Selecting a Surround Mode
Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types. More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions Section.
To select a surround mode, press the OSD Button on the remote to display the Master menu. Use the KL Buttons to move the cursor to the SURROUND SELECT line and press the OK Button. The Surround Modes menu will appear (see Figure 24). Use the KL Buttons until the desired surround mode category appears: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Press the OK Button to change the surround mode for the category.
Figure 24 – Surround Modes Menu
Auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native surround format. For
Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers.
OPERATION
Stereo: When
•• 2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers. As described on page 30, you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use. Turn off the TONE setting, and the AVR does the rest.
•• 5 CH STEREO plays the
•• 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds the surround back speakers. This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present.
Movie: Use when a surround mode is desired for movie playback: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present).
Music: Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.
Video Game: Use to select a surround mode for game playback: Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present) Game.
After you have made your selection, use the KL Buttons to move the cursor to the BACK TO SURROUND SELECT line and press the OK Button, then select the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the OK Button to make additional adjustments. When you are finished using the menu system, press the OSD Button to clear the
See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.
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