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NERGY ® is a U.S. registered mark. ® As an NERGY partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this ® product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Receiving Broadcasts Reference Pages Direct tuning ........29 Automatic tuning ......... 29 Main unit ..........5 Preset tuning ........30 Hooking Up the Components Other Operations Required cords ........6 Naming preset stations and program Antenna hookups ........
About This Manual The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE590. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver.
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page 6 (22, 40) DISPLAY Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit M –...
Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – G are required when you hook up the components (pages 8–11). A Audio cord (not supplied) E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) F Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Black Yellow (video)
Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CD/SACD DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD...
Audio component hookups MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CD/SACD DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MD/TAPE...
Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 /B–Y MONITOR /R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CD/SACD COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN...
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder.
Other hookups AC power cord /B–Y /R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO To a wall outlet FRONT B FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13).
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black (–) Active sub woofer Front speaker A Front speaker A INPUT AUDIO /B–Y MONITOR /R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR...
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Speaker system hookup (continued) Notes • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be Stripped cords are touching each other distorted and will lack bass.
Performing initial setup Performing initial setup operations operations Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver Once you have hooked up the speakers and correspond to your system. For the adjustable turned on the power, clear the receiver’s parameters, see the table on page 43.
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Multi channel surround setup Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow. (continued) Initial settings When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) Parameter Initial setting XXXX SET EASY SP. PAT. X–X 5–1* (SUB WOOFER) S.W.
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x Surround speaker size ( x Sub woofer selection ( S.W. XXX) XXXXX) • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. • If you connect large speakers that will • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “NO”.
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Multi channel surround setup The receiver allows you to input the speaker position (continued) in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.
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x Surround speaker placement ( The surround speaker placement parameter is PL. XXXX)* designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. This parameter lets you specify the height of With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker your surround speakers for proper placement is not as critical as other modes.
Multi channel surround setup Checking the connections (continued) Adjusting the speaker level After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the Use the remote while seated in your listening connections were made correctly. position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Basic Operations Select Selecting the component OPT IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. INPUT SELECTOR ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the IN (L/R) jacks. component you want to use.
Selecting the component Changing the display (continued) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) DISPLAY Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output Each time you press DISPLAY, the display the sound from the speakers connected to the changes cyclically as follows: SPEAKERS FRONT terminals. Index name of the component* t Selected Each time you press the button, the display will component t Sound field applied to the light up cyclically as follows:...
Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying higher fidelity You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- sound programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows and concert halls into your home.
Software with 2 channel audio environment of their studios and integrated the signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP create surround effects (4 channels). (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home...
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C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Selecting other sound fields Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the Theater” cinema production studio. This is a sound field you want. standard mode, great for watching most any The current sound field is indicated in the type of movie.
Understanding the multi channel surround displays SP A SP B DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II MEMORY COAX D.RANGE STEREO MONO SLEEP L F E 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is 6 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. set to “YES”...
qd Playback channel indicators: The letters Note on the displayed items (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being The setup items you can adjust in each menu played back. The boxes around the letters vary depending on the sound field. Certain vary to show how the receiver downmixes the setup parameters may be dimmed in the source sound (based on the speakers settings).
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Customizing sound field (continued) Adjusting the tone parameters The TONE menu contains parameters that let Front balance ( BAL. L/R XX) you adjust the tone of the front speakers for Lets you adjust the balance between front left optimum sound. The settings are applied to all and right speakers.
Receiving Broadcasts If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you the direction of the AM loop antenna for have connected FM and AM antennas to the optimum reception. receiver (page 7). Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station.
To change a preset number to Preset tuning another station Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the After you have tuned in stations using Direct number. Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2- In step 4, you can also use the remote to select a preset station number.
Other Operations Press MEMORY/ENTER to store the Naming preset stations index name. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to assign index and program sources name for another station or program source. You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program Recording sources.
Recording (continued) Using the Sleep Timer Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD Press SLEEP on the remote while the player using the receiver.
• PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD This function is useful when you use 2 Sony (PCM) and DVD. When used with media receivers in the same room. other than CD or DVD, you may experience Turn off the receiver.
Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A You can use the remote RM-U306A to operate Remote button the components in your system. description Before you use your remote SLEEP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Inserting batteries into the MD/TAPE TUNER remote TOP MENU DVD MENU Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –...
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DAT deck Receiver To listen to compact disc. SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs. STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press AV tuner/ components. SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select ?/1 and CD player/...
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Remote button description Remote Operations Function (continued) Button VCR/ Pauses play or record. Remote Operations Function CD player/ (Also start recording Button VCD player/ with components in LD player/ record standby.) ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the MD deck/ LD player/ numeric buttons, press to...
ENTER Changing the factory VCD player setting of an input selector * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. button Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, If you have any question or problem concerning your unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. personnel before operating it any further. On power sources Troubleshooting •...
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There is no sound from a specific component. There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center or/and surround • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. speaker.
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• No stations have been preset or the preset If the problem persist stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations Consult your nearest Sony dealer. (page 30). Clearing the receiver’s memory • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display.
Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU and –/+ buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Turn MENU to select Turn the –/+ to select Page repeatedly to select...
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields. < TONE > BASS TREB. 2CH ST. A.F.D. AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT MULTI CH IN...
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丟棄,必須將它當作化學品垃圾 正確地處理。 請勿安裝本機于諸如書櫥或壁櫥等狹隘不通風的 地方。 NERGY ® 是一美國的注冊商 標。 作為 ENERGY STAR ® 的合作伙伴 之一,Sony Corporation 已確定此產 品符合 ENERGY STAR ® 能量效率的標 準。 上海索廣電子有限公司 上海市 閔行區 劍川路930號 本接收機含有杜比*數字 (Dolby* Digital),專 業邏輯環繞聲 (Pro Logic Surround) 和 DTS** 數字環繞聲系統 (DTS** Digital Surround System)。...
連接單片機 所需導線 當您連接組成機時,需要下列供選擇的連接電纜 A - G (第 8-11 頁)。 A 聲頻導線(無附帶) E 同軸數字導線(無附帶) 白色(左) 紅色(右) B 聲/視頻導線(無附帶) F 單聲道聲頻導線(無附帶) 黃色(視頻) 黑色 白色(左聲頻) 紅色(右聲頻) 要領 聲頻導線 A 可以撕成兩條單聲道聲頻導線 F。 C 視頻導線(無附帶) G 單片機視頻導線(無附帶) 黃色 綠色 藍色 D 光頻數字導線(無附帶) 紅色 要連接以前 • 要進行任何連接以前,必須先關掉所有單片機的電源。 •...
天線連接 AM 環形天線 (附帶) FM 電線天線 (附帶) ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CD/SACD DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1...
聲頻單片機的連接 MD/磁帶卡座 INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CD/SACD DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1...
視頻單片機的連接 DVD 播放機 OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 /B–Y MONITOR /R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CD/SACD COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT...
多重聲道輸入的連接 本接收機雖含有多重聲道解碼器,它也配備多重聲道輸入插孔。這些連接可讓您享受以杜比 數字 (Dolby Digital)和 DTS 格式以外編碼的多重聲道軟體。您的 DVD 播放機如果配備有多重 聲道輸出插孔,您便可將它們直接連接到接收機享受 DVD 播放機的多重聲道解碼器的音響。 另外,多重聲道輸入插孔還可用于連接外接式多重聲道解碼器。 為了充分享受多重聲道環繞聲效果,您必須連接 5 台揚聲器 (2 台前揚聲器,2 台環繞聲揚聲 器和 1 台中央揚聲器) 和 1 台重低音揚聲器。有關多重聲道連接的詳細內容,請參考隨 DVD 播放機,多重聲道解碼器等附帶的使用說明書。 註 • 採用下述連接時,請調整 DVD 播放機或多重聲道解碼器的環繞聲揚聲器和重低音揚聲器的電平。 • 有關揚聲器系統之連接詳情,請參看第 13 頁。 ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT...
其他連接 AC 電源線 /B–Y /R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO 至牆上插座 FRONT B FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS 連接 AC 電源線 要將本接收機的 AC 電源線接插到牆上插座 之前,請先把揚聲器系統連接到接收機 (第 13 頁)。 將聲/視頻單片機的 AC 電源線接插到牆上 插座。...
