Video Convert

Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.

[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX

[Selectable items]

ON : Enable conversion.

OFF : Disable conversion.

NOTE

When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video conversion function might not operate. If this happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.

Source Level

Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input.

[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB

For input sources for which “HDMI” and “Digital” are set at the menu “Assign” setting, the analog input level and digital input level can be set separately.

Antenna Aiming

Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity.

[Input source] XM

Satellite

Indicate satellite signal strength.

Terrestrial

Indicate terrestrial signal strength.

DisplayCondition

Signal strength is strong

Signal strength is good

Signal strength is marginal

Signal strength is weak

No signal

Surround Modes

Standard Playback

This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

To select these surround modes using the buttons on the main unit and remote control unit, press the STANDARD button on the main unit or STD button on the remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

n When using a surround back speaker

 

 

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLgx

DTS NEO:6

neural

n When not using a surround back speaker

 

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLg

DTS NEO:6

neural

DOLBY PLgx :The

signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or

or DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLg for playback.

Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources.

Music : This mode is suited for music sources.

Game : This mode is suited for games.

Pro Logic : This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. When this mode is selected, “DOLBY PL” is displayed.

DTS NEO:6 : The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for playback.

Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources.

Music : This mode is suited for music sources.

neural : It is possible to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in the surround mode.

This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround (vpage 61).

Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 38).

Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

[Selectable items]

STANDARD :

This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing surround sound.

The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the input signal and surround back output playback mode.

Input signal

Display

 

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL

 

(other than 2ch) /

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Dolby

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA

DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC

Digital

EX

Source

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL +

 

Plus

 

 

 

DOLBY TrueHD

DOLBY TrueHD

 

DTS (5.1ch) /

DTS SURROUND

 

DTS-ES Discrete

DTS+PLgx CINEMA

 

6.1 /

DTS+PLgx MUSIC

 

DTS+NEO:6

DTS

DTS-ES Matrix

DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)

6.1 /

Surround

DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)

DTS 96/24

Source

DTS 96/24 (z3)

 

 

DTS-HD High

DTS-HD HI RES

 

Resolution Audio

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master

DTS-HD MSTR

 

Audio

 

 

DVD-

 

MULTI CH IN

PCM (multi ch) /

MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA

Audio,

DSD (multi ch)

MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC

SACD

MULTI CH IN 7.1

 

 

 

z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and the AVR-988’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.

z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.

z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.

For details, see page 64.

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