Owner's Manual

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Using the Listening Modes
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Multichannel
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.
The audio from the input source is output as-is, without
surround sound processing.
• Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Orchestra
Suitable for classical or operatic music, This mode
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a
large hall.
• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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PLIIz Height (Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height)
This mode allows you to effectively use the existing
programs when height speakers are connected. It is
suitable for various kinds of sources including movie, music
and especially games.
• Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch height
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Stereo
In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right
speakers/subwoofer.
• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Studio-Mix
Suitable for rock or pop music, Listening to music in this
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic
image, like being at a club or rock concert.
• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of
multichannel surround sound even with only two or three
speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the
listener’s left and right ears.
• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Good results may not be possible if there is too much
reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an
environment with little or no natural reverb.
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THX
Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent
standards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie
theaters and home theaters just as the director intended.
THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial
characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in
the home-theater environment. They can be used with
2-channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Surround
back speaker output depends on the source material and
the selected listening mode.
• The THX mode can finely adjust the acoustic and
spatial characteristics of the soundtrack for the best
reproduction of home theater sound. It will work on 2 ch
source and multichannel source. Surround back sound
will differ depending on the source and selected listening
mode.
– Dolby Pro Logic II Game + THX Select2 Games:
The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*8 and THX
Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used. The PLII/
PLIIx and THX indicators light on the unit’s display.
• Input source: STEREO
• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Movie + THX Cinema,
Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music + THX Music,
Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Game + THX Games:
The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*8 and THX
Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used. The PLII/
PLIIx and THX indicators light on the unit’s display.
• Input source: STEREO
• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie + THX Cinema,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music + THX Music:
The combination of Dolby Pro Logic IIx and THX
Cinema/Music modes can be used. The PLIIx and THX
indicators light on the unit’s display.
• Input source: 5.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Cinema,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Music,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Games:
The combination of Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height and THX
Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used. The PLIIz
and THX indicators light on the unit’s display.
• Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch height
– DTS Neo:6 Cinema + THX Cinema,
DTS Neo:6 Music+THX Music,
DTS Neo:6 + THX Cinema,
DTS Neo:6 + THX Music,
DTS Neo:6 + THX Games:
The combination of DTS Neo:6 and THX Cinema/
Music/Games modes can be used. The Neo:6 and THX
indicators light on the unit’s display.
• Input source: STEREO (DTS Neo:6 Cinema + THX
Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music + THX Music), 5.1 ch
(DTS Neo:6 + THX Cinema, DTS Neo:6 + THX
Music, DTS Neo:6 + THX Games)
• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch (DTS Neo:6
Cinema + THX Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music + THX
Music), 7.1 ch surround back (DTS Neo:6 + THX
Cinema, DTS Neo:6 + THX Music, DTS Neo:6 + THX
Games)
– THX Cinema: THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical
soundtracks for playback in a home theater environment.
In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for
cinema levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and
Adaptive Decorrelation are active.
• Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– THX Games: THX Games mode is meant for spatially
accurate playback of game audio, which is often mixed
similarly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX
Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels, with
Timbre Matching active.
• Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– THX Music: THX Music mode is tailored for listening to
music, which is typically mastered at significantly higher
levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is