Denon 483 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods

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2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

Comparison of home surround systems

Dolby Digital

Dolby Pro Logic

 

 

 

No. recorded channels (elements)

5.1 ch

2 ch

 

 

 

No. playback channels

5.1 ch

4 ch

 

 

 

Playback channels (max.)

L, R, C, SL, SR, SW

L, R, C, S (SW - recommended)

 

 

 

Audio processing

Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoding/decoding

Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround

 

 

 

High frequency playback limit of surround

20 kHz

7 kHz

channel

 

 

 

 

 

2Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods

Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: and .

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.

Media

Dolby Digital output jacks

Playback method (reference page)

 

 

 

LD (VDP)

Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack

Set the input mode to “AUTO”.

1

(Page 25)

 

 

 

 

 

Optical or coaxial digital output

Set the input mode to “AUTO”.

DVD

(same as for PCM)

(Page 25)

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

Others

Optical or coaxial digital output

Set the input mode to “AUTO”.

(satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.)

(same as for PCM)

(Page 25)

 

 

 

1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF (AC-3RF) output jack of the LD player to the digital input jack.

Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection.

2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between “bit stream” and “(convert to) PCM”. When playing in Dolby Digital surround on this unit, switch the DVD player’s output mode to “bit stream”. In some cases players are equipped with both “bit stream + PCM” and “PCM only” digital outputs. In this case connect the “bit stream + PCM” jacks to this unit.

(2)Dolby Pro Logic II

•Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.

•Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.

•Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic II offers a wider band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater). In addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surround left and right channels were the same) with previous Dolby Pro Logic, but Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stereo signals.

•Various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding (see page 30).

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology.

Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV.

Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic makes it possible to achieve multi-channel surround playback. The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo sound.

There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals.

q2-channel PCM stereo signals w 2-channel Dolby Digital signals

When either of these signals is input to the AVR-1403/483, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the “DOLBY/DTS SURROUND” mode is selected.

2Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below.

Dolby Surround support mark:

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents AVR-1403/483 Nous vous remercions pour l’achat de cet appareilEnglish Francais Safety Instructions Table of Contents Before UsingFeatures Part Names and Functions Front PanelRemote control unit System System SET UPRead this First Setting UP the Speaker SystemsFinally, setting up the system Connecting the audio components ConnectionsUse the AC Outlet for audio equipment only. Do not use It for hair driers, etcConnecting the video equipments Audio OUT Video OUTConnecting a Video game equipment Connecting the antenna terminals AM loop antenna assemblySpeaker Impedance Connecting the speaker cordsSpeaker system connections Protector circuit Inserting the batteries Using the Remote Control UnitRange of operation of the remote control unit Setting UP the System Use the following buttons to set up the systemSystem SET UP Front LargeCenter Small SURR. SmallWoofer YES SW Mode NormSetting the Subwoofer Mode Listening position Setting the speaker distancePreparations Digital input setup After setting up the systemCoax DVD Terminal InitialOperating Denon audio components Remote Control UnitPreset memory Audio component Preset memory Video component Operating a video component stored in the preset memory For DVD playerFor video disc player VDP For video deck VCRCheck that all connections are proper Turn on the power Button on the remote control unit to turn on the powerOperation Before operatingTo select the input mode from main unit To select the input mode from the remote control unitInput mode selection function Playing the input sourceAdjusting the sound quality tone After starting playbackDolby Digital DTSChecking the currently playing program source, etc Listening over headphonesTurning the sound off temporarily muting Follow to 3 under Playing the input source Playback using the external input EXT. in jacksMode AUTO, PCM, DTS or Analog button to switch to Before playing with the surround function Adjust the level of the selected speakerSurround Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode Dolby PRO LogicDimension setting Center Width settingDefault setting Surround parameters q Pro Logic II ModeCinema EQ OFF Dolby PLII, Dolby PROLOGIC, Dolby DIGITAL, DTSDefault COMP. OFFSurround parameters w Cinema EQ. Cinema Equalizer COMP. Dynamic Range CompressionSurround modes and their features DSP Surround SimulationVideo Game Personal Memory PlusRoom Size MED Effect LevelDSP surround simulation Use Left Right buttons to set the room size InitialDefault Y/N Use Left Right buttons to set the delay time InitialPress the Surround Parameter button When press the UP buttonWhen press the Down button Surround parameters e Surround modes and parametersAuto preset memory Listening to the RadioSet the input function to Tuner Auto tuningManual tuning Preset stations Recalling preset stationsLast Function Memory Initialization of the MicroprocessorSurround Speaker setting examplesAdditional Information Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital compatible media and playback methods DTS Digital Surround DTS compatible media and playback methodsTroubleshooting Specifications Audio sectionMono StereoVCR List of Preset Codes / Liste DE Codes Préréglés DVDVDP Francais English 16-11, Yushima 3-CHOME, BUNKYOU-KU, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan Page Page Page
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