Sherwood P-965 manual Enjoying Surround Sound, Dsp Dsp

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ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND

Surround sound effect will not work properly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer.

Please refer to your equalizer operating instructions for guidance on switching off (or defeating) the equalizer.

Note: Before surround playback, first perform the SPEAKER SETUP procedure, etc. on the OSD menu for optimum performance. (For details, refer to “SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP” on page 44.)

Depending on the input digital signal format, select the desired decoding mode.

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STANDBY

AUD1

 

POWER ON

 

 

VID6

7.1IN

 

 

 

DTS

PL2MV

 

 

 

DOLBY

PL2MS

 

 

or

PCM

NEO6C

 

 

MPEG

NEO6M

 

 

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MAIN

FAV

 

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

SET

 

 

VOL

 

CH/

 

ADJUST

MUTE

 

DECODE

DSP

DSP

DECODE

 

Notes :

Only when the digital input is selected as signal input for the input sources except PHONO, TUNER and TAPE MONITOR, the decoding mode can be selected.

Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the auto mode. In this case, try playing in the DTS mode.

You can select the “DTS”, “DOLBY DIGITAL”, “PCM” or “MPEG” mode directly on the remote control.

Each time the DECODING MODE button is pressed, the decoding mode changes as follows :

*Auto mode(“AUTO” lights up): The input digital signal format (DTS, Dolby Digital, MPEG or PCM( 2 channel stereo), etc.) used by the selected digital input source is detected automatically to perform the necessary decoding process for optimum surround mode.

*Dolby Digital mode(“DOLBY DIGITAL” lights up): The Dolby Digital signal processing is performed only when Dolby Digital signals are input.

*DTS mode(“ DTS” lights up): The DTS signal processing is performed only when DTS signals are input.

*MPEG mode(“MPEG” lights up): The MPEG signal processing is performed only when MPEG signals are input.

*PCM mode(“PCM” lights up): The PCM signal processing is performed only when PCM signals are input.

Select the desired surround mode.

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Each time the MULTI CONTROL knob is rotated or the DSP MODE

UP() or DOWN() button is pressed , the surround mode changes depending on the input signal format and the selected decoding mode as follows :

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DSP DSP

STANDBY

 

 

POWER ON

 

AUD1

 

 

 

VID6

7.1IN

 

 

DTS

PL2MV

 

 

DOLBY

PL2MS

 

 

PCM

NEO6C

 

 

MPEG

NEO6M

 

 

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PAGE

MAIN

FAV

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

SET

 

VOL

 

CH/

ADJUST

MUTE

 

DECODE

DSP

DSP

Signal format being input

Selected decoding mode

Selectable surround mode

Dolby Digital 5.1,

Auto, Dolby Digital mode

(DOLBY DIGITAL EX,)

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 channel sources

 

DOLBY DIGITAL

Dolby Digital 2 channel sources

 

(DOLBY DIGITAL EX,) DOLBY DIGITAL, PL II MOVIE,

 

 

PL II MUSIC

DTS sources

Auto, DTS mode

(DTS ES MATRIX or DTS ES DISCRETE,) DTS

DTS 96/24 sources

 

DTS 96/24

MPEG sources

Auto, MPEG mode

MPEG

PCM ( 2 channel ) sources

Auto, PCM mode

PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC, BYPASS,

 

 

DTS NEO 6 : CINEMA, DTS NEO 6 : MUSIC, THEATER,

Analog stereo sources

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MOVIE, HALL 1/2, STADIUM, CHURCH, CLUB 1/2,

 

 

ARENA 1/2, GAME, 4CH STEREO, MATRIX

 

 

 

( ): Possible only when surround back channel is not set to “None”.(Refer to “When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” on page 44.)

BYPASS mode: Audio signals bypass signal processing circuits for surround sound and are played in stereo mode.

If Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker or Dolby Headphone mode is combined with BYPASS mode, you will enjoy its original surround effects, not affected by other surround modes.

You can select the “PL II MOVIE”(or “PL IIx MOVIE”), “PL II MUSIC”(or “PL IIx MUSIC”), “DTS NEO: 6 CINEMA” or “DTS

NEO : 6 MUSIC” mode directly on the remote control depending on the input signal format, the selected decoding mode and the surround back channel setting.

