Sony BDV-N890W Operating Instructions - Page 26

Getting Started Step 7: Enjoying Surround Sound After performing the previous Steps and starting playback, you can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound modes that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Selecting the sound mode Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display or on the TV screen. You can select the following items. The text enclosed in brackets ([--]) appears on the TV screen, and the text enclosed in double quotation mark ("--") appears in the front panel display. Sound mode Effect [3D Surround] ("3D SUR.") [3D Surround] is a unique Sony algorithm that provides a 3D sound experience with depth and presence by creating a virtual sound field close to your ears. [Sports] ("SPORTS") The system provides optimized sound for watching sports programs. [Night] ("NIGHT") Suitable for watching movies at night by reducing loud sounds while maintaining clear dialog. [Hall] ("HALL") The system creates sound as though you were listening in a concert hall. [2ch Stereo] ("2CH ST.") The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. [Demo Sound] The system provides ear-catching ("DEMO SND") sound, suitable for presentations, etc. Sound mode Effect [Auto] ("AUTO") The system selects [Movie] or [Music] automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc or sound stream. • 2-channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2-channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.1 channel speakers by duplicating 2-channel source sound across each speaker. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source. [Movie] ("MOVIE") The system provides the optimized sound for watching movies. [Music] ("MUSIC") The system provides the optimized sound for listening to music. [Audio Enhancer] ("ENHANCER") The system optimizes 2-channel sources by enhancing sound lost by audio compression. Sound volume is automatically adjusted so that you can enjoy audio contents with inconsistent volume. 26US • If you set the sound mode to [Auto] and play Internet content of the Berlin Philharmonic, the system enters to "BERLIN PHILHARMONIC HALL" mode automatically (only for areas that are offered the service). To select the sound mode from the option menu 1 Press OPTIONS and X/x to select [Sound Mode], then press . 2 Press X/x to select the sound mode, then press . • The sound mode can be selected only when [Sound Effect] is set to [Sound Mode On] (page 47). When [Sound Effect] is set to other than [Sound Mode On], the sound mode setting does not apply. • To enjoy 2-channel source in such as a CD multichannel output, select [Auto], [Sports], [3D Surround], or [Hall].