Sony STR-DB1080 Operating Instructions Manual page 36

Selecting a sound field (continued)
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimention
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
Tips
• You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX
mode by pressing MODE +/– repeatedly.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the
package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
–
programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
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: Dolby Surround encoded
Selecting the DIGITAL
CONCERT HALL modes
These modes reproduce the acoustics of a
concert hall by applying multi-speaker system
dynamics to 2 channel audio signals, like those
from CDs, etc.
Press DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
repeatedly to select "D.CONCERT HALL A
(or B)".
The selected mode appears in the display.
x D.CONCERT HALL A
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound
characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in
Amsterdam, which is famous for a large sound
stage produced by reflectivity.
x D.CONCERT HALL B
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound
characteristics of the MUSIKVEREIN in
Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance
and unique reverberative sound.