Yamaha RX-V463 owner manual Sound field programs, Sound field program descriptions, 38 En

Sound field programs

This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source.

Press L PROGRAM l/ h(or press 5AMP and then press BPROG l / h repeatedly).

The name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display.

Notes

•When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects the last sound field program used with the corresponding input source.

•Sound field programs cannot be selected when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 34).

•When PCM signals with a sampling frequency higher than 48 kHz are input, this unit is automatically set to the “STRAIGHT” mode (see page 39).

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Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, not merely on the name of the program itself.

Sound field program descriptions

Category	Program	Features
	Pop/Rock	CINEMA DSP processing. This program presents an image of pop, rock, or jazz live
		concert. The sound field reproduces the spaciousness of a massive pavilion with an emphasis
		on the vividness of vocals on the stage and solo instruments and the beats of rhythm
		instruments.
MUSIC
	Hall	CINEMA DSP processing. This sound field is suitable for classic and orchestral music. The
		program uses data collected in a large concert hall in Munich. You can enjoy delicate and
		beautiful reverberation and a majestic atmosphere.
	Jazz	CINEMA DSP processing. The sound field is suitable for jazz and fusion music. It uses data
		collected in a famous jazz club in New York. You can enjoy clear reverberation.
	Game	CINEMA DSP processing. You can enjoy dynamic and thrilling sound effects as you play
		games. The program lets you feel the depth and three-dimensional surrounding sounds of the
		field where you are playing, and offers cinema-like surrounding sound effects for the scenes
		of movies.

ENTERTAINMENT

TV Sports

CINEMA DSP processing. You can enjoy sports relays broadcast in stereo and variety shows with a live sound environment. For sports relays, the voices of commentators and announcers come clearly from the center; the cheers and atmosphere in the stadium spread around within a comfortable range, and you can feel like as if you are in the stadium.

Movie Spacious

CINEMA DSP processing. The sound field is suitable for movies with an emphasis on spectacular sound effects, and is a perfect fit with a wide screen. The program reproduces a wide dynamic range from minimum sound effects to powerful sounds.

MOVIE Movie Dramatic

CINEMA DSP processing. This sound field is also suitable for movies with an emphasis on three-dimensional sound effects. It restrains reverberation to an moderate extent, but reproduces sound effects and background music in a soft, three-dimensional manner with clarity and center orientation of voices as pivots.

	2ch Stereo	Downmixes multi-channel sources to 2 channel or plays back 2-channel sources as they are.
STEREO
	5ch Stereo	CINEMA DSP processing. Using this program increases the listening position range. This is
		a sound field suitable for background music at parties.
MUSIC	2ch Enhancer	Select these programs to play back compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) in
ENHANCER	5ch Enhancer	2-channel or 5-channel stereo. This program enhances your listening experience by
		regenerating the missing harmonics in a compression artifact.

Note

The sound field programs of this unit are recreations of real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in the actual concert hall, music venue, movie theater, etc. Thus, you may notice variations in the strength of the reflections coming from each direction.

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