Operation Manual

E-33E-32
English
Video Outputs
e settings in this menu control the output
resolution from the video processor in the AV950/
AVR750/450/380. ese settings are applied to all video
inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time
the unit is powered up.
NOTE
For HDMI output
e output resolution, frame rate and display
aspect ratio can be automatically determined by the
AV950/AVR750/450/380.
Zone 1 OSD – Selects whether the main zone pop-up
OSD messages are On or O. It is stored in memory and
recalled each time the unit is powered up.
< When On, all user adjustments that are made during
the general use of the AV950/AVR750/450/380 are
displayed on screen as well as the front panel display.
is includes the adjustment of volume, subwoofer
level, lip sync, tone controls, etc. It is stored in
memory and recalled each time the unit is powered
up.
< When O, the above user adjustments will not
appear on screen, only on the front panel display.
is leaves the picture on your display device clear
of pop-up text. However, regardless of this setting
the Setup menus are always displayed on screen.
Zone 2 OSD – Selects whether the Zone 2 pop-up OSD
messages are On or O. It is stored in memory and
recalled each time the unit is powered up.
HDMI Output Resolution – is setting controls the
output resolution of the HDMI output.
< e dropdown list shows all the resolutions that
the AV950/AVR750/450/380 video processor can
output. Resolutions that are not supported by the
connected display device are greyed out and cannot
be selected.
< Preferred: sets the output resolution to be the
preferred resolution that is requested by the display
device. is is oen the highest resolution the
display device can receive.
< Bypass: this is a special mode where video passes
straight through the AV950/AVR750/450/380
without alteration. Use this mode to watch 3D
content on a 3D television. is mode also allows
the AV950/AVR750/450/380 to output video with
a 23.976Hz frame rate. e output resolution and
frame rate will be identical to the input resolution
and frame rate. e display must be capable of
supporting the input resolution and frame rate —
if the input video format is not supported by the
display there will be no picture.
Output Frame Rate – is setting controls the output
frame rate of the HDMI output.
< e dropdown list shows all the frame rates that
the AV950/AVR750/450/380 video processor can
output. Frame rates that are not supported by the
connected display device at the above resolution are
greyed out and cannot be selected.
< Auto sets the HDMI OUT frame rate to be the
preferred frame rate that is requested by the display
device for the currently used resolution.
< Follow input sets the HDMI OUT frame rate to be the
same as the input frame rate. Use this setting if you
regularly switch between 24Hz and 50/60Hz content
and have a 24p compatible TV.
Lipsync – (Information only) Displays how much lip
sync is automatically applied to the HDMI output to
compensate for video processing delays in the attached
display device. Not all display devices support this
function.
Mode
Lists the decode and downmix options you wish to
include when cycling through the options on the MODE
button. Settings are Yes or No. e list is divided into
two sections depending on the source audio type.
See section “decoding modes” on page E-33 for more
information on each processing and decoding mode.
ese settings are applied to all audio inputs and are
stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is
powered up.
For Stereo sources:
Dolby ProLogic –
Dolby PLIIx Movie –
Dolby PLIIx Music –
Dolby PLIIx Game –
Neo:6 Cinema –
Neo:6 Music –
e rst section, ‘Stereo sources’ is the list of processing
modes you wish to make available for stereo signals
(analogue stereo, digital PCM stereo, Dolby 2.0, DTS
2.0, etc). When a stereo signal is applied, each press of
the MODE button cycles through the processing modes
you have enabled in the ‘Stereo sources’ section. e
unprocessed Stereo option is always available for stereo
signals therefore it is not shown in the list.
For Multi-channel sources:
Stereo Downmix –
Dolby Digital EX –
Dolby PLIIx Movie –
Dolby PLIIx Music –
e second section, ‘Multi-channel sources’ is the list
of processing modes you wish to make available for
multi-channel digital signals (any Dolby or DTS digital
stream that has more channels than stereo 2.0). When a
multi-channel digital signal is applied, each press of the
MODE button cycles through the processing modes you
have enabled in the ‘Multi-channel sources’ section.
Zone Settings
Lists the volume and control settings for Zone2 . ese
settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in
memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
Z2 Input – Selects the analogue audio and composite
video source to be routed to Zone2. e default is
‘Follow Z1’, i.e. the same source as currently selected in
Zone 1.
Zone 2 Status – displays whether Zone 2 is in Standby
or On, for information only.
Zone 2 Volume – e current volume in Zone2.
Zone 2 Max. Vol – Limits the maximum volume setting
the system can be turned up to in the Zone2. is is a
useful feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low
power-handling speakers, for example.
Zone 2 Fixed Vol – e Zone2 volume control can be
locked at the current value for use with an external
amplier with its own volume control in Zone2.
Zone 2 Max On Vol – Limits the maximum volume the
system operates in the Zone2 when it is switched on
or comes out of Standby. e system comes on at this
volume if the last used (possibly very loud) volume
exceeds this value.
Zone 2 format – Selects the video format used for the
Zone 2 composite video output. PAL is mostly used in
Europe and NTSC is mostly used in North America.
is setting should only be changed if there is an
unstable OSD on the Zone 2 display.
Network
e AV950/AVR750/450/380 is tted with an network
audio client which is capable of playing internet radio
stations as well as stored music on a network storage
devicesuchasaPC,oronaUSBashdrive.
