Contents of Listening Modes
Selectable listening modes will differ depending on the number of input
source channels and the actual speaker configuration. Listening modes
available when headphones are connected are: Pure Audio, Mono, Direct,
and Stereo.
Lists in alphabetic order (A-Z)
All Ch Stereo
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with
stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.
Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Direct
In this mode, audio from the input source is output as-is. For example, if a 2
ch source from a music CD is input, the output will be stereo, or if Dolby
Digital signal is input, the sound field will be controlled in accordance with the
number of channels present.
Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Dolby D (Dolby Digital)
This mode is for use with Dolby Digital sources. The audio from the input
source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.
Input source: 5.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.
Dolby D + (Dolby Digital Plus)
This mode is for use with Dolby Digital Plus sources. The audio from the
input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.
Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch