Other convenient functions (continued)

Creating realistic sound

(VIRTUAL SURROUND)

NOTE

Virtual Surround can be set only for multi-channel sound (AC3, LPCM, PPCM and DTS). Virtual Surround cannot be set for 2 channel audio such as PCM stereo or Dolby Surround.

1 Press VIRTUAL SURROUND during playback.

Example:

TV screen

•Each time you press the button, the Surround mode will be alternated between ON/OFF.

•When ON, “SURROUND” appears on the display window.

•When switching the Surround mode, the sound will be intermittent.

NOTE

•Virtual Surround is effective for the speakers and headphones.

•“V.SUR.” displayed on the display window is an abbreviation of “Virtual Surround”.

Adjusting playback level (DVD LEVEL)

The audio of a DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO may be recorded at a lower level (volume) than for other

types of disc. If the difference is not to your liking, adjust the DVD Level.

1 Press DVD LEVEL during playback.

•Each time you press the button, the level will be alternated among “NOR” (Normal), “MID” (Middle) and “HIG” (High).

•Select the level while listening to the sound played.

NOTE

•DVD Level is effective only for playback of a DVD.

•Even if the DVD Level is changed, the output level from the digital audio output terminal will not be changed.

•This operation can be carried out while the disc is stopped or paused.

Enjoying better pictures

(PROGRESSIVE)

In the Progressive mode, better pictures can be enjoyed.

CAUTION

•In order to enjoy pictures in the Progressive mode, the following requirements should be met.

•There must be a component video input terminal on the TV set connected to the main unit.

•The main unit and the TV set must be

connected using a component video cord (A page 12).

When the above requirements are not satisfied, leave the main unit in the Interlace mode. If the Progressive mode is set, pictures may be distorted.

NOTE

Progressive mode:

All scanned lines will be displayed at once. Pictures of higher resolution than those in the Interlace mode can be realized.

Interlace mode:

This is a conventional image method. Half of the scanned lines displayed in the Progressive mode will appear, alternating with the other half.

Display “PROGRESS” by holding down PROGRESSIVE during playback or while the disc is stopped, or when there is no disc loaded.

•Each time you hold down the button, the mode will be alternated between the Progressive mode and the Interlace mode.

•The display window displays “PROGRESS” when in the Progressive mode, and “INTER.” when in the Interlace mode.

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