Activating the Surround Modes

For the Surround modes, Parametric Equalizer adjustments done on the Adjustment menu also take effect for the activated speaker channels.

To adjust the speaker output level using the remote control,

follow the procedure below.

When Analog Direct is in use, you cannot adjust the speaker output levels without emitting the test tone (see page 33).

Available Surround modes vary depending on the received signal and the current speaker settings. For details, see “Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software” on pages 47 and 48.

1.Select and play any source other than “DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH.”

Surround modes are not applicable to “DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH.”

2.Press SURROUND to activate the Surround

mode.

SURROUND

SURROUND

On the unit

From the remote control

(inside the front door)

 

For multi-channel digital software (except 2-channel and

Dual Mono software), either “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS

From the remote control ONLY:

1.Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2.Select the speaker you want to adjust.

The selected speaker name appears on the

remote’s display for a while.

1

 

• To select the left front speaker, press

4

FRONT•L.

 

7/P

To select the center speaker, press CENTER.

• To select the right front speaker, press

10

FRONT•R.

RETURN

 

To select the right surround speaker, press SURR•R.

To select the right surround back speaker, press SURR BK•R.

To select the left surround back speaker, press SURR BK•L.

To select the left surround speaker, press SURR•L.

To select the subwoofer, press SUBWFR.

SOUND

 

EFFECT

2

3

 

LIVENESS

5

6

8

9

0

+10

FM MODE

100+

SURROUND” is activated.

 

 

 

DGTL AUTO

 

L

C

R

SPEAKERS

1

 

 

SUBWFR

LFE

DIGITAL

VOLUME

LS

 

RS

 

 

dB

Ex. When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is activated.

If the 7.1-channel reproduction (EX/ES/7.1) mode has been set to “AUTO” or “ON,” one of the 7.1-channel reproduction modes will be activated.

For analog sources and digital 2-channel software, you can select one of the following Surround modes. Each time you press SURROUND, Surround modes change as follows:

 

ANALOG

SPEAKERS

1

L

R

PL

 

 

 

 

SUBWFR

 

VOLUME

dB

3. Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the speaker

 

output levels.

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The speaker name selected in the above step

 

and its level appear on the unit’s display.

+10

• You can adjust the levels within the range of

100+

–10 dB to +10 dB.

 

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other speaker output levels.

To cancel the Surround mode

Press SURR/DSP OFF.

“SURROUND OFF” appears on the display.

SURR/DSP

SURR/DSP

OFF

OFF

 

PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PRO LOGIC

NEO:6 MUSIC NEO:6 CINEMA

For Dual Mono software, speaker output channel changes to the center speaker if it is connected and activated.

(You can select the channel you listen to. See page 36.)

DUAL

 

DGTL AUTO

 

L

R

SPEAKERS

1

 

 

SUBWFR

 

DIGITAL

VOLUME

dB

Notes:

While listening with the headphones, “3D HEADPHONE” will appear on the display. (The DSP and HEADPHONE indicators will light up.)

If the THX mode or DSP mode is in use, it will be canceled when you turn on the Surround mode.

On the unit

From the remote control

(inside the front door)

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