Optical digital audio cable (not included) Do not bend sharply when connecting.
Press [SETUP].
Press [3 4] to select “Other Setup” and press [ENTER].
Press [3 4] to select “TV Audio Input” and press [1].
Press [ENTER].
IN (TV)
To DIGITAL OUT
Setting the sound effects for the cable box, digital broadcasts or satellite receiver
This unit can decode the surround signals received through cable box, digital broadcasting or satellite broadcasts. Refer to your equipment’s operating instructions for details. Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.
Back of the main unit
OPTICAL

 

 

Center Mark

 

 

 

 

PL PRG

DISC SFC TG HDMI D.MIX

MONO SLP ST CT SRD E.

DDTS

 

HDCD

CD

MODE

 

H.BASS

DVD

RDS

 

W PGM

PTY PS AAC

2

The settings for the volume balance of the front speakers (L , R) changes (0 to s12 dB).

When headphones are connected (page 86) the balance will return to 0 dB (center).

To change the subwoofer trim levels

2 When [TRIM SW (SW ch)] is selected, press [3 4].

PL

PRG

DISC SFC TG HDMI D.MIX MONO SLP ST CT SRD E.

DDTS

HDCD

CD MODE

H.BASS

DVD

RDS

W PGM

PTY PS AAC

2

The settings for the trim level of the subwoofer changes (s6 to r6 dB).

Setting the Dolby Virtual Speaker

With only the included front/center speakers and the subwoofer, you can add a surround sound effect similar to 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital or DTS) to any audio source. You can also add a surround sound effect to stereo sources such as video tapes or CDs.

Press [Î VS].

Each time the button is pressed, it switches as shown below.

Set the Dolby Virtual Speaker to “REFERENCE” or “WIDE”, and if the play source is 2 ch, “Î PL II” will light up.

1

2

3

4

5 Press [3 4] to select “DIGITAL IN” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.

7 Then press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector to “TV Audio” as the source.

Selecting to the sound effects

When you select “DIGITAL IN” as the source, you can select the following sound effects. (These functions only work with Dolby Digital or PCM, excluding Audio Mode, which only works with Dolby Digital Dual Mono.)

Convenient functions

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[REFERENCE]

v

[WIDE]

v

[OFF]

Standard mode

(factory preset for [DVD-V]only)

Wide mode

This mode widens the acoustic field of the front/center speakers. This has a good effect when there is little space between the speakers.

(factory preset)

1 Press [SUB MENU].

DIGITAL IN

Sub Menu

 

 

 

 

Audio Mode

L/R

 

 

PCM FIX

Off

 

 

DRC

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Press [3 4] to select the effect that you want to

switch and press [ENTER].

Advanced Operations

[Note]

When “ERROR” is displayed:

In the following cases, “ERROR” is displayed, and you cannot set the Dolby Virtual Speaker.

During play, when the selector is set to “DVD/CD” and the audio source currently playing is in 3.1 ch, 3 ch, 1.1 ch, or 1 ch.

When you are playing content that prohibits D.MIX (down- mixing)

When headphones are connected.

Audio Mode

L/R, L, R

PCM FIX

On: Select when receiving only PCM signals.

Off: Select when receiving Dolby Digital and PCM signals.

DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)

Off

3 Press [3 4] to select the setting and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

RQT8926

Audio that is input through the OPTICAL IN (TV) terminal

83

cannot be output through the HDMI terminal.