Kenwood VRS-6100 Instruction Manual

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28 ENAmbience effectsThis receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy anenhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources.In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, makesure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. *Surround modesDolby Digital EXDolby Digital EX is an extension of Dolby Digital technology, DolbyDigital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 6.1-chan-nel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives threesurround channels from the two in the original recording.This is achieved by using three different surround signals, LeftSurround, Right Surround, and Back Surround, each driving its ownarray of speakers. Think of it as adding a center channel for the rearspeakers, which give more diffuse and natural surround effect, evenif you wanted the ability to completely encircle the audience withsound, positioning sound effects exactly where they would be heardin real life.NoteFor best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with moviesoundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX which containa digital flag that will automatically activate this feature. However, fortitles released prior to late 2001, this feature has to be activatedmanually.This model lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby Surround) programsources, even if you connect only the Front Speakers. However, inorder to enjoy the benefit of true 6.1 channel Dolby Digital SurroundEX sound, KENWOOD recommends that you connect a full set ofspeakers.CSWRBLBL RLS RSL R (Front speakers)C (Center speaker)SW(Subwoofer)LS RS (Surround speakersLB RB (Surround back speakers)Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx/ Dolby PRO LOGIC IIDolby Pro Logic IIx was designed specifically to provide a new senseof spatiality, directionality and articulation of sounds from DolbySurround encoded sources.This is achieved with an intelligent, built-in feedback logic design, a matrixsurround decoding and the decoding of stereo, full bandwidth surroundoutputs. The PRO LOGIC IIx modes programmed into this receiver are"MOVIE", "MUSIC" and "GAME". The "MOVIE" mode of the PRO LOGIC IIxhas preset characteristics to produce a calibrated, high-level surroundsound playback while the "MUSIC" mode has user-adjustable character-istics to offer the three optional controls, like "Dimension", "Center Width"and "Panorama" modes to allow optimization of the soundfields asdesired. The "Dimension" control allows the user to gradually adjust thesoundfield either towards the front or towards the rear; the "CenterWidth" control allows various adjustment of the left-center-right speak-ers’ balance; the "Panorama" mode extends the front stereo image toinclude the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect withside wall imaging. The "GAME" mode is designed for playing videogames and enhances the powerful feeling of sound.CRBLBL RLS RSSWCL RLS RSSWDolbyPRO LOGIC IIxDolbyPRO LOGIC IICL RLS RSSWDolby DigitalDolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels ofdigital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such asLaserdisc or DVD software marked ). Compared with previousDolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality,greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.This model lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby Surround) programsources, even if you connect only the Front Speakers. However, inorder to enjoy the benefit of true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surroundsound, KENWOOD recommends that you connect a full set ofspeakers.