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Video Outputs
The settings in this menu control the output
resolution from the video processor in the AV950/
AVR750/450/380. These settings are applied to all video
inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time
the unit is powered up.
NOTE
For HDMI output
The output resolution, frame rate and display
aspect ratio can be automatically determined by the
AV950/AVR750/450/380.
Zone 1 OSD
– Selects whether the main zone pop-up
OSD messages are On or Off. It is stored in memory and
recalled each time the unit is powered up.
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When
On
, all user adjustments that are made during
the general use of the AV950/AVR750/450/380 are
displayed on screen as well as the front panel display.
This includes the adjustment of volume, subwoofer
level, lip sync, tone controls, etc. It is stored in
memory and recalled each time the unit is powered
up.
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When
Off
, the above user adjustments will not
appear on screen, only on the front panel display.
This leaves the picture on your display device clear
of pop-up text. However, regardless of this setting
the Setup menus are always displayed on screen.
Zone 2 OSD
– Selects whether the Zone 2 pop-up OSD
messages are On or Off. It is stored in memory and
recalled each time the unit is powered up.
HDMI Output Resolution
– This setting controls the
output resolution of the HDMI output.
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The dropdown list shows all the resolutions that
the AV950/AVR750/450/380 video processor can
output. Resolutions that are not supported by the
connected display device are greyed out and cannot
be selected.
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Preferred:
sets the output resolution to be the
preferred resolution that is requested by the display
device. This is often the highest resolution the
display device can receive.
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Bypass:
this is a special mode where video passes
straight through the AV950/AVR750/450/380
without alteration. Use this mode to watch 3D
content on a 3D television. This mode also allows
the AV950/AVR750/450/380 to output video with
a 23.976Hz frame rate. The output resolution and
frame rate will be identical to the input resolution
and frame rate. The display must be capable of
supporting the input resolution and frame rate —
if the input video format is not supported by the
display there will be no picture.
Output Frame Rate
– This setting controls the output
frame rate of the HDMI output.
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The dropdown list shows all the frame rates that
the AV950/AVR750/450/380 video processor can
output. Frame rates that are not supported by the
connected display device at the above resolution are
greyed out and cannot be selected.
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Auto
sets the
HDMI
OUT
frame rate to be the
preferred frame rate that is requested by the display
device for the currently used resolution.
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Follow input
sets the
HDMI
OUT
frame rate to be the
same as the input frame rate. Use this setting if you
regularly switch between 24Hz and 50/60Hz content
and have a 24p compatible TV.
Lipsync –
(Information only) Displays how much lip
sync is automatically applied to the HDMI output to
compensate for video processing delays in the attached
display device. Not all display devices support this
function.
Mode
Lists the decode and downmix options you wish to
include when cycling through the options on the
MODE
button. Settings are Yes or No. The list is divided into
two sections depending on the source audio type.
See section “decoding modes” on page E-33 for more
information on each processing and decoding mode.
These settings are applied to all audio inputs and are
stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is
powered up.
For Stereo sources:
Dolby ProLogic –
Dolby PLIIx Movie –
Dolby PLIIx Music –
Dolby PLIIx Game –
Neo:6 Cinema –
Neo:6 Music –
The first section, ‘Stereo sources’ is the list of processing
modes you wish to make available for stereo signals
(analogue stereo, digital PCM stereo, Dolby 2.0, DTS
2.0, etc). When a stereo signal is applied, each press of
the
MODE
button cycles through the processing modes
you have enabled in the ‘Stereo sources’ section. The
unprocessed Stereo option is always available for stereo
signals therefore it is not shown in the list.
For Multi-channel sources:
Stereo Downmix –
Dolby Digital EX –
Dolby PLIIx Movie –
Dolby PLIIx Music –
The second section, ‘Multi-channel sources’ is the list
of processing modes you wish to make available for
multi-channel digital signals (any Dolby or DTS digital
stream that has more channels than stereo 2.0). When a
multi-channel digital signal is applied, each press of the
MODE
button cycles through the processing modes you
have enabled in the ‘Multi-channel sources’ section.
Zone Settings
Lists the volume and control settings for Zone 2 . These
settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in
memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
Z2 Input
– Selects the analogue audio and composite
video source to be routed to Zone 2. The default is
‘Follow Z1’, i.e. the same source as currently selected in
Zone 1.
Zone 2 Status –
displays whether Zone 2 is in Standby
or On, for information only.
Zone 2 Volume
– The current volume in Zone 2.
Zone 2 Max. Vol
– Limits the maximum volume setting
the system can be turned up to in the Zone 2. This is a
useful feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low
power-handling speakers, for example.
Zone 2 Fixed Vol
– The Zone 2 volume control can be
locked at the current value for use with an external
amplifier with its own volume control in Zone 2.
Zone 2 Max On Vol
– Limits the maximum volume the
system operates in the Zone 2 when it is switched on
or comes out of Standby. The system comes on at this
volume if the last used (possibly very loud) volume
exceeds this value.
Zone 2 format –
Selects the video format used for the
Zone 2 composite video output. PAL is mostly used in
Europe and NTSC is mostly used in North America.
This setting should only be changed if there is an
unstable OSD on the Zone 2 display.
Network
The AV950/AVR750/450/380 is fitted with an network
audio client which is capable of playing internet radio
stations as well as stored music on a network storage
device such as a PC, or on a USB flash drive.
