Customizing Sound Fields - Sony STR-DE435 Operating Instructions (Receiver Component) Operating Instructions Manual

Customizing Sound Fields

By adjusting some of the sound parameters, you can
customize sound fields to suit your particular listening
situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes are
stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is
unplugged for about one week). You can change a
customized sound field any time by making new
adjustments to the parameters.
See the table on page 24 for adjustable parameters for
each sound field.
To get the most from Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound
Do the procedures "Selecting the centre mode" and
"Adjusting the speaker volume" on page 10 before you
customize a sound field.
Changing the delay time (DELAY) (PRO
LOGIC Sound Field only)
You can enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
even more by delaying the sound output from the rear
speakers (delay time). You can select a delay time of 15,
20, or 30 ms. Set a short delay time when the rear
speakers are located in a large room or far from where
you are listening.
1
Start playing a programme source encoded with
Dolby Surround sound.
2
Press SUR.
3
Press MENU </> to select "DELAY xxms."
The current delay time appears in the display.
4
Press +/– to change the delay time.
Changing the level of effect (EFFECT)
(all sound fields except PRO LOGIC)
You can specify the amount of the surround effect (i.e.,
its overall presence) in six levels.
1
Press SUR.
2
Press MENU </> to select "EFFECT xx."
The current effect level appears in the display.
3
Press +/– to change the effect level.
Using Surround Sound
Using Surround Sound Using Surround Sound
Adjusting the volume of the rear and centre
speakers (REAR/CENTER)
If you feel the volume of the rear or centre speaker is
inadequate (even after adjusting the speaker volume
for Dolby Pro Logic Surround), do the procedure
below to adjust the volume.
Note that the speaker volume adjustment is applied to
all sound fields.
1
Press SUR.
2
Press MENU </> to select "REAR xxdB" or
"CENTER xxdB."
3
Press +/– to adjust the speaker volume.
You can select a volume level of –15 dB to +10 dB
in 1-dB steps.
Adjusting the tone (BASS/TREBLE)
Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for
optimum sound. You can adjust the tone for each
separate sound field.
1
Press BASS/TREBLE.
2
Press MENU </> to select "BASS xxdB" or
"TREBLE xxdB."
3
Press +/– to adjust the tone level.
You can select a tone level of –10 dB to +10 dB in
2-dB steps.
4
Press TONE so that the TONE indicator lights up.
You can turn off the tone adjustments without
erasing them
The tone adjustments are stored separately for each
sound field. Press the TONE button to turn the TONE
indicator off.
Resetting customized sound fields to the
factory settings
1
If the power is on, press 1/u (power) to turn off
the power.
2
Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press
1/u (power).
"SUR CLEAR" appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset at once.
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