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Step 7: Enjoying
Surround Sound
After performing the previous Steps and starting
playback, you can easily enjoy pre-programmed
sound modes that are tailored to different kinds
of sound sources. They bring the exciting and
powerful sound of movie theaters into your
home.
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during
playback until the desired mode appears in
the front panel display or on the TV screen.
You can select the following items. The text
enclosed in brackets ([--]) appears on the TV
screen, and the text enclosed in double quotation
mark (“--”) appears in the front panel display.
• If you set the sound mode to [Auto] and play Internet
content of the Berlin Philharmonic, the system enters
to “BERLIN PHILHARMONIC HALL” mode
automatically (only for areas that are offered the
service).
To select the sound mode from
the option menu
1
Press OPTIONS and
X
/
x
to select
[Sound Mode], then press
.
2
Press
X
/
x
to select the sound mode,
then press
.
• The sound mode can be selected only when [Sound
Effect] is set to [Sound Mode On] (page 47). When
[Sound Effect] is set to other than [Sound Mode On],
the sound mode setting does not apply.
• To enjoy 2-channel source in such as a CD multi-
channel output, select [Auto], [Sports], [3D
Surround], or [Hall].
Selecting the sound mode
Sound mode
Effect
[Auto]
(“AUTO”)
The system selects [Movie] or
[Music] automatically to produce
the sound effect depending on the
disc or sound stream.
• 2-channel source: The system
simulates surround sound from
2-channel sources and outputs
sound from the 5.1 channel
speakers by duplicating
2-channel source sound across
each speaker.
• Multi-channel source: The
system outputs sound from the
speakers depending on the
number of channels of the
source.
[Movie]
(“MOVIE”)
The system provides the
optimized sound for watching
movies.
[Music]
(“MUSIC”)
The system provides the
optimized sound for listening to
music.
[Audio Enhancer]
(“ENHANCER”)
The system optimizes 2-channel
sources by enhancing sound lost
by audio compression. Sound
volume is automatically adjusted
so that you can enjoy audio
contents with inconsistent volume.
[3D Surround]
(“3D SUR.”)
[3D Surround] is a unique Sony
algorithm that provides a 3D
sound experience with depth and
presence by creating a virtual
sound field close to your ears.
[Sports]
(“SPORTS”)
The system provides optimized
sound for watching sports
programs.
[Night]
(“NIGHT”)
Suitable for watching movies at
night by reducing loud sounds
while maintaining clear dialog.
[Hall]
(“HALL”)
The system creates sound as
though you were listening in a
concert hall.
[2ch Stereo]
(“2CH ST.”)
The system outputs the sound
from the front speakers and
subwoofer regardless of sound
format or number of channels.
[Demo Sound]
(“DEMO SND”)
The system provides ear-catching
sound, suitable for presentations,
etc.
Sound mode
Effect
