Sony STR-LV500 - Manual (Page 18)

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through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system
repeatedly.
x PRO LOGIC
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In Addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or
old movies.
x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do
not function for DTS format signals.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for
output to the sub woofer.
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
Selecting a sound field for
movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system
repeatedly.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology.
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by Sony.
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio
in Hollywood.
When played at home, DCS will create a
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned
by the movie director.
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movies.
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
Selecting a sound field
Sound field Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C