Sherwood RD-7502 Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround, Dolby Pro Logic II surround, Dolby Virtual Speaker

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Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround

Dolby Pro Logic IIx decodes all stereo (2 channel ) and 5.1 channel sources and extends to 7.1channel surround playback. It delivers the most natural, full range and immersing 7.1 channel listening experience. Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround includes two modes as follows :

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie

When enjoying movies, this mode allows you to further enhance the cinematic quality by adding processing that emphasizes the sounds of the action special effects.

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

When listening to music, this mode allows you to further enhance the sound quality by adding processing that emphasizes the musical effects.

Dolby Pro Logic II surround

This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals as well as Dolby Surround signals, etc. to surround processing to offer improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.

Dolby Pro Logic II surround includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II Music like Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround.

Dolby Virtual Speaker

This mode creates a virtual surround sound field using as few as two front speakers, allowing you to experience listening from 5.1 channel speakers.

This mode is effective not only for 5.1 channel sources but also for stereo(2 channel) sources.

Dolby VIrtual Speaker includes two listening mode as follows:

• Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference

The width of the front sound image is defined by the actual distance between front speakers.

• Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide

The width of the front sound image seems to extend beyond the front speakers.

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded two channel surround format which consists of four channels (front left, center, front right and surround). Sources bearing the

" " provide the theater-like surround sound. The surround channel is monaural, but is played through both surround speakers.

Dolby Headphone

The Dolby Headphone function simulates 5.1 channel surround sound, which allows you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound through 2 channel headphones, just like listening from 5.1 channel speakers.

This mode is effective not only for 5.1 channel sources but also for stereo(2 channel) sources.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

The following modes apply conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to high performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound fields artificially. Select one of the 3 provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play.

Theater

This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater when watching a movie.

Hall

This mode provides the ambience of a concert hall for classical music sources such as orchestral, chamber music or an instrumental solo.

Stadium

This mode provides the expansive sound field to achieve the true stadium effect when watching baseball or soccer games.

ENGLISH

When using the EXTERNAL INs to play back the sound from the additional multi-channel decoder for surround sound, you can enjoy the corresponding surround sound, too.(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected.)

For your reference, the sound from each channel can be reproduced according to the surround modes as follows:

ModesChannels FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SURROUND BACK L/R SUBWOOFER

 

DTS, DTS 96/24

 

 

DTS ES DISCRETE/MATRIX

 

 

 

 

 

DTS NEO: 6 CINEMA/MUSIC

(*)

 

 

 

 

DOLBY DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE/MUSIC

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE/MUSIC

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

(*)

 

 

 

 

DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER

(*)

 

 

 

 

Other Surrounds

(*)

 

 

 

 

STEREO

(*)

 

 

 

 

EXTERNAL IN

 

(*): Depending on the subwoofer setting, the sound from the subwoofer channel may be reproduced.

 

Depending on the speaker settings and the number of the encoded channels, etc., the sound from the corresponding channels cannot be reproduced.(For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 41.)

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Contents RD-7502 Safety Instructions FCC Information For Your SafetyIntroduction Read this Before Operating Your UnitContents System Connections Connecting AntennasHDMIHigh Definition Multimedia Interface connection Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting Audio Components Connecting Digital INS and OUT Connecting External INSDigital input default settings Connecting Speakers Connecting Subwoofer PRE OUTConnecting DIGI-LINK Connecting XM only for North AmericaAC Input Cord Switched AC OutletsFluorescent Display Front Panel ControlsRemote Sensor AUX in Jack Setup MIC JackVideo 3 in Jacks Display button Remote ControlsLoading Batteries Remote Control Operation RangeOperations When selecting the External in as desiredBefore operation Reproduced through the headphones When CD, AUX, Video 1~2 is selected as an input sourceSources are input or the External in is selected can Adjusting the tone bass and trebleEnter the tone mode Tone mode is displayed for several secondsSurround Sound Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic IIx surroundDolby Pro Logic II surround Dolby Virtual SpeakerEnjoying Surround Sound Select the desired surround mode2CH downmix mode To cancel the surround mode for stereo operationDolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Parameters Pressed, the parameter mode changes as followsControl can be set it 8 steps from 0 to 7 default value SP When using 2 front and center speakersSB or Adjusting each channel level with test toneEnter the test tone mode Dolby Headphone ParametersBL BR Adjusting the current channel levelRecalling the memorized channel levels Memorizing the adjusted channel levels1 of REF 1 indication flickers for several seconds Listening to Radio Broadcasts Auto tuningManual tuning Auto presettingScanning preset stations in sequence Manual presettingMemory Backup Function Tuning to preset stationsSigning up for XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio only for North AmericaSelect XM For 27 2 Channel searchDirect search Category searchError message and status Presetting channelsPreset search Signal strength display modeDubbing from video components onto Video Dubbing the audio and video signals separately onto VideoRecording Recording with TapeStart recording on the component connected to Digital Audio Recording with MD RecorderOptical Digital OUT Displaying the operation status Operating the sleep timerAdjusting the brightness of the fluorescent displays Other FunctionsNavigating through the setup menu System SetupDown Input SPK SET Setup menu flowSetup menu flow is as follows SystemExit CH Level ParamtrWhen selecting the AMP Assign Setting the SystemWhen selecting the Subwoofer mode When selecting the Cinema EQ When selecting the TonePress the Cursor Left /RIGHT When selecting the Digital Setting the InputInput When selecting the AV Sync When selecting the Video ModeWhen selecting the Auto Surround When selecting the RemasterWhen selecting the Auto Setup Setting the Speaker SetupPreparations About the first listening positionWhen the auto setup has been completed When performing the auto setupWhen setting the speaker size by performing the auto setup When selecting the Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker types About the speaker size When selecting the Speaker DistanceWhen selecting the desired unit When setting the distance40 ~ 200 Hz in 10 Hz intervals When selecting the Speaker CrossoverAbout the crossover frequency Buttons to select the desired speakerOn When turning it on OFF When turning off the room EQ modeCH Level Setting the CH LevelRight UP /DOWNLower compression Higher compression Setting the Sound ParameterWhen selecting the Pano Panorama mode When selecting the Dolby Plii MusicWhen selecting the C. Width Center width control Each time the Cursor UP / Down buttons are pressed When selecting the Dolby HeadphoneDH 1 Dolby Headphone 1, DH 2 or DH 3 is selected When selecting the Wide Dolby Virtual Speaker When selecting the Dolby Virtual SpeakerWhen selecting the REF Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference modeProblem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideSpecifications RD-7502