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Using PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT bypasses the decoders and DSP
processors of this unit as well as shuts down the video
circuitry, allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound
fidelity from analog and PCM sources.
• To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in
the PURE DIRECT mode.
• When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is input,
this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog
input. When DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will be
heard.
• No sound will be output from the subwoofer.
• TONE CONTROL on the front panel and the GUI menu
settings are ineffective in the PURE DIRECT mode.
• The following operations are not possible in the PURE
DIRECT mode:
– switching the sound field program
– displaying the short message
– adjusting GUI menu parameters
– all video functions including video conversions
– HDMI digital video up-conversion of analog video signals
– HDMI digital output
• PURE DIRECT is automatically canceled whenever this unit is
set to the standby mode.
1
Press PURE DIRECT on the front panel or on
the remote control to activate pure direct.
The indicator around the button on the front panel
lights up and the front panel display automatically
goes out
.
The front panel display switches on momentarily when an
operation is performed.
2
Press PURE DIRECT on the front panel or on
the remote control again to deactivate pure
direct.
The indicator around the button on the front panel
goes out and the previous settings are restored.
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Using the night listening modes
The night listening modes are designed to improve
listenability at lower volume levels or at night. Choose
either NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on
the type of source you are playing.
• You cannot use the night listening modes if PURE DIRECT or
MULTI CH INPUT are being used or if headphones are
connected even though the NIGHT indicator lights up when
PURE DIRECT is selected.
• The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending
on the input source and the surround sound settings being used.
1
Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press
NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to
select NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC.
When a night listening mode is selected, the NIGHT
indicator lights up in the front panel display.
• Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to
reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and
make dialog easier to hear at lower volume levels.
• Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music
sources to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.
• Select NIGHT:OFF if you do not want to use this
function.
2
Press
l
/
h
to adjust the effect level of
compression while NIGHT:CINEMA or
NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.
Choices: MIN, MID, MAX
• Select MIN for minimum compression.
• Select MID for standard compression.
• Select MAX for maximum compression.
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NIGHT:CINEMA and NIGHT:MUSIC settings are stored
independently.
Notes
Note
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT
Front panel
Remote control
or
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT
Front panel
Remote control
or
Notes
NIGHT
AUDIO
AMP
SOURCE
TV
NIGHT
Lights up
A-E/CAT.
ENTER
PRESET/CH
Remote control
Effect.Lvl:MID
