Selecting a sound field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.

Using only the front speakers (2 Channels Stereo)

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select “2CH ST.”.

This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

Notes

•No sound is output from the sub woofer when “2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

•When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page 14), internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to subwoofer. If you want to listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you choose “A.F.D. AUTO” mode so that you can take advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.

Selecting other sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The current sound field is indicated in the display. See pages 21–22 for information on each sound field.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

DCS

In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

xC.ST.EX A–C (Cinema Studio EX A–C)

DCS

•C.ST.EX A 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.

•C.ST.EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of the 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 reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

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