ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Remote Control Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsSettingsPlaying ComponentsTurning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)Press .The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Mute Level” (vpage28).To cancel, press again. Muting can also be canceled by adjustingthe master volume.••Listening with HeadphonesPlug the headphones into the PHONESjack on the main unit.The sound from the speakers and pre-outconnectors is automatically cut.NOTETo prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessivelywhen using headphones.Unplug headphones when performing the Audyssey Auto Setupprocedure or other settings.••Operations During PlaybackSelecting the Surround ModeSelect a surround mode to enjoy surround playback with your favorite sound field effects.q Playing sources according to the sources’ audio signal format/number of channels(Standard Playback)1 Playing the source (vpage 34).2 Press to select the surroundmode.n Multichannel sourcesThe surround modes that can be selecteddiffer according to the input source.n 2channel sourcesWhen you select “DOLBY PLgz”, set “PreAssign” to “Front Height”.DOLBY PLgx,DOLBY PLgorDOLBY PLgz: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx,DOLBY PLg or DOLBY PLgz, for playback.DTS NEO:6 : The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 forplayback.z: DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers arebeing used.OperationsThe selectable surround modes depend on the following:• Format of the audio signals being input• Number of channels of the audio signals being input• The set pre out assignment mode (vpage 24)3 Select the mode for the source at “Mode” (vpage39).n DOLBY PLgx, DOLBY PLgCinema : 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 beselected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder.When this mode is selected, “DOLBY PL” isdisplayed.n DTS NEO:6Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources.Music : This mode is suited for music sources.※ The modes that can be selected depend on the input sourcebeing played.The “Cinema” and “Music” modes can also be set by pressingor .This is the operation for playing 2-channel sources.zSwitching the brightness of the displayPress .Bright DimDarkOFFPlayback