ADJUSTING BEAM MODE SETTINGS

You can change the beam mode to suit the input source for this unit using the beam mode buttons. You can switch between: stereo mode for 2-channel sources, 3 beam mode and 5 beam mode and ST(STEREO)+3 beam mode for 5.1-channel playback.

If you selected a wall installation type (instead of corner) for this unit in EASY SETUP – SP POSITION (page 25), or you selected wall for MANUAL SETUP – SP POSITION (page 40), all modes are available for selection.

If you selected a corner installation type (instead of wall) for this unit in EASY SETUP – SP POSITION (page 25), or you selected CORNER for MANUAL SETUP – SP POSITION (page 40), only the stereo and ST(STEREO)+3 beam modes can be selected.

SLEEP AUX VCR

BEAM MODE

Stereo mode

Outputs audio from the front left and right speakers. This mode is ideal for playing back hi-fidelity sources, such as CDs, and should be used to replace your TV speakers. When playing multi-channel sources, all signals except those for the front left and right speakers are mixed down and output from the front left and right speakers. You can select surround mode during beam mode, but surround mode becomes disabled when stereo mode is selected.

3 beam mode

Outputs audio from the front left, center and front right speakers.

Because the listening position area is widened when signals are output to the front speaker positions only, you can enjoy excellent quality surround sound over a wider area. This mode is ideal when you want to enjoy movies with the whole family.

When playing multi-channel sources, surround left and right signals are mixed down and output to the front left and right speaker positions.

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5 beam mode

Outputs audio signals from the front left and right,

Remote controlcenter, and surround left and right speakers. This mode is ideal for enjoying surround sound effects to the fullest when watching movie DVDs recorded in a multi-channel format or playing back 2- channel sources in a multi-channel format.

To achieve to best surround sound effect, make sure that there are no objects placed in the path of sound beams that may prevent the beams from rebounding directly off your listening room wall. The front left and right sound beams are output towards the wall.

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