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The listening mode last selected for the source is
remembered for each of the AUTO/DIRECT, SURR, and
STEREO buttons. If content you play is not supported by
the listening mode you selected last, the listening mode that
is standard for that content is selected automatically.
Press
(a) repeatedly to switch the display of the sound
system controller in order of:
Input source and volume
Listening mode
Input format
The display changes in a
few seconds.
Sampling frequency
Input resolution
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Listening Mode Effects
In alphabetical order
Action
Mode suitable for movies with a lot of action scenes.
AdvancedGame
Mode suitable for game content.
Classical
Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a
large hall.
Dolby D (Dolby Digital)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the Dolby Digital audio format.
Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. widely adopted for use in movie
production. It is also a standard audio format on DVD-Video
and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 5.1
channels on a DVD-Video or Blu-ray Disc; two front
channels, a center channel, two surround channels, and the
LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements
for the subwoofer).
0 To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via digital
cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream
output.
Dolby D + (Dolby Digital Plus)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the Dolby Digital Plus audio format.
The Dolby Digital Plus format is a revision based on Dolby
Digital, increasing the number of channels and endeavoring
to improve sound quality by giving more flexibility in data bit
rates. Dolby Digital Plus is used as an optional audio format
on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional
channels such as the surround back channel added for a
maximum of 7.1ch.
0 To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI
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cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream
output.
Dolby PL Ⅱ (Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ )
If Wireless Satellite Speakers (sold separately) are
connected to the surround channels, this listening mode
allows you to expand 2 ch input signals to 4.1 ch for
playback, including surround channels. Broadening the
sound field provides you with a seamless sound with more
depth and realism. Along with CD and movie sources,
games can also benefit from the vivid sound localization.
Choose from a mode ideal for movies (Movie), a mode ideal
for music (Music), and a mode ideal for gaming (Game).
Dolby TrueHD
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the Dolby TrueHD audio format.
The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a reversible format
expanded based on the lossless compression technology
referred to as MLP, and it makes it possible to faithfully
reproduce the master audio recorded in the studio. Dolby
TrueHD is used as an optional audio format on Blu-ray
Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional channels such as
the surround back channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch.
7.1ch is recorded at 96 kHz/24 bit, and 5.1ch is recorded at
192 kHz/24 bit.
0 To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI
cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream
output.
Drama
Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio, this mode
enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give
clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image.
DSD
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD.
0 This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN.
However, depending on the connected player, better
sound is possible when output from the PCM output of
the player.
0 This listening mode cannot be selected if the output
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