Sony 3-289-450-44(1) - Manual (Page 61)

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Notes
• The sound fields for music and movies do not work
in the following cases.
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz are being received.
– DTS 96/24 signals are being received.
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz are being received.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
received.
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
• When one of the sound fields for music is selected,
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SPEAKER
menu. However, the sound will be output from the
subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE
signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set
to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected,
or “PORTABLE” is selected.
Tip
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS), see “Glossary” (page 88).
To turn off the surround effect
for movie/music mode
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT to select “2CH ST.” or
press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
Enjoying the surround
effect at low volume
levels
(NIGHT MODE)
This function allows you to retain a theater like
environment at low volume levels. This
function can be used with other sound fields.
When watching a movie late at night, you will
be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low
volume level.
Press NIGHT MODE.
The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The
NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you
press NIGHT MODE.
Note
This function does not work in the following cases.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency
of more than 96 kHz are being received.
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 96 kHz are being received.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
AUTO CAL
INPUT
MODE SLEEP
NIGHT
MODE NIGHT
MODE