Sony STR-DA2ES Operating Instructions - Page 36

Selecting a sound field (continued) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimention Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously. Tips • You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by pressing MODE +/- repeatedly. • You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs 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. Selecting the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL modes These modes reproduce the acoustics of a concert hall by applying multi-speaker system dynamics to 2 channel audio signals, like those from CDs, etc. Press DIGITAL CONCERT HALL repeatedly to select "D.CONCERT HALL A (or B)". The selected mode appears in the display. x D.CONCERT HALL A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam, which is famous for a large sound stage produced by reflectivity. x D.CONCERT HALL B Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound. 36GB