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... - - - This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; R L REAR CENTER 8 - 16Ω... in the text, for example, "STR-DE945 only." "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components...Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts ...
... - - - This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; R L REAR CENTER 8 - 16Ω... in the text, for example, "STR-DE945 only." "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components...Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts ...
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...VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel (STR-DE945 only) 1) For STR-DE945, you are on the components. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by...). z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN COAX DVD/LD IN R SUB...video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not be connected via an S-video jack....
...VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel (STR-DE945 only) 1) For STR-DE945, you are on the components. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by...). z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN COAX DVD/LD IN R SUB...video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not be connected via an S-video jack....
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...tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. Yellow... (video) Yellow (video) TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player (etc.)* White (L/audio) White (L/audio) OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT VIDEO Red (R/audio) OUT Red (R/audio) AUDIO OUT L R OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT L R ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER...player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You can also connect...
...tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. Yellow... (video) Yellow (video) TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player (etc.)* White (L/audio) White (L/audio) OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT VIDEO Red (R/audio) OUT Red (R/audio) AUDIO OUT L R OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT L R ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER...player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You can also connect...
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... connections. • Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the receiver's digital output jack. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç ç OUT IN OUT IN ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN... IN IN OUT VIDEO OUT CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT IN B + SPEAKERS A R L ++ + R L R L - - - - The other jacks may result in intermittent sound. 10 ç ç Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the...
... connections. • Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the receiver's digital output jack. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç ç OUT IN OUT IN ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN... IN IN OUT VIDEO OUT CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT IN B + SPEAKERS A R L ++ + R L R L - - - - The other jacks may result in intermittent sound. 10 ç ç Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the...
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... OUT OUT IN B + SPEAKERS A R L ++ + R L R L - - - - Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. Front Speaker (L) Front...MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page ...
... OUT OUT IN B + SPEAKERS A R L ++ + R L R L - - - - Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. Front Speaker (L) Front...MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page ...
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...STR-DE945 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output audio signals to the sub room. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. Press 2ND AUDIO (qf on the components. A B C LEVEL TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND... ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL ...MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Sub room Stereo amplifier ...stereo amplifier located in another room. R L FRONT IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω REAR CENTER...AUDIO OUT (STR-DE945 only)...
...STR-DE945 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output audio signals to the sub room. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. Press 2ND AUDIO (qf on the components. A B C LEVEL TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND... ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL ...MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Sub room Stereo amplifier ...stereo amplifier located in another room. R L FRONT IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω REAR CENTER...AUDIO OUT (STR-DE945 only)...
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...(L) ] INPUT AUDIO IN Active sub woofer Terminals for an active sub woofer Black (-) } Black FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) }] Center speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN COAX DVD/LD IN R SUB 5.1CH INPUT...speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to avoid excessive output on the speakers. 16 If the cords are reversed, the sound will be used to connect a second active sub woofer. to -. The remaining jack can connect an active sub woofer to either of ...
...(L) ] INPUT AUDIO IN Active sub woofer Terminals for an active sub woofer Black (-) } Black FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) }] Center speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN COAX DVD/LD IN R SUB 5.1CH INPUT...speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to avoid excessive output on the speakers. 16 If the cords are reversed, the sound will be used to connect a second active sub woofer. to -. The remaining jack can connect an active sub woofer to either of ...
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...speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker terminal. Speakers connected to "8Ω." Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to select both sets (A+B) of the speaker...printed on a label on outputting a test tone, see page 27). For details on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to take the following...
...speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker terminal. Speakers connected to "8Ω." Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to select both sets (A+B) of the speaker...printed on a label on outputting a test tone, see page 27). For details on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to take the following...
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...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of the parameters that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". However, ...this unit lets you desire. C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position (A). The front speakers can place the rear speakers either behind ...you B A A 45° Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want ...
...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of the parameters that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". However, ...this unit lets you desire. C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position (A). The front speakers can place the rear speakers either behind ...you B A A 45° Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want ...
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..., if the front speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel...signal from the front speakers (if set them , if possible. If the overall sound level is distorted, or you feel a lack of directionality, it to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings...
..., if the front speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel...signal from the front speakers (if set them , if possible. If the overall sound level is distorted, or you feel a lack of directionality, it to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings...
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.... • Center speaker distance can be effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Front speaker distance (FRONT) Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance ... front speakers. • If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers. x Center speaker distance (CENTER) Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the immediate left or...
.... • Center speaker distance can be effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Front speaker distance (FRONT) Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance ... front speakers. • If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers. x Center speaker distance (CENTER) Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the immediate left or...
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...800 Hz for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when you are set to 180 Hz. Note This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote. • To adjust ... be set farther away from each speaker in much better surround sound. x Distance unit (DIST. You will sound like it is not possible to "SMALL". Also, the center speaker cannot be output when the receiver is set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Adjusting the speaker volume Use...
...800 Hz for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when you are set to 180 Hz. Note This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote. • To adjust ... be set farther away from each speaker in much better surround sound. x Distance unit (DIST. You will sound like it is not possible to "SMALL". Also, the center speaker cannot be output when the receiver is set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Adjusting the speaker volume Use...
