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DUAL
(Dual
Mono) Specifies how dual mono
encoded Dolby Digital
soundtracks should be played.
Dual mono is not widely used, but
is sometimes necessary when
two languages need to be sent to
separate channels. CH1 –
Channel 1 is
heard only
CH2 –
Channel 2 is
heard only
CH1 CH2 –
Both channels
heard from
front speakers
DRC
(Dynamic
Range
Control) Adjusts the level of dynamic
range for movie soundtracks
optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master
Audio (you may need to use this
feature when listening to
surround sound at low volumes). AUTO d
MAX
MID
OFF
LFE ATT
(LFE
Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS
audio sources include ultra-low
bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator
as necessary to prevent the ultra-
low bass tones from distorting the
sound from the speakers.
The LFE is not limited when set to
0 dB, which is the recommended
value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB,
–15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is
limited by the respective degree.
When OFF is selected, no sound
is output from the LFE channel.
0dB
–5dB/ –10dB/
–15dB/ –20dB/
OFF
SACD
GAIN e
Brings out detail in SACDs by
maximizing the dynamic range
(during digital processing). 0dB
+6 dB
HDMI f
(HDMI
Audio)
Specifies the routing of the HDMI
audio signal out of this receiver
(
amp) or through to a TV or flat
panel TV. When THROUGH is
selected, no sound is output from
this receiver.
AMPLIFIER
THROUGH
A. DELAY
(Auto
delay) This feature automatically
corrects the audio-to-video delay
between components connected
with an HDMI cable. The audio
delay time is set depending on the
operational status of the display
connected with an HDMI cable.
The video delay time is
automatically adjusted according
to the audio delay time.
g
OFF
ON
C. WIDTH h
(Center
Width)
(Applicable
only when
using a
center
speaker)
Provides a better blend of the
front speakers by spreading the
center channel between the front
right and left speakers, making it
sound wider (higher settings) or
narrower (lower settings). 0 to 7
Default: 3
Setting What it does Option(s)
DIMENSION h Adjusts the depth of the surround
sound balance from front to back,
making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward
(positive settings). –3 to +3
Default: 0
PANORAMA h Extends the front stereo image to
include the surround speakers for
a ‘wraparound’ effect. OFF
ON
C. IMAGE i
(Center
Image)
(Applicable
only when
using a
center
speaker)
Adjusts the center image to
create a wider stereo effect with
vocals. Adjust the effect from
0
(all center channel sent to front
right and left speakers) to
10
(center channel sent to the center
speaker only).
0 to 10
Defaults:
Neo:6 MUSIC:
3
Neo:6
CINEMA: 10
EFFECT Sets the effect level for the
currently selected Advanced
Surround mode (each mode can
be set separately). 10 to 90
a.When MCACC OFF is selected, all MCACC preset memories
become deactivated.
b.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light even
when a MCACC preset memory is selected.
c.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.
Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e.You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD
discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting
back to
0 dB.
f. • HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing
synchronized amp mode operations.
• The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play
the receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with
the receiver’s power in the standby mode. See
Synchronized amp
mode on page 91.
g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports
the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lip-sync’) for
HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set
A. DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more
details about the lip-sync feature of your display, contact the
manufacturer directly.
h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA
mode.
Setting What it does Option(s)
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