Basic Operation
Stereo and Multichannel Playback
The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sound sources with the
14)or Setting Up for Surround Sound (starting on page 37). This is particularly important to achieve a surround sound effect with Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sources.
Listening Modes available to you are contingent on what kind of source you are using and what LISTENING CH SELECT (7.1/5.1/AUTO) option you choose. For background information on these ideas see page 10 (Home Theater: The Basics) and for more information of the listening modes and their uses see pages
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STEREO/DIRECT, THX, ADVANCED CINEMA, ADVANCED CONCERT, or
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On the front panel, use the LISTENING MODE SELECTOR dial. Depending on whether your source is 2 channel, 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel and your speaker configuration you will get different options for each of these modes. Press the button (or dial) repeatedly to cycle through these options.
See “Listening Modes,” on
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