Sunfire TGR-401-230 manual Surround Modes for Multi-Channel Sources, Dolby Digital

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Surround Modes for Multi-Channel Sources

CHAPTER 5

For multi-channel sources, the TGR-401 will automatically select the correct mode from one of the follow- ing:

DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL PLIIX MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL PLIIX MOVIE DTS DIGITAL SURROUND DTS NEO:6

DTS SUNFIRE

DTS-ES MATRIX DTS-ES DISCRETE DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 NEO:6 DTS 96/24 SUNFIRE DTS-ES 96/24 MATRIX DTS-ES 96/24 DISCRETE

Dolby Digital and DTS are “5.1” surround systems with five main chan- nels: left front, center, right front, left surround, and right surround. Each channel can play the full frequency range and is independent of the other channels. The “.1” denotes the subwoofer channel which plays the low frequency effects (LFE), also inde- pendent of the other channels.

Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES offer "Extended Surround." Both systems offer a surround back channel which effectively fills in the otherwise empty soundspace behind you.

If you want to try one of the modes on the previous page, you should se- lect a 2-channel output from your DVD player's options menu.

NOTE: In your DVD player's audio setup menu, set the digital output to BITSTREAM. If this is not set correctly, the TGR-401 cannot decode the digital information.

DOLBY DIGITAL

This mode is available if the TGR-401 automatically detects a Dolby Digital encoded source on the currently selected input. You should look for the Dolby Digital Logo on DVDs, LaserDiscs and other sources.

Many DVDs have the option of a Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or Stereo soundtrack. Follow the instructions in your DVD player's manual to output Dolby Digital bitstreams. Dolby Digital must often be selected from the Disc's menu.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Dolby Digital EX mode is primarily for playback of Dolby Digital Sur- round EX encoded soundtracks.

One advantage over Dolby Digital playback is that it fills in the area behind you with a completely separate full-range channel.

The TGR-401 has the option of connecting one or two surround back speakers. The calibration and speaker size options can cre- ate a seamless surround field.

If you have no surround back speakers, the extra information is sent to the standard surrounds and no material is lost. (Set the surround back speakers to OFF in the SPEAKER SIZE menu).

The TGR-401 will also create the surround back channel if you are playing a 5.1 source.

DOLBY DIGITAL with PRO LOGIC IIx

Besides Dolby Digital and Dolby EX, you may change the Mode to Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie. These modes create enhanced stereo surround backs. Listen to each Mode to find which sounds best.

Dolby Digital uses a maximum of 5.1 channels and does not support surround back chan- nels. Dolby EX supports a mono surround back channel (or dual- mono surround back channels if both left and right surround backs are used). Dolby Pro Logic IIx is not an optional mode when the surround back channel is config- ured for only one speaker.

Dolby Digital plus Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music uses the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder to create a stereo surround back soundfield from the stereo content of the left and right surrounds. For example, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie directs or "steers" some of the left sur- round signal to the left surround back, whereas Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music lets the left surround remain intact and fills in the left surround back with additional material.

Although movies are encoded with either Dolby Digital or Dolby EX, many sound even better when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes.

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Contents Theater Grand Receiver TGR-401 TGR-401-230 Safety Important Safety InstructionsNEC National Electrical Code Contents Introduction Unpacking Overview Quick Start Guide Automatic SetupOSD Menus EQ AdjustmentConclusion Front Panel Features Digital Input IR Receiver WindowMain Select Zone 2 SelectHdmi Rear Panel FeaturesVIA!migo Port Power SwitchDigital Connections 11. TP1 and TP2Connection Tips InstallationAC Power Considerations CareAnalog Audio and Composite Video VCR System ConfigurationsDigital Audio and Component Video Connections DVD AM Loop Antenna CD and Antenna ConnectionsTape Player Connections Channel Analog Input Connections Blu-ray or HD-DVD Component Video with Digital Audio Front Panel Input ConnectionsLine-Level Outputs Output ConnectionsLeft/Right 2 Outputs Surround Back OutputsSurround 2 Outputs Zone 2 OSD menus Zone 2 ConnectionsOlé-2SF Touchpads Optional ConnectionsSirius Satellite Radio VIA!migo iPod dockMain Remote ControlFAV Zone Operating the TGR-401 with the RemotePRO Remote SetupLight Remote SetupPunch EraseRecal Recall MacroEdit Hiding and Adding Pages Chapter CloneOSD Activation On Screen Display OSDQuick Information OSD Menus See next OSD Menus Trims, Tone, Modes, Presets, Setup InputOSD Menus Setup, Inputs Next OSD Menus SetupOSD Menus Setup/Speakers/EQ Input settings Using the TGR-401Video Conversion Bass ManagementManual Setup Automatic Setup Procedure Automatic and Manual Equalization Manual EQ adjustmentAuto EQ Surround Modes for 2-Channel Sources Mode SelectionDolby Digital Surround Modes for Multi-Channel SourcesDTS Digital Surround To summarize Sonic HolographyFM and AM Tuner Operation Saving PresetsChanging Modes Recording to a Tape Player RecordingZone 2 OSD menu IndicatorsZone 2 Operation Turning on ZoneTrigger OSD Menu TriggersFront Speakers Speaker PlacementAppendix AppendixSubwoofer Location Surround SpeakersLS1/LS2 Options Surround Back SpeakersRS-232 Port No sound from one or more speakers Troubleshooting GuideNo Dolby Digital, DTS playback Updating firmware problems Remote control P-Pro on Remote Control Codes seeDVD Recorders Changers Specifications Default Input Table Optional VIA!migo iPod Dock Screensaver Off Using the VIA!migoTnmod Optional Sirius Satellite Radio TunerActivation Setting presetsResetting channel skipping and channel locking Sirius Tuner Operating InstructionsTroubleshooting General tuning and useLED Optional Olé-2SF TouchpadsService Assistance Sunfire Limited WarrantyManual part number Rev A2
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