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Surround play
The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the
DTS mark.
DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing
the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.).
DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD
software bearing the mark.
SRS Circle Surround II
enables you to listen to multi channel sound from
the stereo source.
INPUT
SELECTOR
INPUT MODE
DSP INPUT MODE
LISTEN MODE
Input Selector
DSP MODE
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Preparations
•Turn ON related components.
•Complete “Preparing for surround sound” (speaker settings). *
•Use the Input Selector keys to select the component you wish to play
back with surround sound.
•Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or digital)
for the source you wish to play back. 9
•Noise will be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the
analog input.
1

Start playing the video software.

2

Use the LISTEN MODE knob or LISTEN MODE

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keys to

select the listening mode.

The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input. If
the input mode is set to full auto (“AUTO DETECT” lights), the
receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on
the type of input signal and the speaker settings.
Each turn of the LISTEN MODE knob or press of the LISTEN
MODE %/fi keys switches the setting as listed below.
The listening mode settings are different depending on the type
of input signal.

When the DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL EX signal is

input :

(The DOLBY DIGITAL or PRO LOGIC, indicator lights up.)
1 DOLBY DIGITAL : DOLBY DIGITAL surround.
2 DOLBY D EX : DOLBY DIGITAL EX surround.
3 PLII MOVIE : PRO LOGIC II surround MOVIE mode.
(The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)
4 PLII MUSIC : PRO LOGIC II surround MUSIC mode.
(The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)
5 PRO LOGIC : PRO LOGIC II surround PRO LOGIC mode.
(The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)
6 STEREO : Normal stereo playback.
Ambience effects
When you select DOLBY DIGITAL
“DOLBY DIGITAL” will be displayed.
SB
SW
DOLBY DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
L
SL SR
CR
SP MUTE
OPTICAL 6CH INPUT
COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs
CINEMA EQ.
ACTIVE EQ.
DSP MODE
DTS.
MATRIX
DISCRETE
STEREO
LOUDNESS
NEO:6
CSII
A B CLIP
AUTO DETECT THX
AUTO
RDS
RTY
MEMO
STEREO
TUNED
Surround EX
LFE

When the DTS signal is input :

(The DTS indicator lights up.)
1 DTS : DTS surround.
2 STEREO : Normal stereo playback.

When the analog signal or the digital signal (except for

DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal) is input :

1 PLII MOVIE : PRO LOGIC II surround MOVIE mode.
(The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)
2 PLII MUSIC : PRO LOGIC II surround MUSIC mode.
(The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)
3 PRO LOGIC : PRO LOGIC II surround PRO LOGIC mode.
(The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)
4 CSII CINEMA : CS 6.1 surround.
(The CS II indicator lights up.)
5 CSII MUSIC : CS 6.1 surround.
(The CS II indicator lights up.)
6 CSII MONO : CS 6.1 surround.
(The CS II indicator lights up.)
7 STEREO :
Normal stereo playback.
(The STEREO indicator lights up.)
• Dolby Digital or DTS signal having more channels than the maxi-
mum number of playback channels available using the receiver’s
current settings is input, downmixing is performed to match the
number of available channels.
3

DSP mode (Digital Signal Processor).

DSP can produce these effects without spoiling the sound quality of
the original music or video source.
1Pressing the DSP or DSP MODE key will display the current
DSP MODE status.
2Each press of the key will switch to the next status as shown
bellow:
1 ARENA :DSP surround ARENA mode.
2 JAZZ CLUB :DSP surround JAZZ CLUB mode.
3 THEATER : DSP surround THEATER mode.
4 STADIUM : DSP surround STADIUM mode.
5 DISCO : DSP surround DISCO mode.
•The DSP mode selection is displayed for approximately 3
seconds.
4

Adjust the volume.

Notes
•Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some listening
modes cannot be selected.
•When playback is started, the sound may be cut or interrupted before
the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital.
•To enjoy Dolby Digital surround (as well as all the other listening modes)
from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible
source component.
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