Selecting a sound field (continued)

NIGHT MODE

Allows you to retain a theater like environment, at low volume levels even late at night. Even at a low volume level, you can clearly hear the dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps. This function can be used with other sound field (pages 31–33).

While this function is on, BASS, TREBLE, and EFFECT level rises, and D.RANGE COMP. is automatically set to “MAX”.

This function does not work while MULTI/ 2CH ANALOG DIRECT is on.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer when “2CH” is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, select “A.F.D.”.

6.1CH DECODING

Press 6.1CH DECODING to select the

6.1channel decoding mode. You can use the SET UP menu to select the parameter (page 48).

This function works only for the multi channel format [3/2], [3/2+1] or [3/3].

This function is effective for all the sound fields.

Note

When you select “A.F.D.”, 6.1CH DECODING setting automatically switches to “AUTO”, even if previously set to “ON” or “OFF”in a different sound field. When you switch back to one of the other sound fields, 6.1CH DECODING setting returns to its previous setting (“ON” or “OFF”).

About DVD encoding and playback of Surround EX (6.1 Channel) movies

The Surround EX System used in movie theaters employs a matrix system to produce

6.1channels from a 5.1 channel film soundtrack. The matrix system reproduces the sountrack as intended by the filmmaker. All DVD software encoded with Dolby Digital, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, and DTS-ES Discreet 6.1 includes the 5.1 channel soundtrack designed for use in movie theaters. Therefore it is possible to change the soundtrack to the one designed for use in movie theaters.

To enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound (“VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function)

You can experience 6.1 channel surround sound as if you are in a real theater.

•If you have a 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, 5.0, 5.1 channel speaker system

Use the “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function.

To effectively enjoy “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback, use the 6.1CH DECODING function when you select “CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C” or “SEMI C.STUDIO EX A–C”. The sound characteristics of CINEMA STUDIO and the 3D sound imaging create a virtual surround back speaker, and you can experience the surround effect as if you are in a real theater. You can select AUTO/ON/OFF using the 6.1CH DECODING button.

•If you have a 6.1 channel speaker system

When “NORMAL SURROUND” is selected, set 6.1CH DECODING to “ON”.

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