Dolby Pro Logic Ii Decoder; Sound Mode/Effect Function - Samsung CHT-420 Instruction Manual

Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio
signals that offers improvement over conventional Dolby Pro Logic.
It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby
Surround, but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front
left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various
parameters can be set according to the type of source and contents,
so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.
Select the source you want to use. (CD, Video, FM/AM, Input
(L1, L2, TV CH))
1
Press the SOUND MODE button.
• Press the SOUND MODE button repeatedly to select Dolby Pro
1
Logic II.
2
Press the SOUND EFFECT button.
• Each time you press the button, the sound effect changes as
follows.
2
3
Select the desired mode ("MATRIX", "MOVIE" or "MUSIC").
• Matrix: Use when playing sources recorded in monaural.
• Movie: Use this when viewing movies.
• Music: Use this mainly for music listening.
Dolby Pro Logic II may not be selected depending on the
disc used. (DTS DVD, Dolby Digital 5.1, MP3)
When playing a DVD recorded in 2-channel Dolby Digital,
it will automatically be output in Dolby Pro Logic II.
Dolby Pro Logic II operates only when CD, VIDEO,
FM/AM, or INPUT (LINE1, 2 or TV Broadcast) is selected.
Mode, Sound Effect cannot be selected while the DVD
signal is being input.
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SOUND mode/effect function

This feature simulates the sound of different acoustic spaces.
1 Press the SOUND MODE button.
• Each time you press the button,
the sound mode changes as NAT (NATURAL)
follows.
• The SOUND mode adds an acoustic
surround effect during playback of
stereo analog or linear PCM digital
CON (CONCERT)
signals.
STA (STADIUM)
2
Press the SOUND EFFECT button.
• Each time you press the button, the selection alternates between
EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2.
• The higher the number, the greater the effect.
• If you press the button while in the STEREO mode, the selection
alternates between STEREO and 4 STEREO.
• When in 4 STEREO mode, you'll hear equal output from the front
and rear speakers.
Dolby Pro Logic II
ON OFF
Mode
D
PL II STEREO NATURAL
Source
Video Tape
TV, FM/AM
AUX
The Sound mode and effects do not Work With Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, and LPCM
disc sources.
Dolby Digital, DTS : 5.1-Channel speaker output
MP3, LPCM : Outputs to the front left, right, and subwoofer speakers only.
During DTS or MPEG playback, audio is output only to the speakers.
Audio is not output using other connections.
PL II
1
JAZZ
2
: 5.1ch
: STEREO
: Not available
JAZZ CONCERT STADIUM
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