Sony HT-RD150, Operating Instructions Manual

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Using only the front speaker and
subwoofer
“2CH STEREO” (2 Channel Stereo)
Outputs the sound from the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi channel surround formats are
downmixed to 2 channels.
Outputting 2 channel sources like
CDs by 5.1channel
“PRO LOGIC” (Dolby Pro Logic)
Produces five output channels from 2 channel
sources. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding
to the input signal and output to front, centre, and
surround speakers.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.
“PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC” (Dolby Pro Logic II
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.
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.
Outputting 2 channel sources from
the centre and surround speakers
“MULTI ST.” (Multi Stereo)
Outputs 2 channel sources from the front, centre,
and surround speakers 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 25).
z Hint
When you select “MULTI ST.” or “REAR ST.,” the
“LINK” indicator lights up 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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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