Selecting other sound fields
Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
xNORMAL SURROUND
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. For software with 2 channel audio signals, you can select from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE setting.
xMONO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.
xSTEREO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks.
xCHURCH
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
xOPERA HOUSE
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
xJAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
xDISCO/CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club.
xLIVE CONCERT
Reproduces the acoustics of a
xARENA
Reproduces the acoustics of a
xSTADIUM
Reproduces the feeling of a large
xGAME
Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game software.
When the headphones are connected
You can select only from the following sound fields.
xHEADPHONE (2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
xHEADPHONE (DIRECT)
Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
xHEADPHONE (MULTI 1/2)
Outputs the analog signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks.
xHEADPHONE THEATER DCS
Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.
To turn off the surround effect
Press AUTO DEC or 2CH STEREO.
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Surround Enjoying Sound