Owner`s manual

This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital
decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback
from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source.
Press OPROGRAM <1 It> (or press @AMP and
then press @ PROG <1/t> repeatedly).
The name of the selected sound field program appears in
the front panel display.
• When you select all input source, this unit automatically selects
the last sound field program used with the corresponding input
source.
• Sound field programs cannot be selected when the component
connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the
input source (see page 34).
• When PCM signals with a sampling frequency higher than 48
kHz are input, this unit is automatically set to the "STRAIGHT"
)node (see page 39).
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Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference,
not merely on the name of the program itself.
{:::'OF::'.."ROC.{.:i CINEMA DSP processing. This program presents an image nl pnp, rock, or jazz live
conceri. The sound field reproduces tile spaciousness nf a massive pavilion with an emphasis
on tile vividness nl vocals l>11the stage and snlo instruments and the beats of rhythm
instrument s.
MUSIC {{.!:.!_ii. ii. CINEMA DSP prncessing. This snund field is suitable 12!I"classic and orcbestral music. Tile
program uses data collected in a large concerl hall in Munich. You can enjoy delicate and
beautiful reverberatinn and a majestic atmospbere.
•.i[.!'.!!7:117 CINEMA DSP processing. The snund field is suitable fnr jazz and fusion music. It uses data
cnllecled in a 17.unousjazz club in New York. You can enjoy clear reverberation.
(:.ii.!:.!!p'!_!::= CINEMA DSP processing. You can enjoy dynamic and thrilling sound effecls as yon play
games. The program lets ynu feel the depth and three-dimensinnal surrnunding sounds of the
field where you are playing, and nffers cinema-like surrounding sound effects lk)r tile scenes
nf movies.
ENTERTAINMENT
'r"i.) s F:O DIL.:!:.!. CINEMA DSP processing. You can enjoy sports relays broadcast in steren and variety shows
with a live sound environment. For sports relays, the voices l>1cnmmentalors and
announcers come clearly fl'om the center: Ihe cheers and atmosphere in tile stadium spread
around within a comfortable range, and you can feel like as ilynu are in the stadium.
{'@"...'ii.'!:2 SF::'.!:.!!'I".ii.OL.!:!:.!. CINEMA DSP processing. The smmd field is suitable for movies with an emphasis on
speclacular sound effecls, and is a perfecl fit with a wide screen. The program reproduces a
wide dynamic range lrom minimum sound effects to powerhd sounds.
MOVIE {"l,:v..,:i.,!:? [)F.!:!ffq.!.!_i:..:i.,:. CINEMA DSP processing. This sound field is also suitable for movies with an emphasis on
three-dimensional sound effects. It restrains reverberatinn to an mnderate extent, blAl
reproduces sound effects and background music in a soft. three-dimensional manner with
clarity and center orientation nl voices as pivnls.
2C.{"! S'iL._![!=!"'_E=O Downmixes multi-channel snurces to 2 channel or plays back 2-channel sources as they are.
STEREO
!:.!!;,:::,l"_'.iii;l:..,!!!,!,!!!,,:::, (_INEMA DSP prncessing. Using this prngram increases the listening positinn range. This is
a sound field suitable for background music at parlies.
MUSIC 2 C.i"! Ell"!i"!.E!l"!C:.,E'!.... Select tl_ese prngrams tn play back compressinn artifacls (such as tlae mP3 format) in
ENHANCER {:.:.!;,:.;.l{Ei!!l!.!:.!!!!c._!:.!q.... 2-channel or 5-channel stereo. This prngram enhances ynur listening experience by
regenerating the missing harmonics in a compression ariifacl.
The sound field programs of this unit are recreations of real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in the
actual concert hall, music venue, movie theater, etc. Thus, you )nay notice variations in the strength of the reflections coming from each
direction.
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