Note

•When the system receives DVD multi-channel signals or AC-3 multiplex broadcast signals, the default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROUND. (You can change the AUTO setting to WIDE SURROUND in AMP MENU.)

•When the system receives CDs or DATA CDs, the AUTO setting is 2CH STEREO.

•The sound field for Super Audio CDs is 2CH STEREO only.

•The surround effect might be difficult to hear depending on the type of source signals (e.g., digital stereo signals, digital multi signals, etc.) except for DVD multi-channel signals.

•The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode.

Whenever you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to function is automatically applied again.

•If the AC power cord (mains lead) is disconnected for a long period of time, the system may return to its default settings.

Available sound fields

Sound field

Display

AUTO

AUTO MODE

 

 

FOCUS SURROUND

FOCUS SURR*

WIDE SURROUND

WIDE SURR*

2CH STEREO

2CH STEREO

* Using S-FORCE PRO FRONT SURROUND technology.

About S-FORCE PRO FRONT SURROUND

Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the development of all-new processing method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call S-FORCE PRO FRONT SURROUND. Compared with previous front surround technologies, S-FORCE PRO FRONT SURROUND reproduces a more convincing sense of distance and space, resulting in a true surround sound experience without the need for rear speakers.

Automatic sound field selectionxAUTO

This mode selects the sound field (Surround mode (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND) or 2CH STEREO) automatically, according to the type of audio signal being input. The default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROUND.

To set the Surround mode setting (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND) in AUTO MODE, follow the steps below:

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x to select [AUTO MODE], then press ENTER or c.

3Press X/x to select [FOCUS SURR] or [WIDE SURR], then press ENTER.

Enjoying the Front Surround Sound System

You can enjoy two types of front surround sound, FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND, depending on the listening area.

xFOCUS SURROUND

You can enjoy surround sound in a more focused sound area.

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Operations Basic

39GB