Selecting A Sound Field - Sony STR-DA777ES Primary Operating Instructions Manual

MODE +/–
A.F.D.
1 / u
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
SPEAKERS
A
OFF B
A+B
FM / AM TUNER PRESET SOUND FIELD PRESET
MEMORY – + – + A.F.D
PHONES
TUNER
S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
Brief descriptions of buttons used to
enjoy surround sound
A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically
detect the type of audio signal being input and perform
proper decoding (if necessary).
MODE +/– buttons: Press to select the sound field.
2 CH button: Press to output sound from only the front
(left and right) speakers. Multichannel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels.
ANALOG DIRECT button: Press to input the analog
signal without digital processing. When this function is
on, the equalizer and sound field (etc.) are turned off.
2 CH
MASTER VOLUME
INPUT
AUDIO SPLIT DIGITAL / ANALOG
SELECTOR
SOUND FIELD
– + 2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK 5.1CH INPUT
MODE
OPEN/
CLOSE
– +
EQ SURR LEVEL
ENTER
CUSTOM SET UP
ANALOG DIRECT

Selecting a Sound Field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.
Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound
field you desire.
The current sound field is indicated in the display.
See the table starting on the following page for
information on each sound field.
To turn the sound field off
Press the A.F.D. or 2 CH button on the front panel.
For details, see page 26.
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You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital
(AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo.
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When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are
input
The sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the
sound field is turned off.
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You can enjoy surround sound while listening to headphones
The PHONES jack on this receiver can present audio in Virtual
Surround. For details, see page 27.
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