Sony STR-D650Z, STR-D550Z, STR-DE605 Customizing Sound Fields, 17EN, Adjusting the tone parameter

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Using Surround Sound

Before you get started

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, go to “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 18. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the DOLBY SUR sound field.

Customizing Sound Fields

You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the tone (bass or treble) and surround sound parameters while listening to a program source. The adjusted parameters are stored in memory automatically and you can use your custom sound fields just as you would use the pre-programmed ones. Before you start, select the sound field you want to customize and start playing a program.

TONE ON/OFF DPC MODE SUR indicator

Digital processing

TONE indicator

control buttons

 

Adjusting the tone parameter

Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround.

1Press TONE ON/OFF so that TONE ON appears in the display.

2Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights up.

3Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select BASS or TREBLE.

4Use the digital processing control buttons ( / ) to adjust the tone level.

The adjusted tone level is stored automatically.

You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them

The tone adjustments and on/off setting are stored in each sound field. Press TONE ON/OFF to turn the tone parameter off or on.

Adjusting surround sound parameters

Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. Refer to the chart on the previous page for parameters you can adjust in each sound field.

To adjust the parameters of the DOLBY SUR sound field, see “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 18.

1Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up.

2Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select the parameter you want.

3Use the digital processing control buttons ( / ) to adjust the level of the parameter.

The adjusted parameters are stored automatically.

Note

If you make new adjustments to a sound field, the previous settings are replaced by the new ones.

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

1If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the power.

2Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press

POWER.

“SURR CLEAR!” appears in the display and all the sound fields are reset at once.

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Contents FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Precautions Table of Contents Unpacking When to replace batteriesHookup Overview Inserting batteries into the remoteAntenna Hookups Connecting a ground wireAudio Component Hookups OverviewControl A1 Hookups USA and Canadian STR-DE705 only Speaker System HookupsSelecting the speaker system TV/VCR HookupsSelecting the impedance STR-DE705 and STR-D650Z only Before You Use Your Receiver Connecting the AC power cordAC Hookups Watching video programs Using the remoteSelecting a Component Receiving Broadcasts 11EN Presetting Radio StationsReceiving broadcasts by scanning stations automatic tuning Indexing preset stations Tuning preset stations preset tuningScanning indexed stations index tuning Indexing13EN RecordingIndexing program sources Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc14EN Using the Sleep TimerRecording on a video tape You can freely specify the time15EN Using Pre-programmed Sound FieldsTo play without surround effects To turn off the sound fields16EN Taking Advantage of the Sound FieldsHow can you customize the sound fields? Sound Fields for STR-D550Z SelectAdjusting surround sound parameters Adjusting the tone parameterResetting customized sound fields to the factory settings Customizing Sound Fields18EN Selecting the center modeRemote RM-P362/RM-U262 For STR-D550ZAdjusting the delay time Adjusting the speaker volumeAdjusting the tone 19ENNumeric button Operates To reset the setting to the factory setting20EN Programming the Remote Clearing the programmed signal21EN For STR-DE705/STR-D650Z and Canadian STR-DE605 only22EN TroubleshootingSpecifications 24EN GlossaryTest tone A system without a center speaker Phantom mode25EN Rear Panel Descriptions 26ENRemote Operates Function Button Remote Button Descriptions28EN Scanning Preset Stations Receiving PresetStations Scanning Radio StationsAu sujet de ce manuel PrécautionsFonctionnement de l’ampli-tuner PréparatifsUtilisation des champs sonores Fonctions élaborées pour le contrôle à distanceDéballage Mise en place des piles dans la télécommandeDescription des raccordements Avant de commencerRaccordement de composants audio Raccordement d’antennesAperçu Raccordement du fil de terreRaccordement d’enceintes Sélection du système d’enceintes Raccordement d’un téléviseur/ magnétoscopeBranchement du cordon d’alimentation secteur Avant la mise en service de l’ampli-tunerRaccordement au courant secteur Pour regarder des programmes vidéo Utilisation de la télécommandeSélection d’un composant Si vous utilisez un téléviseur Sony 10FSi vous voulez changer le réglage usine d’un bouton Si le composant ne se met pas sous tensionRecherche d’une station par balayage accord automatique Préréglage des stations de radio11F 12F IndexationAccord des stations préréglées accord préréglé Indexation des stations préréglées13F EnregistrementBalayage des stations indexées accord d’index Indexation des sources de programme14F Programmation de l’arrêt automatiqueEnregistrement sur une cassette vidéo Vous pouvez écouter le son en cours d’enregistrement15F Utilisation des champs sonores préréglés16F Pour mieux profiter des champs sonoresComment personnaliser les champs sonores? Champs sonores pour le STR-D550Z Sélectionnez PourPersonnalisation des champs sonores Tone ON/OFF DPC Mode Indicateur SUR17F Réglage des timbresTélécommande RM-P362/RM-U262 Sélection du mode de canal central18F Pour le STR-D550Z19F Réglage du volume des enceintesRéglage du temps de retard Si vous avez Sélectionnez Pour quePour revenir aux réglages usine Touche numérique Pour sélectionnerEffacement d’un signal programmé Télécommande STR-DE705/STRPour programmer un signal d’enregistrement Programmation de laGuide de dépannage 23F Spécifications24F Glossaire25F Dans un système sans enceinte centrale mode PhantomEvolution du son des enceintes arrière Tonalité d’essaiNomenclature du panneau arrière 26FCommande Contrôle Fonction Nomenclature de la télécommandeCommande Contrôle FonctionW, X, Y, Z 28FNomenclature Touches29F CommandesPrises Indicateurs30F Réception radioExemple 1 Lecture d’un CD Affichage32F
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