This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.xPRO LOGIC
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
xPRO LOGIC II MOVIE
Performs Dolby 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 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
xPRO LOGIC II MUSIC
Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
xNeo:6 Cinema
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
xNeo:6 Music
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
xMULTI STEREO
Outputs the 2 channel L/R signals from all speakers.
If you connect a sub wooferWhen the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. However the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.
Selecting a sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.
Selecting a sound field for moviesPress MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS
V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)Sound fields with DCSmarks use DCS technology.
DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director.
xCINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movies.
xCINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching