x2CH MODE
(2 channel decoding mode)
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the 2 channel decoding mode (page 38).
You can set this parameter only when NORMAL SURROUND or AUTO DECODING* is selected. In the Cinema Studio EX mode, this parameter is always set to “PRO LOGIC” and cannot be changed.
For details on each decoding mode, see page 38.
*The selected decoding mode is applied only when the Dolby Digital [Lt/Rt] signal is input.
•PRO LOGIC
•PLII MOVIE
•PLII MUSIC
•Neo: Cinema
•Neo: Music
xSB DECODING
(Surround back decoding mode)
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the surround back decoding mode (page 39).
For details on each decoding mode, see page 39.
•AUTO
•MATRIX
•OFF
xMULTI CH 1
(Multi channel 1 assignment)
xMULTI CH 2
(Multi channel 2 assignment)
Initial setting: NONE (no assignment)
Lets you assign the audio signal input to MULTI CH IN 1 (or 2) jacks to any function except TUNER and
PHONO.
You cannot assign both “MULTI CH 1” and “MULTI CH 2” to the same function.
xD.POWER (Digital power management)
• AUTO OFF
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when outputting the analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function. You can enjoy high quality analog audio without the influence of digital circuits.
• ALWAYS ON
Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on. Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the “AUTO OFF” setting when digital circuits are turned on, etc.
xV.POWER (Video power management)
• AUTO OFF
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary video circuits automatically. You can enjoy high quality audio without the influence of video circuits.
• ALWAYS ON
Lets you keep the power of video circuits on. Depending on the monitor, noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when the power of the video circuits is turned on. In this case, select “ALWAYS ON”.
xS.FIELD LINK (Sound field link)
•ON
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a function whenever it is selected. For example, if you select STADIUM for CD/SACD function, change to a different function and return to CD/ SACD function, STADIUM is automatically applied again.
•OFF
Sound field link is not activated.
xDECODE FORMAT
(Digital audio input decoding mode)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
•AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, PCM, or MPEG2.
•PCM
Decodes all the input signals as PCM signals. If a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG (etc.) signal is input, no sound is output. When set to “AUTO”, and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “PCM”.
xPOWER SAVE (Control A1: Power link)
• ON
The power link function is not activated, but you can decrease the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode.
• OFF
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) is turned on.
xAUTO FUNCTION
(Control A1: Function link)
•ON
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) automatically when the playback on the component is started.
•OFF
Function link is not activated.
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