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Basic Operation

¢Dialogue Normalization

Dialogue Normalization (Dial Norm) is a feature of Dolby
Digital, which is used to keep the programs at the same
average listening level so the user does not have to change
the volume control between Dolby Digital programs. When
playing back software which has been encoded in Dolby
Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the
front panel display which will read “Dial Norm X dB” (X
being a numeric value). The display is showing how the
program level relates with THX calibration level. If you want
to play the program at calibrated theatrical levels, you may
wish to adjust the volume. For example, if you see the
following message: “Dial Norm + 4 dB” in the front panel
display, to keep the overall output level at THX calibrated
loudness, just turn down the volume control by 4 dB.
However, unlike a movie theater where the playback
loudness is preset, you can choose your preferred volume
setting for best enjoyment.
Display
Offset -4dB
Dial.Norm
LFE (Low Frequency Effect):
This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
sounds included in the source when playing program
sources recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio or
Super Audio CD.
Program source and adjustment range:
1. Dolby Digital: –10 dB to 0 dB
2. DTS Surround: –10 dB to 0 dB
When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is
recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for
correct DTS playback.
When DTS encoded music software is played, it is
recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to –10 dB for
correct DTS playback.
TONE:
This adjusts the tone control ( page 63, 64).
This can be set individually for the separate surround mode
other than PURE DIRECT, DIRECT and Home THX Cinema
mode.
When listening at night or at lower volumes, the night mode
improves listenability.

Press the NIGHT button on the remote control unit

to enter the night mode.

Night mode

•When “Default Yes” is selected and the CURSORFFbutton is
pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically
turned off, “LFE” is reset, and “TONE” is set to the default
value.

¢Surround parameters e

CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):
The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the
extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright
sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if
the sound from the front speakers is too bright.
This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby
Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, DTS NEO:6 and
WIDESCREEN modes.
D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):
Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic
range (the contrast between very soft and very loud
sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the
maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic
Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in
the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range). (This
only works when playing program sources recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the four parameters
(“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HI” (high)). Set to
OFF for normal listening.
This parameter is displayed only when playing compatible
sources in DTS mode.
•Canceling night mode:
Press the NIGHT button again.
•The night mode only works when playing program sources
recorded in Dolby Digital.
•When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COMP”
surround parameter can not be selected.