Using The Sound Optimizer Function - Sony STR-DA2800ES Operating Instructions Manual

About the gain level for PLIIz
Height
You can adjust the gain level of the front height
channels for Pro Logic IIz mode (common for
movie and music).
x Low
No gain will be applied.
x Mid
+3 dB will be applied (factory default setting).
x High
+5 dB will be applied.
Notes on the sound fields
• Depending on the country or region, the
"Berlin Philharmonic Hall" Internet service
may not be available.
• You cannot select "2ch Analog Direct" when
you play back content via a USB device, a
home network, or Internet video.
• "Multi Stereo" does not work when multi-
channel audio signals are being received.
• The sound fields for movie and music may
not work, depending on the input or the
speaker pattern you select, or with audio
formats.
• The receiver may play back signals at a
lower sampling frequency than the actual
sampling frequency of the input signals,
depending on the audio format.
• "PLIIx Movie/Music" and "PLIIz Height"
may not appear, depending on the speaker
pattern you select.
• Some speakers or the subwoofer may not
output sound, depending on the sound field
setting.
• If there is any noise present, the noise may
be different, depending on the sound field
you select.
Using the Sound
Optimizer function
The Sound Optimizer function imparts a sense
of presence and intensity of sound to playback
of high volume sound, regardless of the
volume level of the receiver.
You can enjoy clear and dynamic sound even
at low volumes late at night.
The optimum effect to suit your environment
is obtained by taking advantage of the "Auto
Calibration" function.
1
Select "Settings" from the
home menu, then press
2
Select "Audio Settings," then
press .
3
Select "Sound Optimizer," then
press .
4
Select "Normal" or "Low," then
press .
The Sound Optimizer function is activated. To
adjust for the reference level of a movie, select
"Normal." To adjust for a CD or other software
whose average sound pressure level is
processed highly, select "Low."
Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– "2ch Analog Direct" is being used.
– Headphones are being used.
• The receiver may play back signals at a lower
sampling frequency than the actual sampling
frequency of the input signals, depending on the
audio format.
Tip
By using the equalizer function and adjusting all the
speakers at one time, you can make fine adjustments
with the Sound Optimizer.
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