Sony STR-ZA3000ES/STR-ZA2000ES/STR- ZA1000ES Marine Radio User Manual


 
Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.
However, this receiver will generate a low-frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when
there is no LFE signals.
2-channel sound mode
You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of
the software you are using, the playback device connected, or the sound field settings of the
receiver.
2ch Stereo (2CH STEREO):
The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from
the subwoofer.
Standard 2-channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2-channels.
2ch Analog Direct (ANALOG DIRECT):
You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2-channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high-quality analog sources.
Only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted when using this function.
Note
You cannot select [2ch Analog Direct] while using the BD/DVD, SAT/CATV, GAME or
STB function.
Multi Stereo
This mode allows you to select the decoding mode for listening to 2-channel stereo or
monaural audio as multi-channel audio.
Multi Stereo (MULTI STEREO):
Outputs 2-channel left/right or monaural signals from all speakers. Recorded/encoded multi-
channel signals are output as recorded/encoded without the addition of sound effects.
However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker
settings.