Sony SDP-EP9ES Operating Instructions

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Digital Surround Processor

Operating Instructions

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Manual de Instrucciones

Manual de Instruções

SDP-EP9ES

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the processor and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the processor, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the processor.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the processor for a long time, be sure to disconnect the processor from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

If you have any question or problem concerning your processor, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On placement

• Place the processor in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the processor.

• Do not place the processor near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

On operation

• Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the processor.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

About This Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the processor. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the processor.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This processor incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby ,” the double-D symbol a, “AC-3” and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hooking Up the System 4 Speaker Placement 7 Before You Use Your Processor 7 Setting Up for Surround Sound 8

Processor Operations

Selecting a Component 11 Selecting a Surround Field 12 Digital Recording 14 Settings and Adjustments 15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 21 Glossary 21

Front Panel Descriptions 22

Rear Panel Descriptions 22

Index 23

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the processor:

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Connecting cords (3)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the processor.

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Hooking Up the System

The surround processor allows you to connect up to 5 digital audio (video) source components, such as a DVD player or LD player with an AC-3 RF output. The illustration at right describes how to make connections between your digital audio (video) source components the surround processor, and your multichannel amplifier.

• Connecting an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs

Front speakers

Rear speakers

Centre speaker Subwoofer

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

compatible amp (TA-VA8ES, etc.)

DVD player,

LD player, etc.

When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the processor, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• Connecting separate amplifiers for each speaker

Amplifier for

Front Speakers

Amplifier for

Rear Speakers

Amplifier for

Centre Speaker

Amplifier for

Subwoofer

DVD player,

LD player, etc.

Front Speakers

Rear Speakers

Centre Speaker

Sub woofer

1 Connect the OUTPUT terminals of the surround

processor to the front (left and right), rear (left and right) centre and sub woofer channel inputs on your amplifier (for TA-VA8ES, connect the to the 5.1 INPUT terminals as shown on the following page).

2 Connect the digital audio outputs of each

component to the appropriate terminals on the back of the surround processor. This unit’s digital inputs detect Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals automatically. The AC-3 RF input terminal for use with LD players is for Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals only.

Getting Started

Connecting an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs (such as the Sony TA-VA8ES, etc.)

DVD player, etc.*

LD player**

CD player, etc.

DAT/MD deck

from AUDIO/ VIDEO OUT

from OUTPUT

to INPUT

from OUTPUT

TV LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

PHONO CD DAT/MD TAPETUNER

OUTOUTIN IN IN IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

REC OUT INREC OUT ININININ

OUT

VIDEO

OUT 2 OUT 1

AUDIO

FRONT REAR CENTER

The arrow

5.1 INPUT

WOOFER

indicates signal flow.

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURROUND OUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

TA-VA8ES

SWITCHED AC OUTLETS

REAR SPEAKERSCENTER SPEAKER

to mains

SDP-EP9ES

OUTPUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

to OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT

from OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

from COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

from OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT*

from AC-3 RF OUTPUT

Notes on connection

• Do not connect the mains lead to a mains or press the POWER switch before completing all connections.

• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. Loose connection may cause hum and noise.

• Jacks and plugs of the connecting cords are colorcoded as follows:

Yellow jacks and plugs: Video signal Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel You can use either red or white cables to connect the centre speaker and sub woofer.

BYPASS INPUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

WOOFER

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

* If your DVD player has a COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT,

we recommend connecting the DVD player’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT 4 (COAXIAL IN) instead of making the optical connection shown above.

** If your LD player has an optical digital output, connect it

to one of the DIGITAL INPUT 1~3 jacks on this unit. This connection can be used together with the AC-3 RF connection.

to mains

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Getting Started

If you have an additional surround amplifier with pre out terminals (such as the Sony TA-E2000ESD)

You can connect it to this unit’s BYPASS INPUT jacks. The signals from the connected amplifier will be output without alteration from this unit’s OUTPUT jacks when you select BYPASS (see page 11 for details).

If you have an additional centre speaker or active sub woofer

Connect the other CENTER OUTPUT terminal to the input on the amplifier for your other centre speaker. Connect the other WOOFER OUTPUT terminal to the input terminal on the active woofer.

