Surround decoder setting
When this unit plays back 2-channel or 5.1-channel sources in
surround mode, surround decoder enables them playback for 7.1-
1)
channel.
You can enjoy a variety of surround sound effects by
2)
switching the decoder.
Select and set "Sur.Dec.Mode" in the option
menu.
Refer to "Configuring settings for each input source (Option
menu)" on page 27 for the operation of option menu.
Available decoders and recommended sources
2ch
5ch
Decoder
Pro Logic (Dolby Pro
Logic)
PLII (Dolby Pro Logic
II)
Neo:6 (DTS Neo:6)
2ch
7ch
Decoder
PLIIx (Dolby Pro Logic
IIx)
Neo:6 (DTS Neo:6)
y
1)
About the surround decoder Playing back 5.1-channel
sources
When "Ch Out" (channel output) is set to "7.1ch", this unit decodes 5.1-
channel sources and then playback them in up to 7.1-channel surround
(☞p. 23). One of the following decoders is automatically selected
depending on the input signals.
5.1ch input source
PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital
EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital
Plus
DTS Digital, DTS-ES matrix, DTS-
HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio
DTS-ES discrete
Recommended
source
–
All sources
Movie
Movies
Music
Music
Game
Games
Cinema
Movies
Music
Music
Recommended
source
Movie
Movies
Music
Music
Game
Games
Cinema
Movies
Music
Music
Decoder
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie/
Music
DTS-ES matrix
DTS-ES discrete
y
2)
• The decoders are available only when surround playback is selected.
• Available decoders vary depending on the "Ch Out" setting (☞p. 24).
• During stereo playback (☞p. 21) or using My Surround function
(☞p. 23), surround decoder is invalid.
Playback features
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