Operation Manual

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)
When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source
with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such
as the front display). It allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.
1
Press DIRECT.
Each time you press the key, the direct playback mode is enabled or
disabled.
MUTE
ENHANCER STEREO TUNED
SLEEP
OUT
ECO
CHARGE
ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL
DIRECT
VOL.
Note
When the direct playback mode is enabled, the following functions are not available.
▪ Selecting sound programs
▪ Adjusting the tone control
▪ Operating the on-screen and “Option” menus
▪ Viewing information on the front display (when not in operation)
Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)
Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the
front speakers and the presence or absence of the subwoofer.
1
Press BASS.
Each time you press the key, Extra Bass is enabled or disabled.
Note
You can also use “Extra Bass” (p.87) in the “Setup” menu to enable/disable Extra Bass.
Playing back digitally compressed formats (such as
MP3, etc.) with enriched sound (Compressed Music
Enhancer)
Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the sound, allowing you to
enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original sound before it was compressed. This
function can be used along with any other sound modes.
1
Press ENHANCER.
Each time you press the key, Compressed Music Enhancer is enabled or
disabled.
MUTE
STEREO TUNED
SLEEP
OUT
ECO
CHARGE
ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL
Enhancer On
VOL.
ENHANCER
“ENHANCER” lights up
Note
▪ Compressed Music Enhancer does not work on the following audio sources.
– Signals whose sampling rate is over 48 kHz
– High-definition streaming audio
▪ You can also use “Enhancer (Enhancer)” (p.80) in the “Option” menu to enable/disable
Compressed Music Enhancer.
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