To reset the TVS setting

In Step 2, select “OFF.”

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) DYNAMIC

Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L/R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). The sound imaging effect is distinct and clearly reproduces each aural element of the audio track .

This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

TV

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) STANDARD

Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L/R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers and retain the sound quality.

LR

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) WIDE

Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L/R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. This gives the sound an expanded effect that fills the area surrounding the listener.

This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

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TVS (TV Virtual Surround) NIGHT

The large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you don’t want to disturb other people but still want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of TVS WIDE.

L:Left front speaker

R:Right front speaker : Virtual speakers

zYou can also change the TVS setting by pressing SURROUND on the player. If you select any TVS setting other than “OFF,” the indicator on the player lights up.

Notes

When you select an effect, the sound cuts off for a moment.

When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers (page 45), the surround effects may be difficult to hear.

When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. Otherwise, the TVS effect may be hard to discern.

TVS NIGHT only works with Dolby Digital and MPEG audio discs. However, not all discs will respond to the TVS NIGHT function in the same way.

If you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the TVS effect.

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