Sony DAV-FC9 Operating Instructions - Page 47

Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C Display A.F.D. AUTO PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC C. ST. EX A* C. ST. EX B* C. ST. EX C* HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT GAME 2 CHANNEL STEREO HALL JAZZ CLUB L. CONCERT GAME 2CH STEREO *Use DCS Technology About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound." "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in a home theatre an ideal movie theatre sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. Tip When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of the system, select a sound field other than "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2 CHANNEL STEREO". When using headphones Sound field HEADPHONE [2 CH] HEADPHONE THEATER Display HP. [2CH] HP. THEATER Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer. SOUND FIELD +/- Press SOUND FIELD +/- on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. AUTO" appears in the front panel display. 47US