Dynamic Range Control; Setting The Matrix Decode - Yamaha YHT-S401 Owner's Manual

Dynamic range control

Menu: 7:D.RANGE
You can adjust the dynamic range compression. Dynamic
range is the difference between the smallest sound that can
be heard above the noise of the equipment and the biggest
sound that can be heard without distortion.
Available options: AUTO/MIN, STANDARD, MAX
(Default setting: MAX)
"AUTO/MIN":
(MIN) Adjust the dynamic range for low volume or a
quiet environment, such as at night, for playing back
bitstream signals except for Dolby TrueHD signals.
(AUTO) Adjust the dynamic range based on information
from the input signal when playing back Dolby TrueHD
signal.
"STANDARD": The dynamic range recommended for
regular home use.
"MAX": Outputs sound without adjusting the dynamic
range of the input signals.

Setting the matrix decode

Menu: 8:MATRIX DECODE
The matrix decode function expands 2ch stereo sound to
surround sound.
■ Selecting the decoder
Sub menu: 8-1:DECODE MODE
This sub menu is selectable only when "STANDARD" is
selected for the surround mode.
Available options (Default setting: DOLBY PLII)
DOLBY PLII, Neo:6 Cinema, Neo:6 Music
■ Adjusting the center image
Sub menu: 8-2:C.IMAGE
Adjusts the front left and right channel output relative to
the center channel to make the center channel more or less
dominant as necessary. This is adjustable only when
"Neo:6 Music" is selected in "8-1:DECODE MODE".
Adjustable range (Default setting: 0.3)
0.0 to 1.0
Setup menu
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