Sony STR-DH710 - Manual (Page 52)

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You can only select this sound field if the
headphones are connected to the receiver.
x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH)
This mode is selected automatically if you use
headphones (except Analog Direct). Standard
2 channel stereo sources completely bypass
the sound field processing and multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to 2
channels except LFE signals.
Note
When headphones are connected to the S-AIR
surround amplifier, the sound field is automatically
set to “HP 2CH”.
x HP DIR (Headphones Direct)
Outputs the analog signals without processing
by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
If you connect a subwoofer
This receiver will generate a low frequency
signal for output to the subwoofer when there
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound
effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel
signal. However, the low frequency signal is
not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6
MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
Notes on sound fields
• Depends on the speaker pattern settings,
some sound fields may not be available.
• The sound fields for music and movie do not
work in the following cases.
– signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz are being received.
– signals with more than 5.1 channel are
being received (except PLIIz).
• You cannot select PLII, PLIIx and PLIIz at
the same time.
– PLIIx is available only when the speaker
pattern is set to a setting with surround
back speaker(s).
– PLIIz is available only when the speaker
pattern is set to a setting with front high
speakers.
• 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.
Tips
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the
package.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic IIz
decoding are effective when multi channel signals
are input.
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS), see “Glossary” (page 85).
To turn off the surround effect
for movie/music
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select
“2CH ST.” or “A.F.D. AUTO”.
You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT
repeatedly on the receiver to select “2CH ST.”
or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the receiver to
select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
When headphones are
connected