Enjoying sound effects from all
speakers
≥ The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect
with some sources.
≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound
effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects
off.
When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or the
sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if “DVD/CD” or “USB” is
the selected source during video playback.
Enjoying surround sound effects
Press [SURROUND];.
Each time you press the button:
For “Surround layout (Recommended)”
mode
§
STANDARD:
Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded. Speaker output varies
depending on the source.
MULTI-CH:
[For[Australia\and\N.Z.]
You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as the surround
speakers even when playing stereo sources.
[For[others]
You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as the surround
speakers and center speaker even when playing stereo sources.
MANUAL: (
below)
While “MANUAL” is displayed, press [2, 1]8 to select
other surround modes.
Each time you press [2, 1]8:
DOLBY PLII MOVIE
Suitable for movies, or videos recorded in Dolby Surround. (except
[DivX])
DOLBY PLII MUSIC
Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources. (except [DivX])
S.SRD (Super Surround)
You can enjoy surround effect with stereo sources.
STEREO
Sound will only be output to the front speakers and the subwoofer from
any source.
Recommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo
sources from all speakers:
≥ DOLBY PLII MOVIE
≥ DOLBY PLII MUSIC
≥ S.SRD
For “Front layout (Alternative)”
mode
§
STANDARD:
Stereo source is output as 2.1-channel audio.
When playing surround sources, you can enjoy 5.1-channel
surround-like effect even with all the speakers at the front.
STEREO:
You can play any source in stereo. Surround sound effect is
unavailable.
A.SRD (Advanced Surround):
You can enjoy surround effect with any audio source.
When the signal is Dolby Digital, “/DOLBY DIGITAL” will also be displayed.
§ Selected mode in “Speaker layout” (
9, Easy setup).
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