Sony MDR-DS6500 - Manual (Page 19)

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Operation
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Position of switch Playback Effect
OFF When the EFFECT switch is selected, the sound mode changes to the
selected effect.
ON This function maintains the overall level of program material:
explosive sounds are attenuated while lower level sounds (dialog, etc.)
are enhanced.
Effective for audio signals with a wide dynamic range such as movies
and classical music.
Illustration of the compression process
Dynamic range compression
by built-in DSP processor
Startling level
Easy to hear
level
Difficult to
hear level
Decode Mode indicators
The processor automatically identifies the format of the input audio signal and the corresponding
indicator lights up. Switch the audio between Dolby Digital, DTS, etc., on the connected equipment
(BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, etc.).
Dolby Digital: Input signal recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
Dolby PLIIx: Analog input signal, digital input PCM signal, or Dolby Digital signal processed by
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx.
(If the EFFECT switch is set to “OFF” or “VOICE (STEREO),” it is not processed by DOLBY PRO
LOGIC
IIx.)
DTS: Input signal recorded in the DTS format.
Note
If the equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN jack is not playing back (fast forwarding, rewinding,
etc.), the Decode Mode indicators may not light up correctly.
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Adjust the volume.
To raise the volume, turn the VOL (Volume) control towards the tactile dot, and vice versa.
V O
L
Raise the volume
Lower the volume
Tactile dot
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explosion
dialogue
whisper, background noise
input signal compression output signal
explosion
dialogue standard
whisper, background noise
dynamic range
dynamic range