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Enjoy the sound field programs
English
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DITIONAL
INFORMA
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APPENDIX
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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.
1
To enable straight decoding mode, press
L
STRAIGHT
(or
j
STRAIGHT
).
“Straight” appears on the front panel display.
2
To cancel straight decoding mode, press
L
STRAIGHT
(or
j
STRAIGHT
) again.
A sound field program name appears on the front
panel display, and sound is reproduced with that
sound field effect.
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.
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.
Enjoying unprocessed input sources
(Straight decoding mode)
Enjoying sound field programs without
surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA
DSP)
Enjoy sound field programs with
headphones (SILENT CINEMA™)
