Sony 3-398-069-14(1) User Manual
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Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding
modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press
X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press
or
c.
3
Press
X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel
display.
Sound Adjustment
Display
Decoding mode
Effect
“AUTO”
2 CHANNEL
STEREO, WIDE
STAGE and
PORTABLE AUDIO
automatically
switchable
STEREO, WIDE
STAGE and
PORTABLE AUDIO
automatically
switchable
Selects the decoding mode automatically depending on the disc
or the function selected.
or the function selected.
• “2CH STEREO”: Outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the
audio signal type being input when an audio disc (e.g., CD,
DATA-CD (MP3), etc.) is played, or when the function is set
to “FM.” The AUTO indicator on the front panel lights up.
DATA-CD (MP3), etc.) is played, or when the function is set
to “FM.” The AUTO indicator on the front panel lights up.
• “WIDE STAGE”: Produces a surround sound image with two
front speakers and a subwoofer when an image disc (e.g.,
DVD, VCD, etc.) is played, or when the function is set to “TV”
or “SAT/CABLE.” The AUTO and WIDE STAGE indicators
on the front panel light up.
DVD, VCD, etc.) is played, or when the function is set to “TV”
or “SAT/CABLE.” The AUTO and WIDE STAGE indicators
on the front panel light up.
• “PORTABLE AUDIO”: Produces a clear enhanced sound
image from your portable audio device when the function is set
to “USB” or “DMPORT.” The AUTO indicator on the front
panel lights up.
to “USB” or “DMPORT.” The AUTO indicator on the front
panel lights up.
“2CH STEREO”
2 CHANNEL
STEREO
STEREO
Outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio signal type
being input. “2CH STEREO” is applied to the “TV” and “SAT/
CABLE” functions by default.
being input. “2CH STEREO” is applied to the “TV” and “SAT/
CABLE” functions by default.
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
X/x/c,