Zenith XBS344 warranty Sound Mode, Volume Control, Muting, While DVD is inserted

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Sound Mode Setup and Descriptions

Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode

(DTS)

Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc. bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original masters) and results in excep- tional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.

Sound Mode

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.

Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until the sound mode you want appears in the display window, see below.

Each time you press SOUND MODE, the sound mode is changed in the following order;

BYPASS PRO LOGIC MOVIE MUSIC MATRIX 3D SURR

(Dolby Digital)

The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from a Dolby Digital pro-

gram source. If you play DVDs with “ ” mark, you can enjoy even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.

(Dolby Pro Logic)

Use this mode when playing movie or Dolby Digital 2 channel

which carries the “ ” mark. This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater or live concert house-an effect with an intensity which can only be obtained through DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND. The effect of the front/back/left/right movement of the sound image, as well as the sense of fixed position in the sound image, is much clearer and more dynam- ic than before.

(Dolby Pro Logic II)

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

MOVIE mode:

The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound.

MUSIC mode:

The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. Music mode includes controls that allow the sound to be tailored to individual listening tastes.

MATRIX mode:

The Matrix mode is the same as the Music mode except that the directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be used to enhance mono signals by making them seem “larger.” Matrix mode may also find use in auto systems, where the fluctuations from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause disturbing surround signals from a logic decoder. The ultimate “cure” for poor FM stereo reception may be simply to force the audio to mono.

3D SURROUND

This unit can produce a 3D Surround ef fect, using 3D Surround Sound technology, which simulates multi-channel audio play- back from two conventional stereo speakers instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel audio from a home theater. This feature works with DVD discs encoded with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital audio tracks.

While DVD is inserted

You can change the sound mode of DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc) by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote during playback.

Although the DVD contents differ from disc to disc, the follow- ing explains the basic operation when this feature is used.

Each time you press the AUDIO button, the DVD’s sound mode is changed in the following order;

For your reference

The DVD/VCR Receiver memorizes the last mode settings for each source individually.

You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging.

-Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo.

-Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with

the logo.

-DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.

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When you play sound tracks with 96kHz sampling frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48kHz (sampling frequency).

Volume Control

You can adjust the sound by rotating VOLUME on the front panel or by pressing VOLUME (+/–) on the remote control repeatedly.

Muting

Press MUTING to turn off the sound.

You can mute your unit in order, for example, to answer the telephone, “MUTING” indicator appears in the dis- play window. To exit mute mode, press MUTING again.

BYPASS

Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded.

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