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Safety precautions to prevent fire or shock hazard, ensuring proper unit usage.
Guidelines for connecting and using the unit with the AC power supply, including voltage checks and cord safety.
Recommendations for optimal placement to ensure ventilation and prevent overheating, away from heat sources.
Instructions for safe operation, including turning off power before connecting other components.
Lists the items included with the processor, such as the remote commander and batteries.
Details how to connect digital and analog audio/video source components to the surround processor.
Instructions on inserting batteries and general usage tips for the remote commander.
Important checks and connections to complete before operating the processor.
Illustrates signal flow and connection details for various digital sources like LD, DVD, CD, and DAT/MD players.
Illustrates signal flow for connecting analog sources like VCRs to the processor's ANALOG input.
Includes notes on player compatibility, LD connections, and warnings for DAT/MD playback.
Details connecting audio and video signals from the processor to a multi-channel amplifier.
Guidance on placing speakers for the best surround sound, considering listening position and room shape.
Ensures MASTER VOLUME is set correctly and checks the display indicator.
How to specify front, center, and rear speaker sizes (LARGE/SMALL/NO) for optimal sound processing.
Setting the sub woofer to YES or NO to enable LFE channel output or activate bass redirection.
Adjusting the delay time for center and rear speakers to add depth to the sound.
Using the remote to adjust individual speaker volumes from the listening position.
Using MASTER VOLUME on the processor or remote to adjust the overall speaker volume.
Notes on when the test tone will not be emitted for specific sound field settings.
How to select the desired audio or video component to listen to or watch.
How to use the remote's INPUT SELECT buttons to cycle through available inputs.
How to select sound fields based on source type for enhanced surround sound effects.
How to turn off sound fields for 2 channel stereo playback.
Notes on how output methods change based on source information and unit settings.
Explanation of the KARAOKE mode and its effect on vocal tracks and Dolby Digital sources.
Table detailing available sound field genres, modes, and their corresponding surround effects.
How to adjust equalizer and surround sound parameters to suit listening preferences.
Steps to select and adjust sound parameters like equalizer and surround settings.
Explanation of compressing dynamic range for movie watching at low volumes.
Table outlining adjustable equalizer and surround sound parameters for different sound field modes.
Definitions of parameters like C.LEV., R.LEV., W.LEV., LFE MIX, WALL, SEAT, REVERB, EFFECT.
Adjusting the 'presence' of surround effects and vocal cancellation in Karaoke mode.
Adjusting the 'brightness' of surround sound by simulating soft or hard wall reflections.
Adjusting front-to-rear and left-to-right seat positions for balanced sound perception.
Adjusting the amount of reverberation (echoes) present in the sound effect.
Adjusting the LFE channel output level from the sub woofer.
Compressing the dynamic range of the sound track for low-volume listening.
Adjusting bass and treble levels and frequencies for front and center speakers.
Adjusting bass and treble levels and frequencies for rear speakers.
Settings for center/rear speaker delay and front panel display dimmer level.
Parameters for setting speaker type, size, and placement for realistic surround sound.
Adjusting speaker levels, balances, and sub woofer levels for optimal output.
How to make digital recordings from connected components without direct connections.
Step-by-step example for recording audio from a CD player to a DAT deck.
Notes on restrictions for recording Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals or video signals.
Guide to diagnosing and resolving common issues like no sound, unbalanced audio, or noise.
Troubleshooting steps for when surround effects cannot be obtained or are weak.
Steps to resolve problems with no picture, unclear picture, or remote function failure.
Troubleshooting for no sound from specific speakers or weak rear/center speaker output.
Troubleshooting weak vocal reduction in the KARAOKE sound field.
Technical details including digital/analog inputs/outputs, power requirements, dimensions, and mass.
Explanation of the Center Mode setting and its relation to speaker size parameters.
Explanation of Sony's digital signal processing technology for simulating sound environments.
Explanation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding system and its requirements.
Explanation of the Dolby Surround encoding and decoding system for consumer use.
Definition of surround sound elements: direct sound, early reflections, and reverberation.
Explanation of Dolby Digital (AC-3) as a digital surround system for home use.
Identification and brief description of the buttons and indicators on the front panel.
Identification and description of the various input and output jacks on the rear panel.
Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers for quick reference.
