Sony DAV X1 Operating Instructions - Page 37

Available sound fields, About S-Force PRO Front Surround, Automatic sound field selection - s force

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Basic Operations Note • When the system receives DVD multi-channel signals or AC-3 multiplex broadcast signals, the default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROUND. (You can change the AUTO setting to WIDE SURROUND in AMP MENU.) • When the system receives CDs or DATA CDs, the AUTO setting is 2CH STEREO. • The sound field for Super Audio CDs is 2CH STEREO only. • The surround effect might be difficult to hear depending on the type of source signals (e.g., digital stereo signals, digital multi signals, etc.) except for DVD multi-channel signals. Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. Whenever you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to function is automatically applied again. • If the AC power cord (mains lead) is disconnected for a long period of time, the system may return to its default settings. Available sound fields Sound field AUTO FOCUS SURROUND WIDE SURROUND 2CH STEREO Display AUTO MODE FOCUS SURR* WIDE SURR* 2CH STEREO * Using S-Force PRO Front Surround technology. About S-Force PRO Front Surround Sony's long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the development of all-new processing method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround. Compared with previous front surround technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround reproduces a more convincing sense of distance and space, resulting in a true surround sound experience without the need for rear speakers. Automatic sound field selection x AUTO This mode selects the sound field (Surround mode (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND) or 2CH STEREO) automatically, according to the type of audio signal being input. The default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROUND. To set the Surround mode setting (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND) in AUTO MODE, follow the steps below: 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x to select [AUTO MODE], then press ENTER or c. 3 Press X/x to select [FOCUS SURR] or [WIDE SURR], then press ENTER. Enjoying the Front Surround Sound System You can enjoy two types of front surround sound, FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND, depending on the listening area. x FOCUS SURROUND You can enjoy surround sound in a more focused sound area. continued 37US

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Basic Operations
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• When the system receives DVD
multi-channel signals or AC-3
multiplex broadcast signals, the
default AUTO setting is FOCUS
SURROUND. (You can change
the AUTO setting to WIDE
SURROUND in AMP MENU.)
• When the system receives CDs or
DATA CDs, the AUTO setting is
2CH STEREO.
• The sound field for Super Audio
CDs is 2CH STEREO only.
• The surround effect might be
difficult to hear depending on the
type of source signals (e.g., digital
stereo signals, digital multi
signals, etc.) except for DVD
multi-channel signals.
• The system memorizes the last
sound field selected for each
function mode.
Whenever you select a function
such as DVD or TUNER, the
sound field that was last applied to
function is automatically applied
again.
• If the AC power cord (mains lead)
is disconnected for a long period of
time, the system may return to its
default settings.
Note
Tip
Available sound fields
*
Using S-Force PRO Front Surround technology.
About S-Force PRO Front Surround
Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast
amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the
development of all-new processing method and advanced DSP to
handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front
Surround. Compared with previous front surround technologies,
S-Force PRO Front Surround reproduces a more convincing sense
of distance and space, resulting in a true surround sound experience
without the need for rear speakers.
Automatic sound field selection
x
AUTO
This mode selects the sound field (Surround mode (FOCUS
SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND) or 2CH STEREO)
automatically, according to the type of audio signal being input.
The default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROUND.
To set the Surround mode setting (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE
SURROUND) in AUTO MODE, follow the steps below:
1
Press AMP MENU.
2
Press
X
/
x
to select [AUTO MODE], then press ENTER or
c
.
3
Press
X
/
x
to select [FOCUS SURR] or [WIDE SURR], then
press ENTER.
Enjoying the Front Surround Sound System
You can enjoy two types of front surround sound, FOCUS
SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND, depending on the listening
area.
x
FOCUS SURROUND
You can enjoy surround sound in a more focused sound area.
Sound field
Display
AUTO
AUTO MODE
FOCUS SURROUND
FOCUS SURR
*
WIDE SURROUND
WIDE SURR
*
2CH STEREO
2CH STEREO
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