Note
Even when the system is in DVD or MD (VIDEO) function, the display changes the same as in TUNER or TAPE function except when
–the system is in stand by for recording.
–the pitch of the music is adjusted with KEY CONTROL.
–the “m” indicator is displayed.
–a microphone is connected (except for European and Russian models).
A.F.D. AUTO: Auto Format Direct Auto
SBS MULTI: Sound Broad System Multi Mode. This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers.
PRO LOGIC: Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 4.1 channels.
PL II MUSIC: Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
PL II MOVIE: Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channels when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. LINK: The front speaker channels are output at both the front and surround speakers.
Note
If “NONE” is selected in surround speaker setup, no sound will be output from the surround speakers even if “LINK” or “LINK SURROUND” is selected.
About Cinema Studio EXCinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.
•Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers.
•Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.
•Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.
xC.STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio 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.
xC.STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
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.
Note
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)C.STUDIO EX A, EX B and EX C use DCS technology. In the 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”. “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie director.