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Available sound fields
* These sound fields are not available when “DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT SELECTOR.
• You can set a different sound field for each input source.
• The sound field default setting for “DMPORT” is “FLAT,” and for other sources “STANDARD”.
• When “DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT SELECTOR, the center speaker produces no sound.
• Some speakers will not produce sound depending on the input signal, such as monaural programmes.
• The center speaker produces no sound in any sound field suitable for a music source.
• If you press the THEATRE button on a Sony TV remote when “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON,” the sound field
changes to “MOVIE” (some Sony TVs excluded).
Suitable source
Sound field
Effect
All
STANDARD
Suits various sources.
Video source
MOVIE *
Recreates powerful and realistic sound, along with clear dialog.
DRAMA *
Best suited for TV dramas.
NEWS *
Produces the announcer’s voice clearly.
SPORTS *
Produces the play-by-play commentary clearly and realistic
sound with surround effects, such as cheering, etc.
GAME *
Produces powerful and realistic sound, best suited for playing
video games.
MUSIC*
Best suited for music programs or music videos on Blu-ray Discs/
DVDs.
Music source
JAZZ
Recreates the atmosphere of a jazz club.
CLASSIC
Recreates the atmosphere of a classical concert.
ROCK
Produces powerful sound, best suited for listening to rock music.
POP
Produces uplifting sound, best suited for listening to pop music.
LIVE
Recreates the atmosphere of a live performance.
FLAT
Plays all music in stereo without any effects.
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