Selecting a sound field (continued)

xVirtual Multi Dimension (V.M.DIMENS.)2)

Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.

xVirtual Semi Multi Dimension (V.SEMI M.D.)2)

Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation.

xSMALL HALL3)

Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall.

xLARGE HALL3)

Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall.

xOPERA HOUSE3)

Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.

xJAZZ CLUB3)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

xDISCO/CLUB3)

Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club.

xCHURCH3)

Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.

xLIVE HOUSE3)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

xARENA3)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall.

xSTADIUM3)

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

xGAME3)

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

1)You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel (CINEMA STUDIO A–C).

2)“VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.

3)These sound fields are not displayed even if you turn FILE SELECT while the tuner is decoding the DTS signals. When the tuner starts decoding the DTS signals while one of these sound fields is selected, the sound field automatically switches to “A.F.D.” (Auto Format Decoding).

Notes

•The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

•When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers.

•To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a subwoofer, select “A.F.D.” or “2CH STEREO”.

•If you change the setting of sound, such as changing the sound field menu, while recording, the recording sound is interrupted at the point.

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