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PLAYBACK
When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is
input digitally, this unit decodes the signal and reproduces
surround sound. Follow the procedures below to enjoy
surround sound from 2-channel sources.
While playing back a 2-channel source, press
PROGRAM
l
/
h
on the front panel repeatedly
(or press one of the surround mode selector
buttons on the remote control) to select the
desired surround mode.
To select “PRO LOGIC”, “PLII MOVIE” or “PLII
MUSIC” with the remote control, press
q
PLII
repeatedly.
The corresponding surround mode indicator lights up in
the front panel display and the name of the currently
selected surround mode appears in the front panel display
for a few seconds.
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When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last surround mode used with that source.
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Surround modes
HALL
This mode is suited especially for classical music.
JAZZ
This mode offers a real and vibrant sound.
ROCK
This mode is ideal for lively, dynamic rock music.
5 STEREO
This mode increases the listening position range. This
mode is suited for background music at parties, etc.
PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II decodes sound signals into 5 discrete
full-range channels (3 channels in front and 2 channels in
surround). There are 2 modes: PLII MOVIE for movie and
PLII MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources.
You can change the surround parameters of PLII MUSIC
(see “Adjusting the surround parameters of PLII MUSIC”
on page 23).
PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic decodes a stereo signal into 4 channels
(front left, front right, center and monaural surround
channels).
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• Feel free to choose a surround mode based on your listening
preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.
• You can select “PLII MOVIE”, “PLII MUSIC”, or “PRO
LOGIC” when a Dolby Digital signal is input digitally.
When sampling frequencies higher than 48 kHz are input, this
unit is automatically set to the “STEREO” mode (see page 23).
Enjoying surround sounds
STANDBY
/ON
PHONES
STEREO
EDIT
PRESET/TUNING
FM/AM
A/B/C/D/E
PRESET/TUNING
MEMORY
MAN'L/AUTO FM
TUNING MODE
AUTO/MAN'L
SET MENU
NEXT
EFFECT
TONE CONTROL
BASS/TREBLE
PROGRAM
INPUT
INPUT MODE
VOLUME
l
h
l
h
l
h
PROGRAM
l
/
h
MUTE
TEST
LEVEL
HALL
5 STEREO
JAZZ
NIGHT
ROCK
PL
STEREO
SET MENU
ENTER
Surround mode
selector buttons
ROCK
Lights up
l
PROGRAM
h
HALL
5 STEREO
JAZZ
ROCK
PL
Remote control
Front panel
or
Note