Kenwood KRF-V8881 D - Manual (Page 59)

VR-20aO/VR-2080/KRF-V8aaiO/KRF-V7771 D (En/K)
This receiver incorporates 5 different sound modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources.
The Dolby Digital IAC-3) and Dolby Pro Logic surround modes let you enjoy theater-like surround effects when you play Dolby
Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Surround program sources Mike videotapes, LaserDiscs and DVDs). The Dolby 3 Stereo mode creates
a panoramic frontal sound field. The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) mode lets you create a variety of different sonic
environments from PCM as well as analog sources.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete "Setup for surround play" before using the surround modes.
Sound modes
DTS
The DTS multi-channel audio forma! is available on CD, LD and DVD software
DTS is a strictly digital format and can no! be decoded inside most CD, LD or
DVD players. For this reason, if you attempt to listen to OTS encoded software
through the analog output of your new CD. LD or DVD player, you will
experience digital noise in most cases. This noise can be quite louci tf the
analog output is connected directly to a high power amplification system.
Proper measures for playing the digital output as described below should be
taken to avoid this situation. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an
external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Sutrounddecoder system or an amplifier with
a built-in DTS Digital Surround decoder must be connected to the digital
output iS/P DIF, AES/EBU or TosLink) of a CD, LD or DVD player.
*■ Optional in this inoda.
‘ LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers
separate non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer
for more dynamic deep bass sound effects,
DTS has a .1 or LFE channel.
Dolby Digital (AC 3}
The Dolby Digital (AC-3! surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of
digital surround sound from Dolby Digital (AC-3) program sources Isuch as
Laserdisc software m a r k e d ) , Compared with previous Dolby sur­
round, Dolby Digital (AC-31 provides even better sound quality, greater spatial
accuracy, and improved dynamic range.
Note
Although a full set of speakers (front left and nght, center. Surround left and
right, and a subwooferl is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-31
surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital IAC-3) (and Dolby
Pro Logic) program sources, even If you connect only the front speakers.
* Optional in this mode.
' LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers
separate non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer
for more dynamic deep bass sound effects.
Dolby Digital is the only Dolby method to have an LFE
channel.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel
surround format designed to provide theater-like sur­
round sound from Dolby Surround encoded sources
(such as video and Laserdisc software marked
mfpotBvsummuMPll. This receiver is equipped with a
Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder to let you enjoy the
wide variety of currently available Dolby Surround
home video software.
In case center speaker is not used
pTV E
Subwoofer"
Front Speaker
Surround speaker
' Optional in this mode.