Kenwood VR-510 User Manual - Page 30

Dolby 3 Stereo 30 Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information 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 speakers (L, R) Ambience effects Home THX cinema THX is a creation of Lucasfilm Ltd., which practically brings the cinema sensation to your home with its superb multichannel digital audio program. This system promises a reproduction of an enthralling home experience, which is able to encompass smaller space with fantastic audio output. In order to enjoy this function, an optimum speaker placement is required. THX includes Re-equalization (Re-EQ), Timbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrelation, Bass Peak Level Manager and Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronisation. Re-equalization (Re-EQ) When listening in a typical home room, there may be some variation of echo due to air absorption and smaller space. The sound produced by flat response loudspeakers normally used in the cinema can be overly bright in the home environment. Thus, Re-equalization (Re-EQ) will adjust this condition to fit the home environment for a similar cinema effect. Operations Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround) SRS Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the stereo source. We assume you have already enjoyed listening to Dolby digital sound/DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers. Now, this time try listening to the stereo source (ex. Audio CD) using your multi speakers. You may discover a new type of "stereo" sound through SRS Circle Surround. Center speaker Subwoofer (SW) Front speakers (L, R) Surround speakers (L, R) Center speaker Subwoofer (SW) Front speakers (L, R) Surround speakers (L, R) Timbre Matching Due to human condition, listening to sound from various directions of speakers can be very disturbing. So, it is important to smoothen the flow of sound to suit the home cinema environment. Timbre Matching is able to smoothen the flow of sound to the listener who will be able to enjoy the cinema effect at home. Adaptive Decorrelation Mono sound track produced form the speaker system comes from only one direction, which does not exemplify the cinema surround sound experience. Adaptive Decorrelation is able to adjust the inaccuracy of this sound distribution. Bass Peak Level Manager Certain sound tracks may produced various bass peaks that could be unpleasant in a home cinema environment. Therefore, a user- adjustable Bass Peak Level Manager is used to control the bass level to suit the system's capacity. £ Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronisation This function enables you to adjust the different speaker's distance to your listening position. It permits an accurate synchronisation, which creates the ultimate sound environment.