Sony STR-DE697 - Manual (Page 33)

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33 GB
model name1[STR-DE697]
[4-252-272-31(2)]
Notes
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SET UP menu.
However, the sound will be output from the sub
woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
– HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
format, you can enjoy the surround sound
intended by the filmmakers.
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
mode.
“SB XXXX” appears in the display.
For details, see “How to select the surround back
decoding mode” on page 34.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode using
“SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 38).
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when A.F.D. mode is selected.
Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
— SURR BACK DECODING
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