If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be heard only when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.” (page 71)

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) 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.

TV

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) NIGHT

The large sounds, such as explosions, are compressed, 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.

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.

L

R

L : Front speaker (left)

Adjustments Sound

R : Front speaker (right)

 

: Virtual speaker

 

For 4 (or more) speaker setups

You can enjoy the following surround effects by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear speakers.

Connect the player to the receiver with the B-1connection (page 21).

You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound (DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position or create entire sets of virtual rear speakers from one set of actual rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make use of this technology.

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