Ambience Effects; Sound Modes - Kenwood KR-V8090 Instruction Manual

Ambience effects

This receiver incorporates 3 different sound modes to let you
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enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources.
The Dolby Pro Logic surround sound let you enjoy theater-
like surround effects when you play Dolby Pro Logic pro-
gram sources (like Laserdiscs). Dolby 3 Stereo creates a
panoramic frontal sound field while keeping dialog on screen.
The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes let you create a
variety of different sonic environments from almost any
type of program source.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, be sure to
complete "Preparing for surround sound" before using the
surround modes.

Sound modes

Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround
format designed to provide theater-like surround sound
from Dolby Pro Logic program sources (such as video and
Laserdisc software marked
is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder to let
you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Pro
Logic home video software.
Dolby 3 Stereo
Dolby 3 Stereo creates a panoramic frontal sound field
while maintaining the dialog in an on-screen position. This
mode is designed for use with Dolby program sources, but
can also improve sound field unity for non-Dolby program
sources. Dialog positioning and sound image definition,
however, may not be as accurate when used with non-
Dolby program sources.
DSP mode
The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an arena,
jazz club, or stadium to almost any type of program source.*
These modes are particularly effective when used with
stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio.
You might enjoy trying the STADIUM or ARENA mode the
next time you watch a concert or sporting event!
The WALL parameter lets you adjust the "brightness" of
the sonic environment according to your preference.^
The ROOM SIZE parameter lets you adjust the size of the
sonic environment according to your preference.
The EFFECT level lets you adjust the "presence" of the
sonic environment according to your preference.
* The DSP mode will produce a stereo-like surround effect from
monaural sources, but there will be some reduction in the presence
of the arena, jazz club, or stadium.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double - D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
What's DSP?
DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor.
The way a sound is heard in an actual environment
depends on a variety of different factors. One of the most
important is reverberation (the act of decaying elements
of sound echoing in various places).
The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence by using
the DSP to create reverberation, without spoiling the
sound quality of the original signal.
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Center speaker
Subwoofer*
Front Speaker
Surround speakers (monaural signal)
Center speaker
Subwoofer*
Front Speaker
Center speaker
Subwoofer*
Front Speaker
Surround speakers
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