Ambience effects

This receiver incorporates 3 different sound modes to let you 3 2 enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources.

The Dolby Pro Logic surround sound let you enjoy theater- like surround effects when you play Dolby Pro Logic program sources (like Laserdiscs). Dolby 3 Stereo creates a panoramic frontal sound field while keeping dialog on screen. The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes let you create a variety of different sonic environments from almost any type of program source.

To obtain the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete "Preparing for surround sound" before using the

surround modes.

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Sound modes

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater-like surround sound from Dolby Pro Logic program sources (such as video and

Laserdisc software marked). This receiver is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Pro Logic home video software.

Operations

Dolby 3 Stereo

Dolby 3 Stereo creates a panoramic frontal sound field while maintaining the dialog in an on-screen position. This mode is designed for use with Dolby program sources, but can also improve sound field unity for non-Dolby program sources. Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as accurate when used with non- Dolby program sources.

DSP mode

The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an arena, jazz club, or stadium to almost any type of program source.* These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the STADIUM or ARENA mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event!

The WALL parameter lets you adjust the “brightness” of the sonic environment according to your preference.^

The ROOM SIZE parameter lets you adjust the size of the sonic environment according to your preference. &

The EFFECT level lets you adjust the “presence” of the sonic environment according to your preference. ^

*The DSP mode will produce a stereo-like surround effect from monaural sources, but there will be some reduction in the presence of the arena, jazz club, or stadium.

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What's DSP?

DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor.

The way a sound is heard in an actual environment depends on a variety of different factors. One of the most important is reverberation (the act of decaying elements of sound echoing in various places).

The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence by using the DSP to create reverberation, without spoiling the sound quality of the original signal.

Center speaker

Subwoofer*

Front Speaker

Surround speakers (monaural signal)

* Optional in this mode.

Center speaker

Subwoofer*

Front Speaker

* Optional in this mode.

Center speaker

Subwoofer*

Front Speaker

Surround speakers

* Optional in this mode.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.