Sony HTSS2000 User Manual

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Types of sound field available
About DCS (Digital Cinema 
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS  mark use DCS 
technology.
DCS is a unique sound reproduction 
technology for home theater developed by 
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures 
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and 
powerful sound of movie theaters at home. 
With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed 
by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) 
and measured data, the ideal sound field 
intended by film makers can be experienced at 
home.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX 
modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for 
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with 
multi channel surround effects. You can 
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony 
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in 
your home.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of 
the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a 
single pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is 
coming from inside the screen like in 
theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found 
in theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate 
these three elements simultaneously.
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[Display]
Effect
Movie
CINEMA STUDIO EX A 
DCS
  [C.ST.EX A]
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production 
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any 
type of movie.
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 
DCS
  [C.ST.EX B]
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production 
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or 
action movies with lots of sound effects.
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 
DCS
  [C.ST.EX C]
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching 
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the 
soundtrack.
Music
PORTABLE AUDIO 
[PORTABLE]
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable 
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other 
compressed music.
HALL [HALL]
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE CONCERT 
[CONCERT]
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
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