“PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC” (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music)

Produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

zHints

•If you do not want any surround effect, select “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO.”

•The system memorizes and applies the last sound field selected for the following occasions:

–When listening to the radio.

–When playing discs, such as DVDs.

–When playing data on the HDD.

–Occasions other than the above.

Note

When the input signal is a multi-channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music are cancelled and the multi-channel source is output directly.

Outputting 2-channel sources from the front, centre, and surround speakers

“MULTI ST.” (Multi Stereo)

Outputs 2-channel sources from the front, centre, and surround speakers simultaneously. Front and surround speakers output the same sound.

“REAR ST.” (Rear Stereo)

Outputs 2-channel sources from the surround speakers only. The front speakers output sound only if “Surround” of the “Size” setting in “Speaker” setup is set to “None” (page 100).

Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the acoustics of their studios and integrated the measured data with proprietary DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound,” which simulates an ideal movie theatre sound environment, based on the preference of the movie director, in your home.

“C. ST. EX A” (Cinema Studio EX A)

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

“C. ST. EX B” (Cinema Studio EX B)

Reproduces the sound of 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.

“C. ST. EX C” (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the sound of 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 is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded in multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital DVDs. This mode reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures Entertainment studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching

In a movie theatre, sound seems to come from inside the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces reverberation peculiar to a movie theatre. Cinema Studio EX is an integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.

Notes

•The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

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

Options Surround Speaker

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