連接和設置揚聲器系統 連接揚聲器系統 需用導線 A 揚聲器導線(無附帶) B 單聲道聲頻導線(無附帶) 黑色 有源重低音揚聲器 前揚聲器(左) 前揚聲器(右) INPUT AUDIO /B–Y MONITOR /R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO FRONT B FRONT A CENTER SURROUND WOOFER SPEAKERS 前揚聲器 B* 中央揚聲器 環繞聲揚聲器 前揚聲器 B* 環繞聲揚聲器...
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多重聲道環繞聲的設置 (續) 初始設定 參數 初始設定 XXXX SET EASY 當放置環繞聲揚聲器于您的后面時 (寬型房間) SP.PAT.X-X 5-1* (SUB WOOFER) S.W.XXX (FRONT) XXXXX LARGE (CENTER) XXXXX LARGE 45° (SURROUND) XXXXX LARGE DIST.X.X m 3.0 m DIST.X.X m 3.0 m 90° DIST.X.X m 3.0 m PL.XXXX 20° * 僅當選取“EASY SET”方可設置此參數。...
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x 環繞聲揚聲器尺寸 ( XXXXX) x 重低音揚聲器的選項 ( S.W.XXX) • 如果連接了可有效地再現低音頻率的大型揚 • 如果連接重低音揚聲器,請選擇“Y E S ”。 聲器,請選擇“LARGE”(大型)。通常是選 • 如果沒有連接重低音揚聲器,請選擇 “LARGE”。然而,如果設定前揚聲器于 “NO”。這將啟動低音改向電路並從別的揚 “SMALL”,您將無法把環繞聲揚聲器設定 聲器輸出 LFE 信號。 于“LARGE”。 • 為了充分利用杜比數字(Dolby Digital) • 使用多重聲道環繞聲時如果聲音失真,或缺 低音改向電路,我們建議您把重低音揚聲器 乏環繞聲效果,請選擇“SMALL”以啟動低 的截斷頻率盡可能設定于較高頻率。 音改向電路並從重低音揚聲器或“LARGE” 揚聲器輸出環繞聲聲道低音頻率。 x 前揚聲器尺寸 ( XXXXX) • 如果沒有連接環繞聲揚聲器,請選擇 •...
基本操作 選擇 以便 選擇單片機 OPT IN 指定數字聲頻信號輸入到 DIGITAL OPTICAL 輸入插 孔。 ANALOG 指定模擬聲頻信號輸入到 INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO IN (L/R) 插孔。 轉動 INPUT SELECTOR 以選擇您要使用的單 片機。 註 當 96 kHz 數字信號被輸入,音調,聲場和環繞 要選擇 顯示 聲效果將不起作用。 錄影機 VIDEO 1 或 VIDEO 2 衛星調諧器 VIDEO 2 MULTI CH IN DVD 播放機...
選擇單片機 (續) 改變顯示 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) DISPLAY (顯示) 按 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 按鈕以從連接 每按一次 DISPLAY,顯示即如下循環切換: 到 SPEAKERS FRONT 端子的揚聲器輸出聲 音。 單片機的索引名稱* t 所選單片機 t 適 每次您按下按鈕,顯示器將如下般循環亮 用于節目信號源的聲場 起: 選取調諧器時 SP A t SP B t SP A 和 SP B t 預約電台的索引名稱* t 頻率 t 適用于 無顯示* 波段或預約電台的聲場...
* 帶 D C S 標誌的聲場採用 DCS 技術。 所選擇的解碼類型將在顯示器中顯示。 x DOLBY PL (杜比專業邏輯) 執行專業邏輯解碼。具有多重聲道環繞聲聲 關于 DCS (數字影院音響) 頻信號的軟體將依據其錄制方式播放。帶有 在與 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的協作 2 聲道聲頻信號的信號將用杜比專業邏輯解 下,Sony 掌握了製片的音響環境,並且結 碼以創造環繞聲效果(四聲道)。 合所測得的數據和 Sony 的 DSP (數字信號處 理器) 技術得以發展“Digital Cinema x PLII MOV (專業邏輯 II 電影) Sound”(數字影院音響)。在家居影院中,...
