About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.
•Virtual Multi Dimention
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.
•Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.
•Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.
Tips
•You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by pressing MODE +/– repeatedly.
•You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
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: Dolby Digital discs
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: Dolby Surround encoded programs
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: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
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 surround speakers.
•Virtual speakers are always active in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes.
Selecting other sound fields
Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
xNORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. For software with 2 channel audio signals, you can select from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE setting.
xHALL (Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
xJAZZ (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
xCONCERT (Live Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a
xGAME (Game)
Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game software.
When the headphones are connected
Speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP. OFF” lights up in the display.
To turn off the surround effect
Press AUTO DEC or 2CH ST.
Surround Enjoying Sound