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Surround parameters (1) (2-channel mode)
AUTO-ST (auto stereo) mode
2-channel sources are played in 2-channel stereo.
When this mode is selected in the auto decode mode, multi-channel sources (DVD, BS digital, etc.) are played in the multi-
channel mode, while 2-channel sources (CDs, etc.) are automatically played in stereo.
PLII CINEMA / PLII MUSIC / PRO LOGIC mode
Even 2-channel sources undergo Dolby Pro Logic II processing and are played in the multi-channel mode.
Dolby Digital Pro-Logic II processing is applied to 2-channel sources as well to play them in the multi-channel mode.
When this mode is selected in the auto decode mode, multi-channel sources (DVD, BS digital, etc.) are played in the multi-
channel mode, and 2-channel sources (CDs, etc.) are also automatically processed with Dolby Digital Pro-Logic II and played
in the multi-channel mode.
• PLII CINEMA (Dolby Pro Logic II CINEMA) mode
This mode is suited for playing movies recorded in Dolby Surround as well as regular sources recorded in stereo. A high
precision decoder decodes the signals into 5 channels, resulting in uniform 360 degree surround sound even with 2-
channel sources.
The MUSIC mode may be more effective for sources containing a high ratio of stereo music. Try both and choose the
most effective mode.
• PLII MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC) mode
This mode is suited for surround playback of stereo music signals. The inverted phase signals (the reverberation
component of the music signals contains a high ratio of these) are played from the surround channel, and at the same
time the frequency response of the surround channel is optimized to achieve a natural sound with a sense of expansion.
With music signals, the sound field expansion differs greatly according to the type of music, the recording conditions
(live, etc.) and the contents of the signal source. Because of this, the MUSIC mode includes optional parameters for
further adjusting the sound field.
• PANORAMA
The front stereo sound field image is extended to the surround channel.
This is effective if under normal conditions the stereo image is narrow and the surround effect seems weak.
• DIMENSION
This shifts the center of the sound field image to the front or surround side.
The playback balance of the different channels can be adjusted regardless of the amount of reverberation component
in the source. If the sound field image is biased towards the front or surround side, this optional parameter can be
used to correct it.
• CENTER WIDTH
This adjusts the method of playback of the center signal component from the center channel only to the front channel
only.
When the center channel is played in a way prioritizing separation, the position of the front channel sound field is
clearer but the overall sound field image concentrates at the center and the relationship between the different
channels seems weaker. This parameter can be adjusted to improve the sense of stability of the sound field image
and achieve natural horizontal expansion.
• PRO LOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic) mode
This is the conventional Dolby Pro Logic compatible mode. In this mode sources recorded in Dolby Surround are
decoded with a playback image faithful to the original recording.
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Setting the parameters in the PLII CINEMA, PLII MUSIC and PRO LOGIC modes
• When PLII CINEMA, PLII MUSIC or PRO LOGIC is selected in the 2-channel mode, more detailed parameters can also be set
for the different modes.
PLII MUSIC mode: Use the procedure described below to make the settings.
PLII CINEMA and PRO LOGIC modes: Refer to step 6 on pages 24.
• Program sources marked in parentheses and 2-channel sources (CDs, etc.) are decoded using Dolby
Pro-Logic II processing and played in the multi-channel mode.
q Cinema (PLII CINEMA) mode: This mode is suited for movies and other Dolby Surround programs.
w Music (PLII MUSIC) mode: This mode is suited for stereo music programs.
e Pro-Logic (PRO LOGIC) compatible mode: This is the conventional Dolby Surround Pro-Logic mode.
VOLUME
ENTER
BAND
MODE
MENU
FUNCTION
DISPLAY RETURN INPUT MODESURROUND
TOP MENU
SETUP
SDB/TONE
MUTE
SURR.PARA
SUB TITLE ANGLE
AUDIO
RTRDS CT
PTY
SHIFT
CH.SELECT
CH
T.TONE
TU
PROG/DIRECT
REPEAT A-B
REPEAT RANDOM
DVD
TV/VCR
SLEEP
REMOCON MODE
CALL
0
+10
STATUS
CDR/MD/TAPE
TUNER/TV/VCR
VCR POWER
TV POWERTV POWER
NTSC/PAL
MEMO
POWER
CH
2
1,3
1.3
1
At the 2-channel setting (page
22), select PLII C, PLII M or
PRO LOGIC.
Remote control unit
2
Set the surround parameters
according to the selected mode.
• The parameters switch as
shown below each time the
button is pressed.
DEFAULT
DEFAULTPANORAMA
DIMENSION
CENTER WIDTH
DEFAULT
PL
II CINEMA PLII MUSIC PRO LOGIC
SURR.PARA
Remote control unit
• DIMENSION setting
DIMENSION 3
0 3 6
... ...
0 4 7
... ...
,/
,/
• CENTER WIDTH setting
CENTER WIDTH 0
• DEFAULT setting
DEFAULT Y
/
N
YES NO
,/
If “YES” is selected, the settings are reset to the
factory defaults.
Y
/
N
Once the surround parameters have been set, stop
operating buttons. After several seconds the display
returns to normal and the settings are automatically
validated.
This completes the setting of the parameters
NOTES:
• The 2-channel mode setting is stored in the memory for
the individual functions.
• It is not possible to play DTS digital input sources in the
Dolby mode.
ON
3
Set the various surround parameters.
• PANORAMA setting
PANORA ON
OFF
OFF
,/
The selected setting (“ON” or “OFF”) flashes.