Sound Field; Language Selection - Sony STR-DN1040 Operating Instructions Manual

x Sound Optimizer
Lets you set the sound optimizer function.
For details, see "Using the Sound
Optimizer function" (page 59).
• Normal
• Low
• Off
x Equalizer
Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for
each speaker. For details, see "Adjusting
the equalizer" (page 58).
x Sound Field
Lets you select a sound effect applied to
input signals. For details, see "Enjoying
Sound Effects" (page 55).
x A/V Sync (Synchronizes
audio with video output)
Lets you delay the output of audio to
minimize the time gap between audio
output and visual display.
This function is useful when you use a large
LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.
• HDMI Auto: The time gap between
audio output and visual display for the
monitor connected via an HDMI
connection will be adjusted automatically
based on the information for the TV. This
feature is available only when the
monitor supports the A/V Sync function.
• 0 ms – 300 ms: You can adjust the delay
from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals.
Notes
• This function does not work when "2ch
Analog Direct" is being used.
• The delay time may vary depending on audio
format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker
distance settings.
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x Advanced Auto Volume
This receiver can adjust the volume
automatically depending on the input
signal or content from the connected
equipment.
This function is useful, for example, when
the sound of a commercial is louder than
the TV programs.
• On
• Off
Notes
• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you
turn on/off this function.
• As this function is available only when Dolby
Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,
the sound may suddenly increase when you
switch to other formats.
• This function does not work in the following
cases.
– Linear PCM signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
received.
– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/
24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio signals are being received.
– "2ch Analog Direct" is being used.
x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast

language selection)

Lets you select the language you want
when you listen to the dual audio of a
digital broadcast when available. This
feature only functions for Dolby Digital
sources.
• Main: Sound of the main language will
be output.
• Sub: Sound of the sub language will be
output.
• Main/Sub: Sound of the main language
will be output through the front left
speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right
speaker simultaneously.