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Setting the Video options
There are a number of additional picture settings you can
make using the Video Parameter menu. The defaults, if
not stated, are listed in bold.
Important
• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the Video
Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current
source, setting and status of the receiver.
1 Press RECEIVER, then press VIDEO PARAMETER.
2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust.
Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,
certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the
table below for notes on this.
3 Use / to set it as necessary.
See the table below for the options available for each
setting.
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4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.
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 c
OFF
MAX
MID
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 d
Brings out detail in SACDs by
maximizing the dynamic range
(during digital processing). 0 to 6 (dB)
Default: 0 (dB)
HDMI e
(HDMI
Audio)
Specifies the routing of the HDMI
audio signal out of this receiver
(
amp) or through to a TV or flat
screen TV. When THROUGH is
selected, no sound is output from
this receiver.
AMP
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. f
OFF
ON
C. WIDTH g
(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
DIMENSION g 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 g Extends the front stereo image to
include the surround speakers for
a ‘wraparound’ effect. OFF
ON
Setting What it does Option(s)
C. IMAGE h
(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
Default: 3
(Neo:6 Music)
10 (Neo:6
Cinema)
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 initially set
AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select
MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
d.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.
e. HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized
amp mode operations.
f. 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.
g.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/
Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6
Music mode.
Note
1 Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Chroma can be set for each input source.
Setting What it does Option(s)
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