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 “ 
” mark. This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater or live concert house - an effect with an intensity which can only be obtained through DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND. The effect of the front/back/left/right movement of the sound image, as well as the sense of fixed position in the sound image, is much clearer and more dynam- ic than before.
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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, and provides a wide and deep sound space. The Music mode includes controls that allow the sound to be tailored to individual listening tastes.
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 fluc- tuations from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause dis- turbing 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 (2CH STEREO)
Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and sub- |
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woofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass |
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the sound field processing. This allows you to play any source | SETUP | |
using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. | ||
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Sound Mode
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one | SYSTEM | |
of the | ||
program you want to listen to. | ||
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until the sound mode | ||
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you want appears in the display window as below.
When PCM indicator is only displayed in the display window:
Each time you press SOUND MODE button, the sound mode is changed in the following order;
PRO LOGIC → PL2 MOVIE → PL2 MUSIC → PL2 MATRIX → 3D SURROUND → BYPASS
When a DVD is inserted.
You can change the sound mode of DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS, PRO LOGIC, etc.) by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly on the remote
during playback.
Although the DVD contents differ from
Each time you press AUDIO button, the sound mode of DVD is changed in the following order;
→ 
→ 
→
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 | ||
| the | logo. |
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- | DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS. | ||
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If you play sound tracks with 96kHz sampling frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48kHz (sampling fre- quency).
Sound Mode is not functional if a headphone is used.
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