Use DHCP –
Select if your network uses DHCP
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No:
To assign a fixed IP address manually.
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Yes:
To use network parameters given by the DHCP
server.
IP Address –
If not using DHCP, enter the IP address
you have assigned to the AV950/AVR750/450/380 for
your network.
Subnet Mask –
If not using DHCP, enter the subnet
mask for the AV950/AVR750/450/380 on your network.
Gateway –
If not using DHCP, enter the IP address of
the router the AVR750/450/380 is connected to.
Primary DNS –
If not using DHCP, enter the Primary
DNS IP address of your internet service provider.
Alternate DNS –
If not using DHCP, enter the Secondary
DNS IP address of your internet service provider.
MAC address –
(Information only) The unique address
of the network card in your AV950/AVR750/450/380.
Introduction
Your AV950/AVR750/450/380 receiver provides all the
key decoding and processing modes for analogue and
digital signals, including the latest high definition audio
formats over HDMI.
Modes for digital sources
Digital recordings are usually encoded to include
information about their format type. The AV950/
AVR750/450/380 detects automatically the relevant
format in a digital signal – such as Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby
Digital, or DTS – and switches in the appropriate
decoding.
Modes for analogue sources
Analogue recordings do not contain information about
their encoding formats, so the desired mode – such as
Dolby Pro Logic – needs to be selected manually.
Mode memory
Dolby Digital or DTS audio (including the high
definition formats) can be output in two mix modes,
selected using the
MODE
button:
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Surround (e.g., five main channels plus a subwoofer
for a 5.1 source)
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Stereo downmix.
Two-channel audio, regardless of whether it is analogue
or digital can also be output in two mix modes, selected
using the mode button:
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Surround (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Neo:6
Music, etc.)
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Stereo.
The AV950/AVR750/450/380 stores the settings for
each source. Thus the decoding mode for the following
groups of source material can be stored independently:
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Dolby Digital (multi-channel) and DTS source
material
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Two channel Dolby, PCM or Analogue source
material
Two-channel source modes
The following decoding and surround modes are for
creating 5-channel and 7-channel stereo modes from
2-channel sources. They are available for standard and
high definition Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS 2.0, PCM or
analogue sources:
Stereo –
5/7 Channel Stereo –
Dolby PLII Movie –
Dolby PLII Music –
Dolby PLII Game –
Dolby PLIIx Movie –
Dolby PLIIx Music –
Dolby PLIIx Game –
Dolby PL –
DTS Neo:6 Cinema –
DTS Neo:6 Music –
NOTE
Dolby PLIIx modes are only selectable when
Surround Back speakers are present.
Stereo
In this mode the AV950/AVR750/450/380 works as a
conventional high quality audio amplifier. Note that
if the subwoofer is enabled in stereo mode, then some
processing of the signal is carried out.
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Stereo Direct
: this achieves the best sound quality if
an analogue connection is present.
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5/7 Channel Stereo
: this produces an output from
all speakers by copying the left output to all left
speakers and the right output to all right speakers.
The centre speaker outputs a mix of left and right.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is designed to produce five-
channel output from two-channel source material.
There are three different modes available in Pro Logic II:
‘Movie’, ‘Music’ and ‘Game’ modes, which are intended
for use as their names suggest. Due to the different
recording methods used for movies, music and video
games, it is recommended that the correct decoding
mode for your source material is used to obtain best
results.
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Movie mode
: This is intended for use with
‘cinematic’ material, which is mixed and monitored
in a calibrated multi-channel environment. Movie
decoding
modes
mode is a ‘fixed’ mode that is designed to give a
similar sound when listening using a home cinema
system to that obtained in a cinema.
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Music mode
: Stereo music is not designed for
surround processing, although good surround
effects can be obtained through careful production.
As the optimum decoding method varies according
to the recording, Music mode allows the user
adjustment of the processing characteristics.
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Game mode
: Video games today are extremely
sophisticated, with dramatic 5.1 surround
audio tracks. Game mode gives augmented bass
management to capture the full effect of game
sounds panned to the surrounds, ensuring the
bass impact from purer surround effects are fully
delivered to the subwoofer.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an extension of the Dolby Pro
Logic matrix-decoding method. The decoder allows
the processor to derive seven outputs from a two or
multi-channel (up to 5.1 with EX) source to take better
advantage of all amplifiers and speakers in a 7.1 setup.
As with Pro Logic, there are three different modes
available: Movie, Music and Game. Due to different
recording methods used for movies and music, you
should select the correct mode for your source material.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is a legacy mode that is designed
to produce a five-channel output from two-channel
source material. It should be used only when the source
material is encoded as Dolby Pro Logic; otherwise,
we recommend the use of Dolby Pro Logic II. This is
because Pro Logic processing on straight stereo sources
can sound muffled and compressed.
DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels
of decoding from stereo material. The AV950/
AVR750/450/380 will derive separate channels
corresponding to the standard home theatre layout.
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Cinema
: A movie mode designed to reproduce a
movie theatre environment. Neo:6 technology allows
various sound elements within a channel or channels
to be steered separately, and in a way which follows
the original presentation naturally.
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Music
: A music mode designed to produce a lively,
high-integrity surround-effect from most two-
channel music sources from all available speakers.
