Sony DVP-S550D - Manual (Page 35)

ENHANCED SURROUND
Provides a greater sense of presence from Pro Logic
source with monaural rear channel sound. Produces a
stereo like effect in the rear channels.
VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear
speakers away from the actual speaker position. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the
illustration below. The shift position differs according to
the setting of the rear speaker position.
Side* Rear*
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear
speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the
illustration below. The position of the virtual rear
speakers differs according to the setting of the rear
speaker position.
Side* Rear*
Notes
• Each item of "VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND" (except "NORMAL
SURROUND" and "ENHANCED SURROUND") is effective on
onlv discs on which a multi-channel soundtrack is recorded.
Some discs do not have rear sound. In this case, you cannot get
the 3D surround effect.
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
• When the playing signal does not contain the surround
component, the effects may be difficult to hear even if you
select "VESA" or "VESB."
• If you connect the front speakers only, "NORMAL
SURROUND," "ENHANCED SURROUND," "VIRTUAL
REAR SHIFT" and "VIRTUAL MULTI REAR" cannot be
selected.
• Set the front speakers to form an equilateral triangle including
the listening posihon, or the effects mav be difficult to hear
even if vou select "VES A" or "VES B."
• When you select "VES A" or "VES B," the player outputs the
audio signal from LINE OUT, DIGHAL OUT (OPTICAL,
COAXIAL) or 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT connectors. Incase of
the signal from DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL),
however, the surround effect will be heard only when you play
DVD or VIDEO CD with "DOLBY DIGHAL" in "AUDIO
SETUP"set to "D-PCM."
• When vou plav sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequenc)’,
be sure to select "OFF," or the output signals will be converted
to 48 kHz (sampling trequenev).
• When you connect a center speaker and a subwoofer, you can
also hear the sound from the center speaker and the subwoofer.
When vou select "VES A" or "VES B," the player does not
ouput the sound from the center speaker.
Q You can select the item of "VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND" using
this button
Press VIRTUAL 3D SURItOUND on the player. Each time you
press the button, the item changes.
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L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
SL: Rear speaker (left)
SR: Rear speaker (right)
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