Instruction manual

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You can change various audio settings from the Home
menu (➔ page 24).
Note
• These settings are disabled when:
– a pair of headphones is connected, or
–the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 35) and
an input selector other than HDMI is selected, or
–“HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ page 34) and
you’re listening through your TV speakers.
Tone Control
■ Bass
` –10 dB to 0dB
to +10 dB in 2 dB steps
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output
from the front speakers.
■ Treble
` –10 dB to 0dB
to +10 dB in 2 dB steps
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output
from the front speakers.
You can adjust the bass and treble for Speakers A and B
front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is
selected.
Operating on the AV receiver
Note
• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct
listening mode.
Speaker Levels
■ Subwoofer Level
` –15 dB to 0dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps
Default setting: 0dB (excluding European models),
+3 dB (European models)
■ Center Level
` –12 dB to 0dB
to +12 dB in 1 dB steps
You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening
to an input source.
These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV
receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting you made
here, go to “Level Cal (Level Calibration)” (➔ page 30)
before setting the AV receiver to Standby.
Note
• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.
• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the “Sp Config
(Speaker Configuration)” (➔ page 29) cannot be adjusted.
EX.BASS
■ EX.BASS
` Off
` On
EX.BASS is a technology that have developed by experi-
ments and listening tests to reproduce a natural deeper
bass. When you turn the mode on, you can get dynamic
and deeper presence on your movies and music.
Note
• EX.BASS is disabled when:
– Direct listening mode is selected, or
– Speakers B is on, or
– Speakers A is off, or
– a pair of headphones is connected.
Audyssey
■ Dynamic EQ
See “Dynamic EQ” of “Source Setup” (➔ page 32).
■ Dynamic Volume
See “Dynamic Volume” of “Source Setup” (➔ page 32).
Note
• These technologies can be used when:
– Speakers A is selected and,
– Speakers B is not selected and,
– Any listening mode other than Direct is selected and,
– A pair of headphones is not connected.
• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.
Late Night Function
■ Late Night
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the
options are:
` Off
` Low:
Small reduction in dynamic range.
` High:
Large reduction in dynamic range.
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:
` Auto
:
The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off”
automatically.
` Off
` On
Turn this setting on to reduce the dynamic range of Dolby
Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even
when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching
movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb
anyone.
Using the Audio Settings
1
Press RECEIVER followed by AUDIO.
2
Use q/w and ENTER to select “Audio”, and then
use q/w/e/r to make the desired selection.
1
Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to
select either “Bass” or “Treble”.
2
Use + and – on the AV receiver to adjust.