Sony HT-SF360 Operating Instructions - Page 41

Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. GUIDE 456 SOUND FIELD 789 AMP MENU 0 ENTER CLEAR SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want. For details, see "Types of sound field available" (page 41). Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field for [Display] Effect A.F.D. mode 2CH STEREO [2CH ST] When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel. A.F.D. STANDARD [A.F.D. STD] A.F.D. MULTI [A.F.D. MULT] PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals. Reproduce sound from any of the format to 2 or more speakers. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels. Performs Dolby 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 for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. Movie Music PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] MOVIE-D.C.S.-a) [MV-D.C.S.-] SPORTS [SPORTS] Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. The system reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. NEWS [NEWS] The systems provided the clearer sound for the voice program such as news. Othersb) PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER [P. AUDIO] HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. Output the sound from headphone left and right. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. HEADPHONE THEATER Output the sound as surround from headphone left and right. [HP THEA] a)D.C.S. technology is used. For details, see "Glossary" (page 61). b)This decoding mode appears when you connect the headphones to surround amplifier (S-Air sub unit) (not supplied). continued 41US