Enjoying stereo sound in multichannel (2 channel decoding mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding used for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 6 channels through DTS Neo:6; 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; these sources are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system repeatedly.
xDOLBY PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. Sources recorded in 2 channel format are decoded into 4.1 channels.
xDOLBY PL II MOVIE (PLII MOV)
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 format when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
xDOLBY PL II MUSIC (PLII MUS)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
xNeo:6 Cinema (NEO6 CIN)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
xNeo:6 Music (NEO6 MUS)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
If you connect a subwoofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include an LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer. However, the low frequency signal is not output when “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected.
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 movies
Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system repeatedly.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field | Display |
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS | C.ST.EX A |
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CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS | C.ST.EX B |
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CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS | C.ST.EX C |
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About DCS
(Digital Cinema Sound)
Sound fields marked with DCS use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses 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.
xC.ST.EX A
(CINEMA 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 types of movies.
xC.ST.EX B
(CINEMA 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
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