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Using other functions
Setting
What it does
Option(s)
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 sur-
round back channel through your surround speakers.
You can choose to listen to sources with no surround
back channel information.
OFF
ON
V.HEIGHT
(Virtual Height)
<k>
When you’re not using front height speakers, select-
ing this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height
channel through your front speakers.
OFF
ON
a The adjustment can be made only when
TONE
is set to
ON
.
b With the
iPod/USB
,
HOME MEDIA GALLERY
or
ADAPTER PORT
input function, by default
S.RTRV
is set to
ON
.
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
44 .
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 manufac-
turer 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:6 MUSIC/CINEMA 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 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
Front Bi-Amp
or
ZONE 2
is selected at
Speaker System
. It can also be used when
Speaker B
is
selected at
Speaker System
and
SP:
d
A+B ON
is selected with the
SPEAKERS
button.
!
When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot
be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.
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 or Stream Direct modes is selected.
!
The Virtual Height mode cannot be used when no surround speaker is connected. It can also not be used
when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
!
When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Height mode cannot be
used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.
Setting
What it does
Option(s)
LFE
(LFE Attenuate)
Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones.
Set the LFE attenuator 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
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 set-
tings) 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 sur-
round speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.
OFF
ON
C.IMAGE
(Center Image)
(Applicable only
when using a center
speaker)
<i>
Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo
effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center
channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10
(center channel sent to the center speaker only).
c
0 to 10
d
Defaults:
Neo:6 MUSIC:
3
Neo:6 CINEMA:
10
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
