Sony STR-DE475 Operating Instructions Manual page 26

Selecting a Sound Field
Sound field information
Sound field
NORM. SURR.
(NORMAL SURROUND)
STUDIO A
(CINEMA STUDIO A)
STUDIO B
(CINEMA STUDIO B)
STUDIO C
(CINEMA STUDIO C)
V.M.DIMENS.*
(VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION)
V. SEMI M.D.*
(VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI
DIMENSION)
* "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.
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Effect
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is
played according to the way it was recorded.
Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded
with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment's classic editing studio.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment's mixing studio which is one of the most
up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment's BGM recording studio.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual
surround speakers positioned higher than the listener
from a single pair of actual surround speakers. This
mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround
speakers from the sound of the front speakers without
using actual surround speakers. This mode creates five
sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30°
angle of elevation.
Notes
This is a standard mode, great for
watching most type of movie.
This mode is ideal for watching science-
fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals
or classic films where music is featured in
the soundtrack.
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BEHIND**
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