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RQT7621
R
A
DIO &
S
OUND
Sound
≥
Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD
to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in
cinemas.
≥
This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.
Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.
The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.
∫
To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-
channel) signals to 2 channels
Press [SHIFT]
i
[MIX 2CH].
To cancel, press [SHIFT]
i
[MIX 2CH] again.
When “D.MIX” flashes on the display
[DVD-A]
The DVD-Audio contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be
down-mixed.
≥
When connected with headphones, the following sound field
systems cannot be used. (Excluding “BASS/TREBLE” control)
≥
You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these
sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs,
turn the sound field system off.
The Dolby Pro Logic
II
processor works not only on sources
recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source.
1
Press [SHIFT]
r
[
Î
PRO LOGIC
II
].
Each time you do this:
OFF
>
MOVIE
>
MUSIC
>
PANORAMA
^---------------------------------------------------}
MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software,
especially videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround.
MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
PANORAMA: Sound is spread out more so you feel like you
are surrounded by music.
2
Play a Dolby Surround or stereo source.
To cancel
Select “OFF”.
[Note]
This does not work for AM radio broadcasts or multi-channel sources.
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select
“BASS/TREBLE”.
BASS: Press [
2
]
)
[
3
4
]
j
6
to
i
6 (in 2 units)
TREBLE: Press [
1
]
)
[
3
4
]
j
6 to
i
6 (in 2 units)
To cancel
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “FLAT”.
≥
The set level for “BASS” and “TREBLE” remains intact. (Even after
the unit is turned off.)
This function derives multi-channel surround from any stereo
programme material.
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select
“AV/MOVIE” or “SFC MUSIC”.
AV/MOVIE: Press [
2 1
]
DRAMA
,)
ACTION
,)
SPORTS
:
:
;
;
MONO
§
,)
GAME
,)
MUSICAL
§
For monaural sound
SFC MUSIC: Press [
2 1
]
LIVE
,)
POP/ROCK
,)
VOCAL
:
:
;
;
PARTY
§
,)
DANCE
,)
JAZZ
§
Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.
≥
To check the current setting
Press [EQ/SFC].
≥
To cancel
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “FLAT”.
≥
Each mode remains intact. (Even after the unit is turned off.)
Dolby Digital and DTS
Software encoded with Dolby
Digital can be identified with
this mark.
Software encoded with DTS can
be identified with this mark.
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
HOME THEATER
TV
EXT LINK
MULTI REAR
DUBBING
S.POSITION
CREATE CHAP
C.FOCUS
REC MODE
CH SELECT
RETURN
ERASE
TIMER
TIME SLIP
AV2/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
FUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TEST
MANUAL SKIP
REPEAT
MUTING
AV
AUX
FM/AM
DVD
HDD
DISPLAY
PRO LOGIC
VIDEO Plus +
SHIFT
SHIFT
DIRECT TV REC
FM MODE
SUB MENU
STATUS
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECK
PROG/CHECK
HDD/DVD INPUT
AUDIO
S W. LEVEL
-/--
F
A
B
C
D
CH SELECT
3
4
2
1
SHIFT
SHIFT
MULTI REAR
MIX 2CH
EQ/SFC
Î
PRO LOGIC
II
TEST
S.POSITION
S W.LEVEL
C.FOCUS
_`
VOLUME
DTS
DIGITAL
MIX2CH
Dolby Pro Logic
II
Adjusting the bass and treble with
manual equalizer
Using the built-in sound quality
settings (SFC–Sound Field Control)
This function does not work when:
–Listening to AM radio broadcasts.
–Playing multi-channel sources.
–“Dolby Pro Logic
II
”
(
➡
above) is on.
–“Virtual Rear Surround” or “Multi Rear Surround” (
➡
page 47)
is on.
PL
SFC
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