Sony STR-DA50ES Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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Enjoying Surround Sound
GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)
GENRE : A.F.D.
Automatically detects the type of audio signal being
input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard
2-channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was
recorded/encoded, without adding any effects.
AUTO FORMAT DECODING You can use this mode as a reference. Set
the equalizer to OFF while using this mode
to hear the source sound exactly as it was
recorded.
Sound field Effect Notes
Selecting a Sound Field
GENRE : MUSIC ETC.
Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert
hall.
Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert
hall.
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall.
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game
software.
SMALL HALL
LARGE HALL
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO/CLUB
CHURCH
LIVE HOUSE
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
Ideal for musicals and opera.
Great for rock or pop music.
Great for sporting events or electric
(amplified) music.
Be sure to set the game machine to stereo
mode when using game software with
stereo sound capabilities.
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI
DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces the
sound characteristics of the “Kim Novak Theater” and
creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the
listener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of the
front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI
DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces the
sound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5
sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30°
angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers
without using actual rear speakers.
VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER B
VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER C
LCR
LS
RS
RSLS
RSLS
Note
The effects provided by VIRTUAL THEATER A, B, and C sound fields may cause increased noise in the playback signal.