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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 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.

		FUNCTION
						ALL
						OFF
S						VOL
O
U						+
N
D						–
			SUB		USER
0	(	)	p	P	=	+

2Click a sound field genre to select the type of sound field you desire.

The previously selected mode turns on automatically.

SOUND FIELD SELECT
PRO LOGIC	MUSIC 2
MOVIE	SPORTS
MUSIC 1	GAME
	VOL
SOUND FIELD	+
BASS BOOST	–
	EXIT

3Click MODE repeatedly to select the mode you desire from the respective genre.

Refer to the following chart.

SOUND FIELD SELECT
PRO LOGIC		MUSIC 2
MOVIE		SPORTS
MUSIC 1		GAME
MODE
			VOL
SOUND FIELD	ON	OFF	+
BASS BOOST	ON	OFF	–
			EXIT

To increase the bass

Click on BASS BOOST ON.

To return to the main menu.

Click EXIT.

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