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Using the multi-channel
sound modes
There are three basic multi-channel sound
modes: Auto, Surround and Advanced
Surround. The Stereo mode (available in all
three modes) bypasses the multi-channel
sound modes and downmixes multi-channel
sources to your two-front speakers.
Auto
The AUTO mode automatically decodes
Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround
sources. You can identify Dolby Digital
software by the 1 or
marks.
Most Dolby Surround software is marked
3, but unmarked software may also
incorporate Dolby Surround.
Surround modes
The surround mode options (below) can add
surround sound to regular stereo sources.
Choose one of the following to add depth to
a 2 channel source:
Pro Logic
This mode gives 4.1 channel surround
sound. It is less sensitive to the quality of the
source material, so may be useful when Pro
Logic II Movie/ Music modes do not give
good results.
Pro Logic II Movie
This mode gives 5.1 channel surround
sound. It is suitable for movies, especially
those recorded in Dolby Surround. The
channel separation and movement of
surround effects is comparable to Dolby
Digital 5.1.
Pro Logic II Music
This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound
and is suitable for music. Compared to Pro
Logic II Movie, the surround effect is more
enveloping.
Advanced Surround modes
These are designed to be used with multi
channel surround sound audio/visual
sources (like DVDs and LDs). Most Advanced
Surround modes are designed to be used
with film soundtracks, but some modes are
also suited for music sources. Try different
settings with various soundtracks to see
which you like.
Advanced Music
Simulates the acoustic environment of a
large concert hall and is suitable for music
or musical sources marked 1
(
) or
R
.
Advanced Movie
Simulates the relaxed environment of a
movie theater, and is suitable for watching
movies on sources marked 1
( ) or
R
.