Use DHCP – Select if your network uses DHCP
< No: To assign a xed IP address manually.
< Yes: To use network parameters given by the DHCP
server.
IP Address – If not using DHCP, enter the IP address
you have assigned to the AV950/AVR750/450/380 for
your network.
Subnet Mask – If not using DHCP, enter the subnet
mask for the AV950/AVR750/450/380 on your network.
Gateway – If not using DHCP, enter the IP address of
the router the AVR750/450/380 is connected to.
Primary DNS – If not using DHCP, enter the Primary
DNS IP address of your internet service provider.
Alternate DNS – If not using DHCP, enter the Secondary
DNS IP address of your internet service provider.
MAC address – (Information only) e unique address
of the network card in your AV950/AVR750/450/380.
Introduction
Your AV950/AVR750/450/380 receiver provides all the
key decoding and processing modes for analogue and
digital signals, including the latest high denition audio
formats over HDMI.
Modes for digital sources
Digital recordings are usually encoded to include
information about their format type. e AV950/
AVR750/450/380 detects automatically the relevant
format in a digital signal – such as Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby
Digital, or DTS – and switches in the appropriate
decoding.
Modes for analogue sources
Analogue recordings do not contain information about
their encoding formats, so the desired mode – such as
Dolby Pro Logic – needs to be selected manually.
Mode memory
Dolby Digital or DTS audio (including the high
denition formats) can be output in two mix modes,
selected using the MODE button:
< Surround (e.g., ve main channels plus a subwoofer
for a 5.1 source)
< Stereo downmix.
Two-channel audio, regardless of whether it is analogue
or digital can also be output in two mix modes, selected
using the mode button:
< Surround (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Neo:6
Music, etc.)
< Stereo.
e AV950/AVR750/450/380 stores the settings for
each source. us the decoding mode for the following
groups of source material can be stored independently:
< Dolby Digital (multi-channel) and DTS source
material
< Two channel Dolby, PCM or Analogue source
material
Two-channel source modes
e following decoding and surround modes are for
creating 5-channel and 7-channel stereo modes from
2-channel sources. ey are available for standard and
high denition Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS 2.0, PCM or
analogue sources:
Stereo –
5/7 Channel Stereo –
Dolby PLII Movie –
Dolby PLII Music –
Dolby PLII Game –
Dolby PLIIx Movie –
Dolby PLIIx Music –
Dolby PLIIx Game –
Dolby PL –
DTS Neo:6 Cinema –
DTS Neo:6 Music –
NOTE
Dolby PLIIx modes are only selectable when
Surround Back speakers are present.
Stereo
In this mode the AV950/AVR750/450/380 works as a
conventional high quality audio amplier. Note that
if the subwoofer is enabled in stereo mode, then some
processing of the signal is carried out.
< Stereo Direct: this achieves the best sound quality if
an analogue connection is present.
< 5/7 Channel Stereo: this produces an output from
all speakers by copying the le output to all le
speakers and the right output to all right speakers.
e centre speaker outputs a mix of le and right.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is designed to produce ve-
channel output from two-channel source material.
ere are three dierent modes available in Pro Logic II:
‘Movie’, ‘Music’ and ‘Game’ modes, which are intended
for use as their names suggest. Due to the dierent
recording methods used for movies, music and video
games, it is recommended that the correct decoding
mode for your source material is used to obtain best
results.
< Movie mode: is is intended for use with
‘cinematic’ material, which is mixed and monitored
in a calibrated multi-channel environment. Movie
decoding
modes
mode is a ‘xed’ mode that is designed to give a
similar sound when listening using a home cinema
system to that obtained in a cinema.
< Music mode: Stereo music is not designed for
surround processing, although good surround
eects can be obtained through careful production.
As the optimum decoding method varies according
to the recording, Music mode allows the user
adjustment of the processing characteristics.
< Game mode: Video games today are extremely
sophisticated, with dramatic 5.1 surround
audio tracks. Game mode gives augmented bass
management to capture the full eect of game
sounds panned to the surrounds, ensuring the
bass impact from purer surround eects are fully
delivered to the subwoofer.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an extension of the Dolby Pro
Logic matrix-decoding method. e decoder allows
the processor to derive seven outputs from a two or
multi-channel (up to 5.1 with EX) source to take better
advantage of all ampliers and speakers in a 7.1 setup.
As with Pro Logic, there are three dierent modes
available: Movie, Music and Game. Due to dierent
recording methods used for movies and music, you
should select the correct mode for your source material.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is a legacy mode that is designed
to produce a ve-channel output from two-channel
source material. It should be used only when the source
material is encoded as Dolby Pro Logic; otherwise,
we recommend the use of Dolby Pro Logic II. is is
because Pro Logic processing on straight stereo sources
can sound mued and compressed.
DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels
of decoding from stereo material. e AV950/
AVR750/450/380 will derive separate channels
corresponding to the standard home theatre layout.
< Cinema : A movie mode designed to reproduce a
movie theatre environment. Neo:6 technology allows
various sound elements within a channel or channels
to be steered separately, and in a way which follows
the original presentation naturally.
< Music : A music mode designed to produce a lively,
high-integrity surround-eect from most two-
channel music sources from all available speakers.