03Listening to your system
Chapter 3
Listening to your system
Auto listening mode
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material.
•Press SURROUND to select the AUTO listening mode.1
Listening in surround sound
You can listen to stereo or multichannel
•MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources (use with any
•STEREO – See Listening in stereo below
Using Extra Power mode
Extra Power mode allows you to enjoy richer,
fuller sound from stereo (2.1ch) sources.3 Extra Power mode is available when listening to DVD/CD or USB sources.
sources in surround sound.2 Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.
•Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a
listening mode.1
The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that’s playing.
•AUTO – Auto listening mode (see above)
•DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel surround sound (use with any
•MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources (use with any
•Press EXTRA PWR to select MODE ON or
MODE OFF.4
After selecting MODE ON, the F.SURR. indicator lights on the front panel display.
Note
1If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the corresponding indicator lights in the front panel display.
2Note that the input source must be switched to DVD/CD or USB for multichannel playback.
3When the Extra Power mode is on, most sound features cannot be used. The display will briefly blink EXTRAPWR if you try and use a prohibited function while the Extra Power mode is on.
4• Note that you cannot use Extra Power mode when using headphones. If you press EXTRA PWR when headphones are connected, a CANNOT error message appears on the front panel display.
•When set to MODE ON, make sure to follow the Setup Guide for best sound.
•When set to MODE OFF, the listening mode is automatically set to AUTO.
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