Enjoying The Sound Effects - Onkyo DR-S2.2 Instruction Manual

Enjoying the Sound Effects

The surround sound of the DVD 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 29-33).
The speaker configuration is very important for the surround sound. See "Connecting Speakers" on pages 18, 19 and "Positioning
Speakers" on page 20.
Following are the sound systems the DVD Receiver can reproduce.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround and DTS (Digital
Theater System) Surround
Recommended speaker setup
Left front speaker
Subwoofer
Left surround speaker
This 5.1 channel digital surround format enables you to
individually play five full-range (20Hz–20kHz) channels (left
and right front, center, and two surround channels) plus an
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel for the low-range effect
sound. It will create a realistic sound like that heard in
theaters and concert halls.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround
DVD videos that have the
this system.
To playback DOLBY DIGITAL Surround sound from
connected equipment, you must make the digital connection
in addition to the above speaker configuration.
DTS Surround
DVD videos and audio CDs that have the
recorded using this system.
To playback DTS Surround sound from connected equipment
such as an LD player, you must make the digital connection
in addition to the above speaker configuration.
Notes on DTS Surround
• If you play a DTS Surround encoded disc with the DVD Receiver,
or a DTS encoded disc using a digitally connected player, you may
hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder of the DVD
Receiver recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts operating.
This is not a malfunction.
• If you play a DTS Surround source in fast reverse or fast forward,
pause, or skip a chapter or track, noise may be heard. This is not
a malfunction.
• Even when playback of the DTS Surround source stops and the
DTS signal transmission ends, the DVD Receiver remains in DTS
mode and the DTS indicator remains lit. This is to prevent noise
when you pause, fast forward, fast reverse, or skip a chapter or
track of the playback source. Therefore, if the source switches
from the DTS signal to a PCM (2 channel digital stereo) signal
immediately, the PCM signal may not be played. In such a case,
stop playback for about three seconds, then resume playback.
• Some CD players (if connected to the DVD Receiver) and LD
players may be unable to play DTS Surround sources correctly
even if you connect the player to the DVD Receiver digitally. In
such a case, the digital signals (such as the output level, sampling
frequency, frequency response, etc.) processed by the DVD
Receiver cannot be recognized as DTS data by the DVD Receiver
and you may hear noise instead of the proper sound.
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Center Speaker
Right front speaker
Right surround speaker
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DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Surround
This is a 5-channel surround system of a new generation,
casting a bridge between the previous 4-channel (Left/Right
Front, 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.
In the Movie mode, the surround channel, which has been
monaural and based on narrow band, is reproduced in stereo
so that the feeling of movement in the played movies is more
enhanced. In the Music mode, the surround channel
reproduces natural sound field even with 2-channel music
sources.
The Movie mode allows you to enjoy VHS and DVD software
carrying the
broadcast programs. The Music mode allows you to enjoy
stereo music from CD, etc.
Onkyo's original Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) modes
The DVD Receiver offers the following special Onkyo sound
effects for sources other than Dolby Digital and DTS sounds.
Orchestra
This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The
center channel is cut and the surround channels are
emphasized to widen the stereo image. It simulates a natural
reverberation as created in a large hall.
Unplugged
This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds,
vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo
image, it simulates the acoustics in front of the stage.
Studio-Mix
This mode is suitable for rock and popular music. Lively
sounds with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as
if you are in a club.
TV Logic
This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program
being aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire surround
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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