Yamaha HTR-5860 - Manual (Page 59)

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from
almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field
proce,ssing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
Most of these sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous
concert halls, music venues, and movie theaters.
Tlie YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital. DTS. and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to
AUTO (see page 36) to enable this unit to aulomiiliciilly switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
Notes
• This unit’s DSP sound field programs are recreations ofreal-w'orld acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in
the actual hall. etc. Thus you may notice variations in the strength of the renections coming from the front, back, left and right.
• Feel free to choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.
For movie/video sources
You can select from the following sound fields when playing movie or video sources. The sound fields marked “MULTI”
can be used with multi-channel sources, like DVD, digital TV, etc. Those marked “2-CH” can be used with 2-channel
(stereo) sources like TV programs, video tapes, etc.
Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to
select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs” on pages 32 to 35.
Remote
control
button
Program Features Sources
1
S'llERlEiJ:
Yiii-h
Downrnixes iniilti“Channel sources to 2 channels (left and right) or plays back 2“Chaiine]
sources as is.
2
riUSiC: This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound, giving you the feeling you are at
an actual jaz/ or rock concert-
Eli IE FrrR I Though the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the
sound environment of a large concert hall. This effect enhances the experience of watching
various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programs or sporT.s programs.
MULTI
2-CH
3
E!TTEf<!Hlri!lEri!;
f'iijnu ilO'diti This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old movies). The
program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth using only the presernce
sound field-
EllTEfEiRIililEr-r!: This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds.
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