. 1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output channel is 6. 1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when the output channel is 7. 1. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital EXb) DTS 5. 1 DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital EXb) 6. 1 6. 1 6. 1e) 6. 1e) 6. 1e) 7. 1 7. 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx When you select "SB OFF" Surround back decoding is not performed. a) 6. 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films. c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5. 1 channel signals. d) Software encoded with both 5. 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6. 1 discrete channels. Discrete 6. 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. e) When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7. 1 channels. b) Note There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select "SB ON". 34US Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input -- COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can assign a component video input for another visual input. Switching the audio input mode for digital components -- INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. Advanced Adjustments and Settings 1 2 3 4 5 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". Press or repeatedly to select the component video input you want to assign. Turn the ­/+ jog dial to select the input you want to assign the component video input jacks selected in step 4. 1 2 Press input buttons to select the input. [. . . ] · Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. 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. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA Radio stations cannot be tuned in. · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). [. . . ]