Amplifier for

TA-VA8ES SDP-EP9ES

FRONT

5.1 INPUT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

OUTPUT

REARFRONT

Ç Ç Ç

CENTER

WOOFER

centre speaker

Active Woofer

Connecting digital components

INPUT

Hookups

The arrow

DVD player

Be sure to connect the DVD player’s digital output to one of the surround processor’s DIGITAL INPUT 1~4 jacks.

DVD player

DIGITAL

OUT

If your DVD player has a COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT, we recommend connecting the DVD player’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT 4 (COAXIAL IN) instead of making the optical connection shown above.

LD player

Be sure to connect the LD player’s AC-3 RF output to the surround processor’s AC-3 RF INPUT jacks.

LD player

AC-3

OUT

indicates signal flow.

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

INPUT

You can connect the digital output jacks of a DVD player, DAT/MD deck, CD player (etc.) to the surround processor’s digital input jacks (DIGITAL INPUT 1~4). You can also connect the AC-3 RF output terminal of an LD player to the surround processor’s AC-3 RF INPUT terminal. You can connect the surround processor’s digital output jack (DIGITAL OUTPUT) to a DAT/MD deck.

What cords will I need?

• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied)

• Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied)

If your LD player has an optical digital output, connect it to one of the DIGITAL INPUT 1~3 jacks on this unit. This connection can be used together with the AC-3 RF connection.

CD player

DIGITAL

OUT

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

INPUT

DAT/MD deck

DIGITAL

OUT

Surround processor

OUTPUT

DIGITAL4DIGITAL3DIGITAL2DIGITAL1AC-3

DIGITAL

INPUT

Note

This unit is only compatible with digital components using 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz sampling frequencies. It is not compatible with 96 kHz.

Speaker Placement

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). (However, this unit lets you to place the centre speaker up to 1.5 metres closer (B) and the rear speakers up to

4.5 metres closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 metres from the listening position (A).)

Getting Started

Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers matching your front speakers.

A A

45°

A A

45°

90°

20°

Notes

• Do not place the centre or rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls perpendicular to the listening position they should be placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

Front speaker

90°

20°

Note

If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SP. SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 8 and 13 for details).

Before You Use Your Processor

Before you start using your processor, make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to –20 dB (near the centre position).

Turn on the processor and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” appears in the display.

• Press BYPASS or one of the INPUT buttons if “BYPASS ON” appears in the display.

• Press SET UP to register the type of speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position (see “Speaker Set Up” on the following page).

Getting Started

Speaker Set Up

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.

Specifying the speaker type and distance

Centre speaker size

Initial setting is : CENTER SP [LARGE]

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE” (WIDE mode).

• If you connect small speakers with minimal bass response, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the centre channel bass frequencies from the front speakers, sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers (NORMAL mode).

• If you do not connect the centre speaker, select “NO” (PHANTOM mode).

POWER SET UP

+/–

Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the processor.

2 Press SET UP.

“SP.SETUP” appears in the display

3 Press SET UP repeatedly to select the parameter

you want to adjust.

4 Turn the +/– knob to select the setting you desire.

The settings is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the

parameters shown below.

6 Press SET UP to exit the set up mode.

Rear speaker size

Initial setting is : REAR SP [LARGE]

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you connect small speakers with minimal bass response, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO” (3 CH mode).

Rear speaker position

Initial setting is : REAR SP [ SIDE ] This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR modes. Refer to the illustration below.

• Set to SIDE if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.

• Set to BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.

This setting effects only the VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR modes.

Front speaker size

Initial setting is : FRONT SP [LARGE]

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you connect small speakers with minimal bass response, select “SMALL” to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

20°

45°

90°

Getting Started

Sub woofer selection

Initial setting is : SUB WOOFER [YES]

• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES” to output the LFE (low frequency extension) channel from the sub woofer.

• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible. (However, when using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs, set the sub woofer’s cut off frequency to match the characteristics of the amplifier.

Front speaker distance

Initial setting is : FRONT 5.0 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 7).

• Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 metre steps from

1.0 to 12.0 metres.

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

Centre speaker distance

Initial setting is : CENTER 5.0 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the centre speaker.

• Centre speaker distance can be set in 0.1 metre steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page

7) to a distance 1.5 metres closer to your listening position (B on page 7).

• Do not place the centre speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.

Rear speaker distance

Initial setting is : REAR 3.5 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the rear (left or right) speaker.

• Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 metre steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 7) to a distance 4.5 metres closer to your listening position (C on page 7).

• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

Adjusting the speaker volume

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker.

1, 3

MASTER

VOLUME

Note

This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centred at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

1 Press TEST.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

2 From your listening position, use the remote to

adjust the volume of each speaker so that the test tone can be heard at the same level from all speakers.

Press FRONT BAL L or R to adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (±8 dB, 0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from both speakers simultaneously.

Press REAR BAL L or R to adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (±8 dB,

0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from both speakers simultaneously.

Press CENTER + or – to adjust the level of centre speaker (0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from the centre speaker.

Press REAR + or – to adjust the level of rear speakers (0.5 dB/steps). During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from both speakers simultaneously.

3 Press TEST to turn off the test tone.

To manually adjust the bass roll off frequency for each channel

When the front, centre, or rear speaker sizes are set to small, the bass roll off frequency is automatically set to 120 Hz. To select a different roll off frequency, set the menu mode to EXPAND and use the front, centre, or rear speaker roll off parameters in the speaker set up menu. For details about the menu mode, see page 15. For details about the roll off parameters, see page 19.

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Getting Started

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Use MASTER VOLUME on the processor, remote, or your multichannel processor. When using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs, set this unit’s MASTER VOLUME to –20 dB (near the centre position) and adjust the amplifier’s volume control.

To set the test tone to a specific channel

Set the menu mode to EXPAND and use the test tone parameter in the LEVEL ADJUST menu to select the channel you desire. For details about the menu mode, see page 15. For details about the test tone parameter, see page 15.

Notes

• The front balance, rear balance, centre level, and rear level are shown in the display during adjustment.

• Although these adjustments can also be made with the LEVEL ADJUST menu using the knobs on the front panel, we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote control.

Processor Operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the processor or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 4 to 7.

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to –20 dB (near the centre position) (when using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs).

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to –∞ dB (when using separate amplifiers for each speaker).

Processor Operations

3 When connected to an amplifier with 5.1 ch

inputs, turn on your amplifier, select the respective component, then select the 5.1 channel input.

EXAMPLE: Turn FUNCTION to select “LD”, then press

5.1 INPUT (for Sony TA-VA8ES). At this time, set the MASTER VOLUME control on your amplifier to “0”.

4 Turn on the source component, the LD player for

example, and start playback.

5 Use the MASTER VOLUME on your amplifier to

adjust the volume.

POWER MASTER VOLUME

INPUT buttons

1 Press POWER to turn on the processor.

2 Press an INPUT button to select the component

you want to use:

To listen to or watch

An LD player connected to the AC-3 RF INPUT jack

The component connected to the DIGITAL 1, 2, or 3 optical input jack.*

The component connected to the DIGITAL 4 coaxial input jack.

The component connected to the BYPASS input jacks.

Press

AC-3 RF

DIGITAL 1, 2, or 3

DIGITAL 4

BYPASS**

Mute the sound

Reinforce the bass

Turn off the display

Adjust the level of the sub woofer*

* In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-3)

bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible. (However, when using an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs, set the sub woofer’s cut off frequency to match the characteristics of the amplifier.)

Do this

Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound

Press BASS BOOST to turn on the B.BOOST indicator.

Press DISPLAY on the remote.

Press the SUB WOOFER +/– on the remote.

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the processor. EXAMPLE: To listen to a Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded Laserdisc played back in

* This unit’s digital inputs detect Dolby Digital (AC-3)

or PCM signals automatically. (The AC-3 RF input terminal for use with LD players is for Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals only.)

** • The menu functions may not be available when the

unit is set to the “BYPASS ON” mode.

