Surround Sound; About Surround Sound; Switching Surround Sound; Surround Sound Settings - Philips FR970 User Manual

About surround sound

Surround sound gives you a complete 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 1 or
marks which are encoded for multichannel surround sound.
You should prefer Dolby Digital or MPEG Multichannel to get
the best 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.

Switching surround sound

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
either DOLBY DIGITAL or MPEG.
1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch on the surround sound.
The surround mode in use is scrolled.
y
2 Press SURR. MODE repeatedly to listen to the different
surround modes (if available).
The chosen mode and the speakers used are displayed.
y
If the incoming multichannel signals are reduced to
fewer output signals,
DOWNMIX
3 Press 3D SURROUND to switch virtual 3D surround either
on or off.
A light indicates if virtual 3D surround is on.
y
4 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch off the surround
sound.
SURROUND OFF is scrolled.
y

Surround sound settings

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, Dolby Digital or MPEG is reproduced.
PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG
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) or
MPEG (for MPEG 2 Multichannel) 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,
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 grey.
is displayed.
STEREO
All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and
right speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction.
NIGHT MODE
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.

SURROUND SOUND

2 surround channels and a subwoofer
channel.
MPEG 2/0.0 MPEG Multichannel, stereo sound only.
AC-3 3/1.0 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels, 1
(mono) surround channel without
subwoofer signal.
CENTER
LEFT
(only on the remote control)
RIGHT
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