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... panel (see the illustration below). Conventions • The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 8 Digital ...Parts and Basic Operations 26 Front Panel Parts Description 26 Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts 43 Direct Tuning 44 Automatic Tuning 45 Preset Tuning 45 ...
... panel (see the illustration below). Conventions • The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 8 Digital ...Parts and Basic Operations 26 Front Panel Parts Description 26 Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts 43 Direct Tuning 44 Automatic Tuning 45 Preset Tuning 45 ...
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ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN COAX ... IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2ND AUDIO TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OUT To the front panel Camcorder or video game (STR-DE945 only) INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor Ç Ç OUT IN INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L ...connecting a TV monitor You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not be sure to match the color-coded pins to the ...
ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN COAX ... IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2ND AUDIO TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OUT To the front panel Camcorder or video game (STR-DE945 only) INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor Ç Ç OUT IN INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L ...connecting a TV monitor You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not be sure to match the color-coded pins to the ...
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... S IN OUT STATUS IN IN IN OUT VIDEO OUT CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT IN B + SPEAKERS A R L ++ + R L R L - - - - 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 Note When making coaxial connections instead of multi channel... jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Required cords Optical digital cords (not supplied...
... S IN OUT STATUS IN IN IN OUT VIDEO OUT CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT IN B + SPEAKERS A R L ++ + R L R L - - - - 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 Note When making coaxial connections instead of multi channel... jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Required cords Optical digital cords (not supplied...
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...• Please note that you to the instructions supplied with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. MD or DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE DIGITAL OPTICAL IN L OUT R...match the color-coded pins to the digital input on the components. The other jacks may result in intermittent sound. 10 Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling...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 COAX...
...• Please note that you to the instructions supplied with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. MD or DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE DIGITAL OPTICAL IN L OUT R...match the color-coded pins to the digital input on the components. The other jacks may result in intermittent sound. 10 Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling...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 COAX...
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...MASTER VOLUME PRESET - To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL...IN VIDEO etc. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although 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. If ...
...MASTER VOLUME PRESET - To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL...IN VIDEO etc. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although 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. If ...
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...FM MODE 2ND AUDIO BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Sub room Stereo amplifier R SPEAKERS L Speaker (L) Speaker (R) Note This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is shipped. ** Models of area code U, CA only. A B C LEVEL TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND...the appropriate jacks on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is selected. 12 White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S connecting ...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DE945 only) AC OUTLET* b To a wall outlet * ...
...FM MODE 2ND AUDIO BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Sub room Stereo amplifier R SPEAKERS L Speaker (L) Speaker (R) Note This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is shipped. ** Models of area code U, CA only. A B C LEVEL TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND...the appropriate jacks on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is selected. 12 White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S connecting ...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DE945 only) AC OUTLET* b To a wall outlet * ...
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SET UP Cursor buttons SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - 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 Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, ...: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME PRESET - Hooking Up and Setting Up the...
SET UP Cursor buttons SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - 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 Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, ...: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME PRESET - Hooking Up and Setting Up the...
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...sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to -. to + and - If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to either of the speaker cords about ... 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...
...sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to -. to + and - If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to either of the speaker cords about ... 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...
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... SELECTOR). In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Stripped cords are connected correctly. 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 the REAR and CENTER...with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. (This information is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another ...
... SELECTOR). In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Stripped cords are connected correctly. 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 the REAR and CENTER...with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. (This information is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another ...
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...via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 50). • STR-DE945 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 50). - This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you !" LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER ...you turn on the power. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details on what will clear the receiver's memory. 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 1 Turn off during ...
...via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 50). • STR-DE945 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 50). - This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you !" LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER ...you turn on the power. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details on what will clear the receiver's memory. 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 1 Turn off during ...
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...° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. 19 Normally, select "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you or to the side, depending on the shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When ... that follow. 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting...
...° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. 19 Normally, select "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you or to the side, depending on the shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When ... that follow. 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting...
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... large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". This setting only effects the surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup x Center speaker size (CENTER) Initial setting : ...a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies 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 for proper implementation of a center channel will effectively reproduce...
... large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". This setting only effects the surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup x Center speaker size (CENTER) Initial setting : ...a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies 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 for proper implementation of a center channel will effectively reproduce...
