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Using other functions
Setting
What it does
Option(s)
LFE
(LFE Attenuate)
Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu-
ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting
the sound from the speakers.
The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended
value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB, –15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is limited
by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output
from the LFE channel.
c
OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/
–10dB/ –5dB/ 0dB
d
Default:
0dB
A.ATT
(Analog input attenuate)
The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when
it’s too strong. You can use this if you find that the
OVER
indicator
lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound.
The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the
Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.
OFF
ON
SACD GAIN
<e>
Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during
digital processing).
0dB
+6dB
HDMI
(HDMI Audio)
<f>
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver
(amp) or through to a TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound is
output from this receiver.
AMP
THROUGH
A.DELAY
(Auto delay)
<g>
This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay between
components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time
is set depending on the operational status of the display connected
with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically adjusted
according to the audio delay time.
OFF
ON
C.WIDTH
(Center Width)
(Applicable only when using a
center speaker)
<h>
Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center
channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound
wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
c
0 to 7
d
Default:
3
DIMENSION
<h>
Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back,
making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward
(positive settings).
c
–3 to +3
d
Default:
0
PANORAMA
<h>
Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a
‘wraparound’ effect.
OFF
ON
C.GAIN
(Center Gain)
(Applicable only when using a
center speaker)
<i>
Adjusts the center gain to create a wider stereo effect with vocals.
Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left
speakers) to 1.0 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).
c
0 to 1.0
d
Defaults:
Neo:X CINEMA:
1.0
Neo:X MUSIC:
0.3
Neo:X GAME:
1.0
EFFECT
Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround or
ALC mode (each mode can be set separately).
c
10 to 90
d
Defaults:
EXT.STEREO:
90
Others:
50
H.GAIN
(Height Gain)
Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in
2
Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT
mode. If set to HIGH, the sound from the top
will be more emphasized.
LOW
MID
HIGH
V.SB
(Virtual Surround Back)
<j>
When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode
allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your sur-
round speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround
back channel information.
OFF
ON
Setting
What it does
Option(s)
V.HEIGHT
(Virtual Height)
<k>
When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode
allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front
speakers.
OFF
ON
V.WIDE
(Virtual Wide)
<l>
When you’re not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode
allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front
speakers.
This improves the continuity of the sound from the front channel to
the surround channels.
OFF
ON
V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
<m>
When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to
behind the display, resulting in a sound field with the same depth as
the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence.
OFF
MIN
MID
MAX
AMP
<n>
This is set to turn power amplifier sections off and use channels
exclusively in the pre-amp mode. Select
ON
to use the power ampli-
fiers for all channels. Select
Front OFF
to turn off the front channel’s
power amplifier and use the front channel exclusively in the pre-amp
mode,
F&C OFF
to turn off the front and center channels’ power
amplifiers and use the front and center channels exclusively in the
pre-amp mode. To turn the power amplifiers for all channels off and
use them exclusively in the pre-amp mode, select
OFF
.
ON
Front OFF
F&C OFF
OFF
a The adjustment can be made only when
TONE
is set to
ON
.
b
!
When
ON
is selected, the Sound Retriever effect is optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents input to the
USB memory audio and
INTERNET RADIO
,
MEDIA SERVER
,
FAVORITES
(digital audio input only) to achieve high sound qual-
ity.
!
With the
iPod/USB
,
INTERNET RADIO
,
MEDIA SERVER
,
FAVORITES
or
ADAPTER PORT
input function, by default
S.RTRV
is
set to
ON
.
!
When
ON
is selected, optimum correction of the audio signals input via the
HDMI OUT
terminal is conducted with the HDMI
ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, and the sound of digital TV broadcasts is produced with HD quality. This is valid when
the input is set to
TV
and
ARC
in
HDMI Setup
is set to
ON
. (See
HDMI Setup
on
page 69
!
This can only be selected for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS Express, PCM (48 kHz or less) or analog input signals.
c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on
the listening mode.
d The initially set
AUTO
is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select
MAX
or
MID
for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting
back to
0dB
.
f
!
The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.
!
The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV
with the receiver’s power in the standby mode. See
About synchronized operations
on
page 70
g This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lipsync’)
for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set
A.DELAY
to
OFF
and adjust the delay time manually. For
more details about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.
h Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
i Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:X CINEMA/MUSIC/GAME mode.
j
!
You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo,
Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air, Optimum Surround or Stream Direct modes is selected.
!
You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the
SB
setting is set to
NO
or if
7.1ch
Front Bi-Amp
or
7.1ch + ZONE 2
is selected at
Speaker System
. It can also be used when
7.1ch + Speaker B
is selected at
Speaker System
and
SP:
d
A+B ON
is selected with the
SPEAKERS
button.
k
!
You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front
Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air, Optimum Surround or Stream Direct modes is selected.
!
You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the
FH
setting is set to
NO
. It can also not be
used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
