(2CH MODE)
This fucntion lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources.
This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press NORMAL SURR (;PLII) repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.
The selected mode appears in the display. The sound field automatically switches to “NORMAL SURROUND” (page 35).
2 channel decoding modes
•PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL)
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
•PLII MOVIE (II MOVIE)
Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In Addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
•PLII MUSIC (II MUSIC)
Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Tips
•When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”, “DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the SURROUND menu.
•You can also select the 2 channel decoding mode using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 40).