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Sony Model HTP-36DW Types of sound field available, Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

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Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

2CH	A.F.D.	MOVIE MUSIC
2CH		MUSIC
1	2	DUAL MONO
1	2	3
A.F.D.		MOVIE

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.

For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 43).

Types of sound field available

Sound field	Sound field	Effect
for	[Display]

Movie	CINEMA STUDIO EX A	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX A]	Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
		studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
		type of movie.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX B	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX B]	Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production
		studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
		action movies with lots of sound effects.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX C	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX C]	Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
		musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
		soundtrack.

Music	HALL [HALL]	Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

	JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]	Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

	LIVE CONCERT	Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
	[CONCERT]

Headphone	HEADPHONE 2CH	This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone
	[HP 2CH]	when 2 channel mode (page 45)/A.F.D. mode (page 42) is
		selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass
		the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats
		are downmixed to 2 channels.

	HEADPHONE THEATER	This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone
	DCS[HP THEA]	when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to
		experience a theater-like environment while listening through
		a pair of headphones.

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Sound Surround Enjoying

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Contents

Page WARNING For customers in Europe About This Manual Table of Contents Getting Started Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Tuner Operations Front panel Page About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel Remote commander Page Page 1: Installing speakers Installing the speakers on a flat surface Installing the speakers on the speaker stand Installing the speakers on the wall 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws To connect the speaker correctly 3a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components Audio input jack to be connected DigitalAnalog High quality sound Connecting audio components Component to be connected Hooking up a TV monitor 1Connecting audio 2Connecting video If you connect a DVD recorder Hooking up a satellite tuner Hooking up a VCR 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote Inserting batteries into the remote 6: Calibrating the automatically appropriate settings (AUTO CALIBRATION) Before you perform Auto Performing Auto Calibration Press AUTO CAL Error codes To rectify the error Error code and remedies Warning codes To change the settings manually 7:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance To turn off the test tone To mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers To listen to the sub woofer Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD player, then place the disc on the tray Turn on the receiver Press SA-CD/CD Watching a DVD Turn on the TV and DVD player Press DVD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed Set up the DVD player To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Page LEVEL menu parameters TONE menu parameters SUR menu parameters TUNER menu parameters AUDIO menu parameters SYSTEM menu parameters xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) xSR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) xSUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode Types of sound field available About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Listening to FM/AM radio In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station Storing FM stations automatically Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations 3 Press MEMORY 4 Press the numeric button to select the preset station 5 Press ENTER 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations To create an index name Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Audio input modes All inputs except the FM and AM band FM and AM band Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons To clear all remote button assignments On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement If color irregularity is observed again If howling occurs On cleaning Troubleshooting Page Remote control Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory Specifications Page Index Numerics