Note
The sound fields for movie may not work, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you select,
or with audio formats.
The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of
the input signals, depending on the audio format.
Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting.
If there is any noise present, the noise may be different, depending on the sound field you select.
Hint
You can also select [Sound Field] in [Sound Effects] from the home menu.
You can also use 2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MULTI ST. on the remote control or the receiver
to select a sound field.
[124] Adjusting Settings Audio Setup
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.
Note
This function does not work in the following cases:
[Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected.
Dolby Atmos enabled speakers are used.
Dolby Atmos is being decoded.
[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 Height] setting and
perform Auto Calibration.
[125] Adjusting Settings Audio Setup
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)
You can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function. When the
Pure Direct function is on, the display panel lights off to suppress noise that affects sound
quality.
Canceling Pure Direct
The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following:
Select [Off] in step 2.
Press PURE DIRECT.
Change the sound field.
Select [Setup] - [Audio Setup] from the home menu.
1
Select [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode].
2
Select the setting you want.
Front & Center: Lowers the audio output position for both the front and center
speakers installed in ceiling to the screen height.
Front: Lowers the audio output position for the front speakers installed in ceiling to the
screen height.
Off: Does not activate this function.
3
Select [Sound Effects] - [Pure Direct] from the home menu.
1
Select [On].
2