Enjoying Surround Sound (Sound Mode) - Sharp Aquos AN-ACS1U Operation Manual

Enjoying surround sound (sound mode)

This product incorporates decoders supporting the Dolby Digital system and DTS system.
Dolby Digital
One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use.
You can also enjoy the stereophonic effect in the home
theater system.
Lights up when detecting Dolby Digital signal.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use.
As the sound quality is emphasized, you can enjoy the
realistic sound effect in the home theater system.
Lights up when detecting DTS signal.
Preset sound modes and sound image
You can enjoy normal stereo sounds.
Creates a strong low end and a dynamic, wide sound stage.
Appropriate for movie soundtracks and similar sources.
Attenuates the bass sound, and enhances the sound clarity
also at lower listening levels.
Appropriate for news programs and similar sources.
Creates a natural, spacious sound.
Appropriate for various kinds of music sources.
Slightly emphasizes both the low frequency and high
frequency range, resulting in transparent sound.
Appropriate for listening to jazz and similar music.
Slightly emphasizes the low frequency range, and creates an
extended high end.
Appropriate for listening to classical music.
NOTE
• Subwoofer sound levels for preset sound modes are set to the recommended levels.
• You can adjust a subwoofer sound level for each preset sound mode. (Page 18) Return the settings to default by resetting. (Page 29)
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Dolby Pro Logic
System expanding 2ch stereo sound to more spacious sound.
When setting Dolby Virtual Speaker to "ON", Dolby Pro
Logic is activated to enjoy the stereo sound effect.
Lights up when Dolby Pro Logic is activated.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
This is a general term for digitally encoded audio signals
on a CD or DVD.
The AQUOS AUDIO system lets you enjoy playback of
digital signals from sources such as CD or DVD.
The indicator lights up when a PCM signal has been detected.
Emphasizes both bass and treble, resulting in brisk and lively
sound.
Appropriate for listening to rock and pop music.
Emphasizes the midrange and creates a spacious impression.
Appropriate for vocal music.
Emphasizes both the low frequency and high frequency
range and creates a spacious impression.
Appropriate for listening to live recordings of concerts and
similar sources.
Voice of narration comes out from the center; you can hear
cheers and feel the atmosphere in the theater with a wide
sound fi eld like 5.1ch.
Appropriate for sports broadcasting such as baseball or
football games.
Words are easy to hear and loud sounds are controlled; even
at low volume, you can enjoy a wide sound fi eld like 5.1ch.
Appropriate for listening to sounds of movies at low volume.