30EN
Using Surround Sound

Introduction

The STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G are provided with
a variety of surround features which allow you to
listen to a wide range sources in surround sound.
Additionally, adjustable parameters to let you
customize the sound to your preference.

To use a pre-programmed sound field

See “Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields” on this
page. This section describes how to recall the sound
fields and provides a description of each sound field.

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic

Surround sound

See “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Sound” on page 32. This section describes
how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and
customize the PRO LOGIC sound fields.
You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby
Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the
package.

To create your own sound field

See “Customizing Sound Fields” on page 33 to adjust
the tone and surround parameters.

For additional information regarding

surround sound

See the “Glossary” on pages 49 and 50.
Using Surround Sound

Using Pre-programmed Sound

Fields

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields
according to the program you want to play.
1While playing a program source, click SOUND in
the main menu.
2Click a sound field genre to select the type of
sound field you desire.
The previously selected mode turns on
automatically.
3Click MODE repeatedly to select the mode you
desire from the respective genre.
Refer to the following chart.
To increase the bass
Click on BASS BOOST ON.
To return to the main menu.
Click EXIT.
FUNCTION
+
VOL
ALL
OFF
USERSUB
S
O
U
N
D
)(0pP=+
SOUND FIELD SELECT
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST
PRO LOGIC
MOVIE
MUSIC 1
MUSIC 2
SPORTS
GAME
+
VOL
EXIT
SOUND FIELD SELECT
EXIT
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST
PRO LOGIC
MOVIE
MUSIC 1
MUSIC 2
SPORTS
GAME
MODE
OFF
OFF +
VOL
ON
ON