Enjoying the Sound Effects
The surround sound of the DVD Changer Receiver enables you to enjoy the presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.
Before using any sound effect, make sure the Speaker Setup configurations have been set (see pages
The speaker configuration is very important for the surround sound. See “Connecting Speakers” on page 16 and “Positioning Speakers” on page 17.
Following are the sound systems the DVD Changer Receiver can reproduce.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround and DTS (Digital Theater System) Surround
Recommended speaker setup
| Center |
|
Left front | Speaker | Right front |
speaker |
| speaker |
Subwoofer
Left surround | Right surround |
speaker | speaker |
This 5.1 channel digital surround format enables you to individually play five
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround
DVD videos that have the 
mark are recorded using this system.
To playback DOLBY DIGITAL Surround sound from connected equipment, you must make the digital connection in addition to the above speaker configuration.
DTS Surround
DVD videos and audio CDs that have the 
mark are recorded using this system.
To playback DTS Surround sound from connected equipment such as an LD player, you must make the digital connection in addition to the above speaker configuration.
Notes on DTS Surround
•If you play a DTS Surround encoded disc with the DVD Changer Receiver, or a DTS encoded disc using a digitally connected player, you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder of the DVD Changer Receiver recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts operating. This is not a malfunction.
•If you play a DTS Surround source in fast reverse or fast forward, pause, or skip a chapter or track, noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
•Even when playback of the DTS Surround source stops and the DTS signal transmission ends, the DVD Changer Receiver remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit. This is to prevent noise when you pause, fast forward, fast reverse, or skip a chapter or track of the playback source. Therefore, if the source switches from the DTS signal to a PCM (2 channel digital stereo) signal immediately, the PCM signal may not be played. In such a case, stop playback for about three seconds, then resume playback.
•Some CD players (if connected to the DVD Changer Receiver) and LD players may be unable to play DTS Surround sources correctly even if you connect the player to the DVD Changer Receiver digitally. In such a case, the digital signals (such as the output level, sampling frequency, frequency response, etc.) processed by the DVD Changer Receiver cannot be recognized as DTS data by the DVD Changer Receiver and you may hear noise instead of the proper sound.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Surround
This is a new generation
The Movie mode allows you to enjoy VHS and DVD software
carrying the 
marking as well as some of TV broadcast programs. The Music mode allows you to enjoy stereo music from CD, etc.
Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes
The DVD Changer Receiver offers the following special Onkyo sound effects for sources other than Dolby Digital and DTS sounds.
Orchestra
This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image. It simulates a natural reverberation as created in a large hall.
Unplugged
This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the acoustics in front of the stage.
Studio
This mode is suitable for rock and popular music. Lively sounds with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as if you are in a club.
TV Logic
This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program being aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of conversation.
All Ch St (All Channel Stereo)
This mode is useful for background music. The front and surround channels will create a stereo image.
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