Using The Sound Optimizer Function - Sony STR-DN840 Operating Instructions Manual

When headphones are
connected
You can only select this sound field if the
headphones are connected to the receiver.
x HP 2CH
This mode is selected automatically if you
use headphones (except "Analog Direct").
Standard 2 channel stereo sources
completely bypass the sound field
processing and multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channels
except LFE signals.
x HP Direct (HP DIRECT)
This mode is selected automatically if you
use headphones when "Analog Direct" is
selected.
Outputs the analog signals without
processing by the equalizer, sound field,
etc.
If you connect a subwoofer
This receiver will generate a low frequency
signal for output to the subwoofer when
there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass
sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2
channel signal. However, the low
frequency signal is not generated for
"Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music" when
all speakers are set to "Large".
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off
frequency as high as possible.
Notes on sound fields
• Depending on the speaker pattern
settings, some sound fields may not be
available.
• You cannot select PLIIx Movie/Music
and PLIIz Height at the same time.
– PLIIx Movie/Music is available only
when the speaker pattern is set to a
setting with surround back speaker(s).
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– PLIIz Height is available only when the
speaker pattern is set to a setting with
front high speakers.
• The sound fields for music and movie do
not work in the following cases.
– DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD
with sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are being received.
– "Analog Direct" is selected.
• "PLII Movie", "PLIIx Movie", "PLII
Music", "PLIIx Music", "PLIIz Height",
"Neo:6 Cinema", and "Neo:6 Music" do
not work when the speaker pattern is set
to 2/0 or 2/0.1.
• When one of the sound fields for music is
selected, no sound is output from the
subwoofer if all the speakers are set to
"Large" in the Speaker Settings menu.
However, the sound will be output from
the subwoofer if
– the digital input signal contains LFE
signals.
– the front or surround speakers are set to
"Small".
– "Multi Stereo", "PLII Movie", "PLII
Music", "PLIIx Movie", "PLIIx
Music", "PLIIz Height", "HD-D.C.S."
or "Portable Audio" is selected.
Using the Sound
Optimizer function
The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear
and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It
automatically calibrates the sound which
cannot be heard well when you turn down
the volume level. After Auto Calibration is
performed, the sound level is optimized to
suit your environment.
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Select "Sound Effects" from the
home menu, then press .