Sony HT-SF370 - Manual (Page 33)

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Selecting the sound field
This receiver can create multi channel
surround sound. You can select one of the
optimized sound fields from the system’s
preprogrammed sound fields.
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Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly
to select the sound field you want.
You can also press SOUND FIELD on the
receiver.
Types of sound field available
a)
D.C.S. technology is used. For details, see “Glossary” (page 63).
b)
This decoding mode appears when you connect the headphones to surround amplifier (S-AIR sub unit) (not
supplied).
Enjoying Surround Sound
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SOUND
FIELD +/–
Sound field
for Sound field
[Display]
Effect
A.F.D. 2CH STEREO
[2CH STEREO]
When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are
downmixed to 2 channel.
A.F.D. STANDARD
[A.F.D. STD]
Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding
any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a
low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there
is no LFE signals.
A.F.D. MULTI
[A.F.D. MULTI]
Reproduces sound from any of the format to 2 or more
speakers.
PRO LOGIC
[PRO LOGIC]
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2
channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
[PLII 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 for
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
[PLII MUSIC]
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Movie MOVIE-D.C.S.-
a)
[MOVIE-D.C.S.-]
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
type of movie.
Music SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
GAME [GAME] Reproduces powerful and realistic sound, suited for playing
video games.
NEWS [NEWS] Reproduces a clearer announcer’s voice.
PORTABLE AUDIO
ENHANCER [P. AUDIO] Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other
compressed music.
Others
b)
HEADPHONE 2CH
[HP 2CH]
Outputs the sound from headphone left and right. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
HEADPHONE THEATER
[HP THEATER]
Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right.
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