Other convenient functions (continued)
Creating realistic sound
(VIRTUAL SURROUND)
NOTE
Virtual Surround can be set only for multi-channel
sound (AC3, LPCM, PPCM and DTS). Virtual
Surround cannot be set for 2 channel audio such as
PCM stereo or Dolby Surround.
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Press VIRTUAL SURROUND
during playback.
Example:
• Each time you press the button, the Surround
mode will be alternated between ON/OFF.
• When ON, "SURROUND" appears on the
display window.
• When switching the Surround mode, the
sound will be intermittent.
NOTE
• Virtual Surround is effective for the speakers and
headphones.
• "V.SUR." displayed on the display window is an
abbreviation of "Virtual Surround".
Adjusting playback level
(DVD LEVEL)
The audio of a DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO may
be recorded at a lower level (volume) than for other
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types of disc. If the difference is not to your liking,
adjust the DVD Level.
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NOTE
• DVD Level is effective only for playback of a DVD.
• Even if the DVD Level is changed, the output level
• This operation can be carried out while the disc is
In the Progressive mode, better pictures can be
enjoyed.
CAUTION
• In order to enjoy pictures in the Progressive
TV screen
• When the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set to
NOTE
Progressive mode:
Interlace mode:
Display "PROGRESS" by holding
down PROGRESSIVE during
playback or while the disc is stopped,
or when there is no disc loaded.
• Each time you hold down the button, the mode
• The display window displays "PROGRESS"
Press DVD LEVEL during
playback.
• Each time you press the button, the level
will be alternated among "NOR" (Normal),
"MID" (Middle) and "HIG" (High).
• Select the level while listening to the sound
played.
from the digital audio output terminal will not be
changed.
stopped or paused.
Enjoying better pictures
(PROGRESSIVE)
mode, the following requirements should be met.
• There must be a component video input terminal
on the TV set connected to the main unit.
• The main unit and the TV set must be
connected using a component video cord
(A page 12).
When the above requirements are not satisfied,
leave the main unit in the Interlace mode. If the
Progressive mode is set, pictures may be distorted.
PAL, there will be no PROGRESSIVE output to
the component video terminal.
All scanned lines will be displayed at once. Pictures
of higher resolution than those in the Interlace mode
can be realized.
This is a conventional image method. Half of the
scanned lines displayed in the Progressive mode
will appear, alternating with the other half.
will be alternated between the Progressive mode
and the Interlace mode.
when in the Progressive mode, and "INTER."
when in the Interlace mode.