Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound and enhance the action as it happens on the screen.

Specifying the center mode

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should connect at least one pair of rear speakers and/ or one center speaker, plus a TV and a VCR. Also, to enjoy a full effect, you need to select the appropriate center mode (WIDE, NORMAL, PHANTOM, or 3 CH LOGIC modes) on the receiver, according to your speaker system.

WIDE mode

Select this mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With this mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

NORMAL mode

Select this mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

PHANTOM mode

Select this mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

3 CH LOGIC mode

Select this mode if you have front and center speakers but no rear speakers. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Adjusting the speaker volume

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, select the appropriate center mode. Then adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the receiver provides. The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you do not have to adjust the speaker volume.)

Using the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position.

1Click SOUND in the main menu.

2Click PRO LOGIC, then click SUR.

FUNCTION

SOUND

SETUP

PRO LOGIC

SPORTS

MOVIE

 

GAME

MUSIC

 

 

 

MODE

PRO LOGIC

 

 

SOUND FIELD

 

O N

OFF

BASS BOOST

 

O N

OFF

DIRECT PASS

 

O N

OFF

TONE

 

SUR

EXIT

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Sony STR-D760Z, STR-DE815G Specifying the center mode, Wide mode, Normal mode, Phantom mode, CH Logic mode

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