Sony 3-283-375-11(2) Operating Instructions Manual page 49

Types of sound field available
Sound field Sound field
for [Display]
Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A
DCS [C.ST.EX A]
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
DCS [C.ST.EX B]
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
DCS [C.ST.EX C]
Music HALL [HALL]
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]
LIVE CONCERT
[CONCERT]
STADIUM [STADIUM]
SPORTS [SPORTS]
PORTABLE AUDIO
ENHANCER
[PORTABLE]
Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH
[HP 2CH]
HEADPHONE THEATER
DCS [HP THEA]
* You can select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
• This function does not work when
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are input.
– multi channel Linear PCM signals are received
via an HDMI jack.
Effect
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
type of movie.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
action movies with lots of sound effects.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
soundtrack.
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other
compressed music.
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones
when 2CH STEREO mode (page 50)/A.F.D. mode (page 47)
is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to
experience a theatre-like environment while listening through
a pair of headphones.
Tips
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the
package.
• Sound fields with D C S marks use DCS
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS), see "Glossary" (page 70).
To turn off the surround effect
for movie/music
Press 2CH to select "2CH ST." or press A.F.D.
repeatedly to select "A.F.D. AUTO".
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