Sony SDPE800 User Manual

3-860-721-12(1)

Digital Surround Processor

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SDP-E800

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Owner’s record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SDP-E800 Serial No.

For the customers in Canada CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the processor and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the processor, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the processor.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the processor for a long time, be sure to disconnect the processor from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

• Place the processor in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the processor.

• Do not place the processor near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

On operation

• Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the processor.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

For customers in the USA

For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Source Component Hookups 4 Amplifier Hookups 6 Speaker Placement 6 Before You Use Your Processor 7 Speaker Set Up 8

If you have any question or problem concerning your processor, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the processor. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the processor.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only

the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

This processor incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “AC-3” and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Processor Operations

Selecting a Component 11 Selecting a Sound Field 12 Customizing the Sound Fields 14 Digital Recording 18

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 20 Glossary 20

Front Panel Descriptions 21

Rear Panel Descriptions 21

Index 22

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the processor:

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Connecting cords (3)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the processor.

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Source Component Hookups

The surround processor allows you to connect up to 3 digital audio (video) source components, such as a DVD player, LD player (with AC-3 RF output) and CD player (etc.). You can also connect 1 analog source component, such as a VCR.

d ANALOG

What cords will I need?

• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied)

• Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied)

• Video cable (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

b DIGITAL 2c DIGITAL 3

a DIGITAL 1

zWhen to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the processor, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Before you get started

• Do not connect the power cord to an AC outlet or press the POWER switch before completing all connections.

• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. Loose connection may cause hum and noise.

• Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the jacks:

• Yellow jacks and plugs: Video signal

• Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel

• White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel

White (L) Red (R)

Getting Started

Ç : signal flow

a DIGITAL 1 (to a LD or DVD player)

VIDEO

OUT

DVD playerSurround processor

VIDEO

OUT

LD player

AC-3

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

Surround processor

DIGITAL 1

OPTICALINCOAXINAC-3RFVIDEO

DIGITAL 1

OPTICALINCOAXINAC-3RFVIDEO

Notes for LD players

• Be sure to connect the LD player’s AC-3 RF output to the surround processor’s AC-3 RF input jack.

• If your LD player has an optical digital output, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. This connection can be used together with the AC-3 RF connection.

b DIGITAL 2 (to a DVD player or DBS tuner)

Surround processor

DIGITAL 2

OPTICALINVIDEO

DVD player/

DBS Tuner

VIDEO

DIGITAL

OUT

c DIGITAL 3 (to a CD player or DAT/MD deck)

Surround processor

DIGITAL 3

OPTICAL

OUT

CD player

DIGITAL

OUT

Surround processor

DIGITAL 3

OPTICAL

OUT

DAT/MD deck

DIGITAL

OUT IN

Note

This unit is only compatible with digital components using 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz sampling frequencies. It is not compatible with 96 kHz.

d ANALOG (to a VCR, etc.)

Surround processor

ANALOG

VIDEO

VCR (etc.)

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Note

If your DVD player has a coaxial digital output, we recommend connecting the DVD player’s COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT to the this unit’s DIGITAL 1 COAX IN instead of making the optical connection to DIGITAL 2.

Warning regarding the playback of DAT/MD sources

When playing DAT/MD sources through this unit, do not play a DAT/MD that contains digital recordings made from a DVD player whose digital output was set to “DOLBY DIGITAL”. High volume noise will be output which may damage this unit or your speakers.

Getting Started

Amplifier Hookups

Connect the audio and video signals output from the surround processor to a multi-channel amplifier with

5.1 ch input and video input capability.

b MONITORa OUTPUT

What cords will I need?

• Video cable (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

• Audio cable (supplied)

White (L)

Red (R)

• Audio cable (not supplied)

White (or Red)

White (L) Red (R)

White (or Red)

Speaker Placement

Normally, to obtain the best possible surround sound all speakers should be placed the same distance from your listening position (A). This unit, however, allows you to place the center speaker closer (B), so that it lines up with the front speakers. The rear speakers can also be placed closer (C), according to the shape of your room. If you feel that this placement reduces the surround effects, you can adjust the center and rear delay parameters to obtain the effect you desire (see page 9).

