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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.
y
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 87) or “Surround Back” (page 88) 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 45) or PURE DIRECT (page 47) mode.
– when “BI-AMP” is set to “ON” (page 122).
• If “EXTD Surround” is set to “Auto” (page 99), 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.
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.
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