Selecting the surround back decoding mode

(SURR BACK DECODING)

You can select the surround back decoding mode to reproduce the surround back signal and enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound.

Press SURR BACK DECODING to select the surround back decoding mode. “SB DECODING XXXXXX” appears in the display and SB DEC indicator lights up.

•When set to “AUTO”, the receiver performs

6.1channel matrix decoding only if the 6.1 channel signals decode flag is ON.

•When set to “MATRIX”, the receiver performs

6.1channel matrix decoding only if the surround signals are 2 channel, regardless of the

6.1channel decode flag.

•When set to “OFF”, the receiver does not perform 6.1 channel matrix decoding.

•When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is performed and the surround back speaker is set to “NO”, you can enjoy the surround back signals with virtual 3D technology, even without an actual surround back speaker (the box around SB does not light up). If the surround back speaker is set to “YES”, the surround back signals are output through the actual speaker (SB and the box lights up).

This function works only for the multi channel format [3/2].

This function is effective for the following sound fields.

•AUTO DECODING

•NORMAL SURROUND

•CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C

•MONO MOVIE

•STEREO MOVIE

Tip

You can also select the surround back decoding mode using the SB DECODING parameter in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).

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 soundtrack as intended by the filmmaker. All DVD software encoded with Dolby Digital, DTS-ES matrix 6.1, and DTS-ES Discrete 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)

•If you do not connect a surround back speaker. You can still enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound even if you do not connect a surround back speaker. Press SURR BACK DECODING when you select “CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C” to use the “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function. The sound charateristics 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.

Select “AUTO” or “MATRIX” using the SURR BACK DECODING button.

•If you connect a surround back speaker.

When “NORMAL SURROUND” is selected, press SURR BACK DECODING to select “MATRIX” or “AUTO”.

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