You can enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels using the Sound Optimizer.
After the Auto Calibration is performed, the sound level is optimized to suit your environment.
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 a DSD file is played back.
[Direct] is being used when [BD/DVD], [GAME], [VIDEO 2], [Bluetooth], [USB], [Home Network],
[Music Services] or [Screen mirroring] 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.
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Enjoying sound effects
Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed
in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode)
Set whether or not to use in-ceiling speaker mode with the current input.
In a setup where the front and center speakers are installed in the ceiling, lowering the audio
output position to the screen height allows you to enjoy a more natural experience.
Note
This function does not work in the following cases:
A speaker pattern with the front high speakers is selected.
Headphones are connected.
[Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter].
[Pure Direct] is set to [On].
The Wireless Multi Room function is activated.
[DSD Native] is set to [On] and a DSD file is played back.
This function does not work if you select a sound field other than the following:
2ch Stereo
Multi Ch Stereo
Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
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Select [Sound Optimizer].
2
Select the setting you want.
Normal:
Adjusts for the reference level of a movie.
Low:
Adjusts for a CD or other software whose average sound pressure level is
processed highly.
Off
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Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
1
Select [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode].
2
Select [On].
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