Selecting A Sound Field - Sony STR-DE435 Operating Instructions (Receiver Component) Operating Instructions Manual

Using Surround Sound

Selecting a Sound Field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one
of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
programme you want to listen to.
1
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
sound field.
The current sound field is indicated in the
display.
2
Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to
select the sound field you want.
See the table on this page for information on each
sound field.
The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected
for each programme source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a programme source, the sound
field that was last applied is automatically applied
again. For example, if you listen to CD with HALL as
the sound field, change to different programme source,
then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. In the
case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band
and for all the preset stations are memorized separately.
You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software
by looking at the packaging
Some videos and laser discs, however, may be encoded
with Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on
the package.
Note
When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B)
with the SPEAKERS selector.
22 GB
Description of sound fields
Type MODE
(sound field)
CINEMA PRO LOGIC
C(inema) STUDIO
N(ight) THEATER
MONO MOVIE
VIRTUAL V DOLBY
V SURROUND*
MUSIC HALL
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE HOUSE
GAME
* When using 5.1 CH/DVD only.
Effects
Decodes programmes
processed with Dolby
Pro Logic Surround.
Reproduces the sound
characteristics of a
movie theatre. Good for
watching standard
movies.
Adjust the tone for
watching a movie at
low volume at
nighttime.
Creates a theatre-like
environment when
watching movies with
monaural soundtracks.
Uses front speakers to
create surround sound
effects.
Uses front speakers and
centre speaker to create
surround sound effects.
Reproduces the
acoustics of a
rectangular concert hall.
Ideal for soft acoustic
sounds.
Reproduces the
acoustics of a jazz club.
Reproduces the
acoustics of a 300-seat
live house.
Obtains maximum
audio impact from
video game software.
Be sure to set the game
machine to stereo mode
for game software with
stereo sound capablity.