• If you connected an additional audio amplifier (etc.) to the BYPASS IN jacks on the processor as described on page 6, use the function selector on that component to select the component you want to listen to (“CD” for example).

• This unit switches to the “BYPASS ON” mode while its POWER is set to off.

BYPASSINPUT SELECT </>

1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the

processor.

2 Press INPUT SELECT < or > repeatedly to display

the input for the component you want to use (or press BYPASS to display “BYPASS ON”).

EXAMPLE: If you connected your LD player to the AC-3 RF INPUT, select “AC-3 RF”.

Processor Operations

Selecting a Surround Field

You can select a surround field according to the type of source you are playing. When playing programme sources recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format, you can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting “DOLBY SURROUND”. This unit also incorporates several pre-programmed sound modes called “Digital Cinema Sound”. Select from these surround modes according to your preference to enjoy powerful surround effects from a wide variety of programme sources.

DOLBY SURR

MODE

SURROUND

OFFMODE

OFFDOLBY

When you select DOLBY SURROUND

When the signal being input is PCM, normal 2 channel playback occurs. When the signal being input is Dolby Digital (AC-3), the number of channels played back are determined automatically according to the characteristics of the input signal. In the “DOLBY SURROUND” mode the number of channels being played back from the current programme source appear in the display as shown below:

Display Channels played back

STEREO PCM [xx kHz]* Normal PCM playback DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0]** Centre only (mono) DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] Front (L, R) DOLBY DIGITAL [2/1] Front (L, R) + Rear (mono) DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] Front (L, R) + Rear (L, R) DOLBY DIGITAL [3/0]** Front (L, R) + Centre DOLBY DIGITAL [3/1] Front (L, R) + Centre +

Rear (mono)

DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] Front (L, R) + Centre +

Rear (L, R)

DOLBY PROLOGIC Front (L, R) + Centre +

Rear (mono)

* 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz is displayed. 44.1 kHz is

displayed as “44 kHz”.

** The surround effect may not be readily apparent in

all cases.

When playing a 2 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) source, the unit determines either Pro Logic of stereo playback automatically according to the information provided by the programme source.

To select the Dolby Surround mode

Press DOLBY SURR(OUND). Normally, select this mode when playing programme sources recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.

To select Digital Cinema Sound

Press MODE repeatedly until the mode you desire appears in the display. See the chart on the following page for details regarding the types of surround modes available and the effects they provide.

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo.

Processor Operations

Digital Cinema Sound

Surround mode

NORMAL SURROUND

ENHANCED SURROUND

LARGE THEATER

CINEMA STUDIO A

CINEMA STUDIO B

CINEMA STUDIO C

VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) A (Ill.1)

VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) B (Ill.2)

Effect

Decodes programmes processed with Dolby Surround. Use to decode 2 ch sources using Dolby Pro Logic decoding.

Provides a greater sense of presence from Pro Logic sources with monaural rear channel sound. Produces a stereo like effect in the rear channels.

Reproduces the acoustics of a standard movie theatre.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theatre” cinema production studio.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theatre” cinema production studio.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in Ill. 1.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in Ill. 2.

Ill.1 VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) A

LCR

Ill.2 VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) B

LCR

Ill.3 VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

For REAR SP [SIDE]* For REAR SP [BEHIND]*

LCR

SRSL

LCR

VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT (Ill.3)

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR (Ill.4)

LARGE HALL

LIVE HOUSE

Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. The shift position differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (SP. SETUP).

Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (SP. SETUP).

Reproduces the acoustics of a live house. Use when playing recordings of live concerts (etc.).

Creates a simulated surround sound from monaural sources such as old movies or TV programmes.

To turn off the surround effect (2 channel stereo playback)

Press OFF (or DIGITAL CINEMA SOUND - OFF on the remote). At this time Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are automatically downmixed to front (L, R) signals.

Ill.4 VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

For REAR SP [SIDE]* For REAR SP [BEHIND]*

LCR

SRSL

L : Front speaker (left) * See page 8 for details on R : Front speaker (right) how to set the rear speaker C : Centre speaker position. SL : Rear speaker (left) SR : Rear speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

LCR

SRSL

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Processor Operations

Adjusting the Surround Effect Level (for Digital Cinema Sound modes only*)

Digital Recording

You can adjust the surround effect level. This control lets you adjust the “presence” of the current Digital Cinema Sound mode from 0% (no digital cinema sound effects) to 100% (150%) in 5% steps.

