Sony HT-BE1 Primary User Manual - Page 18

Features of each sound field mode Sound field mode Recommended cases Effect AUTO FORMAT DECODE To listen to the original sound of the program. Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects. DOLBY PRO LOGIC When set to "DOLBY PRO Sources recorded in 2 channels are decoded in 4 LOGIC," the receiver performs channels. Pro Logic decoding. MOVIE (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MOVIE) This setting is ideal for movies This mode reproduces sound in 5.1 channel when encoded in Dolby Surround. watching pictures encoded in Dolby Surround. MUSIC (DOLBY PRO LOGICII MUSIC) This setting is ideal for normal The stereo source is reproduced in 5.1 channel stereo sources, such as CDs. appropriately. 18US