RSP-976 Surround Sound Processor
The input source buttons can also be used (in conjunction with the REC button described in the next section) to select an analog input source signal to be available at the outputs for record- ing. Additionally, the input source buttons can be used with the ZONE button to select an analog input source for ZONE 2.
REC Button
ZONE Button
The
Remember, this selection is independent of the listening source. While recording, you may still select a different source (for example, the CD input) for listening. The record selection appears in the display to the right of the lis- tening selection.
NOTE: The RECORD function requires analog signals. If you use a digital connection from a CD player or DVD for listening, you should also connect an analog signal for recording.
5.1CH Input
EXT IN
The 5.1 CH button (or the EXT IN button on the remote) overrides all other inputs (both analog and digital) and connects an external digital adaptor to the
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Surround Sound Controls
The
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding of digital signals is automatic. When a digital signal en- coded with either of these is detected, the
Four buttons allow manual control of the sur- round sound/ambience settings, overriding any configured default setting or
As a general rule, we recommend using PRO LOGIC mode for all sources labeled Dolby Pro Logic. Beyond that, use whatever settings sound best to you in your room with your system.
PRO LOGIC Button
This setting decodes Dolby Pro Logic encoded surround sound material, whether it be a music CD, videotape, videodisc, stereo TV broad- cast, or radio broadcast. It also can be used to create additional ambience in
NOTE: Leaving the
3 STEREO Button
This mode provides proper playback of Dolby Pro Logic material on systems that have front and center speakers, but lack rear surround speakers. It adds the rear channel signals to the front speakers for a larger, more ambient sound than conventional stereo. An indicator lights in the front panel display to show that this mode has been activated.
DSP Button
This button activates digital synthesis of four ambience modes (MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, MU- SIC 3, and MUSIC 4) which simulate progres- sively larger acoustic environments and are used to recreate ambience when listening to music sources and/or other sources that lack surround sound encoding.
These four modes vary the amount of delay used for the rear surround signals. Experiment to find a setting which is most pleasing.
Press the button to activate the DSP mode. Each press of the button will step forward to the next mode in the following order: MUSIC 1 > MUSIC 2 > MUSIC 3 > MUSIC 4. An indica- tor lights in the front panel display when DSP mode has been activated.
NOTE: As a general rule, the DSP modes pro- vide more exaggerated ambience effects than the PRO LOGIC mode. Experiment with the more spectacular DSP modes for particular recordings or effects.
2CH Button
This button activates conventional
When used with Dolby Digital or DTS source material, the 2CH button engages a downmix feature, combining all of the channels and sending them to the front speakers. The spa- tial effects of surround sound are lost, but all of the information on the original recording are preserved.
NOTE: 2CH mode allows you to hear