Advanced sound configurations
■Basic configuration of sound field
programs
Each sound field program has some parameters defining the characteristics of the program. To customize the selected sound field program, adjust “DSP LEVEL” and/ or “DIALG.LIFT” first, and then try other parameters.
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To change sound field parameter settings, see page 53 for details.
Adjusting the effect sound level of the sound field programs (DSP LEVEL)
Sound field programs add effect sounds (DSP effect sounds) to the original source sound to create sound field in the listening room. Use the “DSP LEVEL” parameter to adjust the level of the effect sounds.
The DSP effect | The DSP effect sound |
sound level is low. | level is high. |
Adjust “DSP LEVEL” as follows:
Increase the value of “DSP LEVEL” when
•The effect sound of the selected sound field program is too weak.
•You cannot recognize any difference between the sound field programs.
Decrease the value of “DSP LEVEL” when
•The sound is vague.
•You feel that the additional sound effect is excessive.
Control range:
Adjusting the vertical dialogue position (DIALG.LIFT)
Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the dialogues in movies. The ideal position of the dialogues is at the center of the video monitor screen.
The ideal dialogue position.
If the dialogues are heard at the lower position of the video monitor screen, increase the value of “DIALG.LIFT”.
Move up to the ideal dialogue position.
Choices: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
“0” (initial setting) is the lowest position, and “5” is the highest position.
Notes
•“DIALG.LIFT” is only available only “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” is set to “PRESENCE” (see page 64).
•You cannot move the dialogue position down from the initial dialogue position.
