Using Surround Sound
Selecting a Sound Field
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the
1Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field.
The current sound field is indicated in the display.
2Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
See the table on this page for information on each sound field.
The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for all the preset stations are memorized separately.
You can identify Dolby
Some videos and laser discs, however, may be encoded with Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.
Note
When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector.
Description of sound fields
Type | MODE (sound field) | Effects |
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CINEMA | PRO LOGIC | Decodes programs |
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| processed with Dolby |
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| Pro Logic Surround. |
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| C(inema) STUDIO | Reproduces the sound |
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| characteristics of a |
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| movie theater. Good for |
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| watching standard |
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| movies. |
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| N(ight) THEATER | Adjust the tone for |
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| watching a movie at |
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| low volume at |
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| nighttime. |
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| MONO MOVIE | Creates a |
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| environment when |
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| watching movies with |
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| monaural soundtracks. |
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VIRTUAL | V DOLBY | Uses front speakers to |
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| create surround sound |
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| effects. |
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| V SURROUND** | Uses front speakers and |
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| center speaker to create |
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| surround sound effects. |
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MUSIC | HALL | Reproduces the |
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| acoustics of a |
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| rectangular concert |
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| hall. Ideal for soft |
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| acoustic sounds. |
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| JAZZ CLUB | Reproduces the |
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| acoustics of a jazz club. |
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| DISCO* | Reproduces the |
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| acoustics of a |
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| discotheque. |
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| CHURCH* | Reproduces the |
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| acoustics of a stone |
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| church |
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| LIVE HOUSE | Reproduces the |
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| acoustics of a |
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| live house. |
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| STADIUM* | Reproduces the feeling |
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| of a large |
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| stadium. Great for |
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| sporting events or |
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| electric sounds. |
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| GAME | Obtains maximum |
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| audio impact from |
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| video game software. |
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| Be sure to set the game |
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| machine to stereo mode |
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| for game software with |
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| stereo sound capablity. |
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**When using 5.1 CH/DVD only.