N. SURROUND (Normal Surround)
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.
V. MULTI D.*
(Virtual Multi Dimension)
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
SIDE
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V. S. M. D.*
(Virtual Semi Multi Dimension)
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation.
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SMALL HALL (Small Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall.
LARGE HALL (Large Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall.
Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
JAZZ CLUB (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE HOUSE (Live House)
Reproduces the acoustics of a
GAME (Game)
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.
HEADPHONE THEATER (Headphone
Theatre)
When you connect your headphone to the PHONES jack of the receiver, the HEADPHONE THEATER mode allows you to experience a theatre like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. This mode is very effective with 5.1 ch discreet signal sources like Dolby Digital and DTS. Selecting any Sound Field selections (except AUTO FORMAT DECODE or 2 CH STEREO) enables the mode.
*“Virtual” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.