Sony STR-GX700ES - Manual (Page 4)

r Introduction
Overview
Features of this receiver include:
Dolby *Pro Logic Surround Sound Decoder
• Provides four channels of sound information (front left,
center, front right, and rear).
• Four center modes, to match your speaker configuration
(WIDE, NORMAL, PHANTOM and 3 CH (channel)
LOGIC).
• Enhanced Dolby Pro Logic sound fields, depending on
your sound preferences (THEATER).
• Variable delay time (15 - 30 ms).
Sound Field Settings
• A variety of adjustable sound fields simulate the way
you'd experience sound in various listening environments.
Six factory preset sound field settings are included (HALL,
ACOUSTIC, LIVE, DANCE, THEATER, DOLBY SUR).
Digital Synthesis FM/AM Tuning
• Allows you to precisely tune in a station.
30 random FM/AM Station presets
• Lets you store your favorite stations in memory for easy
recall.
Remote Control
• Remote control allows you to use a single remote control
for most audio and video operations.
Audio/Video Inputs
• Includes five video inputs (one on front panel).
Center Channel and Surround Amps.
• Center channel amp: 70 watts
• Surround channel amp: 25 + 25 watts
4/8-Ohm Impedance Switch
• Lets you use front and center speakers with either 4 or 8
ohm impedance.
Station Index
• Lets you group preset stations by specific names.
Audio/Video Editing
• Lets you combine a video image with the sound from
another program source.
About Dolby Surround Sound
The sound tracks of many programs, including current TV
shows and movies that are on video cassette and laser disc,
use Dolby Surround Sound. This enhanced audio
soundtrack complements the action as it happens on the
screen. Surround sound uses four separate channels to
direct off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to right
panning, and music, bringing you right into the action. In
the past, you would have to go to a movie theater to
experience all the Benefits of surround sound. But now, with
the special sound decoder that is built into this receiver, you
can experience Dolby Surround Sound right in your living
room, with sound that even rivals what you would
experience in a movie house.
Independent 3-Channel Amplifier
The amplifier section is composed of independent power
circuits for all channels; front left, right and center channels,
and uses a push-pull output circuit. This circuit design
allows the output impedance to be lowered, while allowing
current flow and total power dissipation to increase. The
result is better performance into low impedance loads, and
at high power output levels.
Full Bandwidth Center Channel
Because as much as 70% of a typical movie's audio "energy"
comes from the center channel, Sony has designed this
receiver-with full-bandwidth center channel amplifiers
(20 Hz - 20 kHz). This discrete amp is powered by a large
transformer and uses dedicated filter capacitors for each
channel to further ensure superior audio quality during
transients and peak power output periods.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number
1,037,877. "Dolby," the double-D symbol and "Pro Logic" are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.