Sony fm stereo fm-am receiver str-sl50 User Manual
Enjoying Surround Sound
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Selecting a sound field
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo)
(2 Channel Stereo)
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to
select “2CH ST.”.
select “2CH ST.”.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Notes
• No sound is output from the sub woofer when
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel
(stereo) sources using the front left and right
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. to select
“A.F.D. AUTO”.
(stereo) sources using the front left and right
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. to select
“A.F.D. AUTO”.
• When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page
13), internal sound processor will automatically
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this
setting, we recommend that you choose “A.F.D.
AUTO” mode so that you can take advantage of
your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this
setting, we recommend that you choose “A.F.D.
AUTO” mode so that you can take advantage of
your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.
Selecting other sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to
select the sound field you want.
select the sound field you want.
The current sound field is indicated in the
display. See pages 19–20 for information on
each sound field.
display. See pages 19–20 for information on
each sound field.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
DCS
DCS
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.
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C.ST.EX A–C (Cinema Studio EX A–C)
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 most any type of movie.
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode,
great for watching most any type of movie.
• 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.
Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This
mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
action movies with lots of sound effects.
• C.ST.EX C reproduces the sound characteristics
of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring
stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals
or classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals
or classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
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