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Sony HTSS1000P Types of sound field available, About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound), About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

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Types of sound field available

Sound field	Sound field	Effect
for	[Display]

Movie	CINEMA STUDIO EX A	Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX A]	Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
		studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
		type of movie.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX B]	Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production
		studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
		action movies with lots of sound effects.

	CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
	DCS [C.ST.EX C]	Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
		musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
		soundtrack.

Music	HALL [HALL]	Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

	JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]	Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

	LIVE CONCERT	Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
	[CONCERT]

Surround Enjoying

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology.

DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) and measured data, the ideal sound field intended by film makers can be experienced at home.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

•Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

•Screen Depth Matching

Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.

•Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found

in theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

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Contents

Page WARNING About This Manual Table of Contents Description and location of parts Front panel About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel RM-AAU006 Page Page 1: Installing speakers Example of front speaker Installing the speakers on the wall 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws 2: Connecting speakers Notes on speaker cords Note on speakers 3: Connecting the audio/video components Component to be connected Connecting audio components If you connect a DVD recorder 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Performing Auto Calibration Press AUTO CAL Error codes To rectify the error Error code and remedies Warning codes To change the settings manually 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance To turn off the test tone Selecting a component To mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers Listening/Watching a component Watching a DVD 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press DVD 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Page Adjusting the level LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound SUR menu parameters Settings for the tuner TUNER menu parameters Settings for the audio AUDIO menu parameters Settings for the system SYSTEM menu parameters xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) xSR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) xSUR PL (Surround speaker placement) Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode Selecting a preprogrammed sound field Types of sound field available About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Using only the front speakers and sub woofer Listening to FM/AM radio In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station Storing FM stations automatically Presetting radio stations Using the controls on the receiver Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly Description of program types Using the Sleep Timer Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons Glossary To clear all remote button assignments Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement On operation If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen If color irregularity is observed Troubleshooting Remote control Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory Specifications Page Index