1)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.

SBS MULTI (Sound Broadcasting System 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 Format Direct 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 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.

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.

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.

HP 2CH:

The normal sound field for headphones.

HP VIRTUAL:

The sound field for headphones with virtual surround effect. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.

Notes

Depending on the disc, the surround effect may not be as much as expected.

You can also press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

Tips

“PRO LOGIC” lights up in the display when Pro Logic decoding is performed.

“PRO LOGIC II” lights up in the display when Pro Logic II Movie/Music mode decoding is performed.

“LINK” lights up in the display when “LINK” is selected.

“VIRTUAL” lights up in the display when “HP VIRTUAL” is selected.

“VIRTUAL” and “DCS” light up in the display when “V.M.DIM.” is selected.

Using the subwoofer

(FST-ZX100D/LBT-ZX100D/ MHC-GN1000D only)

You can use the subwoofer to enhance the bass.

1 Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer repeatedly until the indicator lights up.

The subwoofer is turned on.

You will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound.

2 Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust the level.
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