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Enjoying the sound field programs
In straight decode mode, sounds are reproduced without
sound field effect. 2-channel stereo sources are output
from only the front left and right speakers. Multi-channel
input sources are decoded straight into the appropriate
channels and multi-channel sounds are reproduced
without a sound field effect.
1
To enable straight decode mode, press
Q
STRAIGHT
(or
r
STRAIGHT
).
“Straight” appears on the front panel display.
2
To cancel straight decode mode, press
Q
STRAIGHT
(or
r
STRAIGHT
) again.
A sound field program name appears on the front
panel display, and sound is reproduced with that
sound field effect.
Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy DSP sound
field surround effects even without any surround speakers
by using virtual surround speakers. You can even enjoy
Virtual CINEMA DSP using a minimal two-speaker
system that does not include a center speaker.
When “Surround Speaker” in the Setup menu is set to
“None” (page 47), this unit operates in Virtual CINEMA
DSP mode.
Note
•
Virtual CINEMA DSP is not available in the following conditions even if
you set “Surround Speaker” to “None” (page 47).
–
headphone plug is connected to the PHONES jack.
–
7ch Stereo of the field sound program is selected.
–
Pure Direct mode or straight decode mode is used.
SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel
sources with your headphones. SILENT CINEMA mode
is automatically selected when you connect the headphone
plug to the PHONES jack.
Note
•
SILENT CINEMA mode is not available in the following conditions.
–
2ch Stereo of the sound field program is selected.
–
Pure Direct mode or straight decode mode is selected.
CINEMA DSP 3D mode creates the intensive and
accurate stereoscopic sound field in the listening room.
To use this unit in CINEMA DSP 3D mode, presence
speakers are required. Connect the presence speakers to
the SP1 terminals, perform the following settings and then
select a CINEMA DSP related sound field program.
•
Disconnect the headphones from the PHONES jack.
•
Set “Extra Speaker Assignment” to “Presence”
(page 47).
•
Set “3D DSP” to “On” (page 53).
When the sound field program runs in CINEMA DSP 3D
mode, the 3D indicator on the front panel display lights
up.
Enjoying unprocessed input sources
(Straight decode mode)
Enjoying sound field programs without
surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA
DSP)
Enjoy sound field programs with
headphones (SILENT CINEMA™)
Using CINEMA DSP 3D mode