Sony STR-DN1010 Operating Instructions - Page 65
Enjoying Surround Sound, Selecting the sound field - home theater receiver
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Enjoying Surround Sound 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. . SOUND FIELD +/- Press SOUND FIELD +/- repeatedly to select the sound field you want. You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver. Note You cannot select "Analog Direct" when you select DVD, DMPORT and HDMI 1-4 as input. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. 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 component connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo) 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 channel. x A. DIRECT (Analog 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 without any adjustment. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted. Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema St EX A DCS ) 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. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema St EX B DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. continued 65GB