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Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Customizing the sound fields

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Customizing the sound fields

MENU

EXECUTE

CURSOR

> / . / ? / /

Each sound field is composed of an equalizer (bass, midrange, and treble) and surround sound parameters: sound variables that create the sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the speaker levels, effects, and surround sound parameters to suit your listening situation.

Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory.

Adjusting the speaker level for THEATRE, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME

1 Start playing a programme source,

SOUND SET

then repeat steps 1 through 4 in

SOUND FIELD

THEATRE

BASS BOOST

ON

OFF

“Using the pre-programmed sound

TONE EDIT

CENTRE MODE

SUR EDIT

LEVEL

EFFECT

fields” on page 34 and select one

SELECT

:

of the above sound fields in step 3.

SET

:

,

EXECUTE

EXIT

:

MENU

2 Press CURSOR >/ ./ ?// to move

SOUND SET

the cursor (I) to SUR EDIT, then

SOUND FIELD

THEATRE

BASS BOOST

ON

OFF

highlight LEVEL.

TONE EDIT

SUR EDIT

LEVEL

EFFECT

CENTRE MODE

SELECT

:

SET

:

EXECUTE

EXIT

:

MENU

Tips

3 Press EXECUTE. Then, press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor to CENTRE, and press CURSOR ?// to increase or decrease the volume of the centre speaker to a preferable level.

If you select MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME in step 1, skip this step.

If you select THEATRE in step 1, and you set the centre mode to PHANTOM (see “Selecting the centre mode” on page 18), skip this step.

SUR EDIT LEVEL

CENTRE	+10 dB
REAR	0 dB
RETURN

SELECT	:
SET	:
EXIT	:	MENU

•To adjust the relative volume balance between the front left and right speakers, use BALANCE L/R on the unit.

•To restore the factory settings of the sound fields, turn on the unit while pressing SURROUND.

4 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to REAR, then press CURSOR ?// to increase or decrease the volume of the rear speakers to a preferable level.

If you select THEATRE in step 1 and 3CH LOGIC is selected as the centre mode (see “Selecting the centre mode” on page 18), skip this step.

The rear speakers’ volume balance is always even.

SUR EDIT LEVEL
CENTRE		+ 10 dB
REAR		+ 10 dB
RETURN
SELECT	:
SET	:
EXIT	:	MENU

5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

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Sound Field Operations

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Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Customizing the sound fields

Contents

Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Step Inserting the batteries Using the remote commanderGetting Started Aerial input on your TV using Unit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TVBefore you connect Disconnect the aerial cable from yourIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Connecting an active woofer Listening through the headphonesSpeakers Rear L/R connectors Placing the speakersConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Conserving power while the unit is standing by SuppliedTo check that the TV tuning is correct Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unitPress RF Channel on the unit Turn on your TV and select a programme positionPress VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TV Press Easy SET UP on the unitSet the TV for VCR reception Lift the top cover of the remote commander Preset automatically, change the programmePositions of the stations, and disable the unused Programme positions. If all the settings areSetting up the unit with Easy SET UP Press ?// to select the centre modeDecrease the volume of the centre speaker so you Have an equal volume balance with the otherVolume of the rear speakers so you have an Equal volume balance with the other speakers atIf you have only front and rear speakers If you have only front and centre speakersManual setup Presetting channels Before you start…Manual setup Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Manual setup Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Playing a video tape Basic VCR OperationsTo change the information in the display window To use the time counterTo mute the sound Using the pre- programmed sound FieldsRecording TV programmes Press r REC to start recording To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recordingRecording TV programmes To save a recordingRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcastsUsing the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Timer recording with PDC signals Press Cursor / to confirm the settingPress Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFF Daily/weekly recordingChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Audio/Video Equipment Operations Selecting the equipmentControlling the function buttons Before operating audio/video equipment Watching a picture while listening to audio equipmentFunction buttons on the unit Function To increase or decrease the volume To turn off the whole systemControlling VCRs Controlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selectorTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCR To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode againControlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Turning off the selected VCRControlling the TV Turning off the TV Controlling the TV Using the TV independentlyTo select the TV’s input source Listening to preset radio programmes To scan preset stationsTo scan the preset stations Listening to a radio programmePlaying back a CD To locate a track with the number buttonsPlaying a tape Controlling a cassette deckRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Controlling a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Controlling an MD deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deckPlaying an MD Controlling an MD deck Recording on an MDCustomizing the remote commander for an LD player Controlling an LD playerPlaying back an LD To start playback from the beginning of either LD sideControlling an LD player Turning off the LD playerTaking advantage of the sound fields Sound Field OperationsSelecting the sound field To temporarily turn off the sound effect you setWhat’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround? Taking advantage of the sound fieldsWhat’s surround sound? Adjusting the delay time Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundCustomizing the sound fields Adjusting the tone for all sound fields To start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curveTo return to the previous menu Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone EditStart playing a programme Source, then repeat stepsHighlight Effect Press EXECUTE, then press CursorReinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields Source, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the preSound fields in step Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Playing/searching at various speeds Using the Click Shuttle ringAdvanced VCR Operations Recording TV programmes using the quick timer To extend the durationNicam system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesTo select the sound while recording How sound is recorded on a video tape Searching using the index function To stop searchingAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Changing menu options Menu choicesEditing Recording from another VCR or LD playerBefore you start editing Audio dubbing Before you start dubbing…To stop while editing To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioCustomizing the remote commander function buttons To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2Additional Information Factory set functionsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsTroubleshooting Remote commander does System Amplifier General SpecificationsVCR Inputs and outputs Index to parts and controls Front panelFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Index Y, Z