MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVERSTR-ZA3000ES/STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES

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.
  1. Select [Setup] - [Audio Setup] from the home menu.
  2. Select [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode].
  3. Select [On].

Note

  • This function does not work in the following cases:
    • [2ch Analog Direct] is selected.
    • A speaker pattern with the front high speakers is selected.
    • [Pro Logic II], [Pro Logic IIx] or [Neo:6] is selected.
    • [Pure Direct] is set to [On].
  • This function may not work depending on the audio format.
  • 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 switch this function on/off for each input on the Input Setup screen.
  • You can also select [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] in [Sound Effects] from the home menu.
  • You can also switch the function on/off by pressing IN-CEILING SP on the remote control or the receiver.
  • To obtain optimal effects in the listening environment, configure the [Ceiling Speaker Height] setting and perform Auto Calibration.