Using Surround Sound
Choosing a Sound FieldYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the
SOUND FIELD | SOUND FIELD | Sound field |
MODE +/– | ON/OFF | indicator |
+/– SUR
SOUND FIELD
MODE
CURSOR
MODE
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1Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field.
The sound field indicator lights up.
2Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly until the sound field you want appears on the display. Select the appropriate sound field as follows:
Type | MODE (Sound field) | Effects |
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CINEMA | PRO LOGIC* | Decodes programmes |
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| processed with Dolby |
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| Pro Logic Surround. |
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| C. STUDIO | Reproduces the sound |
| (Cinema Studio) | 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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VIRTUAL | DOLBY V | Uses front speakers to |
| create surround sound | |
only) |
| effects. |
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| V SURR** | Uses front speakers and |
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| centre 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 hall. |
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| Ideal for soft acoustic |
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| sounds. |
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*“DOLBY PL” appears on the display. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only.
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When you use the remote
Each time you press SOUND FIELD MODE, sound field changes as follows:
When selecting programme source
tPRO LOGIC* t C. STUDIO HALL T DOLBY V *** T
***When using 5.1 CH/DVD
C. STUDIO ˜ V SURR
*“DOLBY PL” appears on the display.
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To turn off sound field
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.
The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each programme source (Sound Field Link) (STR- DE345 only)
Whenever you select a programme 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 programme 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 find Dolby
However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.