* This adjustment is not possible in the NORMAL

SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND mode.

1 Start playing a programme source.

2 Press DIGITAL CINEMA SOUND - MODE on the

remote repeatedly to select the mode you desire.

3 Press EFFECT + or – on the remote to select the

level you prefer. The effect level is indicated in the display during adjustment. The level is stored automatically.

Note

Changing the effect level may not produce major variations in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources.

You can also adjust the surround effect level using the controls on the front panel.

Use the MENU and the +/– knobs to adjust the surround effect level parameter in the SURROUND menu. See page 15 for details on menu operations and the surround effect level parameter.

This processor makes it easy to make digital recordings from the components connected to the processor. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly.

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

INPUT buttons

Playback component

(CD player, etc.)

ç: Signal flow

Digital recording component (DAT deck, MD deck , etc.)

EXAMPLE: Recording a CD using a DAT deck

See your DAT or CD player’s instruction manual if you need help.

1 Press DIGITAL 1 (if a CD player is connected to

the DIGITAL 1 INPUT) to select the CD player.

2 Insert a blank digital audio tape into the DAT for

recording.

Compressing the dynamic range (Dolby Digital (AC-3) only)

When inputting a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal you can compress the dynamic range of the sound track by using the dynamic range compression parameters in the SURROUND menu. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. See page 15 for details on menu operations and page 16 for details on the dynamic range compression parameter.

3 Start recording on the DAT and then start playing

the CD you want to record.

Note

You cannot record the digital signal from a Dolby Digital (AC-3) programme source.

Settings and Adjustments

The menu operations allow you to customize various aspects of the processor to suit your listening environment, your speakers, your components, and your personal preferences. You can select between two menu modes (basic and expand) according to your needs.

• The basic menu mode (BASIC) lets you make general adjustments to the sound fields and adjust all speaker settings simultaneously.

• The expanded menu mode (EXPAND) lets you make precise individual adjustments to the equalization and low cut frequency of the front, centre, and rear speakers, and determine the default settings for the digital inputs.

Processor Operations

When using the controls on the remote

1 Press SELECT repeatedly to display the desired

menu.

2 Press MENU / repeatedly to select the parameter

you desire from the respective menu

3 Press +/– repeatedly to select the setting you desire.

The setting is entered automatically.

4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to make all necessary

adjustments.

Note

Certain menu items may not be available for adjustment depending on the current settings and menu modes. Unavailable items appear dimmed when shown in the display.

LEVEL ADJUST menu

Note

If you switch from EXPAND mode to BASIC mode, the adjustments made in the EXPAND mode are retained. However, if you adjust parameters from the same menu in the BASIC mode, those settings change accordingly. For example, when you switch to the basic mode, the individual tone controls for each speaker (in the EQUALIZER menu) are preserved. However, a single adjustment to the general tone controls (in the SURROUND menu) sets all speaker equalizations to the front speaker settings.

MENU +/–

1 Push the MENU knob repeatedly to display one

of the following menus:

BASIC mode EXPAND mode

LEVEL ADJUST menu LEVEL ADJUST menu SURROUND menu SURROUND menu SP. SETUP menu EQUALIZER menu CUSTOMIZE menu SP. SETUP menu

CUSTOMIZE menu

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the parameter you

desire from the respective menu.

3 Turn the +/– knob to select the setting you desire.

The setting is entered automatically.

4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to make all necessary

adjustments.

The LEVEL ADJUST menu contains speaker level adjustment parameters that allow you to balance output level to each speaker.

Most of these settings can also be adjusted directly using remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume” (page 9).

Test tone

Initial setting is : TEST TONE OFF

Lets you turn the test tone on and off.

• When the menu mode is set to BASIC, you can select between “OFF” and “[ ] auto”. “[ ] auto” provides the same test tone activity as the described on page 8.

