Kenwood VR-6060 Instruction Manual

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29 ENAmbience effectsThis receiver is equipped with listening modes that allowyou to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety ofvideo sources.In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surroundmodes, make sure to input the proper speaker settingsbeforehand. ¡Surround modesDTS-ESThe DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround.DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theatres thatincludes as addtional surround-center channel matrixed withinsurround-left and surround-right. It’s compatible on predecessorDTS 5.1 system. The extra channel allows more accurate placementand steering of sound accross the rear soundstage.The DTS-ESreceiver will be required, to experience a discrete 6.1-channel mix.The DTS-ES decoders used in home cinema systems have decodingoptions for utilising the extra channel, in addition to processingexisting 5.1 channel surround sound :DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 add the surround backchannel audio to the DTS 5.1-channel format to improve the acousticpositioning and makes acoustic image movement more natural withthe 6.1-channel reproduction. NEO:6 is a new technology whichdecodes 2-channel signals into 6-channel signals using high-accuracydigital matrix technology. According to the signals to be played back,DTS NEO:6 uses either the NEO:CINEMA mode optimized for movieplayback or the NEO:MUSIC mode optimized for music playback.* LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deepbass sound effects.DTS has a .1 or LFE channel.The indication “LFE” appears in the display when a signal is beinginput for this channel.“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”and “Neo:6” are trademarks of DigitalTheater Systems, Inc.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DolbyLaboratories.“Circle Surround II and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,Inc. Circle Surround technology is incorporated under license from SRSLabs, Inc.”Dolby DigitalThe Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channelsof digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such asLaserdisc or DVD software marked ). Compared with previ-ous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality,greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.NoteAlthough a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surroundleft and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.1 channel DolbyDigital surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (andDolby Surround) program sources, even if you connect only the frontspeakers.* LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separatenon-directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamicdeep bass sound effects.Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate lowfrequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will also improve deepbass performance in the other surround modes.The indication “LFE” appears in the display when a signal is beinginput for this channel.Dolby PRO LOGIC IIDolby Pro Logic II was designed specifically to provide a new senseof spatiality, directionality and articulation of sounds from DolbySurround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc softwaremarked ). This is achieved with an intelligent, built-infeedback logic design, a matrix surround decoding and the decodingof stereo, full bandwidth surround outputs. The PRO LOGIC II modesprogrammed into this receiver are “MOVIE”, “MUSIC” and “PROLOGIC”. The “MOVIE” mode of the PRO LOGIC II has presetcharacteristics to produce a calibrated, high-level surround soundplayback while the “MUSIC” mode has user-adjustable characteris-tics to offer the three optional controls, like “Dimension”, “CenterWidth” and “Panorama mode” to allow optimization of the soundfieldsas desired. The “Dimension” control allows the user to graduallyadjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear; the“Center Width” control allows various adjustment of the left-center-right speakers’ balance; the “Panaroma mode” extends the frontstereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wrap-around” effect with side wall imaging.* Optional in this mode.Center speakerSubwoofer (SW)Surroundspeakers (L, R) Surroundback speakerFront speakers (L, R)Center speakerSubwoofer (SW)Surroundspeakers (L, R) Surroundback speakerFront speakers (L, R)Center speakerSubwoofer (SW)Surroundspeakers (L, R) Surroundback speakerFront speakers (L, R)•VR609/29-35/EN 10/24/01, 10:38 PM29