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DIO &
S
OUND
Sound
≥Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD 
to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in 
cinemas.
≥This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.
Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.
The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.
∫ To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-
channel) signals to 2 channels
Press [SHIFT]
i[MIX 2CH].
To cancel, press [SHIFT]
i[MIX 2CH] again.
When “D.MIX” flashes on the display 
[DVD-A]
The DVD-Audio contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be 
down-mixed.
≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field 
systems (
➡ below, ➡ page 38) cannot be used. (Excluding “BASS/
TREBLE” control)
≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these 
sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, 
turn the sound field system off.
The Dolby Pro Logic II processor works not only on sources 
recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source.
1
Press [SHIFT]
r
[
ÎPRO LOGIC II].
Each time you do this:
OFF
>MOVIE>MUSIC>PANORAMA
^---------------------------------------------------}
MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software, 
especially videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround.
MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
PANORAMA: Sound is spread out more so you feel like you 
are surrounded by music.
2
Play a Dolby Surround or stereo source.
To cancel
Select “OFF”.
[Note]
This does not work when playing multi-channel sources.
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select 
“BASS/TREBLE”.
BASS: [
2]
 )
[
3 4j6 to i6 (in 2 units)
TREBLE: [
1]
 )
[
3 4j6 to i6 (in 2 units)
To cancel
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “FLAT”.
≥Each level for “BASS” and “TREBLE” remains intact. (Even after 
the unit is turned off.)
This function derives multi-channel surround from any stereo 
program material.
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select 
“SFC AV/MOVIE” or “SFC MUSIC”.
SFC AV/MOVIE: [
2 1]
DRAMA
,)
ACTION
,)
SPORTS
:
:
;
;
MONO
§
,)
GAME
,)
MUSICAL
§
For monaural sound
SFC MUSIC: [
2 1
LIVE
,)
POP/ROCK
,)
VOCAL
:
:
;
;
PARTY
§
,)
DANCE
,)
JAZZ
§
Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.
To check the current setting
Press [EQ/SFC]
To cancel
Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “FLAT”. 
≥Each mode remains intact. (Even after the unit is turned off.)
Dolby Digital and DTS
Software encoded with Dolby 
Digital can be identified with 
this mark.
Software encoded with DTS can 
be identified with this mark.
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
HOME THEATER
TV
Info
MULTI REAR
DUBBING
S.POSITION
CHAPTER
C.FOCUS
AUDIO
CH SELECT
RETURN
ERASE
REC MODE
TIME SLIP
L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
FUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TEST
CM SKIP
REPEAT
MUTING
S W. LEVEL
TV/VIDEO
AUX
FM/AM
DVD
HDD
DISPLAY
POWER
POWER
PRO LOGIC
SHIFT
SHIFT
HDD/DVD
INPUT
PAGE
VCR Plus+
FM MODE  
SUB MENU
STATUS
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECK
PROG/CHECK
TV GUIDE
TV GUIDE
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
0
HOME THEATER
TV
Info
MULTI REAR
DUBBING
S.POSITION
CHAPTER
C.FOCUS
AUDIO
CH SELECT
RETURN
ERASE
REC MODE
TIME SLIP
L1/OPT
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
FUNCTIONS
MIX
2CH
REC
TEST
CM SKIP
REPEAT
MUTING
S W. LEVEL
TV/VIDEO
AUX
FM/AM
DVD
HDD
DISPLAY
POWER
POWER
PRO LOGIC
SHIFT
SHIFT
HDD/DVD
INPUT
PAGE
FM MODE  
SUB MENU
STATUS
EQ/SFC
PROG/CHECK
PROG/CHECK
TV GUIDE
TV GUIDE
4
VCR Plus+
MIX 2CH
MULTI REAR
SHIFT
EQ/SFC
CH SELECT
ÎPRO LOGIC II
C.FOCUS
S.POSITION
S W.LEVEL
TEST
i j VOLUME
3421
ENTER
DTS
DIGITAL
MIX2CH
Dolby Pro Logic II
Adjusting the bass and treble with 
manual equalizer
Using the built-in sound quality 
settings (SFC—Sound Field Control)
This function does not work when:
–Playing multi-channel sources.
–“Dolby Pro Logic II” (
➡above) is on.
–“Virtual Rear Surrrond” or “Multi Rear Surround” (
➡ page 38) is on.
PL
SFC
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