Sony STR-DH740 Operating Instructions - Page 45

Enjoying Sound Effects Enjoying Sound Effects 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 pre-programmed sound fields. 1 Select "Sound Effects" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "Sound Field", then press . 3 Select the sound field you want. Tips • You can press SOUND FIELD +/- on the remote control repeatedly to select the sound field you want. • You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)/2 channel sound mode • Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode: This mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. • 2 channel sound mode: You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO) Presets the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, for USA and Canada models, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals. x Multi Stereo (MULTI ST.) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. x Analog Direct (A. DIRECT) You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted. Note You cannot select "Analog Direct" when you select BD, DVD, GAME and USB as input. Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. x HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio. 45GB