Sony SDP-EP9ES User Manual

3-859-365-11(1)

Digital Surround Processor

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

SDP-EP9ES

WARNING

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

Precautions

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.

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-EP9ES 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.

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 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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hooking Up the System 4 Speaker Placement 7 Before You Use Your Processor 7 Setting Up for Surround Sound 8

Processor Operations

Selecting a Component 11 Selecting a Surround Field 12 Digital Recording 14 Settings and Adjustments 15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 21 Glossary 21

Front Panel Descriptions 22

Rear Panel Descriptions 22

Index 23

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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Hooking Up the System

The surround processor allows you to connect up to 5 digital audio (video) source components, such as a DVD player or LD player with an AC-3 RF output. The illustration at right describes how to make connections between your digital audio (video) source components the surround processor, and your multichannel amplifier.

• Connecting an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs.

Front speakers

Rear speakers

Center speaker Subwoofer

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

compatible amp (TA-VA8ES, etc.)

DVD player,

LD player, etc.

When 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.

• Connecting separate amplifiers for each speaker.

Amplifier for

Front Speakers

Amplifier for

Rear Speakers

Amplifier for

Center Speaker

Amplifier for

Subwoofer

DVD player,

LD player, etc.

Front Speakers

Rear Speakers

Center Speaker

Sub woofer

1 Connect the OUTPUT terminals of the surround

processor to the front (left and right), rear (left and right) center and sub woofer channel inputs on your amplifier (for TA-VA8ES, connect the to the 5.1 INPUT terminals as shown on th following page).

2 Connect the digital audio outputs of each

component to the appropriate terminals on the back of the surround processor. This 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.

Getting Started

Connecting an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs (such as the Sony TA-VA8ES, etc.)

DVD player, etc.*

LD player**

CD player, etc.

DAT/MD deck

from AUDIO/ VIDEO OUT

from OUTPUT

to INPUT

from OUTPUT

TV LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR

VIDEO

AUDIO

PHONO CD DAT/MD TAPETUNER

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTOUTIN IN IN IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

REC OUT INREC OUT ININININ

OUT

VIDEO

OUT 2 OUT 1

AUDIO

FRONT REAR CENTER

The arrow

5.1 INPUT

WOOFER

indicates signal flow.

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURROUND OUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

TA-VA8ES

SWITCHED AC OUTLETS

REAR SPEAKERSCENTER SPEAKER

to AC OUTLET

SDP-EP9ES

OUTPUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

to OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT

from OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

from COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

from OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT*

Notes on connection

• 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.

• Jacks and plugs of the connecting cords are colorcoded as follows:

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 to connect the center speaker and sub woofer.

BYPASS INPUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

WOOFER

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

from AC-3 RF OUTPUT

* If your DVD player has a COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT,

we recommend connecting the DVD player’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT 4 (COAXIAL IN) instead of making the optical connection shown above.

** If your LD player has an optical digital output, connect it

to one of the DIGITAL INPUT 1~3 jacks on this unit. This connection can be used together with the AC-3 RF connection.

to AC OUTLET

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Getting Started

If you have an additional surround amplifier with pre out terminals (such as the Sony TA-E2000ESD).

You can connect it to this unit’s BYPASS INPUT jacks. The signals from the connected amplifier will be output without alteration from this unit’s OUTPUT jacks when you select BYPASS (see page 11 for details).

If you have an additional center speaker or active sub woofer

Connect the other CENTER OUTPUT terminal to the input on the amplifier for your other center speaker. Connect the other WOOFER OUTPUT terminal to the input terminal on the active woofer.

Amplifier for

TA-VA8ES SDP-EP9ES

FRONT

5.1 INPUT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

OUTPUT

REARFRONT

Ç Ç Ç

CENTER

WOOFER

center speaker

Active Woofer

Connecting digital components

INPUT

Hookups

The arrow

DVD player

Be sure to connect the DVD player’s digital output to one of the surround processor’s DIGITAL INPUT 1~4 jacks.

DVD player

DIGITAL

OUT

If your DVD player has a COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT, we recommend connecting the DVD player’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT 4 (COAXIAL IN) instead of making the optical connection shown above.

LD player

Be sure to connect the LD player’s AC-3 RF output to the surround processor’s AC-3 RF INPUT jacks.

LD player

AC-3

OUT

indicates signal flow.

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

INPUT

You can connect the digital output jacks of a DVD player, DAT/MD deck, CD player (etc.) to the surround processor’s digital input jacks (DIGITAL INPUT 1~4). You can also connect the AC-3 RF output terminal of an LD player to the surround processor’s AC-3 RF INPUT terminal. You can connect the surround processor’s digital output jack (DIGITAL OUTPUT) to a DAT/MD deck.

What cords will I need?

• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied)

• Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied)

If your LD player has an optical digital output, connect it to one of the DIGITAL INPUT 1~3 jacks on this unit. This connection can be used together with the AC-3 RF connection.

CD player

DIGITAL

OUT

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

INPUT

DAT/MD deck

DIGITAL

OUT

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

INPUT

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.

