Sony SDP-E800 operating instructions Selecting a Sound Field, 12GB

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Processor Operations

Selecting a Sound Field

You can select a sound field according to the type of source you are playing.

When playing programme sources recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format, you can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting “DOLBY”.

This unit also incorporates several pre-programmed “Digital Cinema Sound” modes. Select from these surround modes according to your preference to enjoy powerful sound effects from a wide variety of programme sources.

GENRE MODE SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

GENRE

SOUND FIELD MODE

ON/OFF

1Press GENRE repeatedly to display the sound field genre (The previously selected mode also appears).

2Press MODE repeatedly to display the sound field mode.

For the list of sound fields, see page 13.

To turn off the sound fields (2 channel stereo playback)

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF. At this time, the input signals are automatically downmixed to 2 ch (L, R) stereo signals.

zYou can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this

logo.

Notes on the output of Dolby Digital (AC-3) source signals

When Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded sources are played back through this unit, the output method changes automatically according to the information recorded on the source and the settings of this unit.

•When playing a source encoded with discrete information

If the “DOLBY” sound field is set to ON: The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the number of channels recorded in the source are decoded and output directly.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC” or “KARAOKE”) is set to ON: The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the number of channels recorded in the source are decoded. The effects provided by each sound field are then added to each channel before the sound is output.

If the “ACOUSTIC” soundfield is selected or the sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ) adjustments can be performed.

•When playing a source encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information

If the “DOLBY” sound field is set to ON: “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display, the sound is decoded using Pro Logic formula and output.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC”) is set to ON: The effects provided by each sound field are added to each channel before the sound is output.

When the sound field genre is MOVIE (except for MONO MOVIE) or 3D the sound is decoded using the Pro Logic formula and “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display.

If the “ACOUSTIC” sound field is selected or the sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ) adjustments can be performed.

Note on the “KARAOKE” mode

The KARAOKE mode is designed to reduce vocal tracks positioned in the center of 2 channel sources. Therefore, 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources must be downmixed to 2 channels before the KARAOKE effect can be applied. Consequently, the “DISCRETE” indicator does not light when you select KARAOKE while inputting 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources.

