Sony STR-DE435 - Manual (Page 18)

Using Surround Sound
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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.