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Sound field programs
English
S
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OPERA
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Enjoying 2-channel sources using the
standard decoders
Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played
back on multi-channels.
Press
4
AMP
and then press
O
SUR. DECODE
repeatedly to select a decoder.
You can select from the following decoders depending on
the type of source you are playing and your personal
preference.
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Using sound field programs without
surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA
DSP)
Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA
DSP programs without surround speakers by creating
virtual speakers.
If you set “SUR. L/R SP” to “NONE” (see page 60),
Virtual CINEMA DSP is automatically activated
whenever you select a CINEMA DSP program (see
page 40).
Virtual CINEMA DSP will not be activated even when “SUR.
L/R SP” is set to “NONE” (see page 60) in the following cases:
– when “7ch Stereo” (see page 40) is selected.
– when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.
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Enjoying multi-channel sources and
sound field programs with headphones
(SILENT CINEMA)
SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel
music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS
sources, through ordinary headphones. SILENT CINEMA
is automatically activated whenever you connect
headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to
CINEMA DSP sound field programs (except for 7ch) (see
page 40). When activated, the SILENT CINEMA
indicator lights up in the front panel display.
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Enjoying unprocessed input sources
(Straight decoding mode)
When this unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode,
multi-channel sources are decoded straight into the
appropriate channels without any additional effect
processing. 2-channel stereo sources are output from only
the front left and right speakers.
Press
P
STRAIGHT
(or press
4
AMP
and then
press
B
STRAIGHT
) to select “STRAIGHT”.
To deactivate the “STRAIGHT” mode, press
P
STRAIGHT
(or press
4
AMP
and then
B
STRAIGHT
) again so that “STRAIGHT” disappears
from the front panel display.
Decoder
Functions
Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic processing for any
sources
PLII Movie
PLIIx Movie
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for
movie sources
PLII Music
PLIIx Music
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for
music sources
PLII Game
PLIIx Game
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for
game sources
Neo:6 Cinema
DTS processing for movie sources
Neo:6 Music
DTS processing for music sources
Note