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Contents Digital Surround Processor Precautions Table of Contents About This ManualUnpacking Source Component HookupsInserting batteries into the remote Before you get started‚ signal flow Digital 1 to a LD or DVD player Digital 2 to a DVD player or DBS tunerDigital 3 to a CD player or DAT/MD deck Analog to a VCR, etcSpeaker Placement Amplifier HookupsOutput to 5.1 ch audio input Monitor to 5.1 ch video inputBefore You Use Your Processor Speaker Set Up Specifying the speaker typeAdjusting the delay time Adjusting the speaker volume2 B To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time 10GBUsing the remote Z Selecting a Component11GB To listen or watch PressWhen playing a source encoded with discrete information Selecting a Sound Field12GB To turn off the sound fields 2 channel stereo playbackSound fields Genre Mode Surround effect 13GBCustomizing the Sound Fields 14GBCompressing the dynamic range except for Adjustable sound parameters Genre Mode15GB Surround sound parameters16GB Surround menuEqualizer menu Other Setup menu SP. Setup menuLevel Adjust menu 17GBDigital Recording 18GBTroubleshooting 19GBSpecifications Glossary 20GB21GB Front Panel DescriptionsIndex 22GBJ, K W, X, Y, Z23GB Précautions Au sujet de ce manuel PréparatifsFonctionnement du processeur Informations supplémentairesMise en place des piles dans la télécommande DéballageRaccordement des sources ‚ parcours du signal Digital 1 à un lecteur LD ou DVD Digital 3 à un lecteur CD ou platine DAT/MDRemarques sur les lecteurs LD Digital 2 à un lecteur DVD ou un récepteur DBSDisposition des haut-parleurs Output à entrée de canal audioMonitor à entrée de canal vidéo Avant d’utiliser votre processeur Installation des enceintes Spécification du type des enceintesRéglage du volume des enceintes Réglage du retardSub-woofer Retard de l’enceinte centralePour ajuster d’un coup le volume de toutes les enceintes 10FEmploi de la télécommande Z Sélection d’un composant11F Pour écouter ou regarder Appuyez surRemarque sur le mode Karaoke Sélection d’un champ sonore12F Pour désactiver les champs sonores lecture stéréo 2 canauxChamps sonores Genre Mode Effet surround 13FPersonnalisation des champs sonores 14FPour Rear SP Side Pour Rear SP Behind ZCompression de la plage dynamique sauf pour15F Paramètres sonores réglablesParamètres du son surround 16F Menu SurroundMenu Equalizer Menu Level Adjust Réglage du niveau Menu Other Setup17F Enregistrement numérique 18FGuide de dépannage 19FDonnées techniques Glossaire20F 21F 22F K, LV, W, X, Y, Z 23F Precauciones Descripción de este manual PreparativosOperaciones del procesador Información adicionalDesembalaje Conexión de componentes fuenteColocación de las pilas en el telemando Antes de comenzar‚ Flujo de la señal Digital 1 a un reproductor de LD o DVD Digital 3 a un reproductor de CD o a un deck de DAT/MDNotas para los reproductores de discos láser NotaConexiones del amplificador Ubicación de los altavocesOutput a la entrada de audio de 5.1 canales Monitor a la entrada de vídeo de 5.1 canalesAntes de utilizar su procesador Configuración de los altavoces Especificación del tipo de los altavocesAjuste del volumen de los altavoces Ajuste del tiempo de retardoAltavoz de subgraves Retardo del altavoz central10ES Selección de un componente 11ESUtilización del telemando Z Para escuchar o contemplar Presione12ES Nota sobre el modo KaraokeSi el campo acústico Dolby está ajustado a on 13ES Campos acústicos Género Modo Efecto perimétrico14ES ZCompresión de la gama dinámica excepto para15ES Parámetros de sonido ajustablesParámetros de sonido perimétrico Género Modo16ES Menú Surround perimétricoMenú Equalizer ecualizador Menú Other Setup Otros ajustes Menú SP. Setup configuración de altavocesMenú Level Adjust ajuste de nivel 17ESGrabación digital 18ESFlujo de la señal Solución de problemas 19ESEspecificaciones Glosario 20ESModo central Sonido perimétrico21ES Descripción del panel frontalÍndice alfabético 22ESI, J, K, L 23ES Precauções Acerca deste manual Operações do ProcessadorInformações Adicionais ConvençõesDesempacotamento Ligações do componente fonteInserção de pilhas no telecomando Medidas preliminares‚ fluxo do sinal Digital 1 a um leitor LD ou DVD Digital 3 a um leitor CD ou deck DAT/MDNotas sobre leitores LD Digital 2 a um leitor DVD ou sintonizador DBSLigações do amplificador Localização dos altifalantesOutput à entrada de áudio do canal Monitor à entrada de vídeo do canalAntes de utilizar o seu processador Instalação de Altifalantes Especificação do tipo dos altifalantesAjuste do volume dos altifalantes Ajuste do tempo de retardoAltifalante de graves auxiliar Retardo do altifalante centralPara ajustar o volume de todos os altifalantes de uma vez 10PSelecção de um componente 11PUtilização do telecomando Z Para escutar ou assistir a PressioneSelecção de um campo perimétrico 12PNotas acerca da saída de sinais da fonte Dolby Digital AC-3 Notas acerca do modo «KARAOKE»13P Campos acústicos Género Modo Efeito perimétricoPersonalização de campos acústicos 14PZCompressão da amplitude dinâmica excepto 15P Parâmetros de som ajustáveisGénro Modo 16P Menu SP. Setup Menu Level Adjust17P Gravação Digital 18PComponente de Reprodução Leitor CD, etc Fluxo de sinal Verificação de problemas 19PEspecificações Glossário 20P21P Descrições do Painel FrontalÍndice remissivo 22PI, J, K X, Y, Z

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