Sound Adjustment; Using The Pre-Programmed Sound Field - Sony STR-DA90ESG Operating Instructions Manual

Sound Adjustment

Using the Pre-programmed Sound Fields
The sound fields let you select a sound characteristic to enhance the type of programs or music you are listening to.
To make the most out of this feature, we recommend that you connect center and/or rear speakers.
Sound fields
Genre Mode
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DOLBY* NORMAL SURROUND
ENHANCED SURROUND
MOVIE CINEMA STUDIO A
CINEMA STUDIO B
CINEMA STUDIO C
SMALL THEATER
MEDIUM THEATER
LARGE THEATER
NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
3D VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
MUSIC SMALL HALL
LARGE HALL
SMALL OPERA HOUSE
LARGE OPERA HOUSE
SMALL JAZZ CLUB
LARGE JAZZ CLUB
CHURCH
LIVE HOUSE
KARAOKE* 2
ACOUSTIC* 3
Surround effect
Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround.
Additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary
Grant Theater" cinema production studio.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim
Novak Theater" cinema production studio.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring
stage.
Adds acoustic reflections of a theaters to decoded Dolby Surround signals.
Compresses the dynamic range for listening at low volume levels.
Creates a theater-like environment from movies with 2-channel monaural
soundtracks.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as
shown in Ill. A on page 32.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as
shown in Ill. B on page 32.
Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual
speaker position (Ill. C on page 32). The shift position differs according to the
setting of the rear speaker position (see page 22).
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair
of actual rear speakers (Ill. D on page 32). The position of the virtual rear speakers
differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (see page 22).
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. Ideal for musicals and operas.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a church.
Reproduces the acoustics of a rock and roll club.
Reduces the vocal tracks of normal 2-channel stereo music sources.
Reproduces normal 2-channel stereo with equalization (EQ).
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