Selecting the Sound Mode

You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music.

as the system selects the optimum mode automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select other than “AUTO.”

•Depending on the input stream, the sound mode may not be effective.

•When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.

SOUND

MODE +/–

Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display.

•“AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc or sound stream.

•“MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for movies.

•“MOVIE-D.C.S.-”*: The system 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 type of movie.

•“MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for music.

•“SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for the sports program.

•“NEWS”: The system provides the sound for

the voice program, such as news.

* DCS technology is used.

Note

•When you connect headphones to the unit or surround amplifier, or play a Super Audio CD, you can select “AUTO,” “MOVIE,” or “MUSIC” only.

•Depending on the disc or source, when you select “AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off

Enjoying Digital Cinema SoundAbout 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 the Sony DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

About Cinema Studio EX

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

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.

•Virtual Multi Dimension

The system creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

•Screen Depth Matching

In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on 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

The system reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater.

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

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