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Listening Modes
Listening Mode
Description
Input
Source
Speaker
Layout
Direct
In this mode, audio from the input source is
output without surround-sound processing.
The speaker configuration (presence of
speakers) and speaker distance settings are
enabled, but much of the processing set via
the audio setup is disabled. A/V Sync does
not have effect on the analog audio. See
“Using the Setup Menu (HOME)” for more
details (
Stereo
Sound is output from the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer.
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie
with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the
foreign language soundtracks recorded in the
left and right channels of some movies. It
can also be used with DVDs or other sources
containing multiplexed audio, such as
karaoke DVDs.
Multichannel
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel
sources.
In this mode, audio from the input source is
output without surround-sound processing.
The speaker configuration (presence of
speakers), crossover frequency, speaker
distance, A/V Sync and much of the
processing set via the audio setup are
enabled. See “Using the Setup Menu
(HOME)” for more details (
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
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DTS
In this mode, audio from the input source is
output without surround-sound processing.
The speaker configuration (presence of
speakers), crossover frequency, speaker
distance, A/V Sync and much of the
processing set via the audio setup are
enabled. See “Using the Setup Menu
(HOME)” for more details (
).
DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio
DTS-HD Master
Audio
DTS Express
DTS 96/24
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24
sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a
96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution,
providing superior fidelity. Use it with
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel
source for 5.1-channel playback. It provides
a very natural and seamless surround-sound
experience that fully envelops the listener.
As well as music and movies, video games
can also benefit from the dramatic spatial
effects and vivid imaging.
• Dolby PLII Movie
Use this mode with DVDs and videos that
bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows
that feature Dolby Surround. You can also
use this mode with stereo movies or TV
shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1
surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.
• Dolby PLII Music
Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo
sources such as music CDs and DVDs.
• Dolby PLII Game
Use this mode when playing game discs.
Listening Mode
Description
Input
Source
Speaker
Layout
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