Philips MX-3700D Basic Functions, Selecting the surround sound mode, Matrix, Stereo, select

Basic Functions

Selecting the surround sound 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 or Dolby Pro Logic 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 speakers.

Matrix

A new surround playback system that delivers amazingly rich and convincing five-channel surround outputs (front left/right, center, surround left/right).

VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)

The ProLogic 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

E n g l i s h

● Press SURROUND to select surround or stereo mode.	The digital sound effects allow you to select from various
➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes
	pre-set modes that control the frequency bands of sound
depend on the number of speakers used and the incoming
	to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the
sound information available on the disc.The available output
	excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music.
modes are shown below.
Dolby Digital Surround	● Press SOUND repeatedly to select the available sound
	effect.
Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3 or Dolby 5.1) and
MPEG Multichannel delivers a realistic and dynamic sound	When playing a DVD/VCD, select :
similar to theater and cinema. It requires connection of all
	–	CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI
five speakers (front left/right, center, surround left/right) and
subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital Surround sound	When playing a CD or in Tuner or Aux mode,
reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in
providing the right sound. Front left, center and right join	select :
two surround speakers to reproduce high, mid and bass	–	CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL

frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are delivered through the subwoofer. A large number of DVD discs have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.

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 20-bit resolution.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is a specially encoded two-channel 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-channel (front left & right) of sound.

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