• When the menu mode is set to EXPAND, you can select which speaker will emit the test tone; [L]: left (front), [C]: centre, [R]: right (front), [SR]: rear right, [SL]: rear left.

Front speaker balance

Initial setting is : FRONT L ___1___ R Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers.

• The balance can be adjusted ±8.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Rear speaker balance

Initial setting is : REAR L ___1___ R Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers.

• The balance can be adjusted ±8.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Rear speaker level

Initial setting is : REAR LEVEL 0 dB Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers.

• The level can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB.

• Selecting MUTE completely mutes the sound (–∞) from the rear speakers. In this case, the sound of the rear channels is not output from the front speakers, etc.

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Processor Operations

Centre speaker level

Initial setting is : CENT.LEVEL 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the centre speaker.

• The level can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB.

• Selecting MUTE completely mutes the sound (–∞) from the centre speaker. In this case, the sound of the centre channel is not output from the front speakers, etc.

Sub woofer level

Initial setting is : SUB WOOFER 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.

• The level can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB.

• Selecting MUTE mutes the sound from the sub woofer.

SURROUND menu

The SURROUND menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current surround field. The settings available in this menu are stored separately for each surround field. The parameter types vary according to the menu mode.

Surround effect level (Digital Cinema Sound modes only)

Initial setting is : SURR.EFFECT 100% This parameter can be adjusted directly using EFFECT +/– on the remote. It lets you adjust the “presence” of the current digital cinema sound surround effect.

• The effect level can be adjusted from 0% (no digital cinema sound effects) to 100% (150%) in 5% steps.

Low Frequency Extension (LFE) mix level (DISCRETE only)

Initial setting is : LFE MIX. 0dB This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Extension) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, centre or rear channels via the bass redirection circuitry.

• The level can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from –20.0 dB to 0 dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer.

• Selecting MUTE mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, centre, or rear speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup (page 8).

Dynamic range compression ratio

Initial setting is : D.RANGE COMP OFF Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

• OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression.

• STD reproduces the sound track with the full dynamic range as intended by the recording engineer.

• 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire.

• MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range.

Tone Control (on/off) •Basic mode only•

Initial setting is : TONE CONTROL OFF Lets you turn the BASS and TREBLE tone control adjustments ON or OFF. You can use this setting to compare the sound of the BASS and TREBLE adjustments with that of the original signal.

• OFF flattens the frequency characteristics of all channels simultaneously. If you adjust the bass or treble levels after setting the tone control to OFF, the sound quality changes from the flat (0 dB) position.

• ON restores the frequency characteristics to the values present before the tone control was set to OFF.

Bass level adjustment •Basic mode only•

Initial setting is : BASS 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the bass frequencies of the front (left and right), centre, and rear (left and right) channels simultaneously. To adjust the LFE channel, see “Low Frequency Extension (LFE) mix level”.

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The “0dB” setting represents line level (0 dB).

Treble level adjustment •Basic mode only•

Initial setting is : TREBLE 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the treble frequencies of the front (left and right), centre, and rear (left and right) channels simultaneously.

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The “0dB” setting represents line level (0 dB).

Processor Operations

EQUALIZER menu •Expand mode only•

In EXPAND mode, the settings in this menu replace the tone control settings of the SURROUND menu. This menu contains parameters that allow you to adjustment to the tone of the front (left and right), centre, and rear (left and right) speakers individually.

Equalizer (on/off)

Initial setting is : EQUALIZER ON Lets you turn the equalizer adjustments ON or OFF. You can use this setting to compare the sound of the equalizer adjustments with that of the original signal.

• OFF flattens the frequency characteristics of all channels simultaneously. If you adjust the bass or treble levels after setting the equalizer to OFF, the sound quality changes from the flat (0 dB) position.

• ON restores the frequency characteristics to the values present before the equalizer was set to OFF.

Front speaker bass adjustment

Level : FRONT BASS 0dB Frequency : FRONT BASS 250Hz Use the +/– knob to adjust the level, then turn the MENU knob to move select the frequency (Hz) and use the +/– knob to adjust the frequency. Repeat until you achieve the sound you desire.