Before Operation
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode
Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original masters) and results in excep- tional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from a Dolby Digital pro-
gram source. If you play DVDs with “ 
” mark, you can enjoy even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.
Use this mode when playing movie or Dolby Digital 2 channel
which carries the “ 
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Dolby Pro Logic II creates five
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.
MATRIX mode:
The Matrix mode is the same as the Music mode except that the directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be used to enhance mono signals by making them seem “larger.” The Matrix mode may also find use in auto systems, where the fluctuations from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause disturbing surround signals from a logic decoder. The ultimate “cure” for poor FM stereo reception may be simply to force the audio to mono.
3D SURROUND
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, using 3D Surround Sound technology, which simulates
BYPASS
Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded.
Sound Mode
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one |
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Each time you press SOUND button, the sound mode is |
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changed in the following order; |
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PRO LOGIC → PLII MOVIE → PLII MUSIC → |
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PLII MATRI → ROCK → POP → LIVE → DANCE → |
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TECHNO → CLASSIC → SOFT → 3D SURROUND → |
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BYPASS ... |
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The Sound Mode cannot be changed when in DTS or 5.1CH |
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| ROCK: Reproduces the acoustics of rock music. |
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| POP: Reproduces the acoustics of pop music. |
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| LIVE: Reproduces the acoustics of a |
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| DANCE: Reproduces the acoustics of dance music. |
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| TECHNO: Reproduces the acoustics of techno |
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| CLASSIC: Reproduces the acoustics of orchestral |
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| SOFT: Ideal for soft acoustic sounds. |
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When DVD is inserted.
You can change the sound mode of DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS, PRO LOGIC, etc) by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote during playback.
Although the DVD contents differ from disc to disc, the follow- ing explains the basic operation when this feature is used.
Each time you press AUDIO button, the sound mode of DVD is changed as the following order;
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For your reference
•The DVD/CD Receiver memorizes the last mode settings for each source individually.
•You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging.
- | Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the | logo. | |
- | Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with | ||
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- | DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS. | ||
Note
Sound Mode is not applicable when headphone is used.
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