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Sony DAV-C450 manual 50GB, Selecting other sound fields

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About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying movie software encoded in multi channel format, such as Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until C.S.EX A (B or C) appears on the front panel display.

xC.S.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any types of movies.

xC.S.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)

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. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.

xC.S.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.

•Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers.

•Screen Depth Matching

In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen. This element is recreated the same way in your listening room, by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.

•Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater.

Cinema Studio EX is an integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.

Notes

•The effects are produced by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

•When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers.

Selecting other sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The current sound field appears on the front panel display.

xN.SURROUND (Normal Surround)

Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.

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Contents

Compact AV System For the customers in the United States Owner’s RecordWelcome Precautions Table of Contents Settings and Adjustments Sound AdjustmentsUsing Various Additional Functions Enjoying MoviesTerms for discs About this ManualThis system Can Play the Following Discs DVDs and Video CDs Region codeExamples of discs that the system Cannot play Disc type You canCopyrights 10GB Disc changer systemIndex to Parts and Controls When listening to the radio When playing back a DVDWhen playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, or Video CD 12GB13GB Rear Panel14GB Control Menu Guide to the Control Menu Display Magic Pad15GB 16GB 17GB Quick OverviewUnpacking Inserting Batteries into the Remote Connect Terminals for connecting the speakers19GB Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord 20GBTo avoid short-circuiting the speakers 21GB Terminals for connecting the antennasAntenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas to listen to the radio22GB If you have poor FM reception23GB Jacks for connecting video componentsTV and Video Component Hookups Required cords24GB Setup for the system for Asian and Australian modelsConnecting the AC Power Cord If the color system of the TV is PALPlace the subwoofer farther away from the TV set Speaker Setup25GB XSIZE 26GBSpecifying the speaker parameters Specifying the rear speaker position and height 27GBXDISTANCE XBALANCE 28GBTo specify the balance and level of the speakers 29GB Preset number appears on the front panel display Presetting Radio StationsPress Preset + or to select the preset number you want 30GBRepeat 1 to 5 to store other stations 31GBPress Enter Place a disc on the disc tray Playing Discs32GB Press HTo turn off the system 33GBAdditional operations Operation34GB While playing a disc, press x to stop playbackPress DVD TOP Menu or DVD Menu Using the DVD’s Menu35GB Playing DiscsStart playing a Video CD with PBC functions Playing Video CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback36GB To go back to the menuOne Disc or All Discs Selecting the Disc Mode37GB Stop mode, press DVD DisplayPress c 38GBPress ENTER, then press X/x to select the disc Select the title, chapter, or track you want to ProgramPress H to start Program Play Playing in random order39GB Shuffle Play40GB Select the Repeat Play settingPlaying repeatedly Repeat PlaySearching for a Particular Point on a Disc Scan, Slow Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene To turn off the Control Menu 43GBSearching for a Scene 44GB Press DVD Display during Playback 46GB 47GB Press X/x to select the desired audio signalChanging the Sound Press DVD Display during playbackDisplay examples are as follows 48GBDisplaying the audio information Disc PCM stereoPress Sound Field repeatedly until Enjoying Surround Sound49GB Sound field you want appears on50GB Selecting other sound fieldsSound Adjustments 51GBTo turn the surround effect off Adjustable parameters52GB Press Sound Field repeatedly to select D. or 2CH Stereo53GB Using only the frontParameters Speakers 2CH StereoPress X/x to select Angle Changing the Angles54GB Press c or EnterPress X/x to select the language Displaying the Subtitles55GB Displays of each item 56GBPress X/x to select the items Press X/x to select ADVANCED, then press EnterCustom Parental Control Locking Discs Custom57GB Limiting playback for children Parental Control 58GBPlaying the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Various Using59GB Additional60GB Select the level you want using X/x, then press EnterTo turn off the Setup Display Playing the disc for which Parental Control is setArea Code Using Various Additional Functions61GB 62GB You can control your TV using the buttons belowSwitching between TV and DVD Controlling the TV with the remoteListening to the Radio Using the Video or other UnitAdjust the volume by pressing VOL + 63GB64GB Naming Preset StationsTo listen to non-preset radio stations To check the frequency or sound fieldOther Operations Press Name Create an index name by using the cursor buttons65GB To assign index names to other stationsPress X/x to select SETUP, then press Enter Using the Setup DisplayHow to use the Setup Display 66GBSetting the Display or Sound Track Language 67GBXTV Type DVD only Settings for the Display68GB 69GB Custom Settings CustomAdjustments XSCREEN SaverSettings for the Speakers 70GB71GB Rear72GB To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one timeUse the Volume control on the system or press VOL + XTEST ToneYou will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Adjusting the speaker volume Level73GB 74GB TroubleshootingPower Picture75GB Operation76GB Glossary When letters/numbers appear DisplaySelf-diagnosis Function 77GB78GB Super Audio CD 79GBAdditional Information Amplifier section Specifications80GB Super Audio CD/DVD systemVideo section 81GBAM tuner section SpeakersCode Language Language Code List82GB DVD Setup Menu List 83GBIndex 84GBPage Page Page Quick reference for Remote Commander

Sony DAV-C450 manual 50GB, Selecting other sound fields