Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo

You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo.

Press PSTEREO on the remote control repeatedly to select “2ch Stereo”.

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You can use a subwoofer with this program when “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “SWFR” or “BOTH” (see page 74).

You can also select the “2ch Stereo” mode by rotating the DPROGRAM selector on the front panel.

See page 66 for details about the parameters of the “2ch Stereo” mode.

Selecting the night listening mode

The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night.

1Press RNIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to select “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC”.

Choices: NIGHT:CINEMA, NIGHT:MUSIC, OFF

Select “NIGHT:CINEMA” when watching films to reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.

Select “NIGHT:MUSIC” when listening to music sources to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.

Select “OFF” if you do not want to use this feature.

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When a night listening mode is selected, the NIGHT indicator lights up in the front panel display.

2Press Dl/ hto adjust the effect level while “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel display.

Effect.Lvl:MID

Choices: MIN, MID, MAX

Select “MIN” for minimum compression.

Select “MID” for standard compression.

Select “MAX” for maximum compression.

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“NIGHT:CINEMA” and “NIGHT:MUSIC” adjustments are stored independently.

Using audio features

Notes

You cannot use the night listening modes in the following cases:

–when the Pure Direct mode (see page 48) is selected. –when the component connected to the MULTI CH

INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 38).

–when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.

The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

OPERATION

BASIC

 

 

English

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