SURROUND SOUND
About surround soundSurround sound settings
Surround sound gives you a complete new listeningHALL
sensation. You will have the feeling of being in the middle ofThe sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo isEnglish
the action, because sound is coming from everywhere aroundadded. This gives the impression of being in a large room.
you. Look out for TV broadcasts, audio and video tapes andCan only be used in stereo mode.
discs with the 31 or
marks which are encoded for multichannel surround sound.SURROUND
You should prefer Dolby Digital or MPEG Multichannel to getThe surround mode enables normal surround sound reproduction
the best out of your receiver.with 4 or 5 speakers. Depending on the source material, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or MPEG is reproduced.
Notice that DVDs do not always carry full multichannel
surround. To be sure that a disc is multichannel encodedPRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG
consult your dealer.In addition to SURROUND, the surround mode used �
depending on the source material � will be displayed. In case
Most ordinary stereo tapes and discs can be replayed usingof digital surround, the sound format AC-3 (for Dolby Digital) or
surround sound settings with good results. If the reproductionMPEG (for MPEG 2 Multichannel) will be displayed, followed by
is distorted in surround mode, switch to normal stereo mode.the sound channels, available on the source (e. g. DVD).
Example: AC-3 3/2.1 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels,
The availabilty of the various surround sound modes2 surround channels and a subwoofer
described depends on the number of speakers used and the
incoming sound information.channel.
MPEG 2/0.0 MPEG Multichannel, stereo sound only.
AC-3 3/1.0 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels, 1
(mono) surround channel withoutSwitching surround sound
With surround sound on, you can switch through the differentsubwoofer signal.
surround modes. Note that the possibilities are related to
speaker setup defined in the receivers menu.FRONT-3 STEREO
The surround sound is muted. 3 Stereo lets you listen to
If a digital surround signal is detected, the receiver will scrollsurround sound without using the surround speakers.
either DOLBY DIGITAL or MPEG.
3D SURROUND
1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch on the surround sound.The sound of the rear channel is simulated by the front
yThe surround mode in use is scrolled.speakers. Surround sound is simulated through the front left,
right and center speakers. The position of the listener
2 Press SURR. MODE repeatedly to listen to the differentinfluences the surround effect. The area where the effect is
surround modes (if available).best is shown in grey.
yThe chosen mode and the speakers used are displayed.
If the incoming multichannel signals are reduced toCENTERFRONT
fewer output signals, DOWNMIX is displayed.FRONT
3 Press 3D SURROUND to switch virtual 3D surround either
LEFTRIGHT
on or off.
yA light indicates if virtual 3D surround is on.
4 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch off the surround
sound.
ySURROUNDOFFis scrolled.
STEREO
All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and
right speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction.
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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