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Sony STR-DA2100ES — SURR BACK DECODING, Selecting the surround back decoding mode, 33US, Sound Surround Enjoying, To turn off the surround effect

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To turn off the surround effect

Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Tips

•The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically be applied again.

•You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.

– : Dolby Digital discs

– : Dolby Surround encoded programs

– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

Notes

•Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

•When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SET UP menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.

–HALL

–JAZZ CLUB

–LIVE CONCERT

Selecting the surround back decoding mode

— SURR BACK DECODING

This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream.

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode.

For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on page 34.

Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 39).

Note

You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A.F.D. mode is selected except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 30).

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Sound Surround Enjoying

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Contents

Page WARNING About This Manual Table of Contents 1: Check how to hookup your components Required cords A Audio cord F Coaxial digital cord G Monaural audio cord B Audio/video cord 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 2 Connect the video jacks Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 11US 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components 13US 2: Connecting the antennas 3: Connecting speakers Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) SPEAKERS FRONT B 4:Connecting the AC power cord 5: Setting up the speakers xSUB WOOFER XXX (Sub woofer selection) xFRONT SP XXXXX (Front speakers size) xCTR SP XXXXX (Center speaker size) xSURR SP XXXXX (Surround speakers size) xSB SP xFRONT DIST. XX ft. (Front speaker distance) xCTR DIST. XX ft (Center speaker distance) xSURR DIST. XX ft. (Surround speaker distance) xSB DIST. XX ft 6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance —TEST TONE To output the test tone only from a specific speaker For more precise adjustment 22US Selecting the component Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN Listening to FM/AM radio Presetting radio stations Changing the display About the indications in the display PRO LOGIC IIx: A.DIRECT: SLEEP: Playback channel indicators: L C R Using only the front speakers Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field xCINEMA ST. EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS xCINEMA ST. EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS xV. MULTI DIMENSION DCS — SURR BACK DECODING How to select the surround back decoding mode When you select “SB DEC AUTO” When you select “SB DEC ON” When you select “SB DEC OFF” 34US Assigning the audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN Assigning the component video input —COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings xDUAL MONO (Digital broadcast language selection) xOSD H.POSI (OSD horizontal position) xOSD V.POSI xPOSI XXXX/XXXX (Surround speaker position) xCROSS. XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency) Settings and Adjustments Advanced Advanced LEVEL menu parameters All LEVEL menu parameters xPHASE NOISE (Phase noise) xPHASE AUDIO (Phase audio) x D.RANGECOMP. XXX (Dynamic range compressor) Custom install mode Naming preset stations and inputs Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker system Recording Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording Select the program source to be recorded Prepare the component for playing Listening to the sound in another zone Using the 2ND ZONE jacks 2ND ZONE 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “<< CIS >>” 2 Turn MENU until “ZONE-2XXXXXX” appears Hold down RM SET UP and press 3 Turn –/+to select the 2nd zone audio source you want 2nd zone connections STR-DA2100ES 2ND Before you use your remote Remote button description 50US the 51US 52US Selecting the input, macro list and command mode of the remote 53US Selecting the command mode of the remote Programming the remote To cancel programming To activate the input after programming If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: To clear the memory of the remote The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a tape deck To control an LD player To control a video CD player To control a VCR To control a DVD player Learning the commands of your components To activate the input source after programming To cancel learning To clear the learned codes To use a command that has been learned 58US Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) Precautions Troubleshooting There is no sound from the sub woofer The surround effect cannot be obtained Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Recording cannot be done The FM reception is poor Remote control The remote does not function Error messages PROTECTOR If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Specifications FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section General Supplied accessories List of button locations and reference pages Index