Sony MEXDV2200 - DVD/SACD/CD Receiver, Operating Instructions Manual

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Multi-channel output of 2-
channel sources — Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II produces 5 full-bandwidth
output channels from 2-channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
The Pro Logic II mode options and switching
order are indicated below.
MUSIC : Provides a deep, wide sound space to
stereo audio recordings.
MOVIE : Provides enhanced sound field
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound to stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround.
1
During playback, press (PLII)
repeatedly until the desired option
appears.
To deactivate, select “OFF.”
Notes
• This function is unavailable for discs in Dolby Digital
(other than 2-channel) or DTS format.
• The Pro Logic II mode is deactivated in the karaoke
mode.
Tip
You can also change the setting by selecting
“PROLOGIC II” in the visual setup menu (page 44).
Enjoying karaoke
You can connect a microphone (not supplied) to
the unit, and enjoy karaoke (singing along with a
disc) by setting the unit to karaoke mode.
The karaoke mode options and switching order
are indicated below.
MIC ON : Activates the microphone and echo
effects.
MIC ON+VC : Activates the microphone and
cancels the vocal sound.
MIC OFF : Cancels the karaoke mode.
Before starting, connect a microphone to the
MIC input jack of the unit.
1
During playback, press m repeatedly
until the desired option appears.
The karaoke mode is activated.
When playback is stopped, the MIC input is
deactivated.
Notes
• Some karaoke DVDs/VCDs/CDs may have the
instruments on one channel and vocals on the other
channel, and may ask you to select a channel (Left,
Right, or Stereo). In this case, set to “MIC ON” and
press
(AUDIO)
repeatedly to set the channel.
• Some karaoke DVDs/VCDs/CDs may have a control
menu where you can cancel vocal sound, etc. In this
case, follow the instructions of the disc.
• While the karaoke mode is activated, multi-channel
sources are downmixed to 2 channels, and the
following are deactivated.
– Pro Logic II (page 32)
– EQ7 (page 36)
– CSO (page 37)
– Intelligent Time Alignment (page 37)
– HPF, LPF (page 48)
– Output of SUB OUT
• The karaoke function is unavailable with a disc in
DTS format.
MUSIC
SOUND
M/m
DIGITAL