Playback features

BEAM

Changing the audio output method for surround playback

Specify the sound beam output method for surround sound playback.

Press the BEAM key to switch the sound beam output method.

With 5.1-channel (or 2-channel) input

Sound beams are output from 5.1 channels. Choose from 5BEAM (5 Beam), ST+3BEAM (Stereo + 3 Beam), 3BEAM (3 Beam), and MY SUR. (My Surround).

With 7.1-channel (or 6.1-channel) input

Sound beams are output from 7.1 channels. Choose from 5BEAM+2 (5 Beam Plus 2), ST+3BEAM+2 (Stereo + 3 Beam Plus 2), 3BEAM (3 Beam), and MY SUR. (My Surround).

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•The default sound beam channel output setting is “AUTO”. At the default setting, sound is output from the appropriate number of channels according to input signal as indicated above.

With 2-/5.1-channel input: 5.1-channel output

With 6.1-/7.1-channel input: 7.1-channel output

•The output method can be locked at 5.1 or 7.1-channel output from “CHANNEL OUT” in the setup menu (☞p. 61).

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