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Enjoying surround sounds

When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is input digitally, this unit decodes the signal and reproduces surround sound. Follow the procedures below to enjoy surround sound from 2-channel sources.

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

EDIT

 

NEXT

SET MENU

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

PHONES

STEREO

l PROGRAM h

l INPUT h

 

 

 

INPUT MODE

 

EFFECT

 

 

 

TONE CONTROL

BASS/TREBLE

 

 

 

PROGRAM l/ h

SET MENU

 

MUTE

 

 

ENTER

 

 

LEVEL

 

TEST

Surround mode

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK PL

5 STEREO

NIGHT

STEREO

selector buttons

While playing back a 2-channel source, press PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly (or press one of the surround mode selector buttons on the remote control) to select the desired surround mode.

To select “PRO LOGIC”, “PLII MOVIE” or “PLII MUSIC” with the remote control, press q PLII

■Surround modes

HALL

This mode is suited especially for classical music.

JAZZ

This mode offers a real and vibrant sound.

ROCK

This mode is ideal for lively, dynamic rock music.

5 STEREO

This mode increases the listening position range. This mode is suited for background music at parties, etc.

PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC

Dolby Pro Logic II decodes sound signals into 5 discrete full-range channels (3 channels in front and 2 channels in surround). There are 2 modes: PLII MOVIE for movie and PLII MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources.

You can change the surround parameters of PLII MUSIC (see “Adjusting the surround parameters of PLII MUSIC” on page 23).

PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic decodes a stereo signal into 4 channels (front left, front right, center and monaural surround channels).

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•Feel free to choose a surround mode based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.

•You can select “PLII MOVIE”, “PLII MUSIC”, or “PRO LOGIC” when a Dolby Digital signal is input digitally.

Note

repeatedly.

l PROGRAM h

or

HALL JAZZ ROCK PL

5 STEREO

When sampling frequencies higher than 48 kHz are input, this unit is automatically set to the “STEREO” mode (see page 23).

Front panel

Remote control

Lights up

ROCK

The corresponding surround mode indicator lights up in the front panel display and the name of the currently selected surround mode appears in the front panel display for a few seconds.

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When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects the last surround mode used with that source.

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