Sony SCD-XA9000ES Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25

Listening to a Multichannel Super Audio CD (Multi-channel management function) This player is equipped with a Multi-channel management function that sets the playback mode of the Super Audio CD by the DSD-DSP (built into the player) according to the layout or size of your speaker. When the i.LINK indicator is lit This function is not available. Example of the speaker layout Front speakers L R Center speaker L Sub woofer R Surround speakers To set the Multi-channel management: 1 Select the appropriate preset playback mode (2 channel playback or Multi-channel playback). 2 Adjust the output level balance of each speaker (only when you select the Multi-channel playback mode). Notes • This features only work when you play a Super Audio CD. • You may not be able to adjust the output level balance depending on the speaker layout mode that you selected. MENU .AMS> ./> ENTER LEVEL ADJ Selecting 2 channel playback mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until "2CH SPK MODE" appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. The playback mode appears in the display. Playback mode 2CH Direct 2CH + SW Front speakers Sub woofer Each signal outputs directly from front speakers. No signal outputs from the Sub woofer. a a 4 Turn . AMS > until desired mode appears in the display. 5 Press . AMS >. Note You cannot operate this function when the player is in the CD or Multi-channel playback mode. Operate this function when the player is in the 2 channel Super Audio CD playback mode, the disc tray is opened, or no discs are in the player. Selecting Multi-channel playback mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until "MCH SPK MODE" appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. The playback mode appears in the display. Playback mode Front Center Surround Sub speakers speaker speakers woofer MCH Direct Each signal outputs directly from each speaker. 5 - Large + SW Large Large Large a 5 - Large Large Large Large -- 5 - Small + SW Small Small Small a FRT - Large +SW Large Small Small a FRT - Large Large Small Small -- No - CNTR + SW Large -- Large a No - CNTR Large -- Large -- 25US Playing Discs