Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)/2-channel sound mode
- Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode: This mode allows you to listen to higher-fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2-channel stereo or monaural sound as multi-channel sound.
- 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.
- A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO):
- Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.
However, for USA and Canada models, this receiver will generate a low-frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals.
- Multi Stereo (MULTI ST.):
- Outputs 2-channel left/right or monaural signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.
- 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.):
- 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.
- Analog Direct (A. 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 [Analog Direct] while using the BD/DVD, GAME, or USB function.
- [Multi Stereo] does not work when multi-channel audio signals are being received.