Philips MX975D - Manual (Page 21)

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English
SURROUND SOUND
Surround sound gives you a completely new listening
sensation. You will have the feeling of being in the middle of
the action, because sound is coming from everywhere around
you. Look out for TV broadcasts, audio and video tapes and
discs with the 3 or 1 or marks which are
encoded for multichannel surround sound. You should prefer
Dolby Digital to get the most out of your receiver.
Notice that DVDs do not always carry full multichannel
surround. To be sure that a disc is multichannel encoded
consult your dealer.
Most ordinary stereo tapes and discs can be replayed using
surround sound settings with good results. If the reproduction
is distorted in surround mode, switch to normal stereo mode.
The availabilty of the various surround sound modes
described depends on the number of speakers used and the
incoming sound information.
With surround sound on, you can switch through the different
surround modes. Note that the possibilities are related to
speaker setup defined in the receivers menu.
If a digital surround signal is detected, the receiver will scroll
DOLBY DIGITAL.
1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch on the surround sound.
y The surround mode in use is scrolled.
2 Press SURR. MODE repeatedly to listen to the different
surround modes (if available).
y The chosen mode and the speakers used are displayed.
If the incoming multichannel signals are reduced to
fewer output signals,
DOWNMIX is displayed.
3 Press 3D SURROUND to switch on or off virtual 3D
surround .
y A light indicates if virtual 3D surround is on.
4 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch off the surround
sound.
y
SURROUND OFF is scrolled.
HALL
The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo is
added. This gives the impression of being in a large room.
Can only be used in stereo mode.
SURROUND
The surround mode enables normal surround sound
reproduction with 4 or 5 speakers. Depending on the source
material, Dolby Surround Pro Logic or Dolby Digital is
reproduced.
PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL
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) 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,
2 surround channels and a
subwoofer channel.
AC-3 3/1.0 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels,
1 (mono) surround channel without
subwoofer signal.
FRONT-3 STEREO
The surround sound is muted. 3 Stereo lets you listen to
surround sound without using the surround speakers.
3D SURROUND
The sound of the rear channel is simulated by the front speakers.
Surround sound is simulated through the front left, right and center
speakers. The position of the listener influences the surround
effect. The area where the effect is best is shown in gray.
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 neighbors. Night mode only works with Dolby
Digital, and only if supported by the source material.
LEFT
CENTER
FRONT
RIGHT
FRONT
Surround sound settings
Switching surround sound
About surround sound