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Ambience effects
Select the LISTEN MODE.
LISTEN
MODE
The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD or LD carrying the DTS mark. Dolby Digital (AC-3) can be used when
playing DVD or LD software bearing the
DIGITAL
mark and Dolby Digital (AC-3) format digital broadcasts (etc.). Dolby Pro Logic
and Dolby 3 Stereo can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the
mark. DSP modes can be used
with any source except Dolby Digital and DTS.
Surround play (LISTEN MODE)
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A To select a Listen mode:
B To select the DSP mode:
When a Listen mode is selected:
1 PRO LOGIC : Dolby Pro Logic
2 3 STEREO : Dolby 3 Stereo
3 CS CINEMA (Circle surround) :
4 CS MUSIC (Circle surround) :
5 ARENA (DSP) : A lively feeling as felt in the frontmost
seat in a concert arena.
6 THEATER (DSP) : A lively sound field like in a theater.
7 JAZZ CLUB (DSP) : Sound field of a jazz live house where
cymbals sound sharply.
8 STEREO :
Play video or music software.
Main unit
Main unit
Display Listen mode
DTS
DOLBY DIGITAL
CIRCLE SURROUND
÷ Select the Listen mode according to the software to be played.
DTS
DIGITAL
CIRCLE
SURROUND
Each press of the LISTEN MODE key switches the mode as follows.
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Preparations
÷Turn ON related components.
÷Complete "Setup for surround play".
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÷Set the INPUT SELECTOR to the component you wish to play back
with surround sound.
÷Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or
digital) for the source you wish to play back.
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÷ Switching is not possible when the DVD 6ch INPUT is used.
÷ Noise will be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the
analog input.
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Sound may not be reproduced when the input signal and
Listen mode are selected improperly.
How to select the digital input, analog input and LISTEN
MODE.
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(Select the icon)
(Select the icon)
÷ The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input. If the
input mode is set to digital auto ("AUTO SOUND" lights), the receiver
selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on the type of
input signal and the speaker settings.
÷ Note that the only listening mode settings that can be used for playback
with the current input signal type and speaker settings are available.
÷ When playback is started, the sound may be cut or interrupted before
the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital.
÷ If a Dolby Digital signal having more channels than the maximum
number of playback channels available using the receiver’s current
settings is input, the DOWNMIX indicator lights on the display and
downmixing is performed to match the number of available channels.
Example: If a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal is being input and the receiver
is set to the stereo mode or if the center speaker channel
is turned off.
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GRC
÷ 2 cannot be selected when “C” has been set to Off in the Setup
operation.
÷ 1, 3 and 4 cannot be selected when “LS/RS” has been set to Off in
the Setup operation.
÷ The LISTEN MODE key is not accepted during headphone listening.