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Enjoying multi-channel software
If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature
to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel
sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX
or DTS-ES decoders.
Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press
EXTD SUR. on the remote control to switch
between 5.1 and 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
To select a decoder, press
j
/
i
repeatedly when
PLIIxMusic (etc.) is displayed.
Auto (
AUTO
)
When a signal (flag) that can be recognized by the unit is
input, the unit selects the optimum decoder for playing
back the signal in 6.1/7.1 channels.
If the unit cannot recognize the flag or no flag is present in
the input signal, it cannot automatically be played in 6.1/
7.1 channels.
Decoders (select with
j
/
i
)
You can select from the following decoders depending on
the format of the software you are playing.
PLIIx Movie
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 7.1
channels using the Pro Logic IIx movie decoder.
PLIIx Music
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 6.1/7.1
channels using the Pro Logic IIx music decoder.
EX/ES
For playing back Dolby Digital signals in 6.1/7.1 channels
using the Dolby Digital EX decoder.
DTS signals are played back in 6.1/7.1 channels using the
DTS-ES decoder.
EX
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 6.1/7.1
channels using the Dolby Digital EX decoder.
Off (
OFF
)
Decoders are not used to create 6.1/7.1 channels.
y
When “SUR. B L/R SP” is set to SMLx1 or LRGx1 (see
page 64), the surround back channel will be output from the left
SURROUND BACK speaker terminals.
• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag)
which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these
kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select a decoder (PLIIx Movie,
PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX) manually.
• 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EXTD SUR. is
pressed in the following cases:
– When “SUR. L/R SP” (see page 63) or “SUR. B L/R SP” (see
page 64) is set to NONE.
– When the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jack is
being played.
– When the source being played does not contain surround left
and right channel signals.
– When a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played.
– When “2ch Stereo” or PURE DIRECT is selected.
• When the power of this unit is turned off, this setting will be
reset to AUTO.
• The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when “SUR. B L/R
SP” is set to NONE (see page 64).
• PLIIxMovie cannot be selected when “SUR. B L/R SP” is set to
SMLx1 or LRGx1 (see page 64).
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Enjoying 2-channel software in surround
Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played
back on multiple channels.
Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press
STANDARD on the remote control to switch
between the SUR. STANDARD and SUR.
ENHANCED programs.
Or press MOVIE to select the MOVIE THEATER
program.
Press SELECT on the remote control to select
the decoder.
You can select from the following modes depending on the
type of software you are playing and your personal
preference.
7
EXTD SUR.
AMP
A-E/CAT.
A-E/CAT.
ENTER
PRESET/CH
Notes
AMP
5
STANDARD
4
MOVIE
6
SELECT
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