SURROUND SOUND
EnglishVirtual Surround
Surround sound settings
Your receiver is able to reproduce one or more forms of virtual
HALLsurround sound. Virtual surround gives a more real life sound
The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo isimpression by creating phantom speakers in addition to or
added. This gives the impression of being in a large room.instead of real speakers. The position of the listener
Can only be used in stereo mode.influences the surround effect. The area where the effect is
best is shown in grey.
SURROUND
The surround mode enables normal surround sound reproductionCENTERFRONT
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with 4 or 5 speakers. Depending on the source material, Dolby
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Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG is reproduced.
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PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, MPEG
In addition to SURROUND, the surround mode used �
depending on the source material � will be displayed. In case
of digital surround, the sound format AC-3 (for Dolby Digital),
DTS or MPEG (for MPEG 2 Multichannel) will be displayed,
followed by the sound channels, available on the source (e. g.
DVD).
Example: AC-3 3/2.1 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels,
The level of virtual surround sound effect can be adjusted in
2 surround channels and a subwoofer
the setup menu. The following surround sound modes are
channel.
available:
MPEG 2/0.0 MPEG Multichannel, stereo sound only.
AC-3 3/1.0 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels,
3D SURROUND
1 (mono) surround channel without
No rear speakers are needed. The sound of the rear channel
subwoofer signal.
is simulated by the front speakers. Surround sound is
DTS 3/2.1 DTS, 3 front channels, 2 surround
simulated through the front left, right and center speakers.
channels and a subwoofer channel.
MULTI FRONT
FRONT-3 STEREO
Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front
The surround sound is muted. 3 Stereo lets you listen to
speaker.
surround sound without using the surround speakers.
MULTI REAR
STEREO
Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right rear
All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and
speaker.
right speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction.
NATURAL SURROUND
Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front
and rear speakers.
Note: The availability of MULTI FRONT and
MULTI REAR depends on the sound channels on the
source material.
NIGHT MODE(only on the remote control)
The loud parts of the sound are lowered and the soft
passages are raised. You can enjoy surround sound without
disturbing sleeping children or neighbours. Night mode only
works with Dolby Digital and MPEG, and only if supported by
the source material.
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