Enjoying the Sound Effects
The surround sound of the DVD Changer Receiver enables you to enjoy the presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your
room.
Before using any sound effect, make sure the Speaker Setup configurations have been set (see pages 24-26).
The speaker configuration is very important for the surround sound. See OConnecting Speakers� on page 16 and OPositioning
Speakers� on page 17.
Following are the sound systems the DVD Changer Receiver can reproduce.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround and DTS (DigitalY Some CD players (if connected to the DVD Changer Receiver)
and LD players may be unable to play DTS Surround sources
Theater System) Surround
correctly even if you connect the player to the DVD Changer
Receiver digitally. In such a case, the digital signals (such as the
output level, sampling frequency, frequency response, etc.)
Recommended speaker setup
processed by the DVD Changer Receiver cannot be recognized as
Center
DTS data by the DVD Changer Receiver and you may hear noise
Left frontSpeakerRight front
instead of the proper sound.
speakerspeaker
Subwoofer
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Surround
This is a new generation 5-channel surround system,
Left surroundRight surroundbridging the gap between the previous 4-channel (Left/Right
speakerspeakerFront, Center and monaural surround channels) Pro Logic
surround and 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround. Dolby Pro
Logic II provides the Movie mode optimized for viewing
movies and the Music mode optimized for listening to music.
This 5.1 channel digital surround format enables you to
In the Movie mode, the surround channel, which was
individually play five full-range (20Hz�20kHz) channels (left
monaural and based on narrow band, is reproduced in stereo
and right front, center, and two surround channels) plus an
so that the feeling of movement in the played movies is more
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel for the low-range effect
enhanced. In the Music mode, the surround channel
sound. It will create a realistic sound like that heard in
reproduces natural sound field even with 2-channel music
theaters and concert halls.
sources.
The Movie mode allows you to enjoy VHS and DVD software
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround
carrying the marking as well as some of TV
DVD videos that have the mark are recorded using
broadcast programs. The Music mode allows you to enjoy
this system.
stereo music from CD, etc.
To playback DOLBY DIGITAL Surround sound from
connected equipment, you must make the digital connection
OnkyoOs original Digital Signal Processing
in addition to the above speaker configuration.
(DSP) modes
DTS Surround
The DVD Changer Receiver offers the following special
DVD videos and audio CDs that have the mark are
Onkyo sound effects for sources other than Dolby Digital and
recorded using this system.
DTS sounds.
To playback DTS Surround sound from connected equipment
such as an LD player, you must make the digital connectionOrchestra
in addition to the above speaker configuration.This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The
center channel is cut and the surround channels are
Notes on DTS Surround
emphasized to widen the stereo image. It simulates a natural
Y If you play a DTS Surround encoded disc with the DVD Changer
reverberation as created in a large hall.
Receiver, or a DTS encoded disc using a digitally connected
player, you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS
Unplugged
decoder of the DVD Changer Receiver recognizes the DTS
This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds,
encoded signal and starts operating. This is not a malfunction.
vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo
Y If you play a DTS Surround source in fast reverse or fast forward,
image, it simulates the acoustics in front of the stage.
pause, or skip a chapter or track, noise may be heard. This is not
a malfunction.
Studio
Y Even when playback of the DTS Surround source stops and the
This mode is suitable for rock and popular music. Lively
DTS signal transmission ends, the DVD Changer Receiver
sounds with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as
remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit. This is to
if you are in a club.
prevent noise when you pause, fast forward, fast reverse, or skip a
chapter or track of the playback source. Therefore, if the source
TV Logic
switches from the DTS signal to a PCM (2 channel digital stereo)
This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program
signal immediately, the PCM signal may not be played. In such a
being aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire surround
case, stop playback for about three seconds, then resume
playback.sound and clarity of conversation.
All Ch St (All Channel Stereo)
This mode is useful for background music. The front and
surround channels will create a stereo image.
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