Sony str-da4600es User Guide
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Playing back with 2-channel sound
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.
software you are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the
receiver.
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select the 2-channel sound mode of the
sound output you want.
sound output you want.
To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver
Note
• You cannot select “2ch Analog Direct” in the
following cases.
– When you play back content on devices on a
– When you play back content on devices on a
home network.
– The HDMI input or multi-channel input is
selected.
Enjoying Surround Sound
2CH mode
Effect
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.
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.
2ch 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.
When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be
adjusted.
function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources.
When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be
adjusted.
Sound field
Effect
Headphone (2ch)
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the mode
other than “2ch Analog Direct” is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources
completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
other than “2ch Analog Direct” is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources
completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
Headphone (Direct)
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc.
Headphone (Multi)
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi-
channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
2CH/
A.DIRECT