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Setting What it does Option(s)

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Setting What it does Option(s)

LFE

(LFE Attenuate)

Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones.
Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the
ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from
the speakers.	cOFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/ –10dB/
The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the	–5dB/ 0dB d
recommended value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB,	Default: 0dB
–15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective
degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output
from the LFE channel.

	Adjusts the output from the front height speaker	LOW
H.GAIN	when listening in 2Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode.	MID
(Height Gain)	If set to HIGH, the sound from the top will be more
		HIGH
	emphasized.
V.SB	When you’re not using surround back speakers,	OFF
	selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual sur-
(Virtual Surround
	round back channel through your surround speakers.
Back)		ON
	You can choose to listen to sources with no surround
<j>
	back channel information.

SACD GAIN	Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the	0dB
<e>	dynamic range (during digital processing).	+6dB
HDMI	Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out	AMP
	of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV. When
(HDMI Audio)
	THROUGH is selected, no sound is output from this	THROUGH
<f>
	receiver.
	This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video	OFF
A.DELAY	delay between components connected with an HDMI
	cable. The audio delay time is set depending on the
(Auto delay)
	operational status of the display connected with an	ON
<g>
	HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically
	adjusted according to the audio delay time.
C.WIDTH
(Center Width)	Provides a better blend of the front speakers by
(Applicable only	spreading the center channel between the front right	c0 to 7 d
when using a center	and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher set-	Default: 3
speaker)	tings) or narrower (lower settings).
<h>
DIMENSION	Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance	c–3 to +3 d
	from front to back, making the sound more distant
<h>		Default: 0
	(minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).
PANORAMA	Extends the front stereo image to include the sur-	OFF
<h>	round speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.	ON
C.IMAGE
(Center Image)	Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo	c0 to 10 d
(Applicable only	effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center	Defaults:
when using a center	channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10	Neo:6 MUSIC: 3
speaker)	(center channel sent to the center speaker only).	Neo:6 CINEMA: 10
<i>
	Sets the effect level for the currently selected	c10 to 90 d
		Defaults:
EFFECT	Advanced Surround or ALC mode (each mode can be
		EXT.STEREO: 90
	set separately).
		Others: 50

V.HEIGHT	When you’re not using front height speakers, select- OFF
(Virtual Height)	ing this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height	ON
<k>	channel through your front speakers.

aThe adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.

bWith the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY or ADAPTER PORT input function, by default S.RTRV is set to ON.

cUP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on the listening mode.

dThe initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.

eYou shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0dB.

f! The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.

!The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with the receiver’s power in the standby mode. See About synchronized operations on page 44 .

gThis feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lipsync’) for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufac- turer directly.

hOnly when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

iOnly when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA mode.

j! You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.

!You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set

to NO or if Front Bi-Ampor ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is selected at Speaker System and SP:dA+B ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button.

!When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.

k! You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.

!The Virtual Height mode cannot be used when no surround speaker is connected. It can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.

!When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Height mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.

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