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...". • If you specify the height of your listening position than the front speakers. * Models of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be set to your listening position (C on your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are not... available when "Rear speaker size (REAR)" is set in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHIND" or "MIDDLE" if your listening environment. B B 60 A A 30 * These...
...". • If you specify the height of your listening position than the front speakers. * Models of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be set to your listening position (C on your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are not... available when "Rear speaker size (REAR)" is set in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHIND" or "MIDDLE" if your listening environment. B B 60 A A 30 * These...
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... distance 3~6 feet* (1~2 m) closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of surround sound. The frequency can be output when the receiver is not possible to set more than the front speakers. The frequency can be adjusted in 30 Hz steps from 60 Hz... MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. And they can adjust the volume level of distance. x Rear speaker crossover frequency (REAR SP >) Initial...
... distance 3~6 feet* (1~2 m) closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of surround sound. The frequency can be output when the receiver is not possible to set more than the front speakers. The frequency can be adjusted in 30 Hz steps from 60 Hz... MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. And they can adjust the volume level of distance. x Rear speaker crossover frequency (REAR SP >) Initial...
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...MASTER VOLUME PRESET - If you follow the procedure 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 during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can...the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on the receiver Make sure that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on page 27). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING...
...MASTER VOLUME PRESET - If you follow the procedure 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 during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can...the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on the receiver Make sure that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on page 27). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING...
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...which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all speaker cords are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to the receiver (see "Troubleshooting" on page 53. 24 There's no matter which is not outputting any sound. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES ...jack and set to OFF or to the receiver correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no sound from the headphones (see "7 SPEAKERS ...
...which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all speaker cords are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to the receiver (see "Troubleshooting" on page 53. 24 There's no matter which is not outputting any sound. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES ...jack and set to OFF or to the receiver correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no sound from the headphones (see "7 SPEAKERS ...
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... output sound to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones, we recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound field. LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD ...use the headphones, set to the headphones. • To enjoy surround sound from the headphones. 27 TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST...(STR-DE945) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE845)). TUNING + SHIFT - Press 5.1 CH again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the equalizer, bass boost, and sound ...
... output sound to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones, we recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound field. LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD ...use the headphones, set to the headphones. • To enjoy surround sound from the headphones. 27 TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST...(STR-DE945) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE845)). TUNING + SHIFT - Press 5.1 CH again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the equalizer, bass boost, and sound ...
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... MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - For details, see "Selecting a Sound Field" on page 35. 2CH button / indicator Press to turn off the display, set the receiver to enjoy surround sound. A.F.D. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. button /... indicator Press to set in a multi channel format. 28 qa CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C sound field. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP...
... MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - For details, see "Selecting a Sound Field" on page 35. 2CH button / indicator Press to turn off the display, set the receiver to enjoy surround sound. A.F.D. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. button /... indicator Press to set in a multi channel format. 28 qa CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C sound field. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP...
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..." selects the same program source as the main function controls. • Even if 2ND AUDIO is set to "SOURCE", no sound is output when the receiver is not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals and during 5.1 CH input. z When you want to listen to an analog...FM stereo reception is turned on or off the BASS BOOST indicator. 2 Press EQUALIZER to the analog inputs are output through the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks. qf 2ND AUDIO button (STR-DE945 only) Press repeatedly to select 2 channel (stereo) audio signals for preset stations. No signals are stored automatically and can be a sound...
..." selects the same program source as the main function controls. • Even if 2ND AUDIO is set to "SOURCE", no sound is output when the receiver is not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals and during 5.1 CH input. z When you want to listen to an analog...FM stereo reception is turned on or off the BASS BOOST indicator. 2 Press EQUALIZER to the analog inputs are output through the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks. qf 2ND AUDIO button (STR-DE945 only) Press repeatedly to select 2 channel (stereo) audio signals for preset stations. No signals are stored automatically and can be a sound...
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... software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of several "virtual" speakers. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. A.F.D. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to obtain the sound you desire by selecting one of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology.
... software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of several "virtual" speakers. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. A.F.D. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to obtain the sound you desire by selecting one of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology.