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Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO)

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Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE With cover opened. Press MODE repeatedly until "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. Sound field 2 CHANNEL STEREO Display 2CH STEREO With cover opened. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Neo:6 CINEMA Neo:6 MUSIC Display DOLBY PL PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC NEO:6 CIN NEO:6 MUS x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from two-channel sources. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 54US

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Welcome!	3
Precautions	3
About This Manual	7
This System Can Play the Following Discs	7
Terms for Discs	7
Region code	8
Examples of discs that the system cannot play	8
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs	9
Copyrights	9
Notes about Discs	9
Note on DVD 5-DISC changer	10
Guide to the Control Menu Display	11
Getting Started	13
Unpacking	13
Inserting Batteries into the Remote	13
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup	14
Required cords	14
Terminals for connecting the speakers	15
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers	19
To change the speaker cables	20
Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups	21
Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)	21
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups	23
Required cords	23
Terminals for connecting video components	23
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV	25
Does your TV accept progressive signals?	25
Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers	26
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)	27
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup	27
How to use the Quick Setup	27
Speaker Setup	29
Positioning the speakers	29
Specifying the speaker parameters	29
Playing Discs	30
Playing Discs	30
Additional operations	31
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc	32
Using the DVD’s Menu	33
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0)	33
Playing an MP3 Audio Track	34
Selecting an album and track	35
Playing JPEG Image Files	36
Selecting an album and file	36
Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc	37
To rotate the current image	38
Selecting the Play Mode	38
Creating Your Own Program	39
Playing in Random Order	41
Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu	41
Playing Repeatedly	42
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc	43
Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)	43
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD/VIDEO CD only)	44
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File	44
Searching for a title/track/ album/file	44
Searching for a chapter/index	45
Viewing Disc Information	46
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	46
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time	49
Checking the date information (JPEG only)	50
Sound Adjustments	51
Changing the Sound	51
Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only)	52
Enjoying Surround Sound	53
Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO)	53
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO)	54
Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button)	54
Selecting a sound field (MODE button)	55
Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode	57
Using the Sound Effect	59
Using Various Additional Functions	60
Changing the Angles	60
Displaying Subtitles	61
Locking Discs	62
Custom Parental Control	62
Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set	63
Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only)	64
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set	66
Other Operations	67
Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote	67
Controlling TVs with the remote	67
Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function	69
Using the Video or Other Units	70
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO)	71
Enjoying the Radio	72
Presetting Radio Stations	72
Listening to the Radio	73
Naming Preset Stations	74
Using the Sleep Timer	75
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	75
Returning to the Default Settings	76
Settings and Adjustments	77
Using the Setup Display	77
How to use the Setup Display	77
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language	78
Settings for the Display	78
Custom Settings	80
Settings for the Speakers	81
Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone	84
Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system	84
Quick Setup and Resetting the System	87
Additional Information	88
Troubleshooting	88
Specifications	91
Glossary	93
Index to Parts and Controls	97
Front Panel	97
Front Panel Display	98
Rear Panel	100
Remote	101
Language Code List	102
DVD Setup Menu List	103
AMP Menu List	105