Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.
xV.MULTI DIMENSION DCSCreates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modesCINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.
•Virtual Multi Dimension
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.
Tip
You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded programs
– : 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.
Selecting a sound field for musicPress MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want.The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field | Display |
HALL | HALL |
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JAZZ CLUB | JAZZ CLUB |
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LIVE CONCERT | LIVE CONCERT |
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Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
xJAZZ CLUBReproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
xLIVE CONCERTReproduces the acoustics of a
You can select only from the following sound fields.
xHEADPHONE (2CH)Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
xHEADPHONE (DIRECT)Outputs the signals without processing the equalizer, sound field, etc.
xHEADPHONE (MULTI 1/MULTI 2)Outputs the analog signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
xHEADPHONE THEATER DCSAllows you to experience a
Press 2CH, or press A.F.D. to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Listening to the sound without any adjustmentYou can listen to the sound without adjusting the equalizer and surround effect.
Press DIRECT on the remote.“DIRECT” appears in the display and the equalizer and sound fields are canceled.