Using Advanced Sound Options - Optimus STAV-3780 Owner's Manual

Using Advanced Sound Options

Note: The tone controls do not work
when you select mode.
VIRTUAL
22
Your receiver has four special sound options: Dolby Pro Logic Surround,
Dolby 3CH Logic, DSP Effect, and Dolby Virtual. These special options
enhance the sound from a connected program source.
Notes:
• To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Sur-
round Sound, you need a stereo audio/video source.
• Dolby Surround does not operate correctly if the signal passes
through a graphic equalizer. If you connected an equalizer to the
jacks, do not select
TAPE 2 MONITOR
Dolby Surround signals.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Dolby Pro Logic Surround puts you in the middle of the action. The cen-
ter- and rear-channel speakers add incredible realism by directing the
sound to the appropriate speakers, making you feel like you are really
there. Pro Logic is the standard for surround sound systems. Dolby
3CH LOGIC produces a more spacious sound field than is possible with
ordinary stereo playback by sending the rear channel's sound to the
front left and right speakers. Select
Surround Sound program and do not have rear speakers.
To turn on Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3CH Logic, press
until appears on the display, then press
PRO LOGIC
LOGIC
the remote control followed by
, or
PHANTOM 3CH LOGIC
trol Only)" on Page 23 for information about each of these options.
Virtual Dolby Surround (Dolby Virtual/SRS)
Virtual lets you enjoy programs encoded with Dolby Surround while
using only two front speakers. SRS creates a surround sound environ-
ment from a material recorded in stereo. Select
that has broad frequency range such as classical or live music. Use
2 for pop and jazz recording for smaller audio session atmosphere.
To turn on Virtual Dolby Surround, press
remote control) until the desired option —
appears. Press
VIRTUAL/SRS
feature.
DSP Effect
You can choose one of five DSP effects —
, , or
ATER 1 THEATER 2 DIALOG
best suited for classical music. Jazz provides the acoustic effects gener-
ally heard in jazz clubs. Dance gives the effect of a discotheque. Both
theater modes provide the effect of a movie theater. THEATER 1 sounds
like a large movie theater. THEATER 2 seems like a smaller theater. Try
each setting to find the best effect for your programs. DIALOG enhances
the frequencies of human voice, so you can hear the dialogs more clear-
ly. To turn on a DSP effect, press
pears on the display. Press
appears on the display.
TAPE 2 MONITOR
when you play a Dolby
3CH LOGIC
to select
CENTER MODE
. See "Sound Mode Adjustments (Remote Con-
SRS 1
VIRTUAL/SRS
VIRTUAL
( on the remote control) to turn off this
VIRTUAL
HALL , JAZZ
. Hall simulates a large concert hall,
until the desired option ap-
DSP MODE
to turn off the DSP mode.
DSP MODE
when you listen to
PRO
on
SURROUND
, ,
NORMAL WIDE
for the source
SRS
( on the
VIRTUAL
, , or —
SRS1 SRS2
, DANCE , THE-
DSP OFF