Enjoying the Surround Modes

The surround sound of the AV Receiver enables you to enjoy the presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.

Before using any surround mode, make sure the Speaker Setup configurations have been set (see page 20).

The speaker configuration is very important for the surround sound. See "Connecting Speakers" on page 15 and "Positioning Speakers" on page 14.

Following are the sound systems the AV Receiver can reproduce.

■DOLBY DIGITAL Surround, DTS (Digital Theater System) Surround

This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to individually record and play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz) channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls.

DOLBY DIGITAL

Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a

mark.

DTS

Select this option when you play a DVD player, LD, or CD that has a

mark.

■DOLBY PRO LOGIC II surround

This is a 5-channel surround system of a new generation, casting a bridge between the previous 4-channel (Left/Right Front, Center and monaural surround channels) Pro Logic surround and 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround. Dolby Pro Logic II provides the MOVIE mode optimized for viewing movies and the MUSIC mode optimized for listening to music. In the MOVIE mode, the surround channel, which has been monaural and based on narrow band, is reproduced in stereo so that the feeling of movement in the played movies is more enhanced. In the MUSIC mode, the surround channel reproduces natural sound field even with 2-channel music sources.

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.

■Analog/PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) surround

Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting and cassette tapes. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source is played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed below.

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-MIX

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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