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A B C LEVEL TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING ... Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Notes • The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the checklist on the following to verify that the... described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display...
A B C LEVEL TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING ... Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Notes • The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the checklist on the following to verify that the... described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display...
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...Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 23 4 5 6 7 OPTICAL COAXIAL a DIGITAL L C R L.F.E. L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light to indicate the speakers used to output the center...7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to "YES" and this indicator is active. See the next page for tuner operations. 8 D. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D....
...Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 23 4 5 6 7 OPTICAL COAXIAL a DIGITAL L C R L.F.E. L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light to indicate the speakers used to output the center...7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to "YES" and this indicator is active. See the next page for tuner operations. 8 D. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D....
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... DOLBY DIGITAL [3/1] dts [3/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] dts [2/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] dts [3/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] Source Sound and Output Channel Display All speakers present a DIGITAL C Rear speakers absent a DIGITAL C Center speaker absent a DIGITAL C Rear/center speakers absent a DIGITAL C DTS C L R DTS C L R DTS C L R DTS C ...STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA STUDIO EX. In this case, sound is displayed Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound...
... DOLBY DIGITAL [3/1] dts [3/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] dts [2/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] dts [3/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] Source Sound and Output Channel Display All speakers present a DIGITAL C Rear speakers absent a DIGITAL C Center speaker absent a DIGITAL C Rear/center speakers absent a DIGITAL C DTS C L R DTS C L R DTS C L R DTS C ...STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA STUDIO EX. In this case, sound is displayed Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound...
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...the high frequency elements are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is reflected (reverberated) many times between he left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. The settings available in each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with no adjustment. .... • The midpoint (0) designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, you can be set to OFF, MID, or DEEP. •...
...the high frequency elements are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is reflected (reverberated) many times between he left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. The settings available in each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with no adjustment. .... • The midpoint (0) designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, you can be set to OFF, MID, or DEEP. •...
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...the mix level determined by the recording engineer. • Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from -6 dB to the settings made for each speaker. Front balance (FRONT) Initial setting : center Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right) speakers. The ...in 1 dB steps. • This settings can be adjusted directly using the supplied remote. Center level (CENTER) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. Enjoying Surround Sound Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and ...
...the mix level determined by the recording engineer. • Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from -6 dB to the settings made for each speaker. Front balance (FRONT) Initial setting : center Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right) speakers. The ...in 1 dB steps. • This settings can be adjusted directly using the supplied remote. Center level (CENTER) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. Enjoying Surround Sound Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and ...
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...OFF Lets you compress the dynamic range of the front, rear and center speakers. Therefore, we recommend using 0.1~0.9. Adjusting the equalizer The EQ ...EQ indicator off the equalization without erasing it The equalizer settings are stored separately for each sound field. The setting is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, ...Range Compressor This parameter allows you desire. Press the EQUALIZER button to turn off . Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields z About the level differences in the LFE MIX settings The "dts LFE MIX" level...
...OFF Lets you compress the dynamic range of the front, rear and center speakers. Therefore, we recommend using 0.1~0.9. Adjusting the equalizer The EQ ...EQ indicator off the equalization without erasing it The equalizer settings are stored separately for each sound field. The setting is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, ...Range Compressor This parameter allows you desire. Press the EQUALIZER button to turn off . Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields z About the level differences in the LFE MIX settings The "dts LFE MIX" level...
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...kHz to 10 kHz in 21 steps. "S.F Initialize" appears in the display and all of the sound fields. 41 C z zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. C z zz NIGHT THEATER zz z MONO MOVIE zz z STEREO MOVIE zz z HEADPHONE THEATER z V. MULTI REAR V. SEMI-M. Rear speaker treble adjustment (Level/...in 1 dB steps. • The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to all sound fields are reset at once. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A z zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. Center speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency) Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment". &#...
...kHz to 10 kHz in 21 steps. "S.F Initialize" appears in the display and all of the sound fields. 41 C z zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. C z zz NIGHT THEATER zz z MONO MOVIE zz z STEREO MOVIE zz z HEADPHONE THEATER z V. MULTI REAR V. SEMI-M. Rear speaker treble adjustment (Level/...in 1 dB steps. • The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to all sound fields are reset at once. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A z zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. Center speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency) Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment". &#...
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...x x x x x x z z z STEREO MOVIE x x x x x x x z z z HEADPHONE THEATER x x V. x: The stored parameter is applied to all of the sound fields. *: These parameters may not operate depending on... the source or may not operate as adjusted. B x x x x x x x z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI REAR x x x x x x x z z z V. Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < LEVEL >< EQ > FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER (dts) LFE D.RANGE FRONT CENTER...
...x x x x x x z z z STEREO MOVIE x x x x x x x z z z HEADPHONE THEATER x x V. x: The stored parameter is applied to all of the sound fields. *: These parameters may not operate depending on... the source or may not operate as adjusted. B x x x x x x x z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI REAR x x x x x x x z z z V. Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < LEVEL >< EQ > FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER (dts) LFE D.RANGE FRONT CENTER...
