Using Sound Fields; Choosing A Surround Mode - Sony TA-AV571 Operating Instructions Manual

Using Sound Fields

Choosing a Surround Mode

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the three pre-programmed surround
modes according to the type of program you wish to
play.
DOLBY PRO
LOGIC indicator
SURROUND MODE
(DOLBY/HALL/SIMULATED)
1
Press one of the SURROUND MODE buttons
(DOLBY, HALL or SIMULATED) to turn on the
surround sound.
Selected mode's indicator lights up.
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator lights up when
you select DOLBY.
Select the appropriate surround mode as follows:
For tapes/discs
with
Dolby Pro Logic
Surround
Orchestral music,
chamber music, or
an instrumental
solo
Monaural
recording, such as
an old movie or an
instrumental
To turn off surround sound
Press SURROUND MODE (DOLBY, HALL or SIMULATED)
you selected in Step 1.
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SURROUND indicators
(DOLBY/HALL/SIMULATED)
Select To
DOLBY Decode programs
processed with
Dolby Surround
and create the
atmosphere of a
movie theater.
HALL Reproduce the
acoustics of a
rectangular concert
hall. Ideal for soft,
acoustic sounds.
SIMULATED Reproduce a
simulated stereo
effect to monaural
sound.
When you use the remote Z
The remote also lets you choose the surround mode.
SURROUND
MODE
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1 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the
surround mode you wish to is displayed.
Each time SURROUND MODE is pressed, the display
changes as follows:
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DOLBY
SIMU (SIMULATED) "
To turn off surround sound
Press SURROUND ON/OFF.
You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby
Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the
package.
SURROUND
ON/OFF
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" HALL