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Basic operations
SPEAKERS
A
B
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6.1CH DECODING
VCR 2
PHONES
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MULTI CONTROL
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
DOWN
UP
PUSH ENTER
BI-AMP
BI-WIRE
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
S-VIDEO IN
6.1CH DECODING
8
^
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
DOWN
UP
A
A
A
SPEAKERS
A
B
BI-WIRE
Turn on.
Turn SPEAKERS A
or BI-WIRE on.
Press both at the same time.
Select input.
• If DVD or DVR/VCR1 are selected with a
HDMI connection, “HDMI” lights up when
communication has been established.
Start play of the
source.
The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or
multi-channel) to suit the input signal.
Select the desired sound mode (
á
right)
If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be
2-channel only. For multi-channel play,
press [B] to turn off “B”.
Adjust the volume.
When you finish listening
Be sure to reduce the volume and press
[
8
] to turn the unit to standby.
Notes on digital input
This unit can decode the following
signals:
• Dolby Digital, including Dolby Digital
Surround EX
• DTS, including DTS-ES or DTS 96/24
• PCM, including PCM with sampling
frequencies of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1,
HDMI), 96 or 88.2 kHz
It cannot decode:
• Other digital signals, such as MPEG
• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser
disc player
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SPEAKERS
A
B
BI-WIRE
SPEAKERS A:
SPEAKERS
A
B
BI-WIRE
BI-WIRE:
3
INPUT SELECTOR
TUNER FM
TAPE
VCR 2
DVR/VCR1
DVD
TUNER AM
CD
TV
4
5
VOLUME
DOWN
UP
Sound modes
Adding surround effects
Using Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
x/Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
x will work on 2-channel, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and Dolby Digital Surround EX sources.
If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
when playing Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
x on a 2-channel source.
The following modes are available when using Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
x or Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
.
MOVIE
Use this mode when
playing movies.
When the input signal is
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
or Dolby Digital Surround
EX, “MOVIE” is indicated
by “DOLBY EX”.
MUSIC
Use this mode when
playing music.
GAME
Enjoy games with greater
audio impact.
(only when the input
signal is 2-channel)
• To cancel:
Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
Using DTS NEO:6
Use DTS NEO:6 to play 2-channel sources through multi-channels.
The following modes are available when playing 2-channel sources.
CINEMA
Use this mode when playing movies.
MUSIC
Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
•
To cancel:
Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
• When the “DTS” or “
%
DIGITAL” indicator is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be selected.
Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with
Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analogue stereo sources. Choose from the following modes.
MUSIC
AV/MOVIE
LIVE
Imparts the reflection and spread of a
large concert hall.
DRAMA
Best suited for dialogues in drama
movies.
POP/ROCK
Best suited for dynamic sound such as
pop and rock music.
ACTION
Best suited for action movies with
impact.
VOCAL
Best suited to enhance vocals.
SPORTS
Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
sporting event.
JAZZ
Recreates natural sound ambience and
direction.
MUSICAL
Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
musical performance.
DANCE
Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect.
GAME
Enjoy games with greater audio impact.
PARTY
This mode uses the front and surround
speakers so that sound is in stereo
regardless of the direction you are
facing.
MONO
Best suited for older monaural audio
movies.
• To cancel:
Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
6.1CH DECODING mode
This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. It is especially effective when
playing DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX, but can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital
sources, as well as Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
x, DTS NEO:6 and SFC. This mode engages automatically if the
disc has a recognition signal for DTS-ES or Dolby Digital Surround EX (you can still turn the mode off).
Play will however be as DTS if the input signal is from a DTS 96/24 source.
• To cancel:
Press [6.1CH DECODING].
If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic
Ⅱ
when playing Dolby
Pro Logic
Ⅱ
x on a 2-channel source.
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PL
x
DTS
NEO:6
SFC
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