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(1) Surround modes and their features
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DSP SURROUND SIMULATION
• This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically
recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters
can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. These surround
modes can also be used for program sources not recorded in Dolby Surround Pro Logic or Dolby Digital.
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ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
VIDEO GAME
MONO MOVIE
(NOTE 1)
MATRIX
5CH STEREO
Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers.
Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all
directions.
This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz
a very vivid realism.
Use this to enjoy video game sources.
Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.
Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consisting
of the difference component of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion)
processed for delay are output from the surround channel.
In this mode, the signals of the front left channel are output from the left surround channel, the signals
of the front right channel are output from the right surround channel, and the same (in-phase) component
of the left and right channels is output from the center channel. This mode provides all speaker surround
sound, but without directional steering effects, and works with any stereo program source.
Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable.
In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.
NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or
right), so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic
camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y” adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.
NOTES:
• Only the AUTO DECODE (Auto stereo), DIRECT and STEREO modes can be used when playing PCM signals with a sampling
frequency of 96 kHz (such as from DVD-Video discs that contain 24 bit, 96 kHz audio). If such signals are input during playback
in one of the other surround modes, the mode automatically switches to AUTO DECODE (Auto stereo).
• When DTS signals are input while playing in the virtual surround mode, the surround mode is automatically set to “STEREO”.
Personal Memory Plus
This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes
selected for the input different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was
used are automatically recalled.
• Settings automatically stored in the memory for the individual input functions using the Personal Memory Plus function:
q Surround mode (including 2-channel decode mode and Dolby Pro Logic II mode settings)
w Input mode selection function
The surround parameters, SDB/tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are
memorized for each surround mode.
[3] Playing in the auto stereo mode ........................................................................ (DVD, TV/DBS and V.AUX function only)
• For the DVD, TV/DBS and V.AUX functions, when the 2-channel mode is set to the auto stereo mode, 2-channel sources are
played in 2-channel stereo.
• Applicable sources
• Digital inputs (TV/DBS and V.AUX functions, including DVD
playback discs)
Dolby Digital 2-channel sources
PCM 2-channel sources (include 96 kHz PCM)
• 2-channel analog input sources (TV/DBS and V.AUX
functions)
