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Sony STR-DE897 — SURR BACK DECODING, Selecting the surround back decoding mode, 32GB, Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode

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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.

“SB DEC XXXXXX” appears in the display. For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on page 33.

Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC XXXXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 38).

Note

You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A.F.D. mode is selected (page 29).

32GB

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 Table of Contents 1: Check how to hookup your components Required cords AAudio cord BAudio/video cord CVideo cord DS-videocord 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 11GB 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components 13GB 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 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “SET UP” 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn –/+to select the setting you want xSURR SP XXXXX (Surround speakers size) xSB SP (Surround back speakers selection) xFRONT DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Front speaker distance) 19GB xCTR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Center speaker distance) xSURR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Surround speaker distance) xPL. XXXX/XXXX (Surround speaker position) xSB DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Surround back speaker distance) 6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance —TEST TONE 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 SLEEP: L C R SL SR 27GB Using only the front speakers Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want xHALL xJAZZ CLUB xLIVE CONCERT — SURR BACK DECODING How to select the surround back decoding mode When you select “AUTO” When you select “MATRIX” When you select “OFF” 33GB Assigning the audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields xCENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level)1) xSURR L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (Left) level)1) xSURR R XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (Right) level)1) Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings xSB DEC (Surround back decoding mode) xDEC. PRI (Digital audio input decoding priority) xPOWER SAVE XXX (CONTROL A1II power save function) Naming preset stations and inputs Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker system Recording Recording on a video tape 1 Select the program source to be recorded 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording Listening to the sound in another zone 2ND ZONE 41GB CONTROL A1II Control System Connections Basic Functions Operations Other 43GB Before you use your remote Remote button description continued PG413-RMRemote the Using Operations 45GB 46GB Selecting the command mode of the remote Programming the remote The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a CD player To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control a VCR To control a DVD player To control a TV To control a satellite tuner or cable box To control a tuner Learning the commands of your components Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) To delay the output of an IR code To clear the programmed IR codes To start macro play Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the ALT indicator turns on 53GB 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 DECODE ERROR PROTECTOR Specifications FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section General Supplied accessories List of button locations and reference pages Index