User manual SONY STR-GX900ES

[. . . ] As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] You can also press 2CH/A. DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select "2CH ST. " or press A. F. D. AUTO". 75GB Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHDa) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) Multi channel Linear PCMa) a) Maximum number of channels 5. 1 6. 1 7. 1 7. 1 5. 1 6. 1 5. 1 7. 1 7. 1 7. 1 Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL a a × × a a a × × × HDMI a a a a a a a a a a a) Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For b) details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component. Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88. 2 kHz. 76GB Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. NIGHT MODE Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. ?/1 MUSIC 1 Press NIGHT MODE to select "NIGHT ON". The NIGHT MODE function is activated. ­ Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. CLEAR" appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. Enjoying Surround Sound 2 Tip While this function is on, the Bass, Treble, and Effect Levels increase, and "D. Range Comp" is automatically set to "MAX". 77GB Using Network Features About the network functions of the receiver · You can enjoy content (music, photos, and videos) which have been stored on a DLNA-compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIEDTM Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device (page 78). · You can use the receiver as a device equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on your home network. · With an Internet connection, you can listen to Rhapsody and SHOUTcast (page 83, 86) and upgrade the software of the receiver. · You can change the settings of the receiver using a computer on your home network (page 88). About DLNA DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard organization made up of manufacturers of various products, such as computers, AV components, and mobile computing devices which exchange content (music, photos, and videos). 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "BGM", then press . 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the mode you want, then press . · On Plays back all the tracks in "My Library" repeatedly. · On (Shuffle) Plays back all the tracks in "My Library" repeatedly in random order. Enjoying content stored on the server Using Network Features You can enjoy or check the status of content (music, photos and videos) on the server using a controller. · Playback, stop, pause, fast forward and fast backward of content · Go to the next/previous content item · Check the elapsed time of the currently playing content Notes · Some operation may not be performed, depending on the device used as a controller, the content type, or the server. · If you operate the receiver using the supplied remote together with a controller, the receiver may not work properly. continued 81GB Computer (server, controller) This receiver 1 2 3 Select the device to be used as a server using a controller on the home network. Select the content you want to play back using a controller on the home network. Select the receiver to be used to play back the content using a controller on the home network. Refer to the operating instructions of each device. 82GB Listening to Rhapsody (USA model only) You can enjoy the Rhapsody Digital Music Service by connecting your receiver to the Internet. Rhapsody is only available in the U. S. 1 Press GUI MODE. After "GUI ON" appears on the display for a while, the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 3 4 Rhapsody Digital Music Service Play all the music you want with Rhapsody® Thousands of artists. Rhapsody is the critically-acclaimed digital music service that gives you unlimited access to a massive music catalog of millions of songs and thousands of artists. You'll also get exclusive content, personalized recommendations, DJ/ad-free listening on "Rhapsody Radio" and more. [. . . ] Deactivate such software temporarily, or change the settings to accept all incoming TCP or UDP packets from the receiver. · Make sure "External Control" is set to "ON" in Network Settings menu. Additional Information continued 143GB · Is the network controller listed on the Controllers settings screen, and is the box for "Permit" checked?If the box is not checked, check the box for "Auto Permission", and return to the menu. Then, operate the receiver using the network controller once, and then uncheck the box for "Auto Permission". [. . . ]