xHEADPHONE (DIRECT)

Press DIRECT. Outputs the signals without digital processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.

xHEADPHONE (MULTI)

Press MULTI CH. Outputs the analog signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks.

xHEADPHONE THEATER DCS

Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.

To turn off the surround effect

Press 2CH, or press A.F.D. to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Listening to the sound without any adjustment

— (ANALOG) DIRECT

You can listen to the sound without adjusting the equalizer and surround effect. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources.

Press DIRECT.

The DIRECT indicator lights up and the equalizer and sound fields are canceled.

Selecting the surround back decoding mode

— SURR BACK DECODING

This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream.

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode.

For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on page 34.

Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DECODING” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 41).

How to select the surround back decoding mode

You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.

When you select “OFF”

Surround back decoding is not performed.

When you select “AUTO”

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.

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