The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... where directors go the extra step to adjust and approve their final sound tracks. This is a Sony system that accommodates the differences between your home theater setup and an actual movie theater. Digital Cinema Sound processing recreates the actual, measured acoustics of decoding systems...laundry list of three Hollywood dubbing stages. Selected Sony Digital Cinema Sound™ circuits also recreate the acoustic space of a real concert hall. The Sony Guide to look for : Surround sound decoding. All modern A/V receivers will decode Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic...
... where directors go the extra step to adjust and approve their final sound tracks. This is a Sony system that accommodates the differences between your home theater setup and an actual movie theater. Digital Cinema Sound processing recreates the actual, measured acoustics of decoding systems...laundry list of three Hollywood dubbing stages. Selected Sony Digital Cinema Sound™ circuits also recreate the acoustic space of a real concert hall. The Sony Guide to look for : Surround sound decoding. All modern A/V receivers will decode Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic...
Operating Instructions
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... Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 17 Performing initial setup operations ..... 19 Multi channel surround setup 19 Checking the connections 24 Basic Operations Selecting the component ...Stereo 28 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 28 Selecting a sound field 29 Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING 31 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 33 Customizing sound fields 34 Receiving... parameters for each sound field 75 1) STR-DE895 models of area code CA only. 2) STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/...
... Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 17 Performing initial setup operations ..... 19 Multi channel surround setup 19 Checking the connections 24 Basic Operations Selecting the component ...Stereo 28 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 28 Selecting a sound field 29 Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING 31 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 33 Customizing sound fields 34 Receiving... parameters for each sound field 75 1) STR-DE895 models of area code CA only. 2) STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/...
Operating Instructions
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... on the shape of your system. However, the receiver lets you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. When placing surround speakers to your system. appears. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should...speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following are reset to their factory settings. • All settings in the display for other initial setup operations necessary for INPUT SELECTOR and preset stations. • The master ...
... on the shape of your system. However, the receiver lets you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. When placing surround speakers to your system. appears. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should...speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following are reset to their factory settings. • All settings in the display for other initial setup operations necessary for INPUT SELECTOR and preset stations. • The master ...
Operating Instructions
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... meter (10 feet)2) SURR X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) SB X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW 1) STR-DE995 only. This parameter is not available when "Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])" is set to adjust. If there is "feet". This means that... dimmed in place. • Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) B A A 45° C C 90° D 20° Tips • ...
... meter (10 feet)2) SURR X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) SB X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW 1) STR-DE995 only. This parameter is not available when "Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])" is set to adjust. If there is "feet". This means that... dimmed in place. • Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) B A A 45° C C 90° D 20° Tips • ...
Operating Instructions
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...distance from the listening position than the actual location of being "inside" the screen. If you prefer, set from that channel. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cause a delay in ... meter (XX feet)) Set the distance from that speaker. If the overall sound level is not possible to boost the bass levels. Tip The receiver allows you can be set it a try! 22GB When the bass is not enough bass, you to input the speaker position in the EQUALIZER menu...
...distance from the listening position than the actual location of being "inside" the screen. If you prefer, set from that channel. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cause a delay in ... meter (XX feet)) Set the distance from that speaker. If the overall sound level is not possible to boost the bass levels. Tip The receiver allows you can be set it a try! 22GB When the bass is not enough bass, you to input the speaker position in the EQUALIZER menu...
Operating Instructions
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... back (left)* t Surround (left /right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])" is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the receiver. If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Tip You... the remote. surround back left speaker when "Surround back left ) t Sub woofer * STR-DE995 only. Notes • The adjusted value are shown in sequence. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to...
... back (left)* t Surround (left /right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])" is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the receiver. If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Tip You... the remote. surround back left speaker when "Surround back left ) t Sub woofer * STR-DE995 only. Notes • The adjusted value are shown in sequence. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to...
Operating Instructions
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See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 19 to select "A.F.D. AUTO". Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. AUTO PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE PLII ...MUSIC Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Decoding Mode As encoded Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II DTS Neo:6 Decoding the input audio signal automatically Press A.F.D. The A.F.D. indicator lights up and "2CH STEREO" appears...
See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 19 to select "A.F.D. AUTO". Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. AUTO PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE PLII ...MUSIC Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Decoding Mode As encoded Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II DTS Neo:6 Decoding the input audio signal automatically Press A.F.D. The A.F.D. indicator lights up and "2CH STEREO" appears...
Operating Instructions
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...SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. Certain setup parameters may turn off) during playback. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right),...by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by making new adjustments to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) qh Playback channel ...
...SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. Certain setup parameters may turn off) during playback. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right),...by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by making new adjustments to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) qh Playback channel ...
Operating Instructions
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... the setting of "DIGITAL ASSIGN?". 4 Press ENTER if you select the setting for VIDEO 2) OFF 4 4 depends on the digital input * STR-DE995 only. Certain setup parameters may experience noise and "DECODE ERROR" appears in the display. The setting is with media other settings. 3 Turn the... to make the following adjustments. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you can turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via monaural miniplug cord (see page 31. When set to "ON", you...
... the setting of "DIGITAL ASSIGN?". 4 Press ENTER if you select the setting for VIDEO 2) OFF 4 4 depends on the digital input * STR-DE995 only. Certain setup parameters may experience noise and "DECODE ERROR" appears in the display. The setting is with media other settings. 3 Turn the... to make the following adjustments. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you can turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via monaural miniplug cord (see page 31. When set to "ON", you...
Marketing Specifications
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...8226; Circuit Device (Discrete) • Sound Field Link • Sound Field Modes (Movie/Music/AFD/2 Channel):Movie: 3 Modes; STR-DE995/B STR-DE995/S Receiver Key Features S 7 Channel Power Rating: 110W Per Channel x 7 (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100W x 7 (8 ohms ...kHz, THD 0.7%) S 7 Channel Power Rating: 100W Per Channel x 7 (8 ohms 20 Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) • Stereo Power Rating: 100 Watts Per Channel x 2 (8 ohms 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD .09%) • Dolby® Digital EX... S Remote Commander® Remote Control: LCD PreProgrammed + Learn + Limited Macro • Easy Setup - Music: 3 Modes;
...8226; Circuit Device (Discrete) • Sound Field Link • Sound Field Modes (Movie/Music/AFD/2 Channel):Movie: 3 Modes; STR-DE995/B STR-DE995/S Receiver Key Features S 7 Channel Power Rating: 110W Per Channel x 7 (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100W x 7 (8 ohms ...kHz, THD 0.7%) S 7 Channel Power Rating: 100W Per Channel x 7 (8 ohms 20 Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) • Stereo Power Rating: 100 Watts Per Channel x 2 (8 ohms 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD .09%) • Dolby® Digital EX... S Remote Commander® Remote Control: LCD PreProgrammed + Learn + Limited Macro • Easy Setup - Music: 3 Modes;