Note

To take full advantage of Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround effects we reccommend using high quality speakers. We also reccommend using front, center, and rear speakers that are of the same size and quality.

A A

45°

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the jacks:

• Yellow jacks and plugs: Video signal

• Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel

• White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel

• You can use either red or white cables for the center and sub woofer audio channels.

a OUTPUT (to 5.1 ch audio input)

Surround processor

OUTPUT

REAR FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

Multi-channel

amplifier

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

5-1 INPUT

b MONITOR (to 5.1 ch video input*)

Surround processor

MONITOR

OUT

Multi-channel

amplifier

INPUT

VIDEO

90°

20°

Notes

• Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls perpendicular to the listening position they should be placed 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) above the listening position.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet)

Front speaker

* If the 5.1 ch input does not have a corresponding video

input jack, connect MONITOR to the video input jack of the function that is selected when the 5.1 input is activated. (Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your amplifier for details regarding its operation.)

Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers matching your front speakers.

A A

45°

90°

20°

Getting StartedGetting Started

Before You Use Your Processor

Before you start using your processor, make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to near the center position.

Turn on the processor and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” appears in the display.

Note

If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SP. SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 8 and 13 for details).

Getting Started

Speaker Set Up

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.

Specifying the speaker type

POWER

DPC MODE

1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the

processor.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until “SP.SETUP”

appears in the display.

Digital Processing Control

Center speaker

Initial setting is : CENTER SP. [LARGE]

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you cannot obtain sufficient surround effects when playing a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source (a source for which the DISCRETE indicator lights), select “SMALL”. The bass frequencies for the center speaker will be output from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.

Rear speaker

Initial setting is : REAR SP. [LARGE]

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you cannot obtain sufficient surround effects when playing a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source (a source for which the DISCRETE indicator lights), select “SMALL”. The bass frequencies for the rear speakers will be output from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.

Rear speaker place

Initial setting is : REAR SP. [ SIDE ] This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR modes. Refer to the illustration below.

• Set to SIDE if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.

• Set to BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.

This setting effects only the VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR modes. This parameter does not appear when the rear speaker parameter is set to “NO”.

3 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

select the parameter you want.

Front speaker

Initial setting is : FRONT SP. [LARGE]

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you cannot obtain sufficient surround effects when playing a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source (a source for which the DISCRETE indicator lights), select “SMALL”. The bass frequencies for the front speakers will be output from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

20°

45°

90°

Getting StartedGetting Started

Sub woofer

Initial setting is : SUB WOOFER [YES]

• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES” to output the LFE (low frequency extension) channel from the sub woofer.

• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible. (However, when using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs, set the sub woofer’s cut off frequency to match the characteristics of the amplifier.)

4 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

adjust the level of the parameter.

Adjusting the delay time

The delay time allows you create a more effective surround effect by adding a sense of depth to the center or rear channels. Longer delay times create a greater sense of depth.

1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the

processor.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until “OTHER

SETUP” appears in the display

3 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

select the parameter you want.

Center speaker delay

Initial setting is : CENTER DELAY 0ms Use this parameter to add a sense of depth to the center channel.

• Center speaker delay time can be set in 1 ms steps from 0 to 5 ms.

Rear speaker delay

Initial setting is : REAR DELAY 5ms Use this parameter to add a sense of depth to the rear channels. When “PRO LOGIC” is displayed, the actual delay time is 15ms longer than the time shown in the display.

• Rear speaker delay time can be set in 5 ms steps from 0 to 15 ms.

4 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

adjust the level of the parameter.

Adjusting the speaker volume

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker.

Note

This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

1, 3

MASTER

VOLUME

1 Press TEST.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

2 From your listening position, use the remote to

adjust the volume of each speaker so that the test tone can be heard at the same level from all speakers.

