Sony HT-DDW660 - Manual (Page 18)

Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.
■ DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
■ PLII MOV (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.
■ PLII MUS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs 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.
Selecting a sound field
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.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A WMM C.ST.EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B WMM C.ST.EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C WMM C.ST.EX C
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Sound fields with EHSmarks 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.
■ C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics ofthe Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type ofmovies.
■ C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics ofthe 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.