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OPERA

TION

SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE

This system provides you with four surround modes for theaterlike surround sound enjoyment. For the best results,
choose a mode appropriate for the selected audio source.

Play a source.

Refer to “Playing a source” on page 12 for how to
play a source.

Press MODE repeatedly to select the desired
mode.

The indicator for the selected surround mode lights
up on the front panel.
• When no indicator is illuminated, no surround

mode is selected.

• Not all surround modes can be selected with all

input sources. Selectable surround modes depend
on the input source. Refer to the table below for
details.

• When no surround mode is selected, sound output is in 2-

channel stereo, and no sound is outputted from the center and
rear speakers.

• If DTS or

DIGITAL encoded signals are inputted when no

surround mode is selected, the multi-channel source signals are
mixed down into two channels and are outputted from the front
speakers only.

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Feature of surround modes

Mode

DTS

DIGITAL

PL II MOVIE

PL II MUSIC

Features

This mode precisely simulates the surround sound effects of DTS encoded sources without altering the original
sound orientation.
This mode can be selected only when the input signal is encoded with DTS and the input mode is set to
DIGITAL 1 or 2.

This mode precisely simulates the surround sound effects of

DIGITAL encoded sources without altering the

original sound orientation.
This mode can be selected only when the input signal is encoded with Dolby Digital and the input mode is set
to DIGITAL 1 or 2.

This mode enables you to enjoy 2-channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels.
This mode is suitable for movies, TV dramas, etc.

This mode enables you to enjoy 2-channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels.
This mode is suitable for music sources.

• When you set the amplifier unit in the standby mode, the

current source and surround mode are memorized and are
automatically selected when you turn on the power again.

• When you select an input source, the amplifier unit automatically

selects the last surround mode used with that source.

• The acoustics of your listening room affect the surround effect.

It is recommended to use a room with fewer sound reflections
to maximize the surround effect.

• If a DTS or Dolby Digital encoded signal is inputted when

DTS or

DIGITAL mode is not selected, the corresponding

indicator lights up dimly.

Notes

• When a monaural source is being played with

PL II MOVIE,

sound will be hardly heard from the front speakers and the rear
speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker.

• You cannot select

PL II MOVIE/

PL II MUSIC mode

while reproducing 2-channel DTS signal.

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SILENT CINEMA

You can enjoy the sound expansion similar to what you
could experience from actual speakers with the SILENT
CINEMA mode. The SILENT CINEMA can be used by
connecting your headphones to the

SILENT

jack

while enjoying surround sound by using the speakers.
(When the surround mode is off, you listen to the source
with normal stereo reproduction.)

Note

• The sound of LFE channel will be mixed and output from the

headphone.

INPUT

MODE

REAR

MUTE

TEST

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