Enjoying the Surround Sound

■About surround sound

The surround sound of the L-DR7 enables you to enjoy the audio ambience of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.

To listen to surround sound, you need to set up the speakers (page 76). The PDR-155 offers the following surround modes:

STEREO

Sound is output from the left and right front speakers and the subwoofer.

THEATER-DIMENSIONAL

You can enjoy multi-channel playback from two or three speakers.

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS (Digital Theater System)

This surround mode enables you to experience the acoustics and ambience of theaters or concert halls.

You can enjoy DOLBY DIGITAL sound during the playback of DVDs, LDs, and CDs with the mark. You can enjoy DTS sound during

the playback of discs with the mark.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

This surround mode comprises two catego- ries: Movie mode suitable for movies, and Music mode suitable for music playback.

In Movie mode, the surround channel sound, which is usually monaural and narrow-banded, will be played in stereo, creating the impression of sound movement. Also, in this mode, two-channel music tracks will produce more natural-sounding acoustics through the surround channel.

You can enjoy DOLBY PRO LOGIC II sound during playback of VHS and DVD videos that

have the mark, and during some TV programs.

Music mode is suitable for stereo music CDs and live concert DVDs.

Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes

The PDR-155 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 the natural reverberation of 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 a stage.

STUDIO-MIX

This mode is suitable for rock and popular music. Lively sounds with powerful acoustics will make you feel as if you are in a club.

TV LOGIC

This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarifies dialog.

ALL CH ST

This mode is useful for background music. The front and surround channels will create a stereo image.

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