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Features
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped
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DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS audio
creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software in the
(Dolby)
mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy!
(When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF
demodulator (RFD-1) is required.)
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, “ and double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
CINEMA Re-EQ
In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the speaker and the speakers
themselves are very specialized. Because a soundtrack recorded in this dead sounding space when it is played at
home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very precise way.
ADVANCED THEATER modes
Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by simulating the environment of a movie
theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of a concert hall (MUSICAL). With 5-D THEATER, you can enjoy Dolby
Pro Logic encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital.
Various Surround Effects (DSP)
The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different
sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.
Midnight Listening Mode
When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround effects may tend to
become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality
surround sound even at low volumes.
Optical Digital Output
The digital signal input can be directly output to digital recording components such as MD, DAT and CD-R from
the optical digital output jack to create digital recordings.
DIGITAL NR function
Noise in the playback source can be reduced to a minimum so you can enjoy a clearer sound.
5.1 Channel Input
By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this unit, you can
enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Connections can be made to a DVD player or Multi channel decoder equipped
with 5.1 channel analog output jacks.
5 Channels of Independent Amplification
This receiver incorporates 5 independent 100 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby
Digital and DTS surround sound. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each
channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources.
Remote Control of Other Components
The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the
appropriate preset code. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations
automatically.
The Energy-saving Design
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (during Standby). Regarding the value
of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on page 57.
