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Selecting a listening mode
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Description of listening mode types
Dolby listening mode
Listening mode type
Description
DOLBY PL
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This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic
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decoder is used to play
back 2-channel source in 5.1-channel surround sound with a natural, realistic
feel.
DOLBY Pro Logic
This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic decoder is used to play
2-channel source in 4.1-channel surround sound (Left/Center/Right/Surround
Mono).
DOLBY DIGITAL
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded with Dolby Digital.
DOLBY TrueHD
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby TrueHD.
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded with Dolby Digital
Plus.
DTS listening mode
Listening mode type
Description
DTS NEO:6
This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:6 decoder is used to play back
2-channel source in 5.1-channel surround sound.
There is a “Cinema” mode optimized for movie playback, and a “Music” mode
optimized for music playback.
DTS SURROUND
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS.
DTS 96/24
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24.
DTS-HD
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS-HD.
DTS Express
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS Express.
PCM multi-channel listening mode
Listening mode type
Description
MULTI CH IN
This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources .
Original listening mode
Listening mode type
Description
MULTI CH STEREO
This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.
The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the
same level from the surround speakers (L/R).
VIRTUAL
This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or
headphones.
AUTO
In this mode, the type of digital signal input, such as Dolby Digital, Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-HD, PCM (multi-channel) is detected,
and the playback mode switches automatically to the corresponding mode.
If the input signal is analog or PCM (2-channel), stereo playback is used.
STEREO listening mode
Listening mode type
Description
STEREO
This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
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Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
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If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and
are played.
Direct listening mode
Listening mode type
Description
DIRECT
Sound recorded in source is played as is.
PURE DIRECT
This mode is for playback in higher sound quality than in DIRECT mode.
Turn the display of the amplifier off to stop the analogue video circuit. This
suppresses the source of noise that affects sound quality.