Notice SONY STR-SL40

« the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. **“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-SL50 and STR-SL40. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-SL40 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-SL40 only”. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”. Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 30–34. Note for the supplied remote RM-U40 The AUX and AAC BI-LING buttons on the remote are not available. Area code 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA 01GB02TOC_STRSL50.p654/24/03, 5:18 PM23GB STR-SL50/40 4-247-584-11(1) (GB, FR, DE, ES) Table of Contents GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit...............................................4 Hooking Up the Components Required cords.......................................5 Antenna hookups...................................6 Video component hookups....................7 Digital component hookups...................8 Other hookups.......................................9 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups.....................10 Performing initial setup operations.....12 Multi channel surround setup..............12 Checking the connections....................17 Basic Operations Selecting the component.....................17 Enjoying Surround Sound Decoding the input audio signal automatically (Auto Format Direct)...........................................18 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic II)........18 Selecting a sound field........................19 Understanding the multi channel surround displays..........................21 Customizing sound fields....................22 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1)......................24 Direct tuning........................................24 Automatic tuning.................................25 Preset tuning........................................25 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)1)..........................................27 Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer.........................29 Adjustments using the SET UP menu..............................................29 Operations using the Remote RM-U40 Before you use your remote................30 Remote button description...................31 Changing the factory setting of an input selector button......................33 Additional Information Precautions..........................................34 Troubleshooting...................................35 Specifications.................................. »