Sony STR-DH740 - Manual (Page 45)

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Selecting the sound
field
This receiver can create multi channel
surround sound. You can select one of the
optimized sound fields from the receiver’s
pre-programmed sound fields.
1
Select “Sound Effects” from the
home menu, then press
.
2
Select “Sound Field”, then press
.
3
Select the sound field you want.
• You can press SOUND FIELD +/– on the
remote control repeatedly to select the sound
field you want.
• You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or
MUSIC on the receiver.
• Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode:
This mode allows you to listen to higher
fidelity sound and select the decoding
mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo
sound as multi channel sound.
• 2 channel sound mode: You can switch
the output sound to 2 channel sound
regardless of the recording formats of the
software you are using, the playback
equipment connected, or the sound field
settings of the receiver.
x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO)
Presets the sound as it was recorded/
encoded without adding any surround
effects.
However, for USA and Canada models,
this receiver will generate a low frequency
signal for output to the subwoofer when
there is no LFE signals.
x Multi Stereo (MULTI ST.)
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all
speakers. However, sound may not be
output from certain speakers depending on
the speaker settings.
x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.)
The receiver outputs the sound from the
front left/right speakers only. There is no
sound from the subwoofer.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources
completely bypass the sound field
processing and multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
x Analog Direct (A. DIRECT)
You can switch the audio of the selected
input to 2 channel analog input. This
function enables you to enjoy high quality
analog sources.
When using this function, only the volume
and front speaker level can be adjusted.
You cannot select “Analog Direct” when you
select BD, DVD, GAME and USB as input.
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s
pre-programmed sound fields. They bring
the exciting and powerful sound of movie
theaters into your home.
x HD-D.C.S.
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is
Sony’s new innovative home theater
technology using the latest acoustic and
digital signal processing technologies. It is
based on precise response measurement
data of a mastering studio.
Enjoying Sound Effects
Tips
Auto Format Direct
(A.F.D.)/2 channel sound
mode
Note
Movie mode