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Customizing sound fields (continued)
2ch decode mode (2CH MODE)
Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2
channel source. This receiver incorporates with
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6.
Each of these has movie mode and music
mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2
channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby
Surround Pro Logic II, or 6 channel through
DTS Neo:6.
• When set to “PRO LOGIC”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4
channels.
• When set to “PL II MOVIE”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic II movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies
encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode
can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when
watching the videos of old movies or in the
dubbed language.
• You can set to “PL II MUSIC” only when
“NORMAL SURROUND” is selected. When
set to “PL II MUSIC”, the receiver performs the
Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting
is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as
CDs. You can make further adjustments using
center width control, dimension control, and
panorama mode parameters.
• When set to “Neo: Cinema”, the receiver
performs the DTS Neo:6 movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in
DTS Surround.
• You can set to “Neo: Music” only when
“NORMAL SURROUND” is selected. When
set to “Neo: Music”, the receiver performs the
DTS Neo:6 music mode decoding. This setting
is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as
CDs.
Note
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6 do not
function for DTS or MPEG format signals.
Center width control (C WIDTH)
You can set this parameter only when 2ch
decode mode is set to “PL II MUSIC”. You can
adjust the distribution of the center channel
signal, generated through the Dolby Surround
Pro Logic II decoding, to the L/R speakers.
Dimension control (DIMENSION)
You can set this parameter only when 2ch
decode mode is set to “PL II MUSIC”. You can
adjust the difference between the front channels
and the surround channels.
Panorama mode (PANORAMA MODE)
You can set this parameter only when 2ch
decode mode is set to “PL II MUSIC”. You can
enjoy the surround sound by spreading the
sound field of front speakers to the left and
right of the listening position.
Effect level (EFFECT LEVEL)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
Wall type (WALL)
Lets you control the level of the high
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
listening environment by simulating a softer (S)
or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a
neutral wall (made of wood).
Reverberation (REVERB)
Lets you control the spacing of the early
reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or
shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a
standard room with no adjustment.