Note
This function does not work in the following cases:
[Pure Direct] is set to [On].
Headphones are connected.
[Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter].
[DSD Native] is set to [On] and DSD signals are being played back.
[Direct] is being used when [BD/DVD], [GAME], [VIDEO 2], [USB], [Bluetooth], [Home Network] or
[Music Service List] is selected, or during AirPlay playback.
The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of
the input signals, depending on the audio format.
Hint
You can also select [Sound Optimizer] in [Sound Effects] from the home menu.
[174] Adjusting Settings
Audio Settings
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)
You can select from a variety of sound field modes according to speaker connections or input
sources.
Note
You cannot select sound fields in the following cases:
[Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter].
The Wireless Multi-Room function is activated.
When connecting headphones to the receiver, [Headphone(2ch)] is selected as a sound field
automatically.
The sound fields for movie and music may not work, depending on the input or the speaker pattern
you select, or with audio formats.
While playing music using Chromecast built-in, you can only select [Multi Ch Stereo] or [2ch Stereo]
by pressing 2CH/MULTI on the remote control or the receiver. You cannot select other sound fields.
The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of
the input signals, depending on the audio format.
Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting.
Hint
You can also use 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC or FRONT SURROUND on the remote control to
Select [Sound Effects] - [Sound Field] from the home menu.
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Select the sound field you want.
For movies, a sound field labeled with [Movie] is recommended.
For music, a sound field labeled with [Music] is recommended.
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