Sony HT-X9000F Operating Instructions - Page 33

Adjusting the Sound Quality Enjoying Immersive Surround Experience (VERTICAL S.) You can feel immersed by the sound from not only the horizontal direction, but also from the upward direction by using Vertical Surround Engine* effectively for sound modes (page 34) other than [News]. This function also works for the 2.0 channel signal such as a TV program. * Vertical Surround Engine is a highly precise digital sound field processing technology developed by Sony that produces the sound field in the height direction virtually in addition to a sound field in the horizontal direction by only using front speakers and without using top speakers. You do not need to install speakers on a ceiling and you can enjoy the sound with rich presence regardless of the ceiling height. Also, this function is hardly affected by the shape of a room because it does not use the sound reflected from a wall and enables improved surround playback. 1 Press VERTICAL S. The vertical surround setting appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the setting. Mode [On] [Off] Explanation Activates the vertical surround function. Deactivates the vertical surround function. Notes • The surround effect from all directions differs depending on the sound source. • The vertical surround setting does not appear on the TV screen while the TV input is selected. • A time gap between the sound and picture may occur depending on the sound source. If your TV has a function that delays the image, use it for adjustment. VERTICAL S. 33US