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Additional Information

Memory page

Internal memory to store preset radio stations. This receiver provides 3 “pages” (A, B, and C). Each memory page lets you store 10 FM or AM stations; therefore, you can store a total of 30 stations.

Parameter

Variable of sound that composes sound image, such as tone or delay time. You can customize the pre-programmed sound fields by adjusting parameters to suit your listening situation.

Preset station

A radio broadcasting station that is stored in memory of the receiver. Once you “preset” stations, you no longer have to tune in the stations. Each preset station is assigned its own preset number, which lets you tune them in quickly.

Test tone

Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows:

•In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes)

The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.

Front (L) Front (R)

Center

3 CH LOGIC

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

Programmable remote

Remote control with “learning” capability. You can control not only Sony components but non-Sony components by programming the control signals of these components.

Station index

Index name given to preset radio stations. You can group preset stations by assigning the same station index to them.

Sound field

Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment. The receiver offers pre-programmed sound fields like, DOLBY SUR, THEATER, and HALL (etc.) to let you enjoy surround sound easily.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.

• Types of sound

Early reflections Reverberation

Direct sound

•In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode)

The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately.

Front (L, R)

PHANTOM

Rear (L, R)

•Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound Early

Level reflections Reverberation

Early reflection time Time

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