Sony STR-D560Z Stereo System User Manual


 
23
Getting Started
Sound Adjustment
Use 3D sound imaging to
create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual
rear speakers as shown in the
illustration B on page 24
GENRE MODE To
DOLBY
1)
MOVIE
NORMAL
SURROUND
ENHANCED
SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO
A
CINEMA STUDIO
B
CINEMA STUDIO
C
SMALL THEATER
MEDIUM
THEATER
LARGE THEATER
NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
VIRTUAL
ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL
ENHANCED B
Decode programs processed
with Dolby Surround
Provide a greater sence of
presence from Dolby Digital
sources with monaural rear
channel sound
Reproduce the sound
characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary
Grant Theater” cinema
production studio
Reproduce the sound
characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim
Novak Theater” cinema
production studio
Reproduce the sound
characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment
scoring stage
Add the acoustic reflections of
a theater to decoded Dolby
Surround signals
Watch a movie at low volume
during the night-time
Create a theater-like
environment from movies
with 2 channel monaural
soundtracks
Use 3D sound imaging to
create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual
rear speakers as shown in the
illustration A on page 24
3D
Sound fields for STR-DE915
SPORTS
GAME
VIRTUAL MULTI
REAR
SMALL HALL
LARGE HALL
SMALL OPERA
HOUSE
LARGE OPERA
HOUSE
SMALL JAZZ
CLUB
LARGE JAZZ
CLUB
CHURCH
LIVE HOUSE
ACOUSTIC
2)
KARAOKE
3)
ARENA
STADIUM
Use 3D sound imaging to
create an array of virtual rear
speakers from a single pair of
actual rear speakers as shown
in the illustration D on page
24. The position of the virtual
speakers differs according to
the REAR SP. setting (see
page 19).
Reproduce the acoustics of a
rectangular concert hall. Ideal
for soft acoustic sounds.
Reproduce the acoustics of a
opera house
Reproduce the acoustics of a
jazz club
Reproduce the acoustics of a
church
Reproduce the acoustics of a
live house
Reproduce normal 2 channel
stereo. (No surround effects)
Reduce the vocals of a normal
2 channel music source
Reproduce the feeling of
being in a front row of a large
concert arena. Great for rock
music.
Reproduce the feeling of a
large open-air stadium. Great
for sporting events or electric
sounds.
MUSIC
GAME
VIRTUAL REAR
SHIFT
Use 3D sound imaging to shift
the sound of the rear speakers
away from the actual position
as shown in the illustration C
on page 24. The shift position
differs according to the REAR
SP. setting (see page 19).
GENRE MODE To
1) Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or
rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Digital (AC-
3) Surround Sound (page 20).
2) The hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are
unnecessary.
3) This parameter has no effect on the music source that has
separate vocal channel (e.g., a Video CD containing
karaoke tracks).
(Continued)
Obtain maximum audio
impact from video game
software