TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,

R:right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.

If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 76).

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To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below).

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 WIDE

Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below).

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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1 Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC

2 Press SUR repeatedly to select one of the TVS sounds.

See the explanations given for each item in the following section.

•TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

•TVS NIGHT

•TVS STANDARD

◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

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