Sony DVP-NC685V Operating Instructions Manual page 57

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from
a single set of actual rear speakers.
The position of the virtual rear speakers
differs according to "REAR" or "SIDE"
setting of the rear speakers (page 77).
REAR
L
LS
SIDE
L
LS
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Creates an array of virtual rear speaker
positions higher than the listener from a
single set of actual rear speakers.
This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener at approximately a
30° angle of elevation. The effect differs
according to "REAR" or "SIDE" setting of
the rear speakers (page 77).
REAR
L
LS
SIDE
L
LS
R
RS
R
RS
R
RS
R
RS
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
z Hints
• You can select "SURROUND" by pressing the
SURROUND button on the player.
• You can also select "SURROUND" from the
Control Menu (page 13).
Notes
• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker
position and distance (page 77).
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, it may be difficult to hear the
surround effect.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, the
player does not output the sound of center
speaker.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn
off the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• Not all discs will respond to the "TVS NIGHT"
function in the same way.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to
"DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" to "DTS" in
"AUDIO SETUP", sound will come from your
speakers but it will not have the SURROUND
effect.
• If the player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack,
the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a
CD.
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