Press FRONT BAL L or R to adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (±8 dB, 0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from both speakers simultaneously.

Press REAR BAL L or R to adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (±8 dB,

0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from both speakers simultaneously.

Press CENTER + or – to adjust the level of center speaker (+10 to –20 dB, 0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from the center speaker.

Press REAR + or – to adjust the level of rear speakers (+10 to –20 dB, 0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from both speakers simultaneously.

Press SUB WOOFER + or – to adjust the level of the sub woofer (+10 to –20 dB, 0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from the sub woofer.

3 Press TEST to turn off the test tone.

(continued)

Getting Started

zTo adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Use MASTER VOLUME on the processor, remote, or your multichannel processor. When using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs, set this unit’s MASTER VOLUME to near the center position and adjust the amplifier’s volume control.

Notes

• The test tone will not be emitted if the sound field is set to VIRTUAL ENHANCED A/B, ACOUSTIC or KARAOKE.

• The front balance, rear balance, center level, rear level, and sub woofer level are shown in the display during adjustment.

• Although these adjustments can also be made with the LEVEL ADJUST menu using the digital processing control buttons on the front panel, we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote control.

Processor Operations

Selecting a Component

5 Use the MASTER VOLUME on your multi-

channel amplifier to adjust the volume.

To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the processor or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 4 to 7.

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to near the center position (when using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs).

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (when using separate amplifiers for each speaker).

DIGITAL 1~3 and

POWER MASTER VOLUME

ANALOG buttons

1 Press POWER to turn on the processor. 2 Select the component you want to use:

To listen or watch Press

An LD or DVD player connected DIGITAL 1 to the DIGITAL 1 input jacks.*

Digital components connected to DIGITAL 2 or 3 the DIGITAL 2 or 3 input jacks.

An analog component connected ANALOG to the ANALOG input jacks.

*1This unit’s digital inputs detect Dolby Digital (AC-3)

or PCM signals automatically. (The AC-3 RF input terminal for use with LD players is for Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals only.)

*2Press repeatedly to choose the appropriate input

jack for the DIGITAL 1 audio signals (AC-3 RF), (OPTICAL) or (COAXIAL).

repeatedly*

3 Select the 5.1 ch input on your multi-channel

amplifier and make sure the amplifier’s video selector is set appropriately (see page 6).

EXAMPLE: Turn FUNCTION to select “LD”, then press

5.1 INPUT (for Sony TA-VA8ES). At this time, set the MASTER VOLUME control on your amplifier to “0”.

To Do This

Mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote.

Press again to restore the sound.

Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn

on the BASS BOOST

indicator. Turn off the display Press DISPLAY on the remote. Adjust the level of the Press SUB WOOFER +/–

sub woofer on the remote.

Using the remote Z

INPUT

SELECT

< >

1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the

processor.

2 Press INPUT SELECT < or > repeatedly to display

the input for the component you want to use. The inputs change as folllows each time you press INPUT SELECT.

DIGITAL 1 (AC-3 RF)

DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL)

DIGITAL 1 (COAXIAL)

DIGITAL 2

DIGITAL 3

ANALOG

4 Turn on the source component, the LD player for

example, and start playback.

Processor Operations

Selecting a Sound Field

You can select a sound field according to the type of source you are playing. When playing program sources recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format, you can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting “DOLBY”. This unit also incorporates several pre-programmed “Digital Cinema Sound” modes. Select from these surround modes according to your preference to enjoy powerful sound effects from a wide variety of program sources.

GENRE MODE SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

GENRE

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

1 Press GENRE repeatedly to display the sound

field genre (The previously selected mode also appears).

2 Press MODE repeatedly to display the sound field

mode.

MODE

Notes on the output of Dolby Digital (AC-3) source signals

When Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded sources are played back through this unit, the output method changes automatically according to the information recorded on the source and the settings of this unit.

