Sony SDP-E800 operating instructions Selecting a Sound Field, 12GB, Processor Operations

Processor Operations

Selecting a Sound Field

You can select a sound field according to the type of source you are playing.

When playing programme sources recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format, you can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting “DOLBY”.

This unit also incorporates several pre-programmed “Digital Cinema Sound” modes. Select from these surround modes according to your preference to enjoy powerful sound effects from a wide variety of programme sources.

GENRE MODE SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

GENRE

SOUND FIELD MODE

ON/OFF

1Press GENRE repeatedly to display the sound field genre (The previously selected mode also appears).

2Press MODE repeatedly to display the sound field mode.

For the list of sound fields, see page 13.

To turn off the sound fields (2 channel stereo playback)

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF. At this time, the input signals are automatically downmixed to 2 ch (L, R) stereo signals.

zYou can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this

logo.

Notes on the output of Dolby Digital (AC-3) source signals

When Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded sources are played back through this unit, the output method changes automatically according to the information recorded on the source and the settings of this unit.

•When playing a source encoded with discrete information

If the “DOLBY” sound field is set to ON: The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the number of channels recorded in the source are decoded and output directly.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC” or “KARAOKE”) is set to ON: The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the number of channels recorded in the source are decoded. The effects provided by each sound field are then added to each channel before the sound is output.

If the “ACOUSTIC” soundfield is selected or the sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ) adjustments can be performed.

•When playing a source encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information

If the “DOLBY” sound field is set to ON: “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display, the sound is decoded using Pro Logic formula and output.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC”) is set to ON: The effects provided by each sound field are added to each channel before the sound is output.

When the sound field genre is MOVIE (except for MONO MOVIE) or 3D the sound is decoded using the Pro Logic formula and “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display.

If the “ACOUSTIC” sound field is selected or the sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ) adjustments can be performed.

Note on the “KARAOKE” mode

The KARAOKE mode is designed to reduce vocal tracks positioned in the center of 2 channel sources. Therefore, 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources must be downmixed to 2 channels before the KARAOKE effect can be applied. Consequently, the “DISCRETE” indicator does not light when you select KARAOKE while inputting 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources.

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