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Using audio features
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Selecting decoders for multi-channel
sources
If you connected surround back speakers, use this feature
to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel
sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES, or Neural-THX decoders.
Set the operation mode selector to
F
AMP
and
then press
M
EXTD SUR.
on the remote control
repeatedly to switch between 5.1 and 6.1/7.1-
channel playback.
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Use this feature to activate the desired decoder manually when
this unit cannot detect the signal flag encoded to the input
sources correctly.
• The available decoders vary depending on the setting of the
speakers and the input sources.
• 6.1/7.1-channel playback is not possible in the following cases:
– when “Surround” (page 93) or “Surround Back” (page 93) is
set to “None”.
– when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT
jacks is being played.
– when the source being played does not contain surround left
and right channel signals.
– when a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played.
– when this unit is in the stereo playback, 7ch Enhancer
(page 51) or PURE DIRECT (page 54) mode.
– when “BI-AMP” is set to “ON” (page 131).
• If “EXTD Surround” is set to “Auto” (page 106), the decoder
mode is automatically set to “AUTO” every time this unit is
turned off.
• “Neural-THX” is only available on the U.S.A. and Canada
models.
Use the PURE DIRECT mode to enjoy the pure fidelity
sound of the selected source. When the PURE DIRECT
mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source
with the least circuitry.
Press
K
PURE DIRECT
(or
N
PURE DIRECT
)
to turn on or off the PURE DIRECT mode.
The
K
PURE DIRECT
button on the front panel lights up
and the front panel display automatically turns off while
this unit is in the PURE DIRECT mode.
• The following operations are not possible when this unit is in
the PURE DIRECT mode:
– switching the sound field program
– displaying the GUI menu
• The PURE DIRECT mode is automatically canceled whenever
this unit is turned off.
y
To make this unit output video signals during the PURE
DIRECT mode, configure the “Pure Direct” setting (page 98).
Use this feature to adjust the balance of bass and treble for
the front L/R and center speaker channels and the
subwoofer channel.
1
Press
C
TONE CONTROL
on the front
panel repeatedly to select the high-frequency
response (TREBLE) or the low-frequency
response (BASS).
2
Rotate the
M
PROGRAM
selector to adjust
the high-frequency response (TREBLE) or
the low-frequency response (BASS).
Control range: –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB
• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the
low-frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality of
the surround speakers may not match that of the front L/R and
center speakers and the subwoofer.
• TONE CONTROL is not effective when the PURE DIRECT
mode is activated, or when “MULTI CH” is selected as the input
source.
Choice
Functions
AUTO
Activates the optimum decoder to play back
signals in 6.1/7.1 channels when this unit
recognizes a signal flag being input.
Decoders
(PLIIx Movie,
PLIIx Music,
EX/ES,
Neural-THX)
Use this feature to activate the desired decoders
for the playback of multi-channel sources
manually.
OFF
Does not use any decoders to create 6.1/7.1
channels.
Notes
Before performing the following operation, set the operation
mode selector on the remote control to
F
AMP
.
Enjoying pure hi-fi sound
Notes
Adjusting the tonal quality
Notes
