Yamaha TSS-10 owner manual Selecting the Surround Mode, Feature of surround modes, Play a source

SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE

This system provides you with four surround modes for theaterlike surround sound enjoyment. For the best results, choose a mode appropriate for the selected audio source.

Front panel	Remote control	1 Play a source.
		Refer to “Playing a source” on page 12 for how to
	INPUT	play a source.
INPUT		2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the desired
DIGITAL 2	MODE
DIGITAL 1
ANALOG	MODE /	mode.

MODE

DTS

DIGITAL

PL MOVIE

PL MUSIC

VOLUME TRIM

7

+6

6

+4

5

+2

4

0

3

–2

2

–4

1

–6

REAR

MODE

S.WOOFER

VOLUME

MUTE TEST

The indicator for the selected surround mode lights up on the front panel.

•When no indicator is illuminated, no surround mode is selected.

•Not all surround modes can be selected with all input sources. Selectable surround modes depend on the input source. Refer to the table below for details.

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		SILENT	• When no surround mode is selected, sound output is in 2-
			channel stereo, and no sound is outputted from the center and
SILENT	STANDBY/ON
			rear speakers.
			• If DTS or	DIGITAL encoded signals are inputted when no
			surround mode is selected, the multi-channel source signals are
			mixed down into two channels and are outputted from the front
			speakers only.

■Feature of surround modes

OPERATION

Mode

DTS

DIGITAL

PL II MOVIE

PL II MUSIC

Features

This mode precisely simulates the surround sound effects of DTS encoded sources without altering the original sound orientation.

This mode can be selected only when the input signal is encoded with DTS and the input mode is set to DIGITAL 1 or 2.

This mode precisely simulates the surround sound effects of DIGITAL encoded sources without altering the original sound orientation.

This mode can be selected only when the input signal is encoded with Dolby Digital and the input mode is set to DIGITAL 1 or 2.

This mode enables you to enjoy 2-channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels. This mode is suitable for movies, TV dramas, etc.

This mode enables you to enjoy 2-channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels. This mode is suitable for music sources.

y

•When you set the amplifier unit in the standby mode, the current source and surround mode are memorized and are automatically selected when you turn on the power again.

•When you select an input source, the amplifier unit automatically selects the last surround mode used with that source.

•The acoustics of your listening room affect the surround effect. It is recommended to use a room with fewer sound reflections to maximize the surround effect.

•If a DTS or Dolby Digital encoded signal is inputted when

DTS or DIGITAL mode is not selected, the corresponding indicator lights up dimly.

■SILENT CINEMA

You can enjoy the sound expansion similar to what you could experience from actual speakers with the SILENT CINEMA mode. The SILENT CINEMA can be used by connecting your headphones to the SILENT jack while enjoying surround sound by using the speakers. (When the surround mode is off, you listen to the source with normal stereo reproduction.)

Note

•The sound of LFE channel will be mixed and output from the headphone.

Notes

•When a monaural source is being played with PL II MOVIE, sound will be hardly heard from the front speakers and the rear speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker.

•You cannot select PL II MOVIE/ PL II MUSIC mode

while reproducing 2-channel DTS signal. 13