Sony 3-298-611-11(1) User Manual

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.

X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press 

c.

X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel 

“A.F.D. STD”

AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT 
STANDARD

Presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.

Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.

“A.F.D. MULTI”

AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT MULTI

2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and 
right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel. 
This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers, 
surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker 
does not output any sound.

Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output 
the sound will vary.

“PRO LOGIC”

Dolby Pro Logic

Performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and simulates 
surround sound from 2 channel sources.

This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound 
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.

SYSTEM 
MENU

X/x/c,