• When playing a source encoded with discrete information

If the “DOLBY” sound field is set to ON: The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the number of channels recorded in the source are decoded and output directly.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC” or “KARAOKE”) is set to ON: The DISCRETE indicator

lights up and the number of channels recorded in the source are decoded. The effects provided by each sound field are then added to each channel before the sound is output.

If the “ACOUSTIC” soundfield is selected or the sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is

downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ) adjustments can be performed.

• When playing a source encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information

If the “DOLBY” sound field is set to ON: “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display, the sound is decoded using Pro Logic formula and output.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC”) is set to ON: The effects provided by each sound field are added

to each channel before the sound is output. When the sound field genre is MOVIE (except for MONO MOVIE) or 3D the sound is decoded using the Pro Logic formula and “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display.

If the “ACOUSTIC” sound field is selected or the sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is

downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ) adjustments can be performed.

For the list of sound fields, see page 13.

To turn off the sound fields (2 channel stereo playback)

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF. At this time, the input signals are automatically downmixed to 2 ch (L, R) stereo signals.

zYou can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by

looking at the packaging

Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo.

Note on the “KARAOKE” mode

The KARAOKE mode is designed to reduce vocal tracks positioned in the center of 2 channel sources. Therefore,

5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources must be downmixed to 2 channels before the KARAOKE effect can be applied. Consequently, the “DISCRETE” indicator does not light when you select KARAOKE while inputting 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources.

Getting StartedProcessor Operations

Sound fields Genre Mode Surround effect

DOLBY NORMAL Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround.

ENHANCED Additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs.

MOVIE CINEMA STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary

CINEMA STUDIO B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim

CINEMA STUDIO C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring

SMALL THEATER MEDIUM THEATER Adds acoustic reflections of a theaters to decoded Dolby Surround signals. LARGE THEATER NIGHT THEATER Provides surround effects for listening at low volume levels. MONO MOVIE Creates a theater-like environment from movies with 2-channel monaural

3D VIRTUAL ENHANCED A Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front

VIRTUAL ENHANCED B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front

VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair

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. ACOUSTIC Reproduces normal 2-channel stereo with equalization (EQ). KARAOKE Reduces the vocal tracks of normal 2-channel stereo music sources.

SPORTS ARENA Reproduces the feeling of a large concert arena. Great for rock and roll.

STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for electric sounds.

GAME GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

Grant Theater” cinema production studio.

Novak Theater” cinema production studio.

stage.

soundtracks.

speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in Ill. A.

speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in Ill. B.

speaker position (Ill. C). The shift position differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (see page 8).

of actual rear speakers (Ill. D). The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (see page 8).

Processor Operations

Ill.A VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) A

LCR

Ill.B VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) B

LCR

Customizing the Sound Fields

Each sound field is composed of equalizer parameters (bass/treble) and surround sound parameters — variables of sound that create the sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters (equalizer and/or surround sound parameters) to suit your listening situation.

Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory unless the processor is unplugged for about 1 week. To change a customized sound field, make new adjustments to the respective sound field.

DPC MODE Digital processing control

Ill.C VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

For REAR SP [SIDE]* For REAR SP [BEHIND]*

LCR

SRSL

LCR

Ill.D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

For REAR SP [SIDE]* For REAR SP [BEHIND]*

LCR

SRSL

LCR

1 Start playing a component, then select the sound

field you want to adjust.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly to display on of the

following menus:

SP. SETUP LEVEL ADJUST SURROUND EQUALIZER OTHER SETUP

3 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

select the parameter you want.

4 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

adjust the parameter.

zCompressing the dynamic range (except for

ACOUSTIC)

When inputting a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal you can compress the dynamic range of the sound track by using the dynamic range compression ratio (D. RANGE COMP) parameter in the surround menu. This may be

SRSL

useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. See page 16 for details on the dynamic range compression parameter.

L : Front speaker (left) * See page 8 for details on R : Front speaker (right) how to set the rear speaker C : Center speaker position. SL : Rear speaker (left) SR : Rear speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

Note

Certain parameters may not be available for adjustment depending on the current settings and menu modes.

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