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Operations

Dolby PRO LOGIC II

Dolby Pro Logic II was designed specifically to provide a new sense of spatiality, directionality and articulation of sounds from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked ). This is achieved with an intelligent, built-in feedback logic design, a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of stereo, full bandwidth surround outputs. The PRO LOGIC II modes programmed into this receiver are “MOVIE”, “MUSIC” and “PRO LOGIC”. The “MOVIE” mode of the PRO LOGIC II has preset characteristics to produce a calibrated, high-level surround sound playback while the “MUSIC” mode has user-adjustable characteristics to offer the three optional controls, like “Dimension”, “Center Width” and “Panorama mode” to allow optimization of the soundfields as desired. The “Dimension” control allows the user to gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear; the “Center Width” control allows various adjustment of the left-center-right speakers’ balance; the “Panaroma mode” extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging.

Center speaker

Subwoofer (SW)

Front speaker (L, R)

Surround speakers (L, R)

Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround)

SRS Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the stereo source. We assume you have already enjoyed listening to Dolby digital sound/DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers. Now, this time try listening to the stereo source (ex. Audio CD) using your multi speakers. You may discover a new type of “stereo” sound through SRS Circle Surround.

Center speaker

Subwoofer (SW)

Front speakers (L, R)

Surround speakers (L, R)

Ambience effects

DSP mode

The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall 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 ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event!

Center speaker

Subwoofer (SW)

Front speakers (L, R)

Surround speakers (L, R)

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.

DVD 6-channel mode

Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense of spaciousness, and dynamic range are superb.

Center speaker

Subwoofer (SW)*

Front speakers (L, R)

Surround speakers (L, R)

*LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non- directional bass singnals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects.