Operation Manual

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DTS NEO:6
: The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for
playback.
Cinema
: This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music
: This mode is suited for music sources.
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources
DOLBY PLgx
or DOLBY PLg
: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or
DOLBY PLg for playback.
Cinema
: This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music
: This mode is suited for music sources.
Game
: This mode is suited for games.
Pro Logic
: This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can
be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg
decoder. When this mode is selected, “DOLBY
PL” is displayed.
Standard Playback
This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according
to the program source.
Surround Modes
To select these surround modes using the buttons on the remote
control unit, press the STD button. The mode switches each time the
button is pressed.
n When using a surround back speaker
[Selectable items]
DOLBY PLgx
DTS NEO:6
n When not using a surround back speaker
[Selectable items]
DOLBY PLg
DTS NEO:6
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Amp Assign Information Troubleshooting
Source Level
Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input.
[Variable range]
–12dB
~
0dB
~
+12dB
For input sources for which “AUTO” is set at the menu “Assign” setting,
the analog input level and digital input level can be set separately.
Video Convert
Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.
[Input source]
DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
[Selectable items]
ON
: Enable conversion.
OFF
: Disable conversion.
Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at menu
“Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 35).
Input signal Display
Dolby
Digital
Source
DOLBY DIGITAL
(other than 2ch) /
DOLBY DIGITAL
EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DTS
Surround
Source
DTS (5.1ch) /
DTS-ES Discrete
6.1 /
DTS-ES Matrix
6.1 /
DTS 96/24
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+NEO:6
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
DTS 96/24 (z3)
DVD-Audio PCM (multi ch)
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”
and the AVR-1908’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.
z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete
6.1”.
z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
• For details, see page 59.
• Operate the SURROUND BACK button on the main unit to switch
surround back channel on/off.
The SURROUND BACK indicator lights the SURROUND BACK button
on the main unit is on.
Playing Multi-channel Sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
[Selectable items]
STANDARD
:
This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format
and playing surround sound.
The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the
input signal and surround back output playback mode.
NOTE
When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other
source is input, the video conversion function might not operate. If this
happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.