User manual TECHNICS SU-VX800 service manual

[. . . ] The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. [. . . ] You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you desire by changing the various surround parameters. The cinema sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc. In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in movie theaters. the virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several "virtual" speakers. ) sound modes are designed for use with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc. Use these sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts. The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode presents the sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any reverberation (etc. To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of your speakers. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 16 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. Set the tone to OFF while using this mode to hear the source sound exactly as it was recorded. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers. No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. 1 ; DIGITAL This indicator lights up when a sound field other than 2 CHANNEL is selected and the unit is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format. * * However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is 2/0 or 2/0 Pro logic. 8 Tuner indicators These indicators light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. 9 Playback channel indicators The letters light up to indicate the channels being played back. L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light up to indicate the speakers used to playback the channels. LFE will light up when the disc being played contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. 2 PRO LOGIC Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. [. . . ] Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue, as well as its type. Dolby Digital (AC-3) This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a sub woofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. 1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). [. . . ]