Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode)

In straight decoding mode, sounds are reproduced without sound field effect. 2-channel stereo sources are output from only the front left and right speakers. Multi-channel input sources are decoded straight into the appropriate channels and multi-channel sounds are reproduced without a sound field effect.

1To enable straight decoding mode, pressLSTRAIGHT (or jSTRAIGHT).

“Straight” appears on the front panel display.

2To cancel straight decoding mode, pressLSTRAIGHT (or jSTRAIGHT) again.

A sound field program name appears on the front panel display, and sound is reproduced with that sound field effect.

Enjoying sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)

Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any surround speakers by using virtual surround speakers. You can even enjoy Virtual CINEMA DSP using a minimal two-speaker system that does not include a center speaker.

When “Sur. L/R SP” in the setup menu is set to “None” (see page 40), this unit operates in Virtual CINEMA DSP mode.

Note

•Virtual CINEMA DSP mode is not available in the following conditions even if you set “Sur. L/R SP” to “None” (see page 40).

–headphone plug is connected to the PHONES jack.

–7ch Stereo of the field sound program is selected.

–direct mode or straight decoding mode is used.

Enjoy the sound field programs

Enjoy sound field programs with headphones (SILENT CINEMA™)

SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel sources with your headphones. SILENT CINEMA mode is automatically selected when you connect the headphone plug to the PHONES jack.

Note

•SILENT CINEMA mode is not available in the following conditions.

–2ch Stereo of the sound field program is selected.

–direct mode or straight decoding mode is selected.

OPERATION

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