Onkyo TX-DS838 Owner Manual - Page 11

Introduction DSP (digital signal processor) Surround System 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. Since the TX-DS838 is equipped with front, center and Surround amplifiers, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, Arena and Stadium Surround effects can be produced. You can enjoy the feeling of a movie theater, concert hall or ball game ground in your own room. DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround ( ) DOLBY SURROUND Many motion pictures produced have been released in the 4channel "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. Dolby Digital (AC-3) PR 7,`7,",: ) Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a new-generation digital audio format for multi-channel Surround audio. With this digital audio format, you can create a five full-range channel system which is a developed version of the conventional Surround system (left, center, right, and only one Surround channel). Adding to its five full-range channels, Dolby Digital (AC-3) supports an LEE (low frequency effect) channel, which is used solely for low frequency sounds independent of the other channels. Dolby Digital (AC-3) is sometimes referred to as a "5.1" channel format since this LEE channel is indicated as 0.1. This fully discrete 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) can reproduce sound of a wide and dynamic range, changing your room into a home theater. Dolby Digital (AC-3) technology is implemented in such media as laser discs, DVDs (digital video discs), CATV (cable television), DBS (direct broadcasting), and HDTVs (high definition televisions). ACTION, DRAMA and MUSICAL Surround These three movie genre modes use Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding in addition to Onkyo processing to enhance the best quality of the source. AC-3 or PRO LOGIC ACTION: for software which emphasizes the special effects AC-3 or PRO LOGIC DRAMA: for software which emphasizes the dialog AC-3 or PRO LOGIC MUSICAL: for software which emphasizes the music HALL Surround This mode is especially suited for media already having a substantial amount of reverb sound such as classical music since it simulates the atmosphere of a concert hall. LIVE Surround This mode reproduces the feeling of a live performance. ARENA Surround This mode recreates the mood of listening to a concert in a domed stadium. STADIUM Surround This mode is best when watching a live sporting event since it removes the announcer's voice simulating the feel of being in a stadium. Stage reflections Ceiling reflections Wa I reflections gfinn %%%N. Wall reflections NOTE: • The concert hal l 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 some cases an unnatural impression can be conveyed if there are 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, but a sophisticated effect that spreads existing reverberation around. Multi-Room Remote System (rrRx) Using the Multi-Room Remote System equipment, you can operate all components connected to the TX-DS838 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 20 to 22 for more details.) The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System: USA & Canada: * Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits HKT-600, HKT-700 (IR Remote Control Extension System) and Xantech's Multi-Room System Other area: * Sensor Unit: Model No. HR-10 * Remote Emitter: Model No. HE-50 (AC) * Remote Emitter Head: Model No. HE-10 The following secondary remote control can be used to operate the system from the sub-room: * Secondary Remote Control for Multi-Room Remote Sys- tem: Model No. RC-MR1H Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your Onkyo Multi-Room System with a Xantech Multi-Room System. 11