Speaker Placement

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters closer (B) and the rear speakers up to

4.5 meters closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters from the listening position (A).)

Getting Started

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°

A A

45°

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 above the listening position.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

Front speaker

90°

20°

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).

Before You Use Your Processor

If your processor has a voltage selector on the rear panel

Your processor operates on either 110-120 V or 220-230 V AC. Before connecting the unit to a wall outlet, be sure to set the voltage selector on the rear of the unit to the appropriate position according to your local power supply.

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

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to –20 dB (near the center position).

Turn on the processor and check the following indicator.

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

• Press BYPASS or one of the INPUT buttons if “BYPASS ON” appears in the display.

• Press SET UP to register the type of speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position (see “Speaker Set Up” on the following page).

Getting Started

Speaker Set Up

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.

Specifying the speaker type and distance

Center speaker size

Initial setting is : CENTER SP [LARGE]

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

• If you connect small speakers with minimal bass response, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers, sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers (NORMAL mode).

• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO” (PHANTOM mode).

POWER SET UP

+/–

Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the processor.

2 Press SET UP.

“SP.SETUP” appears in the display

3 Press SET UP repeatedly to select the parameter

you want to adjust.

4 Turn the +/– knob to select the setting you desire.

The settings is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the

parameters shown below.

6 Press SET UP to exit the set up mode.

Rear speaker size

Initial setting is : REAR SP [LARGE]

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

• If you connect small speakers with minimal bass response, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO” (3 CH mode).

Rear speaker position

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.

Front speaker size

Initial setting is : FRONT SP [LARGE]

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

• If you connect small speakers with minimal bass response, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

20°

45°

90°

Getting Started

Sub woofer selection

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.

Front speaker distance

Initial setting is : FRONT 5.0 meter/16 feet * Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 7).

• Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter steps from

1.0 to 12.0 meters.

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

Center speaker distance

Initial setting is : CENTER 5.0 meter/16 feet * Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.

• Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page

7) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B on page 7).

• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.

Rear speaker distance

Initial setting is : REAR 3.5 meter/11 feet * Set the distance from your listening position to the rear (left or right) speaker.

• Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 7) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C on page 7).

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

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

To manually adjust the bass roll off frequency for each channel.

When the front, center, or rear speaker sizes are set to small, the bass roll off frequency is automatically set to 120 Hz. To select a different roll off frequency, set the menu mode to EXPAND and use the front, center, or rear speaker roll off parameters in the speaker set up menu. For details about the menu mode, see page 15. For details about the roll off parameters, see page 19.

* USA and Canadian models only

You can switch the units (meter~feet) by using the distance unit parameter in the CUSTOMIZE menu. For details about the menu mode, see page 15. For details about the distance unit parameter, see page 17.

Adjusting the speaker volume

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

1, 3

MASTER

VOLUME

Note

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

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

3 Press TEST to turn off the test tone.

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Getting Started

To 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 –20 dB (near the center position) and adjust the amplifier’s volume control.

To set the test tone to a specific channel.

Set the menu mode to EXPAND and use the test tone parameter in the LEVEL ADJUST menu to select the channel you desire. For details about the menu mode, see page 15. For details about the test tone parameter, see page 15.

Notes

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

• Although these adjustments can also be made with the LEVEL ADJUST menu using the knobs 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

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 –20 dB (near the center position) (when using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs).

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to –∞ dB (when using separate amplifiers for each speaker).

Processor Operations

3 When connected to an amplifier with 5.1 ch

inputs, turn on your amplifier, select the respective component, then select the 5.1 channel input.

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”.

4 Turn on the source component, the LD player for

example, and start playback.

5 Use the MASTER VOLUME on your amplifier to

adjust the volume.

POWER MASTER VOLUME

INPUT buttons

1 Press POWER to turn on the processor.

2 Press an INPUT button to select the component

you want to use:

To listen to or watch

An LD player connected to the AC-3 RF INPUT jack

The component connected to the DIGITAL 1, 2, or 3 optical input jack.*

The component connected to the DIGITAL 4 coaxial input jack.

The component connected to the BYPASS input jacks.

Press

AC-3 RF

DIGITAL 1, 2, or 3

DIGITAL 4

BYPASS**

Mute the sound

Reinforce the bass

Turn off the display

Adjust the level of the sub woofer*

* 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.)

Do this

Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound

Press BASS BOOST to turn on the B.BOOST indicator.

Press DISPLAY on the remote.

Press the SUB WOOFER +/– on the remote.

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the processor. EXAMPLE: To listen to a Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded Laserdisc played back in

* This 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.)

** • The menu functions may not be available when the

unit is set to the “BYPASS ON” mode.

• If you connected an additional audio amplifier (etc.) to the BYPASS IN jacks on the processor as described on page 6, use the function selector on that component to select the component you want to listen to (“CD” for example).

• This unit switches to the “BYPASS ON” mode while its POWER is set to off.

BYPASSINPUT 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 (or press BYPASS to display “BYPASS ON”).

