Basic Functions
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Selecting the surround mode
IMPORTANT!
–For proper surround sound, make sure you have followed the “Connections” and “Preparations” procedures fully.
–The center and surround speakers only operate when the system is set to surround sound mode and the source material being played is recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic or Pro Logic II surround sound.
–Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some surround channel effects when played in a surround mode. However, monaural sources will not produce any sound from the surround speaker.
●Press SURROUND to select surround or stereo mode. ➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes depend on the number of speakers used and the incoming sound information available on the disc.The available output modes are shown below.
Notes
Surround sound is not available in DISC 6CH mode.
Dolby Digital Surround
Dolby Digital (also known as
DTS Surround
The DTS Surround is a cinema surround sound format that offers superior digital audio performance. DTS offers more clarity and definition especially for higher tones. The better sound quality is a result of the limited sound compression (3:1 instead of 11:1 for Dolby Digital) and the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is a specially encoded two channels analog format that will produce sound through four speaker channels (front left, center, front right, monaural surround) when a Dolby Pro Logic Decoder is used. It is also compatible with stereo systems but the user will only have two channels (Front left & Right) of sound.
Dolby Pro Logic II Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II Surround creates five full bandwidth output channels from
Movie mode
The movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete
Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.
VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)
The Pro Logic MPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel is processed by a ‘virtualizer’ DSP to add surround effect from just the two front speakers.
Stereo
All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and right speakers.This enables standard stereo reproduction.
Selecting the digital sound effect
The digital sound effects allows you to select from various preset modes that control the frequency bands of sound to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music.
●Press SOUND repeatedly to select the available sound effect.
In Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, Pro Logic II (movie) mode, select :
–CONCERT, DRAMA,ACTION or
In Stereo,VSS, Pro Logic II (music) mode, select :
–JAZZ, ROCK, DIGITAL or CLASSIC
Dimming the display screen
●Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of brightness for the display screen : HIGH, MID or LOW.
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