Owner's Manual
Using the Listening Modes
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Contents of Listening Modes
Selectable listening modes will differ depending on the
number of input source channels and the actual speaker
configuration. Listening modes available when headphones
are connected are: Mono, Direct, and Stereo.
Lists in alphabetic order (A-Z)
All Ch Stereo
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire
listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,
and surround back speakers.
r Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Direct
In this mode, audio from the input source is output as-is.
For example, if a 2 ch source from a music CD is input, the
output will be stereo, or if Dolby Digital signal is input, the
sound field will be controlled in accordance with the number
of channels present.
r Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Dolby Atmos
Introduced first in the cinema, Dolby Atmos brings a
revolutionary sense of dimension and immersion to the
Home Theater experience. Dolby Atmos is an adaptable
and scalable object based format that reproduces
audio as independent sounds (or objects) that can be
accurately positioned and move dynamically throughout
the 3 dimensional listening space during playback. A key
ingredient of Dolby Atmos is the introduction of a height
plane of sound above the listener.
r Surround back speakers or height speakers need to be
installed.
r This listening mode can be selected only if the input
signal is Dolby Atmos.
Dolby D
This mode is for use with Dolby Digital sources. The audio
from the input source is output as-is, without surround
sound processing.
r Input source: 5.1 ch
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
Dolby D+
This mode is for use with Dolby Digital Plus sources.
The audio from the input source is output as-is, without
surround sound processing.
r Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
r When playing back 3.1 ch or 5.1 ch sources from Blu-ray
Discs, Dolby Digital is automatically applied.
Dolby Surround
Dolby surround is a next generation surround technology
that intelligently up mixes stereo; 5.1 and 7.1 content for
playback through your surround speaker system. Dolby
surround is compatible with traditional speaker layouts,
as well as Dolby Atmos enabled playback systems that
employ in-ceiling speakers or products with Dolby speaker
technology.
r Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Dolby TrueHD
This mode is for use with Dolby TrueHD sources. The audio
from the input source is output as-is, without surround
sound processing.
r Input source: 7.1 ch
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DSD
This mode is for use with DSD sources. The audio from
the input source is output as-is, without surround sound
processing.
r Input source: 5.1 ch
r This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN.
However, depending on the connected player, better
sound is possible when output from the PCM output of
the player. In that case, configure the player for PCM
output.
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is DSD.
DTS
This mode is for use with DTS sources. The audio from
the input source is output as-is, without surround sound
processing.
r Input source: 5.1 ch
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS 96/24
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. The audio
from the input source is output as-is, without surround
sound processing. With 96|kHz sampling rate and 24-bit
resolution, it provides superior fidelity.
r Input source: 5.1 ch
r Depending on the settings, this listening mode becomes
DTS.
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS Express
This mode is for use with DTS Express sources. The audio
from the input source is output as-is, without surround
sound processing.
r Input source: 5.1 ch
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS-HD HR
This mode is for use with DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is,
without surround sound processing.
r Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
r This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.