Onkyo TX-SV636 Owner Manual - Page 5

Explanation Surr' nd System . DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround Many motion pictures produced have been released in the 4-channel -Dolby Stereo" sound. with music, dialogue, and panned effects coming from the 3-channel front soundstage. and surround effects and ambience emanating from the sides and rear of the theater. The motion picture masters are used for production of stereo VHS. VHS-Hi-Fi, Beta Hi-Fi, and stereo laser discs that you can buy or rent at your video store. The TX-SV636 incorporates the Digital Dolby Pro Logic Surround Circuit, which is designed to decode the four channel the audience experience found in DOLBY STEREO movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is capable of creating a multidimensional soundstage, but with the increased channel separation it gives a far greater sense of "movement" and sound localization. Just like in the theater. the addition of the active center channel ensures that all audience members hear dialogue coming from its on-screen sources regardless of seating position. THEATER Surround There are many surround speakers in an actual theater. The THEATER Surround mode used Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding, followed by additional audio processing designed by ONKYO. Use this mode for creating a theater atmosphere. This mode is suitable for playback of media recorded in the Dolby Surround format. HALL Surround This mode is especially suitable for media already having a substantial amount of reverb sound such as classical music. The atmosphere of a concert hall can he simulated. LIVE Surround Reproduces the feeling of a live performance. ARENA Surround This mode recreates the feel of listening to a pop concert in a domed stadium. Since the TX-SV636 is equipped with Front amplifiers. Center amplifier and Surround amplifiers. Dolby Pro Logic, Theater, Hall. Live and Arena Surround effects can be produced. You can enjoy the feeling of a movie theater, concert hall or ball game ground in your own room. DSP (Digital Signal Processor The DSP converts the musical signal into digital form and produces reflected sound from the digital signal. This is applied to the musical signal to yield an effect approaching that of a live performance. NOTES: • The concert hall effect is produced from the reflections and reverberations contained in the original recording. These are converted into reflected sound that is reproduced from four directions. Thus, in sonic cases an unnatural impression can be conveyed if there arc too few reflections in the recording or if the effects in the original recording were produced artificially. • The concert hall effect is not merely an artificial reverberation unit. hut a sophisticated effect that spreads existing reverberation around. Multiple Room Remote System (cmrt ) Xantech's Multi-Room System is available in the U.S. and Canada, while Onkyo's Multi-Room System is available in all other countries. (Refer to pages 18 and 19 for ditails. ) U.S.A. and Canadian models • The following equipment (manuhictured Xantech and sold separately) is essential for using the Multi-Room System: * Dinky Link: Model No. 480B-009 or J-Box Receiver: Model No. 780-10 * Connecting Block: Model No. 789-4O * 120V AC Power Supply: Model No. 781C-00 • The following accessory is necessary for operation of components not manufactured by Onkyo: * Mini-Emitter: Model No. 282-00 • Use the secondary remote control model indicated below for operation of the system from the sub-room. * Secondary Remote Control For Multi-Room Remote System: Model No. RC-MR1H • Consult your nearest Onkyo Service Center with any questions concerning Xantech's Multi-Room System. Models other than U.S.A. and Canadian models • The following equipment (manufactured by Onkyo and sold separately) is essential for using the Multi-Room System: Sensor Unit: Model No. HR-10 • The follov,ing accessories are necessary for operation of components not manufactured by Onkyo: Remote Emitter: Model No. HE-50 (AC) * Remote Emitter Head: Model No. HE-10 • l sc the secondary remote control model indicated below for operation ot ihe sy stem from the sub-room. * Secondary Remote Control For Multi-Room Remote System: Model No. RC-MR1H • Consult your nearest Onkyo Service Center when replacing your Onkyo Multi -Room Sytem with a Xantech Multi-Room System. Ceiling reflections Stage reflections Wall reflections Wall reflections 5