Sony DR-GA500 Operating Instructions - Page 17
To select your preferred sound field EFFECT function - video
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To select your preferred sound field (EFFECT function) The EFFECT switch allows you to select your preferred sound field. With 5.1ch, 2ch, or USB is connected when "FPS" or "SURROUND" is selected, the built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding will provide a similar sense of realism to 7.1ch. However, if the INPUT switch position does not match the connection, the EFFECT function will not work properly. Front panel of the processor Position of switch FPS (First Person Shooting) SURROUND OFF Sound field mode and suitable sound source This setting provides clear localization of sounds respective of image. This is the recommended setting for FPS where locality of sounds need to be accurately perceived. The sound is listener-friendly, natural, clear and realistic. It is characterized by very sharply perceived localization of all channels. This setting provides a seamless reproduction of all channels. The overall sound is perceived more as a whole than with the FPS mode, and provides the best sound field for playing multichannel surround games in general. Also recommended for movie watching. 2ch sound is output. A multichannel source (7.1ch/5.1ch) is downmixed to 2ch sound. Note The EFFECT function does not work for monaural sound sources. About property of sound with the EFFECT function The EFFECT function may not be obtained from sound sources that do not incorporate video, such as music CDs. VPT (Virtualphones Technology) simulates the average human HRTF (head-related transfer function)*. The effect is perceived differently, depending on individual. * HRTF = Head-Related Transfer Function. A mathematical measurement to show changes in sound between the source and your ears. (Continued) Operation 17GB