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When selecting the DECODING MODE

Depending on the input digital signal format, you can select the desired decoding mode. Auto : Select this for automatic detection of a digital input signal format.

The input digital signal format (DTS, Dolby Digital, MPEG or PCM(2 channel stereo), etc.) used by the selected digital input source is detected automatically to perform the necessary decoding process for optimum surround modes.

Dolby Digital : Select this for Dolby Digital signal processing. The decoding process is preformed only when Dolby Digital signals are input.

DTS : Select this for DTS signal processing. The decoding process is performed only when DTS signals are input.

MPEG : Select this for MPEG signal processing. The decoding process is performed only when MPEG signals are input.

PCM : Select this for PCM signal processing. The decoding process is performed only when PCM signals are input.

Notes :

Surround sound effect will not work properly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer.

Please refer to your equalizer operating instructions for guidance on switching off(or defeating) the equalizer.

Only when the digital input is selected as signal input for the input sources except PHONO, TUNER and AUX, the decoding mode can be selected.

Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the auto mode. In this case, try playing in the DTS mode.

When selecting the surround mode

Depending on the input signal format and the selected decoding mode, you can select the desired surround mode as follows: * When Dolby Digital signals are input in the auto or Dolby Digital mode, the following modes can be selected.

DOLBY DIGITAL ( DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC) DOLBY VIRTUAL

Only when Dolby Digital 2.0 channel signals are input, the surround modes in ( ) can be selected, too.

* When PCM(2 channel stereo) signals are input in the auto or PCM mode, the following modes can be selected.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

 

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY VIRTUAL DTS NEO MOVIE DTS NEO MUSIC

 

 

 

MATRIX GAME ARENA

2

ARENA 1 CLUB 2 CLUB 1

CHURCH STADIUM HALL 2 HALL 1 MOVIE THEATER

 

 

 

 

When the analog input is selected as signal input and analog stereo signals are input, you can select the desired of these above surround modes, too.

However, when DTS or MPEG signals are input in the following decoding modes, the corresponding surround mode will be automatically selected:

*When DTS signals are input in the auto or DTS mode, the corresponding DTS mode will be selected.

*When MPEG signals are input in the auto or MPEG mode, MPEG mode will be selected.

Notes :

When the selected decoding mode is not matched to the input signal format, the indicator of the signal being input is flickering, meaning the required process cannot be performed and no sound is heard. Therefore, be sure to select the required decoding mode and the available surround mode according to the input signal format.

When the 7.1 CH DIRECT is selected as an input source, the surround mode cannot be selected.

To play some multi-channel program sources in the Extra Surround 6.1/7.1 mode,

When the digital signals from the following program sources only are input in the available decoding mode, press the EXTRA SURROUND 6.1/7.1 button on the front panel or the 7.1 CH SURROUND button on the remote control, then the corresponding surround mode will be selected.

*Dolby Digital 5.1-channel sources(including THX Surround EX created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology) : EXTRA SURROUND mode,

*DTS 5.1-channel sources : DTS ES MATRIX mode.

Press the EXTRA SURROUND 6.1/7.1 button or the 7.1 CH SURROUND button again to cancel the 6.1(or 7.1) surround mode.

According to whether the surround back speaker is set to “1 CH” or “2 CH”, the 6.1 or 7.1 mode is selected. However, when the surround back speaker is set to “None”, the Extra Surround 6.1/7.1 mode cannot be activated.

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Sherwood R-963 manual When selecting the Decoding Mode, When selecting the surround mode
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