Sharp HT-SB500 operation manual Dolby Virtual Speaker DVS sound mode

Dolby Virtual Speaker (DVS) sound mode

The Dolby Virtual Speaker (DVS) creates virtual surrounds comparable to the 5.1ch sound produced by the 3.1ch speaker. When setting DVS to “ON” for 2 channel stereo signals, Dolby Pro Logic II brings out virtual sound effects through the signals converted into 5.1ch.

Press the Dolby Virtual Speaker button. The Dolby Virtual Speaker indicator lights up.

Notes:

Monaural signals do not generate surround effects.

DVS sound effect may not be obtained depending on signal types (the Dolby Virtual Speaker indicator blinks). In this case, set the DVS mode to “OFF”.

	The Dolby Virtual Speaker creates multichannel-like
ON	sound effects.
	Compared with the cinema mode, the bass sound
	level is slightly reduced.
	The Dolby Pro Logic II indicator also lights up if 2ch
	sound signals are detected.

If you turn ON DVS, SRS Trusurround HD will automatically turn OFF.

The DVS can be turned OFF by selecting other preset sound modes.

This product incorporates decoders supporting the Dolby Digital system and DTS system.

One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. As the sound quality is DTS (Digital The- emphasised, you can enjoy the realistic

atre Systems) sound effect in the home theatre system.

Lights up when detecting DTS signal.

One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. You can also enjoy the

Dolby Digital stereophonic effect in the home theatre system.

Lights up when detecting Dolby Digital signal.

System expanding 2ch stereo sound to more spacious sound. When setting Dolby Virtual speaker to “ON”, Dolby

Dolby Pro Logic II Pro Logic II is activated to enjoy the stereo sound effect.

Lights up when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated.

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