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09 Using other functions
Setting What it does Option(s)
LFE
(LFE Attenuate)
Some 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.
c OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/
–10dB/ –5dB/ 0dB d
Default: 0dB
SACD GAIN
<e> Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic
range (during digital processing). 0dB
+6dB
HDMI
(HDMI Audio)
<f> Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this
receiver (amp) or through to a TV. When THROUGH is
selected, no sound is output from this receiver. AMP
THROUGH
A.DELAY
(Auto delay)
<g>
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. OFF
ON
C.WIDTH
(Center Width)
(Applicable only
when using a center
speaker)
<h>
Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spread-
ing the center channel between the front right and left
speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or
narrower (lower settings).
c 0 to 7 d
Default: 3
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).
c –3 to +3 d
Default: 0
PANORAMA
<h> Extends the front stereo image to include the surround
speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect. OFF
ON
C.IMAGE
(Center Image)
(Applicable only
when using a center
speaker)
<i>
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 chan-
nel sent to the center speaker only). c 0 to 10 d
Defaults:
Neo:6 MUSIC: 3
Neo:6 CINEMA: 10
EFFECT
Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced
Surround or ALC mode (each mode can be set sepa-
rately).
c 10 to 90 d
Defaults:
EXT.STEREO: 90
Others: 50
H.GAIN
(Height Gain)
Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when
listening in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode. If set to
HIGH, the sound from the top will be more emphasized. LOW
MID
HIGH
Setting What it does Option(s)
V.SB
(Virtual Surround
Back)
<j>
When you’re not using surround back speakers, select-
ing this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround
back channel through your surround speakers. You can
choose to listen to sources with no surround back chan-
nel information. OFF
ON
V.HEIGHT
(Virtual Height)
<k> When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting
this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height chan-
nel through your front speakers. OFF
ON
V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
<l>
When this mode is selected, the sound field expands
virtually to behind the display, resulting in a sound field
with the same depth as the 3D picture to achieve a better
sense of presence.
OFF
MIN
MID
MAX
a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
b With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY or ADAPTER PORT input function, by default S.RTRV is set to
ON.
c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected. The presence or absence of
effects depends on the listening mode.
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 0dB.
f ! The 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 About synchronized operations on page
46 .
g This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing
capability (‘lipsync’) 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 lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufac-
turer 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.
j
! You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when
any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
! You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set
to NO or if Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is
selected at Speaker System and SP:dA+B ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button.
k ! You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the
stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO. It
can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
l ! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
! You can’t use the Virtual Depth mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the
stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
! You can only use the Virtual Depth mode if the surround speakers are on.