Operation
MODEFEATURESDELAY TIME RANGE
HALL 1The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) orDelay time not adjustable
HALL 2medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall.
VMAx NearWhen only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, HarmanOs patented VMAx mode No surround channels
VMAx Fardelivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of Ophantom speakers� at the
center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or ONear Field� mode should be selected when
your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or OFar Field� mode
should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers.
The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4.When headphones
are being used, the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears,
reducing the Oinside the head� sensation often experienced when using headphones.
5-Channel StereoThis mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front andNo delay available in
7-Channel Stereoback of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 these modes
operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in
situations such as a party, it places the same signal this mode at the front-left and surround-left,
and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the
in-phase material of the left and right channels.
SURROUNDThis mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right- No surround channels
OFF (STEREO)channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.
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