SURROUND SOUND
About surround sound

Surround sound gives you a completely new listening sensation. You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action, because sound is coming from everywhere around you. Look out for TV broadcasts, audio and video tapes and discs with the 3or 1or marks which are encoded for multichannel surround sound. You should prefer Dolby Digital to get the most out of your receiver.

Notice that DVDs do not always carry full multichannel surround. To be sure that a disc is multichannel encoded consult your dealer.

Most ordinary stereo tapes and discs can be replayed using surround sound settings with good results. If the reproduction is distorted in surround mode, switch to normal stereo mode.

The availabilty of the various surround sound modes described depends on the number of speakers used and the incoming sound information.

Switching surround sound

With surround sound on, you can switch through the different surround modes. Note that the possibilities are related to speaker setup defined in the receivers menu.

If a digital surround signal is detected, the receiver will scroll

DOLBY DIGITAL.

1Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch on the surround sound. yThe surround mode in use is scrolled.

2Press SURR. MODE repeatedly to listen to the different surround modes (if available).

yThe chosen mode and the speakers used are displayed. If the incoming multichannel signals are reduced to fewer output signals, DOWNMIX is displayed.

3Press 3D SURROUND to switch on or off virtual 3D surround .

yA light indicates if virtual 3D surround is on.

4Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch off the surround sound.

ySURROUND OFF is scrolled.

Surround sound settings

HALL

The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo is added. This gives the impression of being in a large room. Can only be used in stereo mode.

SURROUND

The surround mode enables normal surround sound reproduction with 4 or 5 speakers. Depending on the source material, Dolby Surround Pro Logic or Dolby Digital is reproduced.

PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL

In addition to SURROUND, the surround mode used – depending on the source material – will be displayed. In case of digital surround, the sound format AC-3 (for Dolby Digital) will be displayed, followed by the sound channels, available on the source (e. g. DVD).

Example: AC-3 3/2.1 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels, 2 surround channels and a subwoofer channel.

AC-3 3/1.0 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels,

1 (mono) surround channel without subwoofer signal.

FRONT-3 STEREO

The surround sound is muted. 3 Stereo lets you listen to surround sound without using the surround speakers.

3D SURROUND

The sound of the rear channel is simulated by the front speakers. Surround sound is simulated through the front left, right and center speakers. The position of the listener influences the surround effect. The area where the effect is best is shown in gray.

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT

 

 

 

LEFT

 

RIGHT

STEREO

All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and right speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction.

NIGHT MODE (only on the remote control)

The loud parts of the sound are lowered and the soft passages are raised. You can enjoy surround sound without disturbing sleeping children or neighbors. Night mode only works with Dolby Digital, and only if supported by the source material.

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