Sony STR-DE545 Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 29

Enjoying Surround Sound Sound field information Sound field NORM. SUR (NORMAL SURROUND) C. STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) C. STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B) C. STUDIO C (CINEMA STUDIO C) Effect Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. V. MULTI* (VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION) Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. Notes This is a standard mode, great for watching most type of movie. This mode is ideal for watching sciencefiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack. L C R SIDE** LS RS LS LS RS RS L C R V. SEMI-M* (VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION) Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. * "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. BEHIND** LS RS LS LS RS RS ** See page 17 L C R LS RS LS LS RS RS 29