Listening to your system
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VSX-515 model only:
•
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
– Up to 7.1
channel sound, especially suited to movie
sources
•
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
– Up to 7.1
channel sound, especially suited to music
sources
•
2
Pro Logic IIx GAME
– Up to 7.1
channel sound, especially suited for video
games
•
2
PRO LOGIC
– 5.1 channel surround
sound
•
Neo:6 CINEMA
– 6.1 channel sound,
especially suited to movie sources
•
Neo:6 MUSIC
– 6.1 channel sound, espe-
cially suited to music sources
VSX-515 model only – With multichannel
sources, if you have connected surround back
speaker(s) and have selected
Extended ON
1
,
you can select (according to format):
•
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
– See above (only
available when you’re using two surround
back speakers)
•
Dolby Digital EX
– Creates surround back
channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and
provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel
sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)
•
DTS-ES
– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel
playback with DTS encoded sources
Using the Advanced surround effects
The Advanced surround effects can be used for
a variety of additional surround sound effects.
Most Advanced Surround modes are designed
to be used with film soundtracks, but some
modes are also suited for music sources. Try
different settings with various soundtracks to
see which you like.
2
•
Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly
to select a listening mode.
•
ADV. MOVIE
– Simulates the relaxed envi-
ronment of a movie theater, and is suitable
for watching movies.
•
ADV. MUSIC
– Simulates the acoustic
environment of a large concert hall and is
suitable for music or musical sources.
•
TV SURR.
– This mode produces surround
sound for both mono and stereo TV
sources. It is useful for older movies
recorded with mono soundtracks.
•
SPORTS
– This is designed for sports
programs with a lot of action, adding to the
excitement by bringing background action
to the forefront.
•
ADV. GAME
– Useful when playing video
games. It works especially well with sound
moving from left to right in game software
with a lot of movement.
Note
1 During playback of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with the Extended mode switched
ON
, you will only be able to select
Dolby Digital EX
or
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
. See
Using the surround back channel (Extended mode)
on page 33 for more on this.
2 • If you press
ADVANCED SURROUND
when the headphones are connected, the
PHONES SURROUND
mode will automat-
ically be selected.
• VSX-515 model only –
Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the
surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to
Using the surround back channel (Extended mode)
on page 33.
INPUT SELECTOR
RECEIVER
CD-R/
TAPE/MD
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
STEREO
SLEEP
DVD/LD
CD
FM
AM
TV/SAT DVR/VCR
DVD 5.1CH
FL DIMMER INPUT ATT
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