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model name1[STR-LV500]
[4-248-914-12(1)]
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no
sound from the sub woofer.
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
Press 2CH on the remote.
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system
repeatedly.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer,
set to “A.F.D. AUTO”.
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any surround effects.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
Or press SOUND FIELD on the system
repeatedly.
The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front
speakers
Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
A.F.D. mode
(Display)
Decoding mode
A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)
As encoded
PRO LOGIC
(DOLBY PL)
Dolby Pro Logic
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
(PLII MOV)
Dolby Pro Logic II
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MUS)
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