Operating Instructions

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Enjoying the Surround
Sound
You can feel immersed by the sound
from not only the horizontal direction,
but also from the upward direction by
using Vertical Surround Engine*
effectively for sound modes (page 22)
other than NEWS. This function also
works for the 2.0 channel signal such as
a TV program.
* Vertical Surround Engine is a highly
precise digital sound field processing
technology developed by Sony that
produces the sound field in the height
direction virtually in addition to a sound
field in the horizontal direction by only
using front speakers and without using
top speakers.
You do not need to install speakers on a
ceiling and you can enjoy the sound with
rich presence regardless of the ceiling
height. Also, this function is hardly
affected by the shape of a room because
it does not use the sound reflected from
a wall and enables improved surround
playback.
Press VERTICAL S. to set the function
to on or off.
• The surround effect from all directions
differs depending on the sound source.
• A time gap between the sound and
picture may occur depending on the
sound source. If your TV has a function
that delays the image, use it for
adjustment.
You can easily enjoy pre-programmed
sound effects that are tailored to
different kinds of sound sources.
Enjoying Immersive
Surround Experience
(VERTICAL S.)
VERTICAL S.
Vertical surround on
The VERTICAL S. indicator lights.
Vertical surround off
The VERTICAL S. indicator turns off.
Notes
Enjoying the Sound Mode
that is Tailored to Sound
Sources
CINEMA
MUSIC
AUTO SOUND
NEWS
GAME
STANDARD
SPORTS