Advanced sound configurations

Sound field parameter

Features

 

 

2ch Stereo

DIRECT

2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and the 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, the DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when “BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB (see page 48).

•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 72).

–“FRONT SP” is set to “SMALL” (see page 73) and “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “SWFR” (see page 72).

7ch Stereo

CT LEVEL SL LEVEL SR LEVEL SB LEVEL PL LEVEL PR LEVEL

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 setting of the speakers.

Control range: 0 to 100%

2ch Enhancer

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

7ch Enhancer

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

 

 

 

Choices: HIGH, LOW

 

 

 

• Select “HIGH” for a high effect level.

 

• Select “LOW” for a low effect level.

 

 

■Selecting decoders used with sound

field programs (Decoder Type)

Use this feature to select the desired decoder used with MOVIE sound field programs (except “Mono Movie”). See page 45 for details about MOVIE sound field program.

Available decoders

DecoderFunctions

PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic processing for any sources.

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 73).

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 KAMP 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. Press

ODISPLAY and then Dk/ nrepeatedly on the remote control

to select the desired decoder parameter. You can change the value of the selected parameter by pressing Dl/ hrepeatedly on the

remote control.

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