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Control with HDMI function
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Setting the PQLS function
PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the
Control
with
HDMI function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS
compatible player, etc. This enables removing jitter that has a negative effect on the quality of the sound and is
generated upon transmission.
!
On players compatible with PQLS Bit-stream, PQLS always works for all sources.
!
On players compatible with PQLS Multi Surround, PQLS works for all sources. Set the player’s audio output to
Linear PCM.
!
On players compatible with PQLS 2 ch Audio, PQLS only works when playing CDs.
Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.
This function is activated when
Control
is set to
ON
.
Tip
!
The PQLS setting is set at
PQLS
in
HDMI Setup
on the
HOME MENU
, but the setting can also be switched
with the remote control, as described below.
1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode, and
then press AUDIO P..
2 Use
i
/
j
to select ‘PQLS’.
3 Use
k
/
l
to select the PQLS setting.
The setting is displayed on the front panel display.
!
AUTO
– PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing
errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion when you use the HDMI interface. This
is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS-compatible players.
!
OFF
– PQLS is disabled.
About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link
These are automatic functions allowing you to output optimum audio and video signals from the receiver using
the
Control
with HDMI function. When a player supporting the respective function is connected to the receiver
by HDMI, the sound/picture is optimized for the compressed audio/video file played on the player.
!
Depending on the compressed audio/video file format, it may not be operated automatically.
!
Also see the player’s operating instructions.
Sound Retriever Link
When playing a compressed audio file on the player, the file’s bitrate information is acquired using the
Control
with HDMI function, and the sound is optimized on the receiver based on this information.
To activate the Sound Retriever Link function, make the setting below.
1 Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.
.
2 Set the S.RTRV (Auto Sound Retriever) setting to ON.
.
Stream Smoother Link
Using the
Control
with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is
being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function.
To activate the Stream Smoother Link function, make the setting below.
1 Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.
.
2 Set the STREAM (Stream Smoother) setting to AUTO.
Cautions on the Control with HDMI function
!
Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter
(such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.
!
Only connect components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this
receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can
cause operational errors.
!
When the receiver’s
Control
is turned
ON
, even if the receiver’s power is in the standby mode, it is possible
to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the
receiver, but only when a
Control
with HDMI-compatible component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) and compatible
TV are connected. In this case, the receiver’s power turns on and the power and
HDMI
indicators light.
!
If the
Control
setting is not set to
OFF
, the power consumption during standby will increase.
