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Outputs normal sound from the front left and right
channels and sound beams from the center and surround
left and right channels. This mode is ideal for watching
live recordings on a DVD. Vocals and instrumental sounds
can be heard close to the center of the listening position
while sound reflections from the venue itself can be heard
on your right and left, giving you the feeling that you are
sitting right in front of the stage.
Press ST+3BEAM to select Stereo plus 3 Beam.
The front left and right sound beams are output directly toward
the listening position.
Outputs sound beams from the front left and right and
center channels. This mode is ideal for enjoying movies
with the whole family. Because the listening position area
is widened, you can enjoy excellent quality surround
sound over a wider area. In addition, you can use this
mode when the listening position is close to the backside
of the wall, and the surround left and right sound beams
cannot be reflected off the wall.
Press 3BEAM to select 3 Beam.
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You can achieve a more realistic surround effect if you adjust
settings for IMAGE LOCATION in BEAM MENU (see page 77).
• When you play back multi-channel sources, surround left and
right signals are mixed down and output from the front left and
right channels.
• The front left and right sound beams are output toward the walls
in your listening room.
• “SP Pos. Corner!” appears in the front panel display if
INSTALLED POSITION is set to ANGLE TO WALL OR
CORNER (see page 74).
This mode enables surround system in a small listening
area which may not fulfill the listening room conditions
for other beam modes (see “Before installing this unit” on
page 16). Use this beam mode when you want to enjoy
surround sound near this unit, or when the other beam
modes are unavailable.
Press MY SUR. to select My Surround.
• Beam mode settings such as beam angles and distances are
ineffective in this mode.
• For the full effect of My Surround, your listening position must
face toward the front of this unit.
Stereo plus 3 Beam
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3 Beam
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3BEAM
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My Surround
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