Configuration

Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers.

• If the settings for "Speaker Channels", "Subwoofer", "Height 1 Speaker", or "Height 2 Speaker" have been changed, the Dirac Live measurement results are deleted.

Speaker Channels

Default Value: 7.1.2 Ch

 

Subwoofer

Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not.

Default Value: Yes

 

Height 1 Speaker

Default Value: Top Middle

Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 1 terminals. Select "Top Middle", "Top Rear", "Rear High", "Dolby Speaker (Front)", "Dolby Speaker (Surr)", "Dolby Speaker (Back)", "Front High" or "Top Front" according to the type and layout of the connected speakers.

• This setting cannot be selected under any of following conditions. Set the height speakers type to "Height 2 Speaker".
  
  – "Bi-Amp" is set to "Yes"
  – When "Speaker Channels" is set to "2.1.2 ch", "3.1.2 ch", "4.1.2 ch" or "5.1.2 ch", and "Zone Speaker" is set to "Zone 2"
• When two sets of height speakers are being used, "Top Rear", "Rear High", "Dolby Speaker (Surr)", and "Dolby Speaker (Back)" cannot be selected.
• "Dolby Speaker (Surr)" and "Dolby Speaker (Back)" can only be selected when surround speakers or surround back speakers are being used, respectively. You can check speakers that you are using on the figure displayed in "Speaker Channels".
• If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

 

Height 2 Speaker

Default Value: Rear High

Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 2 terminals. Select "Front High", "Top Front", "Top Middle", "Top Rear", "Rear High", "Dolby Speaker (Front)" or "Dolby Speaker (Surr)" according to the type and layout of the connected speakers. However, the options selectable for the "Height 1 Speaker" are as follows.

 

If "Height 1 Speaker" is set to "Front High": Select from "Top Middle", "Top Rear", "Rear High" or "Dolby Speaker (Surr)".

 

If "Height 1 Speaker" is set to "Top Front" or "Dolby Speaker (Front)": Select from "Top Rear", "Rear High" or "Dolby Speaker (Surr)".

If "Height 1 Speaker" is set to "Top Middle": Fixed to "Rear High".

• "Dolby Speaker (Surr)" can only be selected when surround speakers are being used. You can check speakers that you are using on the figure displayed in "Speaker Channels".
• If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Zone Speaker

Default Value: No

Set the connection of speakers to Zone 2 or Zone 3 speaker terminals.

• This setting cannot be selected when "Zone 2 Lineout" is set to "Zone B".

 

Zone 2 Lineout

Default Value: Zone 2

Set an output destination of the audio output from ZONE 2 LINE OUT/ZONE B LINE OUT jack.

• This setting is fixed to "Zone 2" when "Zone Speaker" is set to "Zone 2" or "Zone 2/Zone 3".

 

Bi-Amp

Set whether the front speakers are bi-amp connected.

Default Value: No

 

Speaker Impedance

Default Value: 6 ohms or above

Set the impedance (Ω) of the connected speakers.

 

Crossover

Change the settings of crossover frequencies.

• As for the THX-certified speakers, the following settings are recommended.
  – Crossover frequency → "80 Hz(THX)"
  – "LPF of LFE" → "80 Hz"
  – "Double Bass" → "Off"
• This setting is disabled when the IMAX sound mode has been applied.  However, when the "IMAX User Setting" is "Manual" (default value is Auto), it is enabled.

 

Front:  Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to "200 Hz" to start outputting
frequencies for each channel.  "Full Band": Full band will be output.

• If "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" is fixed to "Full Band", and the low pitched range of the other channels is output from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers to make the setting.

Center, Height 1, Height 2, Surround: Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to "200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each channel.  "Full Band": Full band will be output.

• "Full Band" can be selected only when "Front" is set to "Full Band".
• If the item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check if the setting in "Configuration" - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Surround Back: Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to "200 Hz" to start outputting
frequencies for each channel.  "Full Band": Full band will be output.

• "Full Band" can be selected only when "Surround" is set to "Full Band".
• If the item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check if the setting in "Configuration" - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

LPF of LFE: Set the low-pass filter for LFE (low-frequency effect) signals in order to pass only the lower frequency signals than the set value, and thus cancel unwanted noises. The low-pass filter is effective only on sources with LFE channel.  The value from "80 Hz" to "120 Hz" can be set. 
"Off": When this function is not used

 

Double Bass: This can be selected only when "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" and "Front" is set to "Full Band".  Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right
speakers and the center speaker to the subwoofer.
"On": Bass output is boosted.
"Off": Bass output is not boosted.

