Standard 2-channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2-channels.
Note
Depending on the audio format, if you select [Direct] and play a 5.1ch source when surround
speakers and two surround back speakers are connected, the same audio as that from surround
speakers will be output from surround back speakers, similar to that of a 7.1ch surround system.
The sound level of surround and surround back speakers are adjusted automatically for optimum
balance.
Movie mode (MOVIE)
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. These bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into
your home.
HD-D.C.S.:
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’s new innovative home theater technology using
the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on the precise
response measurement data of a mastering studio.
With this mode, you can enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only a high-quality of
sound but also the best sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound engineer intended in the
mastering process.
Dynamic (DYNAMIC):
This setting is suitable for an environment which is reverberant but
lacks a spacious feel (where sound absorption is not sufficient). It emphasizes the reflection
of sound and reproduces the sound of a large, classic movie theater. This emphasizes the
spacious feel of a dubbing theater and creates a unique acoustic field.
Theater (THEATER):
This setting is suitable for a general living room. It reproduces the
reverberation of sound just like in a movie theater (dubbing theater). It is most appropriate
for watching content recorded on a Blu-ray Disc when you want the atmosphere of a movie
theater.
Studio (STUDIO):
This setting is suitable for a living room with the appropriate sound
devices. It reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source
is remixed for a Blu-ray Disc to a volume level suitable for home use. The level of reflection
and reverberation of sound is kept to a minimum, while dialogues and surround effects are
reproduced vividly.
Pro Logic II Movie (PLII Movie):
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in
Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1-channel format when
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
Pro Logic IIx Movie (PLIIx Movie):
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to 7.1 discrete movie channels.
Neo:6 Cinema (Neo6.CINEMA):
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. Sources recorded in 2-channel format are
enhanced up to 7 channels.
Front Surround (FRONT SUR.):
Generates virtual surround sound with only two front speakers.
Music mode (MUSIC)
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. These bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into
your home.
Audio Enhancer (A. ENHANCER):
Upscales existing sound sources to near hi-resolution sound quality with DSEE HX. This sound
field makes you feel as if you are really at the recording studio or concert.
DSEE HX only works on 2-channel sound sources with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz or 48
kHz. However, it does not work during AirPlay playback.
