Sony DAR-RD100 Mode D'Emploi
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“PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC” (Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie/Music)
Movie/Music)
Produces five full-bandwidth output channels
from 2 channel sources. This is done using an
advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder
that extracts the spatial properties of the original
recording without adding any new sounds or tonal
colorations.
from 2 channel sources. This is done using an
advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder
that extracts the spatial properties of the original
recording without adding any new sounds or tonal
colorations.
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Hints
• If you do not want any surround effect, select “A.F.D.
AUTO” or “2CH STEREO.”
• The system remembers the last sound field selected for
each function. (i.e., if you listen to DVDs with
“HALL” and then FM/AM radio with another sound
field, the system remembers and applies “HALL” when
you return to the DVD function.)
“HALL” and then FM/AM radio with another sound
field, the system remembers and applies “HALL” when
you return to the DVD function.)
Note
When the input signal is a multi channel source, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music are
cancelled and the multi channel source is output directly.
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music are
cancelled and the multi channel source is output directly.
Outputting 2 channel sources from
the centre and surround speakers
the centre and surround speakers
“MULTI ST.” (Multi Stereo)
Outputs 2 channel sources from the front speakers,
surround speakers, and centre speaker
simultaneously. Front and surround speakers
output the same sound.
surround speakers, and centre speaker
simultaneously. Front and surround speakers
output the same sound.
“REAR ST.” (Rear Stereo)
Outputs 2 channel sources from the surround
speakers only. The front speakers output sound
only if you select “NONE” in “SURR SP” in the
AMP menu (page 92).
speakers only. The front speakers output sound
only if you select “NONE” in “SURR SP” in the
AMP menu (page 92).
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Hint
When you select “MULTI ST.” or “REAR ST.,” “LINK”
appears in the centre unit display.
appears in the centre unit display.
Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound (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.” “Digital Cinema Sound”
simulates in a home theatre an ideal movie theatre
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.” “Digital Cinema Sound”
simulates in a home theatre an ideal movie theatre
sound environment based on the preference of the
movie director.
“C. ST. EX A” (Cinema Studio EX A)
Reproduces the sound 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” (Cinema Studio EX B)
Reproduces the sound 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.
Entertainment “Kim 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” (Cinema Studio EX C)
Reproduces the sound of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal
for watching musicals or classic films where
music is featured in the soundtrack.
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal
for watching musicals or classic films where
music is featured in the soundtrack.
About Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie
software encoded in multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three
elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual surround
speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theatre, sound seems to come from
inside the movie screen. This element creates the
same sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces reverberation peculiar to a movie
theatre. Cinema Studio EX is an integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
software encoded in multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three
elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual surround
speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theatre, sound seems to come from
inside the movie screen. This element creates the
same sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces reverberation peculiar to a movie
theatre. Cinema Studio EX is an integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in
the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming
directly from the surround speakers.
directly from the surround speakers.