Sony HT-A9, Help Manual

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Help Guide
Home Theatre System
HT-A9
Setting the Sound Effect That Is Tailored to Sound Sources (Sound Mode)
You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound effects that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources.
This function works when
[Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Audio Settings] - [Sound Effect] is set to [Sound Mode
On].
Note
The sound mode function is disabled in the following conditions.
Chromecast built-in is used.
AirPlay is used.
The BLUETOOTH device is connected in BLUETOOTH transmission mode.
A test tone is emitted.
The sound mode does not appear on the TV screen while the TV input is selected. In this case, you can check the sound mode in
the front panel display.
Depending on the combination of the sound mode setting and sound source, the effect of [Sound Field Optimization] may not be
applied.
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Press AUTO SOUND, CINEMA, MUSIC, or STANDARD to select the sound mode.
The selected sound mode appears on the TV screen.
[Auto Sound]: The appropriate sound setting is automatically selected for the sound source.
[Cinema]: You feel immersed by the sound that travels behind you and surrounds your entire body. This mode
is suitable for watching movies.
[Music]: Vividness and glossiness of the sound are expressed in detail. This mode is suitable for enjoying
music in a way that moves you.
[Standard Surround]: The sound of a TV program can be heard clearly.
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