• This function is not automatically set even if AccuEQ Room Calibration or Dirac Live is performed.

Distance

Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

• Default values vary depending on the regions.
• The unit of distance can be changed by pressing the MODE button on the remote controller. When using the unit "feet", the setting is available in increments of 0.1 ft from 0.1 ft to 30.0 ft. When using the unit "meter", the setting is available in increments of 0.03 m from 0.03 m to 9.00 m.
• When measurements are made using Dirac Live ( →p144, p148), units are displayed as "msec" and the value cannot be changed. 

(Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left):

• Depending on the use of the ZONE speakers, it may not be possible to select
  this setting.

Level Calibration

Adjust the volume level of each speaker.

Select a value between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" ("-15.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" for Subwoofer) (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

 
(Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left):

• Depending on the use of the ZONE speakers, it may not be possible to select
  this setting.

 

Dolby Enabled Speaker

Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers.

• This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height 1 Speaker" / "Height 2 Speaker" is set to "Dolby Speaker".

Distance from the Ceiling

Default Value: 6.0 ft/1.80 m

 

AccuReflex

Default Value: Off

You can enhance the reflection effect of Dolby Enabled Speakers from the ceiling.

• The function is not effective if the listening mode is Pure Audio or Direct.
• The function is not effective if "Dirac Live" ( →p78) has been enabled.

 

Equalizer Settings

You can adjust the output volume of the range for each connected speaker.  Adjust the volume of different sound ranges for each speaker. You can set three different equalizers in Preset 1 to 3. The number of frequencies that can be selected for each speaker is up to five bands for the Subwoofer and nine bands for the other speakers.

 

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "25 Hz" and "16 kHz" ("25 Hz" and "160 Hz" for Subwoofer) with the cursors </> , adjust the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and "+6.0 dB" with ^/v .

• Depending on the input source or listening mode setting, the desired effect may not be achieved.

(Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surround Back):

• Depending on the use of the ZONE speakers, it may not be possible to select this setting.

(Subwoofer):

• This cannot be selected if "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No".

THX Audio

Change the THX Audio settings.

Back Speaker Spacing

Default Value: >4.0 ft/>1.2 m

Select the distance between the surround back speakers from "<1.0 ft/<0.3 m", "1.0 - 4.0 ft/0.3 - 1.2 m", and ">4.0 ft/>1.2 m".

• The unit of distance (ft/m) is displayed using the unit selected for the "Distance" setting.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" is set to a selection item other than "No" and Zone 2 is on.
• If the item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check if the setting in "Configuration" - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

THX Ultra / Select Subwoofer

Default Value: No

Set whether a THX-certified subwoofer is connected or not.

• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No".

 

BGC

Default Value: Off

Correct an emphasized bass sound when listening to music near the wall or boundary of the room due to layout limitation of the listening room. The THX Select receivers can adjust the balance of bass sound.

• In the following cases, the setting cannot be changed:
  – "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No".
  – "THX Ultra / Select Subwoofer" is set to "No".
  – One of the slots has been selected with "Dirac Live"

 

Loudness Plus

Default Value: On

• This cannot be selected when either of the slots is selected with "Dirac Live"

When this is set to "On", you can enjoy even subtle nuances of audio expression at low volume. This is only available when the THX listening mode is selected.

THX Loudness Plus

THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology mounted on THX Ultra and THX Select-certified receivers.  With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audience can experience the rich details of surround sound at any volume level.

If the volume is turned down below the reference level, elements of sound in a certain range are lost or the sound is perceived differently by the listener.  THX Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial shifts that occur when the volume level is reduced, by intelligently adjusting the levels of the surround channels and their frequency response in the environment.  This enables users to experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless of the volume setting. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in any THX listening mode. In the newly developed THX Cinema, THX Music and THX Games modes, the optimum THX Loudness Plus setting is applied according to the type of content.

 

Speaker Virtualizer

The Speaker Virtualizer function can be switched between On and Off.

Speaker Virtualizer

Default Value: On