Ambience Effects; Surround Modes - Kenwood KRF-V4550D Instruction Manual

Ambience effects

This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow
you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of
video sources.
In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround
modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings
beforehand.

Surround modes

Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels
of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as
Laserdisc or DVD software marked
ous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality,
greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.
Note
Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround
left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby
Digital surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and
Dolby Surround) program sources, even if you connect only the front
speakers.
Center speaker
Subwoofer (SW)*
Front speaker (L, R)
Surround speakers (L, R)
* LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non-
directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass
sound effects.
Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low
frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will also improve deep
bass performance in the other surround modes.
The indication "LFE" appears in the display when a signal is being input
for this channel.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro
Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved.
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Dolby Pro Logic
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 receiver is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic
surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently
available Dolby Surround home video software.
Surround signal is monaural.
Center speaker
Subwoofer (SW)
Front speaker (L, R)
Surround speakers (L, R)
Dolby 3 Stereo
Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround
speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround informa-
tion is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is
designed for use with Dolby Surround 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.
Center speaker
Subwoofer (SW)
Front speaker (L, R)
DVD 6-channel mode
Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels
and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source
material in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital and
each channel is input independently, the resulting sound quality,
sense of spaciousness, and dynamic range are superb.
Center speaker
Subwoofer (SW)*
Front speaker (L, R)
Surround speakers (L, R)
* LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non-
directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass
sound effects.
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