Using Surround Sound

Selecting a Sound Field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the programme you want to listen to.

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 programme source (Sound Field Link)

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 identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

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

 

 

 

CINEMA

PRO LOGIC

Decodes programmes

 

 

processed with Dolby

 

 

Pro Logic Surround.

 

 

 

 

C(inema) STUDIO

Reproduces the sound

 

 

characteristics of a

 

 

movie theatre. Good for

 

 

watching standard

 

 

movies.

 

 

 

 

N(ight) THEATER

Adjust the tone for

 

 

watching a movie at

 

 

low volume at

 

 

nighttime.

 

 

 

 

MONO MOVIE

Creates a theatre-like

 

 

environment when

 

 

watching movies with

 

 

monaural soundtracks.

 

 

 

VIRTUAL

V DOLBY

Uses front speakers to

 

 

create surround sound

 

 

effects.

 

 

 

 

V SURROUND*

Uses front speakers and

 

 

centre speaker to create

 

 

surround sound effects.

 

 

 

MUSIC

HALL

Reproduces the

 

 

acoustics of a

 

 

rectangular concert hall.

 

 

Ideal for soft acoustic

 

 

sounds.

 

 

 

 

JAZZ CLUB

Reproduces the

 

 

acoustics of a jazz club.

 

 

 

 

LIVE HOUSE

Reproduces the

 

 

acoustics of a 300-seat

 

 

live house.

 

 

 

 

GAME

Obtains maximum

 

 

audio impact from

 

 

video game software.

 

 

Be sure to set the game

 

 

machine to stereo mode

 

 

for game software with

 

 

stereo sound capablity.

 

 

 

* When using 5.1 CH/DVD only.

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