Sony STR-DE475 Operating Instructions - Page 26

Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a Sound Field Sound field information Sound field NORM. SURR. (NORMAL SURROUND) STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B) STUDIO C (CINEMA STUDIO C) Effect Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's classic editing studio. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's BGM recording studio. V.M.DIMENS.* (VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION) Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual surround speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. This mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. Notes This is a standard mode, great for watching most type of movie. This mode is ideal for watching sciencefiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack. L C R SIDE** SL SR LS LS RS RS L C R BEHIND** LS RS V. SEMI M.D.* (VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION) Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. * "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. LS SL RS SR ** See page 16 L C R LS RS LS LS RS RS 26