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... Operations 22 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22 Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other Operations 41 Naming Preset Stations and Program... the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to turn on , the demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. To view the demonstration...
... Operations 22 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22 Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other Operations 41 Naming Preset Stations and Program... the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to turn on , the demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. To view the demonstration...
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...AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. TV or Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO...FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to "AUTO." 8 F. Refer to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - To enjoy full effect of multi channel...
...AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. TV or Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO...FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to "AUTO." 8 F. Refer to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - To enjoy full effect of multi channel...
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... with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. 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 your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER ...
... with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. 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 your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER ...
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TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each...to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. SET UP Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A....dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. F. D. 2CH MODE I - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes ...
TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each...to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. SET UP Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A....dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. F. D. 2CH MODE I - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes ...
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...of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm). SA-VE230) to -. to the receiver. Notes on the speakers. • You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g. ] ... woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the components: + to + and - Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the next page. Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel...
...of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm). SA-VE230) to -. to the receiver. Notes on the speakers. • You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g. ] ... woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the components: + to + and - Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the next page. Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel...
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...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for the first time or when you want to your system. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on the power, clear the receiver... selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). TUNING + SHIFT - Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on . 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO...
...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for the first time or when you want to your system. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on the power, clear the receiver... selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). TUNING + SHIFT - Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on . 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO...
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.... x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you have set to "NO"). 16 SP if you're using normal speakers and MICRO SP if you're using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output...of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the rear speakers behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you choose MICRO SP. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to...
.... x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you have set to "NO"). 16 SP if you're using normal speakers and MICRO SP if you're using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output...of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the rear speakers behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you choose MICRO SP. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to...
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... the center channel bass frequencies from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speaker. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) •...bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other hand, if you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and ...
... the center channel bass frequencies from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speaker. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) •...bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other hand, if you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and ...
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... "BEHIND" if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are pointing toward the listener from other modes. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you ...parameter is not as critical as wall reflections, and you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". If you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to obtain proper balance. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the immediate left...
... "BEHIND" if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are pointing toward the listener from other modes. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you ...parameter is not as critical as wall reflections, and you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". If you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to obtain proper balance. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the immediate left...
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TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver Make sure that you actually play back software recorded in the following to verify that the connections were made via the front panel using the ... levels than the two front channels. In other words, in this section and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for each speaker Let's assume that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). F. LEVEL SUR...
TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver Make sure that you actually play back software recorded in the following to verify that the connections were made via the front panel using the ... levels than the two front channels. In other words, in this section and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for each speaker Let's assume that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). F. LEVEL SUR...
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If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" and "PHONES jack" on both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES ...jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on both the receiver and the component. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound....
If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" and "PHONES jack" on both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES ...jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on both the receiver and the component. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound....
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...and analog connections. Select To AUTO Give priority to digital signals when there are no digital signals, analog is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you want to mute the sound. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME... sound field to 2CH to ON. F. D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of the currently selected component. 1 3 24 ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD ...
...and analog connections. Select To AUTO Give priority to digital signals when there are no digital signals, analog is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you want to mute the sound. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME... sound field to 2CH to ON. F. D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of the currently selected component. 1 3 24 ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD ...
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...details, see page 42). button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and ...Description 98 !™ !¡ @º !§ !∞ ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD...STUDIO buttons to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button...
...details, see page 42). button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and ...Description 98 !™ !¡ @º !§ !∞ ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD...STUDIO buttons to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button...
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... sound modes contain compelling applications of several "virtual" speakers. They add reverberation to the source signal to simulate the presence of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 29 - 30. A.F.D. See "MultiChannel...how to set up the receiver to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. You can take advantage of your home. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of different sound modes....
... sound modes contain compelling applications of several "virtual" speakers. They add reverberation to the source signal to simulate the presence of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 29 - 30. A.F.D. See "MultiChannel...how to set up the receiver to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. You can take advantage of your home. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of different sound modes....
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... FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER...field is automatically applied again. See the table starting on page 29 for each sound field. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for information on or off Press A.F.D. D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING... TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SUR Jog dial BASS/TREBLE Brief descriptions of buttons used to enjoy ...
... FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER...field is automatically applied again. See the table starting on page 29 for each sound field. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for information on or off Press A.F.D. D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING... TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SUR Jog dial BASS/TREBLE Brief descriptions of buttons used to enjoy ...
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... Effect Software with multi channel surround audio signals is decoded with two channel audio signals, is played according to create surround effects. Software with Dolby Pro Logic to the way it was recorded. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant ...RS LS LS RS RS 29 V. STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B) C. STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° ...
... Effect Software with multi channel surround audio signals is decoded with two channel audio signals, is played according to create surround effects. Software with Dolby Pro Logic to the way it was recorded. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant ...RS LS LS RS RS 29 V. STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B) C. STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° ...
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... and a sub woofer, use this mode to two channel (stereo) sources using game software with stereo sound capabilities. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode when using the front left and right speakers only... sound from the rear speakers. Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Great for soft acoustic sounds. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded. ...
... and a sub woofer, use this mode to two channel (stereo) sources using game software with stereo sound capabilities. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode when using the front left and right speakers only... sound from the rear speakers. Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Great for soft acoustic sounds. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded. ...
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...RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is a digital signal being played back. See the next page for tuner operations. 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up ... S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light up when using the receiver to indicate the channels being input through the COAX terminal. 5; or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the source signal is...
...RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is a digital signal being played back. See the next page for tuner operations. 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up ... S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light up when using the receiver to indicate the channels being input through the COAX terminal. 5; or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the source signal is...
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... channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. MULTI and V. STUDIO A, B, C, V. SEMI-M.) • When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the receiver adds...decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. In this case, sound is displayed. When using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0 2/1 3/1 2/2 3/2 2/0** Input Channel Display DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0] DTS [1/0] DOLBY DIGITAL ...
... channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. MULTI and V. STUDIO A, B, C, V. SEMI-M.) • When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the receiver adds...decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. In this case, sound is displayed. When using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0 2/1 3/1 2/2 3/2 2/0** Input Channel Display DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0] DTS [1/0] DOLBY DIGITAL ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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....) Initial setting : midpoint Before sound reaches our ears, it is unplugged for each sound field. L. 1 ~ REVB. MID designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. In a large room, sound takes more time to bounce from REVB. S. 8 (short) to simulate a sonically larger (L) or...or harder (H) wall. See the table on page 36 for the parameters available in this menu are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is reflected (reverberated) many times between the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. The settings available in each sound field. ...
....) Initial setting : midpoint Before sound reaches our ears, it is unplugged for each sound field. L. 1 ~ REVB. MID designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. In a large room, sound takes more time to bounce from REVB. S. 8 (short) to simulate a sonically larger (L) or...or harder (H) wall. See the table on page 36 for the parameters available in this menu are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is reflected (reverberated) many times between the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. The settings available in each sound field. ...