Sony SA-VA700 manual Enjoying Surround Sound

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Enjoying Surround Sound

You can enjoy, the speaker's surround sound capability' simply by choosing one of the five available surround modes:

PROLOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic) surround mode

Reproduces superb theater like presence and surround effects from video software encoded with Dolby Surround.

C.STUDIOsurround mode

Creates a theater-like environment in your living room by adding the acoustic reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals.

HALLsurround mode

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft, acoustic sounds, or for giving an extra punch to debates and press conferences.

STADIUM surround mode

Provides a sense of presence similar to that of an open-

air stadium. Ideal for maximum enjoyment of

broadcasts of sporting events like football.

GAME surround mode

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

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SELECT

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ON/OFF

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MUTING

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VOL +/-

 

 

 

1Turn on the speaker system. The ON indicator lights up.

2Press INPUT on the operation panel (or INPUT

SELECT on the remote) repeatedly to select the program source.

The selected program source ('TV', "VIDEO" or "AUX") appears in the display

3Start playback on the program source.

4Press SURROUND on the operation panel (or

SURROUND MODE on the remote) repeatedly to select the surround mode (see table below).

The selected surround mode ("PRO LOGIC",

"C.STUDIO', "HALL", "STADIUM", or "GAME")

appears in the display.

You can customize each surround mode to suit

your taste. (See "Adjusting the Surround Sound"

on page 11 and "Adjusting the Sound" on page 13.)

Program

 

Effective modes

 

 

Recent

movies

PRO LOGIC, C.STUDIO

 

Concerts,

music

HALL,

STADIUM,

SUR

OFF

Sports

 

 

HALL,

STADIUM,

SUR

OFF

Old movies,

GAME,

SUR OFF

 

 

monaural

TV

 

 

 

 

programs

 

 

 

 

 

Video

games

GAME,

SUR OFF

 

 

Education

programs,

SUR OFF

 

 

fleers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turning off the surround effects

Press the SURROUND on the operation panel (or

SURROUND MODE on the remote) repeatedly or press SURROUND ON/OFF on the remote. "SUR OFF" appears in the display when the surround sound function is off.

5Press MASTER VOL + or - to adjust the volume.

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INPUT

SURROUND

MASTER VOL +/-

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Contents Home Theater Active Speaker System Hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or Moisture PrecautionsTo prevent fire or shock For the customersin CanadaAbout This Manual WelcomeUnpacking Supplied accessories SAVA-700 onlyInstalling the rear speakers with Inserting batteries into the remoteLP4 Connecting the center speaker K31lEll Connecting the front speakersHooking Up the Speaker System 1111! Connecting the rear speakers IIlJ Connecting your WConnecting Other Components Connecting the AC power cordHooking Up the Speaker System 5.1-channel Input Rear speakers Setting the Dolby Digital AC-3decoderChoosing the Best Location Front speakersTurning on the speaker system Adjusting the contrast of the display windowTurning the Speaker System On and Off Turning off the speaker systemEnjoying Surround Sound To mute the sound Adjusting the Surround SoundAdjusting the speaker volume Center Front Right RearSetting the center mode Adjusting the delay timeTo adjust the level Topress Adjusting the SoundCD 9 C29 To listen without the subwoofer in the front SpeakersOperating other Sony components Before using the remote for your SonyOperating Other Sony Components ComponentTheres no sound from the center Speaker TroubleshootingTheres no sound from any Speakers Severe hum or noise is heardU.S model only SpecificationsSAVA-700 Amplifier sectionSAVA-500 AmplifiersectionOolbySunound GlossaryDolby Pro Logic Surround J, K, L, M IndexY, Z
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