Sony HCD-HDX500 Operating Instructions - Page 44
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer, Enjoying the surround sound by headphones
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Note • The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 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. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive or play the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 34) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R. This function is based on "Digital Cinema Sound" technology. x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/ R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD +/- repeatedly until "A.F.D. STD" or "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. Whenever you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to function is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to DVD with PRO LOGIC as the sound field, then change to another function, and then return to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be applied again. AUDIO Press AUDIO. Press AUDIO repeatedly until the signal you want appears in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. • "MAIN": Sound of the main language will be output. • "SUB": Sound of the sub language will be output. • "MAIN+SUB": Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. 44US