Sony STR-DN1040 - Manual (Page 59)

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Using the Sound
Optimizer function
The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear
and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It
automatically calibrates the sound which
cannot be heard well when you turn down
the volume level. After Auto Calibration is
performed, the sound level is optimized to
suit your environment.
1
Select “Sound Effects” from the
home menu, then press
.
2
Select “Sound Optimizer”, then
press .
3
Select “Normal” or “Low”, then
press .
The Sound Optimizer function is activated.
To adjust for the reference level of a movie,
select “Normal”. To adjust for a CD or
other software whose average sound
pressure level is processed highly, select
“Low”.
• This function does not work in the following
cases.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
– Headphones are connected.
• The receiver may play back signals at a lower
sampling frequency than the actual sampling
frequency of the input signals, depending on the
audio format.
Selecting the
calibration type
You can select the calibration type you
want after performing the Auto Calibration.
For details, see “Auto Calibration Type”
(page 95).
Using the Pure Direct
function
The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher
fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the
display panel lights off to suppress noise
that affects sound quality. You can use the
Pure Direct function with all inputs.
1
Select “Sound Effects” from the
home menu, then press
.
2
Select “Pure Direct”, then press
.
3
Select “On”, then press .
When Pure Direct function is selected,
“Equalizer”, “Sound Optimizer”, “Advanced
Auto Volume” and “Dynamic Range
Compressor” do not work.
You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the
remote control or receiver to turn on or off the
Pure Direct function.
To cancel Pure Direct
The Pure Direct function will be canceled
when you perform the following:
– Select “Off” in step 3 in “Using the Pure
Direct function” (page 59).
– Press PURE DIRECT again.
– Change the sound field.
– Change the scene setting on the TV
(Scene Select).
– Change the setting of “Equalizer”,
“Sound Optimizer”, “Advanced Auto
Volume” or “Dynamic Range
Compressor”.
Notes
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