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Advanced sound configurations
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Selecting decoders for 2-channel
sources (surround decode mode)
Use this feature to play back sources with selected
decoders. You can play back 2-channel sources on multi-
channels.
Set the operation mode selector to
C
AMP
and
then press
K
SUR. DECODE
repeatedly on the
remote control to select the surround decode
mode.
You can select the desired surround decoder mode
depending on the type of source you are playing and your
personal preference.
y
You can change the decoder parameter settings. Press
I
PARAMETER
and then
3
k
/
n
repeatedly on the remote
control to select the desired decoder parameter. You can change
the value of the selected parameter by pressing
3
l
/
h
repeatedly on the remote control.
Sound field parameter
Features
DIRECT
(“2ch Stereo” only)
2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo
sound when playing 2-channel analog sources.
Choices:
AUTO
, OFF
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• Select “AUTO” to bypass the decoders, DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when
“BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB (see page 52).
• Select “OFF” not to bypass the decoders, DSP processors and the tone control circuitry when
“BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB.
• When multi-channel signals are input, they are downmixed to 2 channels and output from the front
left and right speakers.
• The low-frequency signals of the front left and right channels are redirected to the subwoofer in the
following cases:
– “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “BOTH” (see page 77).
– “FRONT SP” is set to “SMALL” (see page 77) and “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “SWFR” (see
CT LEVEL
SL LEVEL
SR LEVEL
SB LEVEL
PL LEVEL
PR LEVEL
(“7ch Stereo” only)
7-channel stereo center, surround left, surround right, surround back, presence left and presence right
levels. Adjusts the volume level of each channel in the 7-channel stereo mode.
Control range: 0 to 100%
EFFECT LEVEL
(“Straight Enhancer” and
“7ch Enhancer” only)
Straight and 7-channel Compressed Music Enhancer effect level. The high-frequency signals of
some sources may be emphasized too much. In this case, set the effect level to “LOW”.
Choices:
HIGH
, LOW
• Select “HIGH” for a high effect level.
• Select “LOW” for a low effect level.
Selecting decoders