Enjoying Surround Sound; Using Only The Front Speakers And Subwoofer; 2Ch Stereo; Enjoying Higher Fidelity Sound - Sony HT-SF800M Operating Instructions Manual

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front
speakers and subwoofer

— 2CH STEREO

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer
only.
When multi channel surround formats are input,
the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with
bass frequencies being output from the
subwoofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry
will be activated. The front channel bass
frequencies will be output from the subwoofer.
Press 2CH to select "2CH ST.".
The receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO
mode.
Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
Decoding the input audio
signal automatically (AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT)
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any surround effects.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "A.F.D.
AUTO".
The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.
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