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C.ST.EX A (影院製作室 EX A) 選擇其他聲場 再現 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的 “Cary Grant Theater”影片製作室的音響 反複按 MUSIC (音樂) 以選擇您想要的聲場。 特質。這是一個標準模式,可以很好地觀看 當前聲場即出現于顯示器中。 大多數類型的影片。 x HALL x C.ST.EX B (影院製作室 EX B) 再現矩形音樂廳的音響。 再現 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的 x JAZZ(爵士俱樂部) “Kim Novak Theater”影片製作室的音響特...
多重聲道環繞聲顯示說明 多重聲道環繞聲顯示說明 SP A SP B DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II MEMORY COAX D.RANGE STEREO MONO SLEEP L F E 1 SW:當重低音揚聲器選項被設定于“YES” 6 DTS:當輸入 DTS 信號時將亮起。 (第 17 頁),而聲頻信號從 SUB WOOFER 註 插孔輸出時將亮起。 播放 DTS 格式的光碟時,請確認已作好數字 2 SP A*:當您選擇驅動揚聲器系統 A 時將 連接,並確保...
用 RM-U306A 遙控器操作 您可用 RM-U306A 遙控器操作您系統的單片 遙控器按鈕說明 機。 在使用您的遙控器之前 SLEEP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 把電池裝入遙控器 MD/TAPE TUNER 在電池室中裝入 R6(AA 號)乾電池並對準 TOP MENU DVD MENU + 和 - 電極。使用遙控器時,必須瞄準接 收機上的遙控傳感器 g。 ENTER SHIFT D.TUNING >10 ENTER RETURN – TV/VIDEO CH/PRESET >...
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TUNER 接收機 收聽廣播電台。 MD 卡座/ SHIFT 接收機 反複按下以選擇預約電 DAT 卡座 台或調入預約的電台所 SYSTEM 接收機/ 關閉接收機和其他 用的存儲頁。 STANDBY 電視機/ Sony 聲頻/視頻單片 D.TUNING 接收機 調諧器電台直接輸入模 (同時按 錄影機/ 機。 式。 AV ?/1 衛星調諧器/ 和 ?/1) CD 唱機/ 接收機 選擇 2CH 模式。 VCD 播放機/ A.F.D.
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遙控器按鈕說明 (續) 遙控器 操作 功能 按鈕 錄影機/ 暫停播放或錄。 遙控器 操作 功能 CD 唱機/ (單片機呈錄音/影 按鈕 VCD 播放機/ 備用模式時,則開始 鐳射影碟 錄音/影。) ENTER 電視機/ 用數字按鈕選取頻道、 播放機/ 錄影機/ 光碟或聲軌之后,按下 DVD 播放機/ 衛星調諧器/ 以輸入數值。 MD 卡座/ 鐳射影碟 DAT 卡座/ 播放機/ 磁帶卡座 MD 卡座/ DAT 卡座/ 錄影機/...
使用 MAIN MENU 按鈕的設定一覽表 您可用 MAIN MENU,MENU 和 –/+ 按鈕進行各項設定。以下桌表說明這些按鈕可作的各項設 置。 轉動 –/+ 以選擇 反複按 MAIN MENU 轉動 MENU 以選擇 頁數 以選擇 SET UP XXXX SET EASY, NORM SP.PAT.X-X 5-1, 5-0, 4-1, 3-1, 3-0, 2-1, 2-0 (SUB WOOFER) S.W.XXX YES,NO (FRONT) XXXXX LARGE,SMALL (CENTER) XXXXX...
LEVEL COMP LEVEL 2CH ST. A.F.D.AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT MULTI CH IN PCM 96K 視信號源或所作的調整而定,這些參數可能不起作用。請參看“調整電平參數”(第 27 頁)的各項目 以獲取詳情。 當選取這些聲場,如果前揚聲器的尺寸被設定為“LARGE” ,則重低音揚聲器將不會輸出聲音。但是,如 果數字輸入信號含有 LFE 信號,聲音即從重低音揚聲器輸出。 Sony Corporation Printed in China...