Sony HT-7200DH Operating Instructions - Page 50

Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field for [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] 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. Music HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT] Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. STADIUM [STADIUM] Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable ENHANCER [PORTABLE] audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2 channel mode (page 51)/A.F.D. mode (page 48) is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA] This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when a sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. 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. • This function does not work when - signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are input. - multi channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI jack. Tips • You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package. • Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. See "Glossary" (page 77). To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Press 2CH to select "2CH ST." or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. AUTO". 50US