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Surr.Parameter
You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences.
The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set sound mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see Sound modes and surround parameterslink.
Some setting items cannot be set while playback is stopped. Make the settings during playback.
“Surr.Parameter” settings are stored for each sound mode.
Cinema EQ
Gently softens the upper treble range of movie soundtracks to reduce possible harshness and improve clarity.
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On: |
“Cinema EQ” is used. |
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Off |
“Cinema EQ” is not used. |
This item cannot be set when sound mode is “Direct”, “Stereo” and “Original sound mode”.
Loudness Mngmt
This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Comp.” or output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio recorded in the disc.
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On |
Outputs are given based on enabling the settings made in “Dynamic Comp.” and Dialogue normalization function. |
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Off: |
“Dynamic Comp.” settings and Dialogue normalization are disabled, and the signals on the disc are output as is. |
“Loudness Mngmt” can be set when Dolby TrueHD signal is input.
Dynamic Comp.
Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).
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Auto: |
Automatic dynamic range compression on/off control according to source. |
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Low / Medium / High: |
These set the compression level. |
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Off |
Dynamic range compression is always off. |
“Dynamic Comp.” can be set when Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS signal is input.
“Auto” cannot be set when inputting a DTS signal.
Low Frequency
Adjust the low frequency effects level (LFE).
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-10 dB – 0 dB (Default: 0 dB) |
This can be set when the LFE signal is included in the input signal.
This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played.
For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting to the values below.
Dolby Digital sources: 0 dB
DTS movie sources: 0 dB
DTS music sources: -10 dB
Center Image
Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to the front left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front.
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0.0 – 1.0 (Default : 0.3) |
You can set this when the sound mode is DTS Neo:6 in the “Music” mode.
The smaller the value, the more dialogue is concentrated on the center channel. The larger the value, the more dialogue is distributed to front left and right channels, and the more the sound image widens in the front.
Panorama
The front sound field is expanded further towards the back to create a seamlessly inclusive sound impression.
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On: |
Use “Panorama”. |
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Off |
Do not use “Panorama”. |
You can set this when the sound mode is Dolby PL 
in the “Music” mode.
Dimension
Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance.
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0 – 6 (Default : 3) |
You can set this when the sound mode is Dolby PL in the “Music” mode.
As you set a smaller number, the surround sound field shifts backward; as you set a larger number, the surround sound field shifts forward.
Center Width
Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front.
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0 – 7 (Default : 3) |
You can set this when the sound mode is Dolby PL in the “Music” mode.
The smaller the value, the more dialogue is concentrated on the center channel. The larger the value, the more dialogue is distributed to front left and right channels, and the more the sound image widens in the front.
Delay Time
Adjust the audio delay time against video to extend the sound field image.
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0 ms – 300 ms (Default: 30 ms) |
You can set this when the sound mode is “Matrix”.
Effect Level
Adjust the sound effect level of the current sound mode.
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1 – 15 (Default: 10) |
This item can be set when sound mode is “Rock Arena”, “Jazz Club”, “Mono Movie” and “Video Game”.
Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the surround signals seems unnatural.
Room Size
Determine size of acoustic environment.
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Small: |
Simulate acoustics of a small room. |
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Medium small: |
Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room. |
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Medium |
Simulate acoustics of a medium room. |
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Medium large: |
Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room. |
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Large: |
Simulate acoustics of a large room. |
This item can be set when sound mode is “Rock Arena”, “Jazz Club”, “Mono Movie” and “Video Game”.
“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are played.
Subwoofer
Turn subwoofer output on and off.
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On |
The subwoofer is used. |
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Off: |
The subwoofer is not used. |
You can set this when the sound mode is “Direct” or “Stereo” and in the menu “Subwoofer Mode” is set to “LFE+Main”. link
Set Defaults
The “Surr.Parameter” settings are returned to the default settings.