Safety precautions to prevent fire or shock hazard, ensuring proper unit usage.
Guidelines for connecting and using the unit with the AC power supply, including voltage checks and cord safety.
Recommendations for optimal placement to ensure ventilation and prevent overheating, away from heat sources.
Instructions for safe operation, including turning off power before connecting other components.
Lists the items included with the processor, such as the remote commander and batteries.
Details how to connect digital and analog audio/video source components to the surround processor.
Instructions on inserting batteries and general usage tips for the remote commander.
Important checks and connections to complete before operating the processor.
Illustrates signal flow and connection details for various digital sources like LD, DVD, CD, and DAT/MD players.
Illustrates signal flow for connecting analog sources like VCRs to the processor's ANALOG input.
Includes notes on player compatibility, LD connections, and warnings for DAT/MD playback.
Details connecting audio and video signals from the processor to a multi-channel amplifier.
Guidance on placing speakers for the best surround sound, considering listening position and room shape.
Ensures MASTER VOLUME is set correctly and checks the display indicator.
How to specify front, center, and rear speaker sizes (LARGE/SMALL/NO) for optimal sound processing.
Setting the sub woofer to YES or NO to enable LFE channel output or activate bass redirection.
Adjusting the delay time for center and rear speakers to add depth to the sound.
Using the remote to adjust individual speaker volumes from the listening position.
Using MASTER VOLUME on the processor or remote to adjust the overall speaker volume.
Notes on when the test tone will not be emitted for specific sound field settings.
How to select the desired audio or video component to listen to or watch.
How to use the remote's INPUT SELECT buttons to cycle through available inputs.
How to select sound fields based on source type for enhanced surround sound effects.
How to turn off sound fields for 2 channel stereo playback.
Notes on how output methods change based on source information and unit settings.
Explanation of the KARAOKE mode and its effect on vocal tracks and Dolby Digital sources.
Table detailing available sound field genres, modes, and their corresponding surround effects.
How to adjust equalizer and surround sound parameters to suit listening preferences.
Steps to select and adjust sound parameters like equalizer and surround settings.
Explanation of compressing dynamic range for movie watching at low volumes.
Table outlining adjustable equalizer and surround sound parameters for different sound field modes.
Definitions of parameters like C.LEV., R.LEV., W.LEV., LFE MIX, WALL, SEAT, REVERB, EFFECT.
Adjusting the 'presence' of surround effects and vocal cancellation in Karaoke mode.
Adjusting the 'brightness' of surround sound by simulating soft or hard wall reflections.
Adjusting front-to-rear and left-to-right seat positions for balanced sound perception.
Adjusting the amount of reverberation (echoes) present in the sound effect.
Adjusting the LFE channel output level from the sub woofer.
Compressing the dynamic range of the sound track for low-volume listening.
Adjusting bass and treble levels and frequencies for front and center speakers.
Adjusting bass and treble levels and frequencies for rear speakers.
Settings for center/rear speaker delay and front panel display dimmer level.
Parameters for setting speaker type, size, and placement for realistic surround sound.
Adjusting speaker levels, balances, and sub woofer levels for optimal output.
How to make digital recordings from connected components without direct connections.
Step-by-step example for recording audio from a CD player to a DAT deck.
Notes on restrictions for recording Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals or video signals.
Guide to diagnosing and resolving common issues like no sound, unbalanced audio, or noise.
Troubleshooting steps for when surround effects cannot be obtained or are weak.
Steps to resolve problems with no picture, unclear picture, or remote function failure.
Troubleshooting for no sound from specific speakers or weak rear/center speaker output.
Troubleshooting weak vocal reduction in the KARAOKE sound field.
Technical details including digital/analog inputs/outputs, power requirements, dimensions, and mass.
Explanation of the Center Mode setting and its relation to speaker size parameters.
Explanation of Sony's digital signal processing technology for simulating sound environments.
Explanation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding system and its requirements.
Explanation of the Dolby Surround encoding and decoding system for consumer use.
Definition of surround sound elements: direct sound, early reflections, and reverberation.
Explanation of Dolby Digital (AC-3) as a digital surround system for home use.
Identification and brief description of the buttons and indicators on the front panel.
Identification and description of the various input and output jacks on the rear panel.
Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers for quick reference.
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