Sony STR-DE435 Operating Instructions (Receiver Component) - Page 18

Using Surround Sound Selecting a Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field. The current sound field is indicated in the display. 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/- repeatedly to select the sound field you want. See the table on this page for information on each sound field. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link) Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for all the preset stations are memorized separately. You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging Some videos and laser discs, however, may be encoded with Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package. Note When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector. Description of sound fields Type MODE (sound field) Effects CINEMA PRO LOGIC Decodes programs processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround. C(inema) STUDIO Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theater. Good for watching standard movies. N(ight) THEATER Adjust the tone for watching a movie at low volume at nighttime. MONO MOVIE Creates a theater-like environment when watching movies with monaural soundtracks. VIRTUAL V DOLBY Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects. V SURROUND** Uses front speakers and center speaker to create surround sound effects. MUSIC HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds. JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. DISCO* Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque. CHURCH* Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. STADIUM* Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for sporting events or electric sounds. GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode for game software with stereo sound capablity. * STR-DE535 only. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only. 18