Sony STR-VA333ES User Manual
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding
the input audio signal
the input audio signal
(AUTO DECODING)
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was
recorded/encoded, without adding any surround
effects.
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was
recorded/encoded, without adding any surround
effects.
If you connect an active sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal
for output to the sub woofer.
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal
for output to the sub woofer.
Press AUTO DEC.
“AUTO DECODING” appears in the display
and the receiver switches to the AUTO
DECODING mode.
and the receiver switches to the AUTO
DECODING mode.
Tip
In most cases AUTO DECODING provides the most
appropriate decoding. However, when playing
software encoded in the Dolby Digital EX format,
you may want to use SURR BACK DECODING
(page 39) to match the input stream to the mode you
prefer.
appropriate decoding. However, when playing
software encoded in the Dolby Digital EX format,
you may want to use SURR BACK DECODING
(page 39) to match the input stream to the mode you
prefer.
Using only the front
speakers
speakers
(2CH STEREO)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no
sound from the sub woofer.
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no
sound from the sub woofer.
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
Press 2CH STEREO.
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the
2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the AUTO DECODING mode.
2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the AUTO DECODING mode.
Listening to analog audio
(ANALOG DIRECT)
(ANALOG DIRECT)
You can switch the audio of the selected
function to the two channel analog input. This
function enables you to enjoy high quality
analog sources. Also see “D.POWER” on page
47.
function to the two channel analog input. This
function enables you to enjoy high quality
analog sources. Also see “D.POWER” on page
47.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
1
Rotate FUNCTION to select the function
you want to listen to in analog audio.
you want to listen to in analog audio.
2
Press ANALOG DIRECT.
“ANALOG DIRECT” appears in the
display and the analog audio is output.
display and the analog audio is output.
Note
This function is canceled when you switch the sound
field (pages 35–37).
field (pages 35–37).