switching is independent of the composite/S video signal and does not support
ext 5.1: Selects the
NOTE: No ext 5.1 audio signal is available from the headphones socket, or the Tape, Video 3 or Video 4 outputs.
Tape Monitor: Selects the output from a tape recorder when playing back tapes or monitoring recordings being made through the Tape sockets. Press the Tape Monitor button once to select it and again to return to the normal input selection.
The Tape Monitor function does not override the current input selection that is sent to the tape outputs. When the Tape Monitor is selected, you are listening to the signal that is coming back into the Tape Input jacks. The cur- rently selected source is still being sent to the Tape Out where it can be recorded. This function enables you to check on a recording that you are making without affect- ing the recording process. When Tape Monitor is selected, the button will remain lit until Tape Monitor is disengaged again.
[12] Surround Mode Button
With the Surround Mode button the available surround sound modes can be selected. The selected surround mode is permanently indicated in the display area and is also shown for 3 seconds in the large text section of the display. The Surround Mode button scrolls through the available surround sound modes when pressed repeatedly.
The surround modes are:
Stereo: The Stereo mode provides straight two channel listening. With an analog source, it bypasses all process- ing. With a digital input, only the
Hall: In the Hall Surround mode, a realistic level of ambiance is added to a normal stereo source such as a CD or FM radio.
Pro Logic II: Dolby Pro Logic II is the new advanced ver- sion of Prologic, Dolby’s original surround matrix with cen- ter channel output. Prologic II has enhanced imaging and wider bandwidth surround signals than original Pro Logic.
Dolby Pro logic II is intended for use with most movies and television programs that are designed to be listened to using Prologic decoding. In addition to the standard Dolby Prologic II, the
5 ch Stereo: This mode is designed for use with stereo pro- gram material. It is designed to get maximum output from all your speakers. The rear speakers are driven with the same signal as the front left and right, while the center speaker is a monophonic summation of the front speakers.
With any of the Digital Inputs, the
The Dolby Digital signal allows for several channel configurations. Most
[13] Bass/Treble Controls
The
Rotate the control clockwise to increase the amount of Bass or Treble. Rotate the control
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