Operating Instructions FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver STR-DE1015G, STR-DE815G, STR-D760Z

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Sound Adjustment
Sound fields for STR-DE1015G
Genre Mode Surround effect
DOLBY*
1
NORMAL SURROUND Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround.
ENHANCED SURROUND Additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs.
MOVIE CINEMA STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary
Grant Theater” cinema production studio.
CINEMA STUDIO B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim
Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
CINEMA STUDIO C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring
stage.
SMALL THEATER
MEDIUM THEATER Adds acoustic reflections of a theaters to decoded Dolby Surround signals.
LARGE THEATER
NIGHT THEATER Compresses the dynamic range for listening at low volume levels.
MONO MOVIE Creates a theater-like environment from movies with 2-channel monaural
soundtracks.
3D VIRTUAL ENHANCED A Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as
shown in Ill. A on page 34.
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as
shown in Ill. B on page 34.
VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual
speaker position (Ill. C on page 34). The shift position differs according to the
setting of the rear speaker position (see page 22).
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair
of actual rear speakers (Ill. D on page 34). The position of the virtual rear speakers
differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (see page 22).
MUSIC SMALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
LARGE HALL
SMALL OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. Ideal for musicals and operas.
LARGE OPERA HOUSE
SMALL JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LARGE JAZZ CLUB
CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a church.
LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a rock and roll club.
KARAOKE Reduces the vocal tracks of normal 2-channel stereo music sources.
ACOUSTIC*
2
Reproduces normal 2-channel stereo with equalization (EQ).
Using the Pre-programmed Sound Fields
The sound fields let you select a sound characteristic to enhance the type of programs or music you are listening to.
To make the most out of this feature, we recommend that you connect center and/or rear speakers.
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