Kenwood XD-853 Instruction Manual page 51

Dolby Pro Logic Surround
When video (LD) software carrying
round effect, similar to movie theaters.
Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround
format designed to provide theater-like surround sound
from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and
Laserdisc software marked
This unit is equipped with a Dolby Surround decoder to let
you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Sur-
round home video software.
Dolby 3 Stereo Surround
This mode improves the positioning of the acoustic image of words, etc., by applying directivity en-
hancer processing and using an additional center speaker when a video software program recorded
with ordinary 2-channel stereo is played.
Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not set sur-
round speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode the sur-
round information is redirected to the front left and right
speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Sur-
round program sources, but can also improve sound field
unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded.
Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however,
may not be as accurate when used with programs that are
not Dolby Surround encoded.
Dolby Virtual Surround
The surround signals output in the Dolby Pro Logic and
Dolby 3 Stereo modes have usually been set to offer rich
feeling of presence when five speakers are used.
The Dolby Virtual Surround function offers a simulated
surround effect using only the left and right front speakers.
mark is played, this mode provides the Dolby Sur-
).
Effective sound adjustment
* Optional in this mode.
Center speaker
Super woofer*
Front speakers
Surround speakers
Center speaker
Super woofer*
Front speakers
Super woofer*
Front speakers
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