JVC RX-DP20VBK manual Setting the Midnight Mode-MIDNIGHT Mode, Adjusting the Various Effects

2 Setting the Midnight Mode—MIDNIGHT MODE

Using the Midnight mode, you can enjoy a powerful sound at night even at a low volume level.

7MIDNIGHT MODE

Select one of the following:

1 : Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little. The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display.

2: Select when you want to apply the compress effect fully (useful late at night). The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display.

OFF : Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full dynamic range (no effect applied). The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator goes off from the display.

Notes:

•This function is applied only to Zone 1 sources.

•If Analog Direct is in use, Midnight mode is temporarily canceled.

•The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator goes off when one of the THX modes is activated. However, this function is still active if the playback source is Dolby Digital or DTS encoded software. (If the source is analog or digital PCM software, Midnight mode is canceled.)

3Adjusting the Various Effects

—EFFECT ADJUST

On these submenus, you can adjust various effects for each DSP and Surround mode (except the THX modes).

Notes:

•This submenu is not available when “ALL CH STEREO” is selected.

•This submenu settings are memorized for each DSP and Surround mode (including multi-channel playback modes—“DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH” with the DSP mode turned off).

•You cannot adjust these various effects in the following cases:

–When Analog Direct is turned on.

–When the THX mode is turned on.

–When the Surround or DSP mode is turned off, or

–When “3D HEADPHONE” or “HEADPHONE” mode is turned on.

7Submenu items

Adjustable items on the submenu depend on what mode is currently selected.

•If “NONE” is selected for the center speaker on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu (see page 38), no adjustments related to the center channel are available—“CENTER EQ,” “CENTER ALIGN,” “CENTER WIDTH,” and “CENTER GAIN.”

•When one of the DSP modes (except “ALL CH STEREO”) is activated:

When the surround speakers are deactivated, these adjustments are not available.

Select and adjust the following items:

EFFECT LEVEL: Adjust the DSP effect level.

As the number increases, the DSP effect becomes stronger. (Normally select “3.” Adjustable range: 1 to 5)

ROOM SIZE: Adjust the virtual room size. As the number increases, the interval between reflections increases so that you will feel as if you are in a larger room. (Normally select “3.” Adjustable range: 1 to 5)

LIVENESS: Adjust the liveness effect. As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to “Live.” (Normally select “3.” Adjustable range: 1 to 5)

WALL TYPE: Adjust the wall type. As the number increases, the hardness of the wall to be simulated ranges from “soft” to “hard.” (Normally select “3.” Adjustable range: 1 to 5)

SEAT POSITION: Select either 1 or 2 according to your preference as if you change your seat in a theater, hall, recital hall, church, etc.

CENTER EQ: In movie theaters, the screen works as the high- frequency cut filter of the center channel since the center speakers are located behind the screen and the center channel sounds have to pass through the screen.

•Select “ON” to cut off the high frequency of the center channel as is done in a real movie theater.

•Select “OFF” not to use this function.

CENTER ALIGN: Align the vertical localization of the center channel signals (mainly human voices are recorded) at the same height as for the front speakers.

•Select “ON” when you cannot feel as if the actors or singers are speaking or singing on the screen.

•Select “OFF” not to use this function.

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