When MPEG signals are input in the required decoding mode, the corresponding surround mode will be automatically selected

regardless of using the MULTI CONTROL knob or DSP MODE UP() or DOWN() button. Notes:

When the selected decoding mode is not matched to the input signal format, the indicator of the signal being input flickers, meaning the required process cannot be performed and no sound is heard. Therefore, be sure to select the required decoding mode and the available surround mode according to the input signal format.

When the 8 CH DIRECT is selected as an input source, the decoding and surround modes cannot be selected.

When the pure audio function is activated, the surround mode cannot be selected.

When 96 kHz PCM signals are input, only the stereo mode can be selected.

When DTS 96/24 or MPEG signals are input, the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone modes cannot be selected.

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Contents 965 Read this Before Operating Your Unit IntroductionSafety Instruction Contents System Connections Connecting AntennasConnecting Audio Components Video 1 Video deck, DVD recorder, etc Component video input default settingsUSB audio connection Digital input default settingsConnecting 8CH Direct INs Front left and right speakers and center speaker Speaker placementRoom 2 connections Connecting System ControlConnecting MULTI-ROOM System KIT Connecting PC for Upgrades Dolby PL II Music Parameter Front Panel ControlsFluorescent Display Digi Link system remote controls Universal Remote ControlsTape Function Table of the Numbered ButtonsPlay PLAY/PAUSE Loading Batteries Remote Control Operation RangeEntering a Setup Code Enter the 3 digit setup code aiming Remote Control Operation Range Room 2 Remote ControlsBefore operation OperationsAdjusting the tone bass and treble When CD, AUX or Video 1~ Video 6 is selectedCompensating for edgy or shrill movie sound tracks Muting the sound Listening with the headphonesAchieving higher purity of sound quality Surround modes Surround SoundDolby Pro Logic IIx surround Front L/R Center DSP DSP Enjoying Surround SoundTo listen in a Dolby Virtual Speaker mode 2CH downmix modeTo listen in a Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode To listen in a Dolby Headphone mode Selecting the surround back channel mode as connectedAdjusting the current channel levels Adjusting each channel level with test toneAdjust the level of the selected channel as Desired Auto presetting Auto tuningManual tuning Tuning to preset stations Manual presettingListening to FM stereo broadcasts Scanning preset stations in sequenceRecording Dubbing the sound and image signalsRecording with Tape Monitor Dubbing from video components ontoDigital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Other Functions Operating the sleep timer Adjusting the brightnessCompressing the dynamic range Dolby Digital sources onlyCorrecting or clearing a label Entering a labelPress the Room 2 button Room 2 Source PlaybackCurrent Status Display Using the OSDOSD Menu Settings When selecting the Speaker Setup When selecting the Speaker Configuration Setting the Speaker SetupWhen selecting the Speaker Distance Virtual Speaker mode changes as follows When selecting the Virtual Speaker SetupWhen selecting the Subwoofer When selecting the Crossover Frequency When selecting the Subwoofer ModePreparations When selecting the Auto Speaker SetupVOL Main FAV When selecting the Digital Input Setup Setting the System SetupWhen Tone Defeat mode is selected When selecting the Tone ControlWhen Cinema EQ mode is selected When selecting the Current Video When selecting the OSD Auto DisplayVideo When selecting the Component Video SetupWhen selecting the DC Trigger 2 Setup When selecting the Video 2 OUTWhen selecting the Digital RE-MASTERING When the DC Trigger 2 mode is set to OnWhen selecting the A/V Sync When Decoding Mode is selected Setting the Surround SetupWhen the Dynamic Range is selected When the Surround Mode is selectedWhen the Dolby surround mode is selected When selecting the Dimension control When selecting the Panorama modeWhen selecting the Center Width control When selecting the Preset 1 Trim or Preset 2 Trim Setting the CH Level SetupWhen selecting the Preset 1 or When selecting the Channel Level Trim When selecting the LFE Level Trim When selecting the Volume Mode Setting the ROOM2 Feed SetupWhen the Room 2 Feed mode is set to On When selecting the Room 2 Feed modeProblem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuidePRE Amplifier Section Specifications965

P-965 specifications

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