Sherwood P-965 manual Setting the Surround Setup, When Decoding Mode is selected

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SETTING THE SURROUND SETUP

S U R ROU N D

S E T U P

 

 

 

 

To select the desired decoding mode.

D E C O D I N G M O D E

: A U T O

 

 

 

 

To select the desired surround mode.

 

S U R R OU N D M O D E :

 

 

 

 

 

DO L B Y D I G I T A L E X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+N O N E To select the desired Dolby surround mode.

D Y N A M I C R A N G E : 0 . 0

 

 

 

To adjust the dynamic range as desired.

P L I I x M US I C

P A R A M E T E R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To adjust the PL IIx MUSIC PARAMETER as desired.

R E T U R N : B a c k

, : S e l e c t

 

 

 

 

 

Notes :

•Only when the digital input is selected as signal input, the decoding mode and the surround mode can be both selected as desired.

•When the analog input is selected, only the surround mode can be selected as desired.

•When the 8 CH DIRECT is selected as an input source, you cannot perform the surround setup.

When selecting the DECODING MODE, SURROUND MODE, DYNAMIC RANGE

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2

Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired item.

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MAIN

FAV

VOL

 

 

• Each time these buttons are pressed, “” and “” are moved to the corresponding mode.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

MI M2 M3

Press the CURSOR LEFT()/RIGHT( ) buttons to select the desired mode.

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MAIN

FAV

VOL

 

 

 

 

 

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the modes change as

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5

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follows according to the selected item :

1

2

3

 

7

8

9

 

 

0

 

 

MI

M2

M3

 

When DECODING MODE is selected

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

AUTO : Select this for automatic detection of a digital input signal format.

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 modes.

DOLBY DIGITAL : Select this for Dolby Digital signal processing. The decoding process is preformed only when Dolby Digital signals are input.

DTS : Select this for DTS signal processing. The decoding process is performed only when DTS signals are input.

MPEG : Select this for MPEG signal processing. The decoding process is performed only when MPEG signals are input.

PCM : Select this for PCM signal processing. The decoding process is performed only when PCM signals are input.

Notes :

• 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.

•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.

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Contents 965 Introduction Read this Before Operating Your UnitSafety Instruction Contents Connecting Antennas System ConnectionsConnecting Audio Components Component video input default settings Video 1 Video deck, DVD recorder, etcDigital input default settings USB audio connectionConnecting 8CH Direct INs Speaker placement Front left and right speakers and center speakerConnecting System Control Room 2 connectionsConnecting MULTI-ROOM System KIT Connecting PC for Upgrades Front Panel Controls Dolby PL II Music ParameterFluorescent Display Universal Remote Controls Digi Link system remote controlsFunction Table of the Numbered Buttons TapePlay PLAY/PAUSE Remote Control Operation Range Loading BatteriesEntering a Setup Code Enter the 3 digit setup code aiming Room 2 Remote Controls Remote Control Operation RangeOperations Before operationWhen CD, AUX or Video 1~ Video 6 is selected Adjusting the tone bass and trebleAchieving higher purity of sound quality Muting the sound Listening with the headphonesCompensating for edgy or shrill movie sound tracks Surround Sound Surround modesDolby Pro Logic IIx surround Front L/R Center Enjoying Surround Sound DSP DSPTo listen in a Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode 2CH downmix modeTo listen in a Dolby Virtual Speaker mode Selecting the surround back channel mode as connected To listen in a Dolby Headphone modeAdjusting each channel level with test tone Adjusting the current channel levelsAdjust the level of the selected channel as Desired Manual tuning Auto tuningAuto presetting Manual presetting Tuning to preset stationsScanning preset stations in sequence Listening to FM stereo broadcastsRecording with Tape Monitor Dubbing the sound and image signalsRecording Dubbing from video components ontoDigital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Compressing the dynamic range Operating the sleep timer Adjusting the brightnessOther Functions Dolby Digital sources onlyEntering a label Correcting or clearing a labelRoom 2 Source Playback Press the Room 2 buttonOSD Menu Settings Using the OSDCurrent Status Display When selecting the Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Setup When selecting the Speaker ConfigurationWhen selecting the Speaker Distance When selecting the Virtual Speaker Setup Virtual Speaker mode changes as followsWhen selecting the Subwoofer When selecting the Subwoofer Mode When selecting the Crossover FrequencyWhen selecting the Auto Speaker Setup PreparationsVOL Main FAV Setting the System Setup When selecting the Digital Input SetupWhen Cinema EQ mode is selected When selecting the Tone ControlWhen Tone Defeat mode is selected When selecting the OSD Auto Display When selecting the Current VideoWhen selecting the Component Video Setup VideoWhen selecting the Video 2 OUT When selecting the DC Trigger 2 SetupWhen the DC Trigger 2 mode is set to On When selecting the Digital RE-MASTERINGWhen selecting the A/V Sync Setting the Surround Setup When Decoding Mode is selectedWhen the Dolby surround mode is selected When the Surround Mode is selectedWhen the Dynamic Range is selected When selecting the Center Width control When selecting the Panorama modeWhen selecting the Dimension control When selecting the Preset 1 or Setting the CH Level SetupWhen selecting the Preset 1 Trim or Preset 2 Trim When selecting the Channel Level Trim When selecting the LFE Level Trim Setting the ROOM2 Feed Setup When selecting the Volume ModeWhen selecting the Room 2 Feed mode When the Room 2 Feed mode is set to OnTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedySpecifications PRE Amplifier Section965

P-965 specifications

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