hearing the dialog. If you did not install a center speaker, this parameter adjusts the level of the center channel as it is mixed with the sound of the front speakers. You can adjust from –3 dB to +3 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Notes

•“SUB WOOFER TRIM” and “CENTER TRIM” can be adjusted only when the center speaker is set to “MIX”.

•“SUB WOOFER TRIM” and “CENTER TRIM” do not function for Super Audio CD signals from an i.LINK component, MULTI CH IN signals, or DTS 96/24 decoded signals.

xD.RANGE COMP. (Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

•OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

•STD

The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

•MAX

The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression.

Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

Advanced EQUALIZER menu parameters

When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable.

See page 39 for the EQUALIZER menu adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.

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All EQUALIZER menu parameters

EQ BANK

FRONT BASS XXX dB

FRONT BASS XXX Hz*

FRONT TREBLE XXX dB

FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz*

CENTER BASS XXX dB

CENTER BASS XXX Hz*

CENTER MID XXX dB

CENTER MID XXX Hz*

CENTER TREBLE XXX dB

CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz*

SURR/SB BASS XXX dB

SURR/SB BASS XXX Hz*

SURR/SB TRE. XXX dB

SURR/SB TRE. XXX Hz*

PRESET X CLEAR

*Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”.

xFRONT BASS XXX Hz (Front speaker bass frequency)

Initial setting: 500 Hz

You can adjust either to 250 Hz or to 500 Hz.

xFRONT TREBLE XXX Hz (Front speaker treble frequency)

Initial setting: 2.2 kHz

You can adjust either to 2.2 kHz or to 4.3 kHz.

xCENTER BASS XXX Hz (Center speaker bass frequency)

Initial setting: 500 Hz

You can adjust either to 250 Hz or to 500 Hz.

xCENTER MID XXX Hz (Center speaker midrange frequency)

Initial setting: 1 kHz

You can adjust from 100 Hz to 10 kHz in 5 steps.

xCENTER TREBLE XXX Hz (Center speaker treble frequency)

Initial setting: 2.2 kHz

You can adjust either to 2.2 kHz or to 4.3 kHz.

xSURR/SB BASS XXX Hz (Surround/surround back speaker bass frequency)

Initial setting: 500 Hz

You can adjust either to 250 Hz or to 500 Hz.

xSURR/SB TRE. XXX Hz (Surround/surround back speaker treble frequency)

Initial setting: 2.2 kHz

You can adjust either to 2.2 kHz or to 4.3 kHz.