Sony STR-D965 - Manual (Page 15)

Using Pre-programmed Sound
Fields
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the five pre-programmed sound fields
according to the program you want to play.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
field.
One of the indicators lights up in the display.
Press SOUND FIELD < or > repeatedly imtil the
indicator for the sound field you want lights up.
Select the appropriate soxmd field as follows:
For tapes/discs with Select To
Dolby Surround DOLBY SUR Decode programs
processed with
Dolby Surround.
Movie programs THEATER Add the acoustic
reflections of a
theater to decoded
Dolby Surround
signals.
Music programs STADIUM Reproduce the
feeling of
spaciousness found
in a large open-air
stadium. Especially
effective when
playing programs
with electric sounds.
Orchestral music,
chamber music, or an
instrumental solo HALL Reproduce the
acoustics of a
rectangular concert
hall. Ideal for soft,
acoustic sounds.
Video gamps GAME Obtain maximum
audio impact from
video game software.
To play without surround effects
Select ACOUSTIC. The surround effects are defeated but you
can still adjust the tone parameter (see page 16).
To turn off the sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.
You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby
Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package.
Note
Make sure to selecLboth-speakers T a +B) with the SPE/
selectorjiihenyou use two sets ofgpeakefsfotherwise, you will
not obtain the full surround effect.
Taking Advantage of the Sound
Fields
How can you customize the sound fields?
Each sound field is composed of sound parameters —
variables of sound that create sound image. You can
customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the
sound parameters to best suit your listening condition.
See the following chart for the adjustable sound
parameters.
Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in
memory unless the receiver is unplugged for about 1
month.
The adjustable parameters for each sound field are
shown on the chart below.
ACOUSTIC • -
DOLBY SUR • • • •
THEATER • • • •
STADIUM • • •
HALL • • •
GAME • • •
The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall
presence of the sound field.
Before you get started
To take advantage of Dolby Pro l.ogic Surround sound,
go to "Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Sound" on page 17. This section describes
how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and
customize the DOLBY SUR sound field.
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