Sony HTCT500 Operating Instructions - Page 57

Surround Sound Functions Surround Sound Functions Enjoying the surround effects Enjoying Surround Sound Using Sound Field This system can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the system's preprogrammed sound fields. Available sound fields Sound field Effect [Standard] Suits various sources. [Movie] * Recreates powerful and realistic sound, along with clear dialog. [Drama] * Suited for TV dramas. [News] * Produces the announcer's voice clearly. [Sports] * Produces the play-by-play commentary clearly and realistic sound with surround effects, such as cheering, etc. [Game] * Produces powerful and realistic sound, suited for playing video games. [Music] Suited for music programs or music videos on Blu-ray Discs/ DVDs. [Jazz] Recreates the atmosphere of a jazz club. [Classic] Recreates the atmosphere of a classical concert. [Rock] Produces powerful sound, suited for listening to rock music. [Pop] Produces uplifting sound, suited for listening to pop music. [Live] Recreates the atmosphere of a live performance. [Portable Audio] ** Suited to replay portable audio source. * These sound fields are not available when "DMPORT" is selected by pressing INPUT SELECTOR. ** [Portable Audio] appears only when "DMPORT" is selected. Selecting a sound field You can select the sound field you want as follows. C, X, x, c, YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN DISPLAY GUI MENU GUI MENU RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU TOOLS/ OPTIONS PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET TUNING TUNING 1 Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). 2 Press GUI MENU. "GUI MENU" appears in the front panel display of the subwoofer and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x repeatedly to select [Settings], then press or c. The settings menu appears. 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [Surround], then press . [Sound Field Setup] appears. 5 Press X/x repeatedly to select the desired sound field, then press . continued 57US