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Selecting a listening mode
Original listening mode
Listening mode type Description
MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.
The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the
same level from the surround speakers (L/R) and surround back speakers (L/R).
ROCK ARENA This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club.
MONO MOVIE This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound.
When playing sources recorded in monaural in the “MONO MOVIE” mode,
the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or right), so input to
both channels.
VIDEO GAME This mode is suited for achieving surround sound with video games.
MATRIX This mode lets you add a spacious feel to stereo music sources.
VIRTUAL This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or
headphones.
STEREO listening mode
Listening mode type Description
STEREO This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
•Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
•If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and
are played.
Direct listening mode
Listening mode type Description
DIRECT Sound recorded in source is played as is.
PURE DIRECT This mode is for playback in higher sound quality than in DIRECT mode.
Turn the display of the amplifier off to stop the analogue video circuit. This
suppresses the source of noise that affects sound quality.
