■Listening Modes
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Pure Audio*1*2 | In this mode, the display and video circuitry | A | ZXC | ||||
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| audio reproduction. A/V Sync does not have | F |
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| circuitry is turned off, only video signals |
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Direct |
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| enabled, but much of the processing set via |
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| the audio setup is disabled. A/V Sync does |
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| not have effect on the analog audio. See |
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| “Using the Setup Menu (HOME)” for more |
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Stereo |
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| speakers and subwoofer. |
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Mono |
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| Use this mode when watching an old movie |
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| with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the |
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| left and right channels of some movies. It |
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| can also be used with DVDs or other sources |
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| containing multiplexed audio, such as |
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Multichannel | This mode is for use with PCM multichannel | D | XC | ||||
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DSD*3 |
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Dolby Digital | speakers), crossover frequency, speaker |
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Turning On & Basic Operations
Listening Mode | Description | Input | Speaker | ||||
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DTS |
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Resolution Audio | distance, A/V Sync and much of the | F |
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DTS Express |
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DTS 96/24 | This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 | D | XC | ||||
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| providing superior fidelity. Use it with |
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| DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. |
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Dolby Pro Logic II | Dolby Pro Logic II expands any | S | XC | ||||
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| experience that fully envelops the listener. |
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| • Dolby PLII Movie |
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| Use this mode with DVDs and videos that |
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| bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows |
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| that feature Dolby Surround. You can also |
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| use this mode with stereo movies or TV |
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| shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 |
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| • Dolby PLII Music |
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| Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo |
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| sources such as music CDs and DVDs. |
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| • Dolby PLII Game |
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