When the headphones are connected:
HP 2CH
The normal sound field for headphones.
HP VIRTUAL2)
The sound field for headphones with virtual surround effect. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.
1)When playing a DVD, the effect is the same as “A.F.D. AUTO.”
2)These sound fields cannot be selected when:
the system is in standby for recording or during recording.
a microphone is connected.
the Karaoke Mode is turned on.
DHC-AZ33D:
When the headphones are not connected:
2CH STEREO
Reproduces stereo output from multi channel sources such as DVD VIDEOs during “DVD” function. The system outputs the original sound during functions other than “DVD” and during playback of stereo sources such as AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD and MP3 audio tracks.
2CH SUR
Reproduces stereo output with surround effect from multi channel sources such as DVD VIDEO during “DVD” function. The system outputs the original sound with surround effect during functions other than “DVD.”
VIRTUAL A*
Creates 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.
VIRTUAL B*
Creates 1 set of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers. This mode is effective when the distance between the front speakers is short. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.
*These sound fields cannot be selected when the Karaoke Mode is turned on.