Sony STR-DB870 Operating Instructions

n SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C’)=
Uses 3D sound imaging of V. SEMI M.
DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener from the
sound of the front speakers (without using
actual rear speakers).
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s classic editing studio.
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of
the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s BGM recording studio.
n NIGHT THEATER
Allows you to retain a theater like environment
while listening at low volume levels, such as
late at night.
n MONO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies
with monaural soundtracks.
n STEREO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies
recorded with stereo soundtracks.
n V. MULTI DIMENSION’) (Virtual Multi
Dimension) m
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of
virtual surround speakers positioned higher
than the listener from a single pair of actual
surround speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30” angle of elevation.
n VIRTUAL MULTI REAR’) (Virtual Multi
Rear) m
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of
virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual
surround speakers.
n V. SEMI M. DIMENSION’) (Virtual Semi
Multi Dimension) m
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual
surround speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual surround
speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener at a 30” angle
of elevation.
n VIRTUAL ENHANCED Ai) (Virtual
Enhanced Surround A) m
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of
virtual surround speakers from the sound of the
front speakers without using actual surround
speakers.
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n VIRTUAL ENHANCED B1) (Virtual
3.
Enhanced Surround B) m
z
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of
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virtual surround speakers from the sound of the
2
front speakers without using actual surround
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n DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A, B2) g
Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall z
using multi-speaker system and 3D sound
imaging for software with 2 channel signals
like CDs.
l DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A reproduces the
sonic character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in
Amsterdam, which is famous for its large sound
stage due to its reflectivity.
l DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B reproduces the
sonic character of the MUSIKVEREIN in
Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance
and unique reverberative sound.
n CHURCH
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
n OPERA HOUSE
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
n JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
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Sony STR-DB870 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	STR-DB870
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English