Sony MHC-GZR8D Operating Instructions Manual page 96

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Press ///

FIELD
the last selected sound field
appears in the display to select
the sound field you want.
MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D:
When the headphones are not
connected:
SBS MULTI
Multi mode)
Performs suitable decoding based on
the source to maximize the sound
field effect. This mode lets you enjoy
audio playback of all types of discs
from multiple speakers.
A.F.D. AUTO
Auto)
The number of sound channels
depends on the source. During DVD
function, when 2 channel sources
such as AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD
and MP3 audio tracks are played
back, only 2 sound channels would
be output. However, the number of
sound channels output during DVD
VIDEO and DivX video files playback
would depend on the audio format
selection. During other functions, the
system would only output 2 sound
channels. This setting is ideal when
you want to listen to the original
sound from the source.
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GB

(or SOUND
) repeatedly when
(Sound Broad System
1))
(Auto Format Direct
)
PRO LOGIC
)
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The
source recorded in 2 channels is
decoded into 4.1 channels.
PLII MOVIE
)
Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for
movies encoded in Dolby Surround.
In addition, this mode can reproduce
sound in 5.1 channels when watching
videos of overdubbed or old movies.
The source recorded in 2 channels is
decoded into 5.1 channels.
PLII MUSIC
)
Performs Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for
normal stereo sources such as
AUDIO CDs. The source recorded
in 2 channels is decoded into 5.1
channels.
V.M.DIM.
)
Performs DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound) decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channels is decoded
into 5.1 channels.
LINK
Reproduces the surround channels
from the front channels.