Adcom GFR-700 user manual Selecting Surround Modes, Dolby Surround Modes, DTS Surround Modes

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Selecting Surround Modes

If source components are the main course in your home entertainment center, then Surround modes provide the special sauce. Surround modes process incoming audio signals and distribute them to your speakers—with each mode configured to bring out the unique flavor of your source material and send just the right mix to suit your personal taste and spe- cific speaker configuration.

To set the default Surround mode for each input, see page 33.

To select Surround modes on the fly, press the Mode button on the remote control or the Sur Mode button on the front panel.

Dolby Surround Modes

DOLBY-D

Decodes the Dolby Digital 5.1-channel bitstreams found on most commercial DVDs, as well as some HDTV and digital cable/satellite programs. Use if:

Your source component is connected to the GFR- 700’s coaxial or optical digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in Dolby Digital 5.1 format.

You have five speakers plus a subwoofer.

DOLBY-D EX

Decodes the Dolby Digital EX 7.1-channel digital bit- streams found on newer commercial DVDs. Use if:

Your source component is connected to the GFR- 700’s coaxial or optical digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in Dolby Digital EX format.

You have seven speakers plus a subwoofer.

DOLBY PL

Uses Dolby Pro Logic decoding to expand incoming stereo signals to 4-channel surround sound, where the surround channel is the same for both surround speakers. Use if:

Your source component is connected to the ana- log or digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in 2-channel analog or digi- tal PCM format.

You have five speakers (LF, RF, C, LS, RS).

PLII-C, PLII-M, PLII-P

Uses Dolby Pro Logic II decoding to expand incoming stereo signals to 5-channel surround sound, where the surround channel is discrete for both surround speakers. Choose “C” for cinema, “M” for music, or “P” for playing video games. Use if:

Your source component is connected to the ana- log or digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in 2-channel analog or digi- tal PCM format.

You have five speakers (LF, RF, C, LS, RS).

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PLIIX-C, PLIIX-M, PLIIX-P

Uses Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding to expand incoming stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel surround sound. Choose “C” for cinema, “M” for music, or “P” for playing video games. Use if:

Your source component is connected to the ana- log or digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in 2-channel analog or digi- tal PCM format.

You have six or seven speakers plus a subwoof- er.

DTS Surround Modes

DTS

Decodes the DTS 6-channel digital bit- streams found on many commercial DVDs. Use if:

Your source component is connected

to the GFR-700’s coaxial or optical digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in DTS format.

You have five speakers plus a subwoofer.

DTS-ES

Decodes the DTS-ES 8-channel digital bitstreams found on newer commercial DVDs. Use if:

Your source component is connected to the GFR- 700’s coaxial or optical digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in DTS-ES format.

You have seven speakers plus a subwoofer.

NEO:6 C, NEO:6 M

Uses DTS Neo:6 decoding to expand incoming stereo signals from movie or music sources (e.g., VHS tapes, CDs or video games) to 6-channel surround sound. Choose “C” for cinema, or “M” for music. Use if:

Your source component is connected to the ana- log or digital audio inputs.

Your source audio is in 2-channel analog or digi- tal PCM format.

You have five speakers plus a subwoofer.

GFR-700 Owner’s Manual

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Chapter 4 - Operations

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Contents GFR-700A/V Receiver Copyrights/Trademarks Congratulations on your purchase of the Adcom GFR-700Table of Contents Regulatory Information Important Safety InstructionsUnpacking the GFR-700 Key FeaturesIntroduction Inserting the Remote Batteries About the Remote ControlPlacing the GFR-700 Front Panel Overview Remote Control Overview Setup button Volume  / buttonsMode button Preset/Tune buttonRear Panel Overview Main power switch Voltage switchZone 2 IR input 11 RS232 controlVolume level Surround modeDisplay Overview Video sourceBefore You Begin Connections OverviewConnecting the FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaAM/FM Antenna Connections Antenna InputBasic Audio/Video Connections Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsFor Advanced Connections Video InputComponent/Progressive Scan Connections DVD Player ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Hdmi ConnectionsChatper 2 Connections Coaxial Optical Digital Audio Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsDigital Audio Connections Hdmi Connections Using the Hdmi JacksConnecting Hdmi Components External Decoder Connections Connecting a DVD-A/SACD PlayerTape Input Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Tape Player Composite Video Connections TV/Monitor ConnectionsVideo Connections Component Video ConnectionsPlacing your Speakers Speaker PlacementSpeaker Connections Connecting SpeakersRight Left Surround Front CenterConnecting Surround Back Speakers Connecting an AmplifierConnecting a Subwoofer Surround Back Right Back Left Subwoofer OutputOutput Video 3 Video Connecting a Video RecorderTape Aux Output Connecting a Tape RecorderTape Out/Aux Connections Connecting the 12V DC Trigger Connecting the Zone 2 OutputsConnecting a Remote Sensor Variable or Fixed Output?Control Connections Screen/Power Trigger ConnectionsRemote IR Sensor Connections PC ConnectionsChecking the Voltage Switch Power ConnectionsConnecting the Power Cable Turning on the PowerSetup Overview Setup Navigation Input Configuration Speaker Configuration Delay Unit Delay ConfigurationTest Tone Channel BalanceFront / R Front Surround / R SurroundPlii Music Config Dimension Plii Music Config Center WidthNEO6 Music Config Center Image Pro Logic IIx/Neo6 ConfigurationRoom 2 Basic Configuration Advanced SettingsRoom MuteRoom 2 Advanced Configuration System Configuration Setup LockOSD Time OUT VID BLK LVLVideo 1~4 Analog Input LevelTape TunerProgramming Remote Commands Remote Control SetupUsing Preprogrammed Commands Main Commands Video 1-3 Commands Using Preprogrammed CommandsVideo 4 GDV-850 Commands CD GCD-750 Commands Tuner Commands Room 2 Commands Programming a Command Programming Remote CommandsDeleting a Command Deleting Remote CommandsDeleting all Commands for a Component Deleting all Commands for all ComponentsDeleting a Macro button Programming Macro ButtonsProgramming a Macro Button Ascii Discrete Remote Control CommandsFunction Description Operations Overview Basic Audio/Video Playback Special Playback FeaturesExternal 7.1 Playback Tape PlaybackDTS Surround Modes Selecting Surround ModesDolby Surround Modes Hall Other Surround ModesStereo Making an Audio/Video Recording Basic RecordingTuner Operations System Operations Using the Sleep TimerUsing the Front Panel Display Dimmer Activating the Room 2 Output Overriding Default Room 2 SettingsRoom 2 Operations System Reset Product Care & MaintenanceCustomer Support Adcom Protection PlanSymptom Possible Reason Possible Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Index Page East Anderson Drive, Suite Scottsdale, Arizona Voice Fax

GFR-700 specifications

The Adcom GFR-700 is a high-performance A/V receiver that epitomizes cutting-edge technology and excellent audio capabilities for home theater enthusiasts. Designed with both versatility and user-friendliness in mind, this receiver integrates advanced features that make it a formidable choice for any modern audio setup.

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