USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field program (this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments.

In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program.

Brief Overview of Digital Sound Field Programs

The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. The data for these sound fields was recorded at actual locations using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment.

For Karaoke For normal DSP-surround effect

 

 

PROGRAM

FEATURE

 

 

 

 

PRO LOGIC

This program is used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround.

 

 

 

 

The application of a sophisticated digital signal processing system reduces crosstalk and directs or steers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the sound source more smoothly and precisely, as compared to conventional types.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This program is effective not only for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround, but also for

 

 

 

 

 

sources not with Dolby Surround or TV programs with 2-channel stereo sound. With this program, 2-

 

 

 

 

3 STEREO

channel stereo sound is converted into 3-channels (left main, center and right main), so the dialogs are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

emphasized on the center position by the use of the center speaker. As no sound is output from the rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers, this program is also effective in a simple Audio/Video system without rear speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIVE HOUSE

This program simulates the acoustic environment of a live house. An energetic sound field is created with

 

relatively clear reflections by the wall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HALL

In this program, the center will appear to be deep behind the main speakers, creating an expansive large

 

 

 

 

hall ambience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALLAD

Vocals move your heart with deep and clear reverberations. This program is suitable for slow ballads, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POPS

Vocals are emphasized and whole sound is clear. This program is suitable for pops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAZZ

This is a small, cozy jazz club with a low ceiling. The sound is very close and intimate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROCK

This program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a very dynamic or lively sound field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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