EXAMPLE: If you connected your LD player to the AC-3 RF INPUT, select “AC-3 RF”.

Processor Operations

Selecting a Surround Field

You can select a surround 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 SURROUND”. This unit also incorporates several pre-programmed sound modes called “Digital Cinema Sound”. Select from these surround modes according to your preference to enjoy powerful surround effects from a wide variety of program sources.

DOLBY SURR

MODE

SURROUND

OFFMODE

OFFDOLBY

When you select DOLBY SURROUND.

When the signal being input is PCM, normal 2 channel playback occurs. When the signal being input is Dolby Digital (AC-3), the number of channels played back are determined automatically according to the characteristics of the input signal. In the “DOLBY SURROUND” mode the number of channels being played back from the current program source appear in the display as shown below:

Display Channels played back

STEREO PCM [xx kHz]* Normal PCM playback DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0]** Center only (mono) DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] Front (L, R) DOLBY DIGITAL [2/1] Front (L, R) + Rear (mono) DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] Front (L, R) + Rear (L, R) DOLBY DIGITAL [3/0]** Front (L, R) + Center DOLBY DIGITAL [3/1] Front (L, R) + Center +

Rear (mono)

DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] Front (L, R) + Center +

Rear (L, R)

DOLBY PROLOGIC Front (L, R) + Center +

Rear (mono)

* 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz is displayed. 44.1 kHz is

displayed as “44 kHz”.

** The surround effect may not be readily apparent in

all cases.

When playing a 2 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) source, the unit determines either Pro Logic of stereo playback automatically according to the information provided by the program source.

To select the Dolby Surround mode

Press DOLBY SURR(OUND). Normally, select this mode when playing program sources recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.

To select Digital Cinema Sound

Press MODE repeatedly until the mode you desire appears in the display. See the chart on the following page for details regarding the types of surround modes available and the effects they provide.

You 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.

Processor Operations

Digital Cinema Sound

Surround mode

NORMAL SURROUND

ENHANCED SURROUND

LARGE THEATER

CINEMA STUDIO A

CINEMA STUDIO B

CINEMA STUDIO C

VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) A (Ill.1)

VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) B (Ill.2)

Effect

Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround. Use to decode 2 ch sources using Dolby Pro Logic decoding.

Provides a greater sense of presence from Pro Logic sources with monaural rear channel sound. Produces a stereo like effect in the rear channels.

Use Reproduce the acoustics of a standard movie theater.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.

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. 1.

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. 2.

Ill.1 VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) A

LCR

Ill.2 VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) B

LCR

Ill.3 VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

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

LCR

SRSL

LCR

VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT (Ill.3)

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR (Ill.4)

LARGE HALL

LIVE HOUSE

Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. The shift position differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (SP. SETUP).

Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (SP. SETUP).

Reproduces the acoustics of a live house. Use when playing recordings of live concerts (etc.).

Create a simulated surround sound from monaural sources such as old movies or TV programs.

To turn off the surround effect (2 channel stereo playback)

Press OFF (or DIGITAL CINEMA SOUND - OFF on the remote). At this time Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are automatically downmixed to front (L, R) signals.

Ill.4 VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

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

LCR

SRSL

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

LCR

SRSL

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Processor Operations

Adjusting the Surround Effect Level (for Digital Cinema Sound modes only*)

Digital Recording

You can adjust the surround effect level. This control lets you adjust the “presence” of the current Digital Cinema Sound mode from 0% (no digital cinema sound effects) to 100%(150%) in 5% steps.

* This adjustment is not possible in the NORMAL

SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND mode.

1 Start playing a program source.

2 Press DIGITAL CINEMA SOUND - MODE on the

remote repeatedly to select the mode you desire.

3 Press EFFECT + or – on the remote to select the

level you prefer. The effect level is indicated in the display during adjustment. The level is stored automatically.

Note

Changing the effect level may not produce major variations in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources.

You can also adjust the surround effect level using the controls on the front panel.

Use the MENU and the +/– knobs to adjust the surround effect level parameter in the SURROUND menu. See page 15 for details on menu operations and the surround effect level parameter.

This processor makes it easy to make digital recordings from the components connected to the processor. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly.

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

INPUT buttons

Playback component

(CD player, etc.)

ç: Signal flow

Digital recording component (DAT deck, MD deck , etc.)

EXAMPLE: Recording a CD using a DAT deck.

See your DAT or CD player’s instruction manual if you need help.

1 Press DIGITAL 1 (if a CD player is connected to

the DIGITAL 1 INPUT) to select the CD player.

2 Insert a blank digital audio tape into the DAT for

recording.

Compressing the dynamic range (Dolby Digital (AC-3) only)

When inputting a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal you can compress the dynamic range of the sound track by using the dynamic range compression parameters in the SURROUND menu. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. See page 15 for details on menu operations and page 16 for details on the dynamic range compression parameter.

3 Start recording on the DAT and then start playing

the CD you want to record.

Note

You cannot record the digital signal from a Dolby Digital (AC-3) program source.

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