Using listening mode
The DTR-5.2Os surround sound enables you to enjoy the presence ofsignal.
a movie theater or concert hall in your room.Y The outputs for the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT output
The configuration of the speakers are very important for theanalog audio signals. Do not record from CDs or LDs that
surround sound. Refer to OConnecting speakers� on page 16.support DTS using these outputs. If you do, the DTS-encoded
Before using a listening mode, make sure the Speaker Setupsignal will be recorded as noise.
parameters have been set (refer to page 21) . Once the parameters* The 5.1-channel digital surround format has a variety of versions
have been set, it is not necessary to set them again. Refer to page 25including Dolby Digital and DTS. The 5.1- channel digital
for information regarding how to select the listening mode.surround format enables you to individually record and play five
full-range (20 Hz to 20 kHz) channels (left and right front,
center, and two surround channels) plus an LFE channel (Low
Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create a
realistic sound that can be heard in the theaters and concert halls.
Listening modes
Y DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Surround
Stereo
This mode is a new generation 5-channel surround system that
This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right front
provides performance between the 4-channel (left front, right
speakers.
front, center, and monaural surround) Pro Logic Surround and
the 5.1-channel Dolby Digital Surround. This mode can be set to
Direct
the Movie mode designed for playing movies and the Music
This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality
mode designed for listening to music. In the Movie mode, the
adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left
surround channels, which used to provide monaural output over
front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and
only a narrow frequency range, now provide complete stereo
not output to the subwoofer.
output over the full frequency range. The result is movie viewing
with a realistic feel of movement. The Music mode uses the
Surround modes
surround channels to provide a natural sound space that cannot
With this mode, decoding is performed automatically to match the
be provided with normal stereo output.
input signal. This original mode adds no sound processing to the
This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the
input signal.
mark and certain television programs. The Music
Y Dolby D (Dolby Digital)
mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo
Digital data with AC-3 compression and a maximum of 5.1-
sources.
channel* surround sound. This source signal comes from DVDs
You can press the SURR button on the remote controller to
and LDs that have the mark and therefore recorded for 5.1-
channel output. This source also comes from digital satelliteswitch between MOVIE and MUSIC. The initial setting is
MOVIE. This setting can be made for each input source.
broadcasts that support Dolby Digital.
If no surround speakers are connected, then the surround sound
Y DTSis divided and output from the front left and right channels (3
DTS (Digital Theater System) is compressed digital data with astereo).
maximum 5.1-channel* surround output that allows for an
extremely high-quality sound. This source signal requires aRe-EQ function
DVD player that supports DTS output and comes from compactYou can use the Cinema Re-Equalization function when playing
discs, DVDs, and LDs that have the mark.back sources in the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
modes (see page 9).
Notes on DTS:
LATE NIGHT
Y If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the
When using Dolby Digital, you can use the LATE NIGHT
OANALOG� setting is selected on the DTR-5.2, the DTS
encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output.function (see page 32).
This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers.
Orchestra
Therefore, be sure to selected OAUTO� and use the digital
This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center
input jacks (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to connect the DTS
channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen
source.
the stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is
Y The DTS indicator on the DTR-5.2 lights while a DTS source
created in large halls.
is played. When playback finishes and the DTS signal
transmission stops, the DTR-5.2 remains in DTS mode andTV Logic
the DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when youThis mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired
operate the pause or skip button on the player. Therefore, iffrom TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of
the source is immediately switched from DTS to PCM, thethe conversation.
PCM signal may not be played. In this case, stop the playback
of the source on the player for about three seconds and thenUnplugged
resume playback.This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and
jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate
Y If you press the pause or skip button on the player while
the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage.
playing a DTS source, on rare occasions a short noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
Studio-Mix
Y You may not be able to play some DTS source signals fromThis mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are
certain CD players and LD players even if you connect theenhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of
player to the DTR-5.2 digitally. This is because the digitalbeing in a club or rock concert.
signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling
frequency, or frequency response) and the DTR-5.2 cannotAll Ch Stereo
recognize the signal as DTS data. Therefore you may hearThis mode is designed for playing background music. The front,
noise when you play a DTS source while processing thesurround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that
encompasses the entire area.
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