Sony STR-DA2ES Operating Instructions - Page 38
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6
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Selecting a sound field (continued) Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. Press NIGHT MODE. The "NIGHT MODE" indicator in the display lights up and the NIGHT MODE function is activated. Tip While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and EFFECT level increase, and "D.RANGE COMP." is automatically set to "MAX". Note This function cannot be activated when the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function is used. Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6 (2CH MODE) This fucntion lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, MPEG 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels. Press NORMAL SURR (;PLII/Neo:6) repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode. The selected mode appears in the display. The sound field automatically switches to "NORMAL SURROUND" (page 37). 2 channel decoding modes • PRO LOGIC Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels. • PLII MOVIE Performs 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 when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. • PLII MUSIC Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. • Neo: Cinema Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in DTS Surround. • Neo: Music Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 38GB