Selecting a listening mode

Audyssey DSX listening mode

STEREO listening mode

Basic

Listening mode type

Description

 

 

Audyssey DSX

This mode creates playback for the new channels (front wide or front height) in

(A-DSX)z

5.1-channel systems. By adding front wide or front high channels, the surround

 

sound effects sound more three dimensional and realistic.

zz This can be selected when a setting other than “None” is selected for “Front Height” or “Front Wide”, and a setting other than “None” is selected for “Center” in “Speaker Config.” (vpage 130).

Original listening mode

Listening mode type

Description

 

 

MULTI CH STEREO

This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.

 

The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the

 

same level from the surround speakers (L/R) and surround back speakers (L/R).

ROCK ARENA

This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena.

JAZZ CLUB

This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club.

MONO MOVIE

This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound.

 

When playing sources recorded in monaural in the “MONO MOVIE” mode,

 

the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or right), so input to

 

both channels.

VIDEO GAME

This mode is suited for achieving surround sound with video games.

MATRIX

This mode lets you add a spacious feel to stereo music sources.

VIRTUAL

This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or

 

headphones.

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Listening mode type

Description

 

 

STEREO

This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.

 

• Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

 

• If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and

 

are played.

Direct listening mode

Listening mode type

Description

 

 

DIRECT

Sound recorded in source is played as is.

PURE DIRECT

This mode is for playback in higher sound quality than in DIRECT mode.

 

Turn the display of the amplifier off to stop the analogue video circuit. This

 

suppresses the source of noise that affects sound quality.

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