Operation
These indicators are the L/C/R/SL/SR/LFE letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators in the front panel 5. When a standard analog stereo or matrix surround signal is in use, only the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels, respectively, even surround recordings, carry surround information on the left and right channels only.
Digital signals, however, may have one to six separate channels, depending on the program material, the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded. When a digital signal is playing, the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received. It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVD or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is some- times normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger e.g. only the “L” and “R” indicators.
The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators 5 also flash to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts, or when a digital source such as a DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again.
Night Mode
A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the maximum peak level and lifting the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source. The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital mode is selected.
The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button O on the remote. Next, press the K/L
buttons to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the K/L buttons
until the message in the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display F reads D-RANGE OFF.
The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is turned on using the options in the Night Mode settings. See above for information on using this option.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:
1.When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the Speaker/Channel Indicators 5 will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR or the source machine. The AVR will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode.
2.Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR.
3.Note that not all digitally encoded programs and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full
5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.
4.When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, you normally may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH Stereo or Logic 7, except with special audio tracks (see indication ”Dolby Digital” on previous page) or data format selected (see ”PCM” on previous page).
5.When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording
using the Tape or Video 1 record outputs, if the source is connected to any digital input of the AVR only. But the analog two
channel signal of that source, the ”Downmix” to Stereo or Dolby Surround, can be recorded by connecting its analog audio outputs to the appropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR, even if the digital input of the AVR remains selected. Additionally, the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs .
Tape Recording
In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the out- puts for Tape Outputs or Video 1 Outputs
in the record mode.
Output Level Trim Adjustment
Normal output level adjustment for the AVR is established using the test tone, as outlined on page 17. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure.
To adjust the output levels using program material, first select the surround mode for which you want to trim the speakers (see NOTE below) by selecting the appropriate input, associated with the desired surround mode, start your program material source and set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control I7.
Once the reference level has been set, press the
Channel Select button and note that FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Main Information Display F for five seconds. To change the level, first press the OK button A,
and then use the K/L buttons to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this will alter the reference setting.
Once the change has been made, press the OK button A and then press the K/L buttons to select the next output channel location
that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer
level, press the K/Lbuttons until WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display F (only available if the subwoofer was selected during the speaker configuration, page 14).
