[. . . ] As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] Select “Equalizer”, then press Select the gain of “Bass” or “Treble”, then press . . 1 2 3 Select “Sound Effects” from the home menu, then press . Select “On” or “Off”, then press . Notes Note This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is selected. Tips • You can also set the Night Mode function on and off by using NIGHT MODE on the receiver (page 10). • While the Night Mode is turned on, the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and “D. Range Comp. ” is automatically set to “On”. • This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is being used. • Depending on the audio format, the receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals. 48GB Using the Pure Direct function The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the display panel lights off to suppress the noise that affects sound quality. You can use the Pure Direct function with all inputs. Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 MUSIC 1 2 3 Select “Sound Effects” from the home menu, then press . Select “On” or “Off”, then press . Note 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1. When Pure Direct function is selected, “Equalizer”, “Night Mode”, “Auto Volume” and “D. Range Comp. ” do not work. Tip “S. F. CLEAR” appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting. Enjoying Sound Effects You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to turn on or off the Pure Direct function. To cancel Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following: – Press PURE DIRECT again. – Change the setting of “Equalizer”, “Night Mode”, “Auto Volume” or “D. Range Comp. ”. 49GB “BRAVIA” Sync Features Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync The receiver is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers. • When you enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, you can adjust the volume or turn off the sound temporarily by using the TV’s remote control. Notes • Set the TV power supply interlock function to on before using the System Power-Off function. • Depending on the condition of the connected equipment, it may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 52GB Scene Select The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note Remote Easy Control You can use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the receiver. Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by the TV. Notes The sound field may not switch depending on the TV. Correspondence table Scene setting on the TV Sound field • The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV AMP)” by the TV. • Depending on the type of TV, some of the operations may not be available. Cinema Sports Music Animation Photo Game Graphics HD-D. C. S. Auto “BRAVIA” Sync Features Home Theatre Control If a “Home Theatre Control”-compatible TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV’s remote control. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Dual Mono” (page 63) or “A/V Sync. ” (page 63). Note To use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV must be able to access a broadband service. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. 53GB Notes Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. • Based on the input, “------” appears on the display panel, and other modes cannot be selected. • When “Analog Direct” is being used, audio input is set to “ANALOG”. [. . . ] Connect the USB device in the correct orientation. Erroneous display. • The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted. • The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows: – Upper cases (A to Z) – Lower cases (a to z) – Numbers (0 to 9) – Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `) Other characters may not be displayed correctly. • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back. • WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back. [. . . ]