Using Pre-Programmed Sound Fields - Sony STR-GX9O0ES Operating Instructions Manual

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields
This receiver comes with 10 (STR-GX900ES) or 6 (STR-GX800ES) pre-programmed sound fields.
You can use these sound fields to simulate the sound you would experience in various listening
environments. In addition to these pre-programmed sound fields, you can also create custom
sound custom fields. For creating custom sound fields, see pages 30 - 39.
DOLBY SUR
THEATER
HALL
JAZZ (STR-
GX900ES only)
Applications
For Dolby surround encoded video
programs
POWER — ON
For movie programs on video tapes
or laser discs
VIDEO
For music programs on video tapes
or laser discs
For orchestral music, chamber music
or an instrumental solo
For dance music |
For jazz
1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to ON.
The previously selected sound field setting appears GX900ES only)
on the display.
OPERA (STR- For operas or musicals
CHURCH (STR- | For church music or pipe organ
GX900ES only) | music
2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE until the sound
field indicator that you want lights up on
the display. e ;
Try out different fields using the following table as a
reference. Note that some fields are designed
specifically for video programs.
STADIUM (STR- | For a live concert in an open-air
GX900ES only) | stadium
ACOUSTIC The surround effect is defeated and
only the equalizer effect can be
obtained.
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