Sony STR-DA4ES Operating Instructions Manual page 55

x D.RANGE COMP
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound
track. This may be useful when you want to watch
movies at low volumes late at night.
• OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
• 0.1–0.9
The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to
achieve the sound you desire.
• STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by
the recording engineer.
• MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
Tip
"D.RANGE COMP." lets you to compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
dynamic range information included in the Dolby
Digital signal. "STD" is standard compression, but
because many sources have only light compression,
you may not notice much difference when using 0.1–
0.9.
Therefore, we recommend using the "MAX" setting.
This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets
you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike
analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and
provide a very natural compression.
Notes
• Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
• While NIGHT MODE is activated, D.RANGE
COMP. is automatically set to MAX and the setting
cannot be changed.
Advanced EQ menu
parameters
When "MENU EXPAND" is set to "ON", all
of the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 45 for the EQ menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
All EQ menu parameters
FRONT BASS XXX.X dB
FRONT BASS XXX Hz*
FRONT MID XXX.X dB
FRONT MID XXX Hz*
FRONT MID*
FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB
FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz*
CENTER BASS XXX.X dB
CENTER BASS XXX Hz*
CENTER MID XXX.X dB
CENTER MID XXX Hz*
CENTER MID*
CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB
CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz*
SURROUND BASS XXX.X dB
SURROUND BASS XXX Hz*
SURROUND TRE. XXX.X dB
SURROUND TRE. XXX Hz*
SUR.BACK BASS XXX.X dB
SUR.BACK BASS XXX Hz*
SUR.BACK TRE. XXX.X dB
SUR.BACK TRE. XXX Hz*
PRESET CLEAR
* Adjustable only when "MENU EXPAND" is set to
"ON".
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