Sony STR-DA5ES Operating Instructions Manual page 34

Selecting a sound field (continued)
Allows you to retain a theater like environment,
at low volume levels even late at night. Even at
a low volume level, you can clearly hear the
dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps.
This function can be used with other sound
field (pages 31-33).
While this function is on, BASS, TREBLE, and
EFFECT level rises, and D.RANGE COMP. is
automatically set to "MAX".
This function does not work while MULTI/
2CH ANALOG DIRECT is on.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when
"2CH" is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo)
sources using the front left and right speakers and a
sub woofer, select "A.F.D.".
6.1CH DECODING
Press 6.1CH DECODING to select the
6.1 channel decoding mode. You can use the
SET UP menu to select the parameter (page
48).
This function works only for the multi channel
format [3/2], [3/2+1] or [3/3].
This function is effective for all the sound
fields.
Note
When you select "A.F.D.", 6.1CH DECODING
setting automatically switches to "AUTO", even if
nreviouslv set to "ON" or "0FF"in a different sound
field. When you switch back to one of the other sound
fields, 6.lCH DECODING setting returns to its
About DVD encoding and playback of
Surround EX (6.1 Channel) movies
The Surround EX System used in movie
theaters employs a matrix system to produce
6.1 channels from a 5.1 channel film
soundtrack. The matrix system reproduces the
sountrack as intended by the filmmaker. All
DVD software encoded with Dolby Digital,
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, and DTS-ES Discreet 6.1
includes the 5.1 channel soundtrack designed
for use in movie theaters. Therefore it is
possible to change the soundtrack to the one
designed for use in movie theaters.
To enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound
("VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1" playback
function)
You can experience 6.1 channel surround
sound as if you are in a real theater.
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If you have a 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, 5.0, 5.1 channel
speaker system
Use the "VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1" playback
function.
To effectively enjoy "VIRTUAL MATRIX
6.1" playback, use the 6.1CH DECODING
function when you select "CINEMA STUDIO
EX A-C" or "SEMI C.STUDIO EX A-C". The
sound characteristics of CINEMA STUDIO and
the 3D sound imaging create a virtual surround
back speaker, and you can experience the
surround effect as if you are in a real theater.
You can select AUTO/ON/OFF using the
6.1CH DECODING button.
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If you have a 6.1 channel speaker system
When "NORMAL SURROUND" is selected,
set 6.1CH DECODING to "ON".
previous setting ("ON" or "OFF")