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Sony STR-DB798 Enjoying higher fidelity sound, — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT, 31GB, AUTO”, Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D, Decoding the input audio signal automatically

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Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.

A.F.D. mode	Decoding mode
(Display)

A.F.D. AUTO	As encoded
(A.F.D. AUTO)

PRO LOGIC	Dolby Pro Logic
(DOLBY PL)

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE	Dolby Pro Logic II
(PLII MV)

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MS)

PRO LOGIC II GAME
(PLII GM)

PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE	Dolby Pro Logic IIx
(PLIIX MV)

PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MS)

PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
(PLIIX GM)

Neo:6 Cinema	DTS Neo:6
(NEO6 CIN)

Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUS)

MULTI STEREO
(MULTI ST.)

Decoding the input audio signal automatically

	In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
	the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
	Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
	and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
	This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/	Enjoying
	encoded, without adding any surround effects.	Enjoying
	encoded, without adding any surround effects.
	However, if there are no low frequency signals
	(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
	frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.	Surround
	The receiver automatically detects the type of	Surround
	Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
	AUTO”.	Sound
	audio signal being input and performs the proper	Sound
	audio signal being input and performs the proper
	decoding if necessary.
	Tip

In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR BACK DECODING (page 35) to match the input stream to the mode you prefer.

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Contents

Page WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture About This Manual Note for the supplied remote For RM-AAP002 Table of Contents 1: Check how to hookup your components Required cords Getting AAudio cord BAudio/video cord CVideo cord 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 2 Connect the video jacks Started Getting continued Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 10GB 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components 12GB 2: Connecting the antennas 3: Connecting speakers Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) IMPEDANCE SELECTOR3) 4:Connecting the AC power cord 5: Setting up the speakers 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “SP SETUP” 3 Turn MENU to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn –/+to select the setting you want x SLSRXXXXX (Surround speakers size) x SBLSBR/SBXXXXXX (Surround back speaker selection) 18GB x L R DIST. X.X m (Front speaker distance) x C DIST. X.X m (Center speaker distance) x SLSRDIST. X.X m (Surround speaker distance) x SBLSBR/SBDIST. X.X m (Surround back speaker distance) 19GB 6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance —TEST TONE 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment To output the test tone only from a specific speaker For more precise adjustment 21GB Selecting the component Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN Listening to FM/AM radio Storing FM stations automatically — AUTOBETICAL Presetting radio stations Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Changing the display About the indications in the display DIRECT: EQ: D.RANGE: COAX: OPT: Using only the front speakers Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode xDOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) xPLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE) xPLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC) Selecting a sound field Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want xHALL xJAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) xCONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) — SURR BACK DECODING How to select the surround back decoding mode When you select “SB AUTO” When you select “SB ON” When you select “SB OFF” 36GB Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings xD.PWR (Digital power management) xDUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) xCOMP. V. A x SLSRHGT. XXXX (Surround speaker height) xSP > XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency) 42GB Advanced LEVEL menu parameters xP. NOISE (Phase noise) xP. AUDIO (Phase audio) x D.RANGECOMP. XXX (Dynamic range compressor) 43GB 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 Recording on a video tape 47GB Before you use your remote Remote button description AAP002-RMRemote the Using Operations 49GB 50GB 51GB 52GB 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 DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control an LD player To control a video CD player To control a TV To control a satellite tuner or cable box To control a tuner To control a hard disc recorder To control a blu-raydisc recorder Precautions Troubleshooting 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 Radio stations cannot be tuned in Remote control The remote does not function Error messages DEC. ERR PROTECT Specifications FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section General Supplied accessories List of button locations and reference pages Index