Sony HT-7700DP Operating Instructions - Page 28

Selecting a sound field (continued) When headphones are connected You can select the following sound fields only. x HP 2CH (Headphone 2CH) Output the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. x HP MULTI (Headphone Multi) Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks. x HP THEA (Headphone Theater) Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to CD with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, "JAZZ" will be applied again. • You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs • When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned off. Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING) This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in the Surround EX format*, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. * Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. However, this function is only effective when used with A.F.D. 1 Press A.F.D. 2 Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode. "SB XXXX" appears in the display. When the receiver is decoding the surround back signal, the "SURR BACK DECODING" indicator lights up. Surround back decoding modes • SB OFF • SB AUTO • SB MTRX For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode" on the next page. Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB XXXX" in the CUSTOM menu (page 39). Note You cannot select the surround back decoding mode when using the 2CH ST. (page 25), when MULTI CH IN is selected or when headphones are connected. 28US