Sony HT-AS5 User Manual

This system can create multi channel surround 
sound. You can select one of the optimized 
sound fields from the system’s 
preprogrammed sound fields

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SOUND 
FIELD +/–

 

A.F.D.

2CH STEREO

 

[2CH STEREO]

When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are 
downmixed to 2 channel.

A.F.D. STANDARD 

 

[A.F.D. STD]

Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding 
any surround effects. However, this system will generate a low 
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no 
L.F.E. signals.

A.F.D. MULTI

 

[A.F.D. MULTI]

Reproduces sound from any of the format to 2 or more 
speakers.

PRO LOGIC

 

[PRO LOGIC]

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 
channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

 

[PLII MOVIE]

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.

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

 

[PLII MUSIC]

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This 
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

Movie

MOVIE-D.C.S.-

a)

 

[MOVIE-D.C.S.-]

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.

Music

SPORTS 
[SPORTS]

Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

GAME
[GAME]

Reproduces powerful and realistic sound, suited for playing 
video games.

NEWS 
[NEWS]

Reproduce a clearer announcer’s voice.

PORTABLE AUDIO 
ENHANCER 
[P. AUDIO]

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable 
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other 
compressed music.