Owner's Manual

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
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SOUND FIELD
PROGRAMS
This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from
almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field
processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
Most of these sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous
concert halls, music venues, and movie theaters.
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The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to
AUTO (see page 31) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
• This unit’s DSP sound field programs are recreations of real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in
the actual hall, etc. Thus you may notice variations in the strength of the reflections coming from the front, back, left and right.
• Feel free to choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.
You can select from the following sound fields when playing movie or video sources. The sound fields marked “MULTI”
can be used with multi-channel sources, like DVD, digital TV, etc. Those marked “2-CH” can be used with 2-channel
(stereo) sources like TV programs, video tapes, etc
Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to
select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs” on pages 27 to 31.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Notes
For movie/video sources
Remote
control
button
Program Features Sources
1
STEREO:
2ch Stereo
Downmixes multi-channel sources to 2 channels (left and right) or plays back 2-
channel sources as is.
MULTI
2-CH
2
MUSIC:
Pop/Rock
This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound, giving you the
feeling you are at an actual jazz or rock concert.
3
ENTERTAINMENT:
TV Sports
Though the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound field
employs the sound environment of a large concert hall. This effect enhances the
experience of watching various TV programs such as news, variety shows,
music programs or sports programs.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Mono Movie
This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old
movies). The program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound
depth using only the presernce sound field.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Game
This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds.