Using Only The Front Speakers And The Subwoofers (2Ch Stereo) - Sony HT-DDW8500 Operating Instructions Manual

Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
• This function does not work when:
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz is input.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are
received via an HDMI IN jack.
• The surround back decoding mode does not
function when a sound field for movie or music is
selected (page 49).
Tips
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the
package.
• Sound fields with D C S mark use DCS
technology. See "Glossary" (page 76).
To turn off the surround effect
for movie/music
Press 2CH to select "2CH ST." or press A.F.D.
repeatedly to select "A.F.D. AUTO".
Using only the front
speakers and the
subwoofers
(2CH STEREO)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and the
subwoofers.
When multi channel surround formats are
input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel
with bass frequencies being output from the
subwoofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry
will be activated. The front channel bass
frequencies will be output from the
subwoofers.
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
SAT
2CH A.F.D.
2CH
1
Press 2CH.
BD DVD
TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
MOVIE MUSIC
THEATRE
2 3
59 GB