Sony STR-DE605, STR-D650Z 18EN, Selecting the center mode, Remote RM-P362/RM-U262, For STR-D550Z

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Using Surround Sound

Remote (RM-P362/RM-U262)

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to your speaker system. Then, adjust the sound parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field.

Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.

STR-DE705/STR-DE605/STR-D650Z

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

GENRE

MODE CENTER MODE

GENRE

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

MODE

DPC MODE

DIGITAL

PROCESSING

CONTROL

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TEST TONE

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REAR

LEVEL (+/–)

CENTER

LEVEL (+/–)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE

 

 

DPC

SUR indicator

ON/OFF

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital processing

control buttons

STR-D550Z

SOUND FIELD

SOUND FIELD

 

ON/OFF

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CENTER MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE

 

 

DPC

SUR indicator

ON/OFF

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital processing

control buttons

Selecting the center mode

The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 CHANNEL LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration.

1Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound fields.

2Press GENRE to select the PRO LOGIC sound field.

For STR-D550Z

Press SOUND FIELD < or > repeatedly to select the DOLBY SUR sound field and go to step 3.

3Press CENTER MODE repeatedly until the center mode you want appears in the display. Select the center mode by referring to the following chart.

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Contents FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Precautions Table of Contents Hookup Overview When to replace batteriesUnpacking Inserting batteries into the remoteAudio Component Hookups Connecting a ground wireAntenna Hookups OverviewSpeaker System Hookups Control A1 Hookups USA and Canadian STR-DE705 onlyTV/VCR Hookups Selecting the impedance STR-DE705 and STR-D650Z onlySelecting the speaker system Connecting the AC power cord AC HookupsBefore You Use Your Receiver Using the remote Selecting a ComponentWatching video programs Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio Stations Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations automatic tuning11EN Scanning indexed stations index tuning Tuning preset stations preset tuningIndexing preset stations IndexingIndexing program sources Recording13EN Recording on an audio tape or MiniDiscRecording on a video tape Using the Sleep Timer14EN You can freely specify the timeTo play without surround effects Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields15EN To turn off the sound fieldsHow can you customize the sound fields? Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields16EN Sound Fields for STR-D550Z SelectResetting customized sound fields to the factory settings Adjusting the tone parameterAdjusting surround sound parameters Customizing Sound FieldsRemote RM-P362/RM-U262 Selecting the center mode18EN For STR-D550ZAdjusting the tone Adjusting the speaker volumeAdjusting the delay time 19ENTo reset the setting to the factory setting 20ENNumeric button Operates 21EN Clearing the programmed signalProgramming the Remote For STR-DE705/STR-D650Z and Canadian STR-DE605 onlyTroubleshooting 22ENSpecifications Glossary 24ENA system without a center speaker Phantom mode 25ENTest tone 26EN Rear Panel DescriptionsRemote Button Descriptions Remote Operates Function Button28EN Stations Receiving PresetScanning Preset Stations Scanning Radio StationsPrécautions Au sujet de ce manuelUtilisation des champs sonores PréparatifsFonctionnement de l’ampli-tuner Fonctions élaborées pour le contrôle à distanceDescription des raccordements Mise en place des piles dans la télécommandeDéballage Avant de commencerAperçu Raccordement d’antennesRaccordement de composants audio Raccordement du fil de terreRaccordement d’enceintes Raccordement d’un téléviseur/ magnétoscope Sélection du système d’enceintesAvant la mise en service de l’ampli-tuner Raccordement au courant secteurBranchement du cordon d’alimentation secteur Utilisation de la télécommande Sélection d’un composantPour regarder des programmes vidéo Si vous voulez changer le réglage usine d’un bouton 10FSi vous utilisez un téléviseur Sony Si le composant ne se met pas sous tensionPréréglage des stations de radio 11FRecherche d’une station par balayage accord automatique Accord des stations préréglées accord préréglé Indexation12F Indexation des stations prérégléesBalayage des stations indexées accord d’index Enregistrement13F Indexation des sources de programmeEnregistrement sur une cassette vidéo Programmation de l’arrêt automatique14F Vous pouvez écouter le son en cours d’enregistrementUtilisation des champs sonores préréglés 15FComment personnaliser les champs sonores? Pour mieux profiter des champs sonores16F Champs sonores pour le STR-D550Z Sélectionnez Pour17F Tone ON/OFF DPC Mode Indicateur SURPersonnalisation des champs sonores Réglage des timbres18F Sélection du mode de canal centralTélécommande RM-P362/RM-U262 Pour le STR-D550ZRéglage du temps de retard Réglage du volume des enceintes19F Si vous avez Sélectionnez Pour queTouche numérique Pour sélectionner Pour revenir aux réglages usinePour programmer un signal d’enregistrement Télécommande STR-DE705/STREffacement d’un signal programmé Programmation de laGuide de dépannage Spécifications 23FGlossaire 24FEvolution du son des enceintes arrière Dans un système sans enceinte centrale mode Phantom25F Tonalité d’essai26F Nomenclature du panneau arrièreCommande Nomenclature de la télécommandeCommande Contrôle Fonction Contrôle FonctionNomenclature 28FW, X, Y, Z TouchesPrises Commandes29F IndicateursExemple 1 Lecture d’un CD Réception radio30F Affichage32F
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STR-DE705, STR-DE605, STR-D550Z, STR-D650Z specifications

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