Graphical user interface (GUI) screen

Stereo program parameter descriptions

Sound field parameter

Features

 

 

Direct

(“2ch Stereo” only)

2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources.

Choices: Auto, Off

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Select “Auto” to bypass the decoders, 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, DSP processors and the tone control circuitry when “BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB.

When multi-channel signals 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:

“Bass Out” is set to “Both” (see page 92).

“Front” is set to “Small” (see page 92) and “Bass Out” is set to “SWFR” (see page 92).

Center Level

Surround L Level

Surround R Level

Sur. Back Level

Presence L Level

Presence R Level

(“7ch Stereo” only)

7-channel stereo center, surround left, surround right, surround back, presence left and presence right levels. Adjusts the volume level of each channel in the 7-channel stereo mode. The available parameters differ depending on the speaker settings.

Control range: 0 to 100%

Compressed Music Enhancer mode parameter descriptions

The Compressed Music

Features

Enhancer mode

 

 

 

Level

Straight enhancer or 7-channel enhancer effect level. Select “High” or “Low” to adjust the effect for the

(“Straight Enhancer” and

high-frequency.

“7ch Enhancer” only)

 

Choices: High, Low

 

 

 

OPERATION

ADVANCED

 

 

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RX-V3800 specifications

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