Advanced sound configurations

 

 

Sound field parameter

Features

 

 

DIRECT

2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and the DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi

(“2ch Stereo” only)

stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources.

 

 

 

Choices: AUTO, OFF

 

 

 

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• Select “AUTO” to bypass the decoders, the DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only

 

when “BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB (see page 51).

 

• Select “OFF” not to bypass the decoders, the DSP processors and the tone control circuitry

 

when “BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB.

 

• When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input, they are downmixed to 2

 

channels and output from the front left and right speakers.

 

• The low-frequency signals of the front left and right channels are redirected to the subwoofer

 

in the following cases:

 

– “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “BOTH” (see page 68).

 

– “FRONT SP” is set to “SMALL” (see page 69) and “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “SWFR”

 

(see page 68).

 

 

CT LEVEL

7-channel stereo center, surround left, surround right, surround back, presence left and presence

SL LEVEL

right levels. Adjusts the volume level of each channel in the 7-channel stereo mode. The

SR LEVEL

available parameters differ depending on the setting of the speakers.

 

SB LEVEL

 

Control range: 0 to 100%

PL LEVEL

 

PR LEVEL

 

(“7ch Stereo” only)

 

 

 

EFFECT LEVEL

Straight and 7-channel Compressed Music Enhancer effect level. The high-frequency signals of

(“Straight Enhancer” and

some sources may be emphasized too much. In this case, set the effect level to “LOW”.

“7ch Enhancer” only)

 

 

Choices: HIGH, LOW

 

 

 

• Select “HIGH” for a high effect level.

 

• Select “LOW” for a low effect level.

 

 

Selecting decoders used with sound

field programs (SUR.)

Use this feature to select the desired decoder used with MOVIE sound field programs (except “Mono Movie”). See page 48 for details about MOVIE sound field program.

Available decoders

DecoderFunctions

PLIIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro

PLII Movie Logic II) processing for movie sources. The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when “SUR.B L/R SP” is set to “NONE” (see page 69).

Neo:6 Cinema DTS processing for movie sources.

Selecting decoders

Selecting decoders for 2-channel

sources (surround decode mode)

Use this feature to play back sources with selected decoders. You can play back 2-channel sources on multi- channels.

Set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then press QSUR. DECODE repeatedly on the

remote control to select the desired surround decoder.

You can select from the following modes depending on the type of source you are playing and your personal preference.

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You can change the decoder parameter settings (see page 62). Set the operation mode to FAMP and then press RPARAMETER to display the decoder parameters in the OSD. Press 9k / n repeatedly to select the desired decoder parameter and then press 9l / h repeatedly to change the value of the selected parameter.

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DSP-AX863SE specifications

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