Sound Adjustment; Enjoying Surround Sound By Using Decoding Mode - Sony 3-398-069-14(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system's pre-programmed decoding
modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press X/x repeatedly until "DEC. MODE" appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
3
Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel
display.
Display
"AUTO"
"2CH STEREO"
50
GB
X/x/c,
Decoding mode Effect
2 CHANNEL Selects the decoding mode automatically depending on the disc
STEREO, WIDE or the function selected.
STAGE and
• "2CH STEREO": Outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the
PORTABLE AUDIO
automatically
switchable
• "WIDE STAGE": Produces a surround sound image with two
• "PORTABLE AUDIO": Produces a clear enhanced sound
2 CHANNEL Outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio signal type
STEREO being input. "2CH STEREO" is applied to the "TV" and "SAT/
CABLE" functions by default.
SYSTEM
MENU
audio signal type being input when an audio disc (e.g., CD,
DATA-CD (MP3), etc.) is played, or when the function is set
to "FM." The AUTO indicator on the front panel lights up.
front speakers and a subwoofer when an image disc (e.g.,
DVD, VCD, etc.) is played, or when the function is set to "TV"
or "SAT/CABLE." The AUTO and WIDE STAGE indicators
on the front panel light up.
image from your portable audio device when the function is set
to "USB" or "DMPORT." The AUTO indicator on the front
panel lights up.