Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
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.
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.
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.
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.
xHP 2CH (HEADPHONE 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.
xHP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
xHP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI )Outputs the front analog signals from MULTI CH IN jacks.
xHP THEATER(HEADPHONE THEATER) DCSAllows you to experience a
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating, the system will automatically switch to “HP 2CH” if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to “HP THEATER” if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button.