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Press the A.F.D. button repeatedly to
select A.F.D. AUTO.
The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.
Tip
You can also use the SOUND FIELD button to
perform this operation.
Enjoying stereo sound in
multi-channel (2-channel
decoding mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2-channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2-channel sound on 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2-
channel decoding mode.
Tip
You can also use the SOUND FIELD button to
perform this operation.
x PRO LOGIC
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded on 2 channels is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1-channel when watching video of dubbed or old
movies.
x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do
not function for DTS format signals.
If you connect a subwoofer
When the audio signal is 2-channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include on LFE
signal, the receiver generates a low frequency
signal for output to the subwoofer.
Selecting a sound field
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 cinemas and
concert halls into your home.
Selecting a sound field for
movies
Press the MOVIE button repeatedly to
select the sound field you that want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX B D CS
CINEMA STUDIO EX C D CS
Tip
You can also use the SOUND FIELD button to
select a sound field.
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
D CS
Sound fields with
technology.
DCS is the name of the surround technology for
home theatres developed by Sony. DCS uses the
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to
reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual
cinema studio.
When played at home, DCS creates a powerful
theatrical effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned
by the movie director.
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
2CH
Display
C.ST.EX A
C.ST.EX B
C.ST.EX C
marks use DCS
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