Sony MEX-DV2000 Manual

Enjoying Surround Sound

Creating an ideal field for
multi-channel sound

A procedure example to create an ideal field for
multi-channel (5.1-channel) sound is introduced
in this section. Follow the page reference for
details.

Set the speaker configuration.
Set the connection status of the center speaker
and subwoofer.

t By initial setup (page 12)
t By system setup (page 38)

Select your listening position.

To select “FRONT L” (front left) or
“FRONT R” (front right)

t By initial setup (page 12)
t By the sound menu (page 35)
t By visual setup (page 36)

To select “FRONT” (center front) or
“ALL” (center)

t By the sound menu (page 35)
t By visual setup (page 36)

To calibrate precisely

t By visual setup (page 36)
t By system setup (page 37)

Adjust the volume of each connected
speaker.
Adjust the volume from each speaker so that
their perceived level is equal from your
listening position.

t page 38

Set the cut-off frequencies of the front/
rear speaker (HPF) and subwoofer
(LPF).

t page 46

x For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX playback

or radio reception

Activate Dolby Pro Logic mode.

t page 30

Activate CSO if a center speaker is not
connected.

t page 35

x For playback of DVD/CD in multi-

channel format (Dolby Digital, DTS,
etc.)

Activate CSO if a center speaker is not
connected.

t page 35

x For playback of the multi-channel area

of an Super Audio CD

Set “SUPER AUDIO CD MODE”/“SA-
CD MOD” to “HQ.”

t page 33

Note
HPF/LPF (page 46) settings are deactivated when
set to “HQ.”

Adjust the following items according to your
preference.

Set EQ7*.

* Not available if CSO is activated.

t page 34, 37

Adjust the balance (BAL) and fader
(FAD) of speakers.

t page 34

1 Preparation

2 Enjoying 2-channel sources in

multi-channel sound

3 Enjoying multi-channel sources

4 Sound characteristic adjustment