SURROUND EFFECTS
HALL AND THEATER Surround
3 STEREO Surround
The Hall and Theater surround sound functions
Dolby 3 Stereo surround sound uses analog or
use standard analog audio signals to create a
digital audio signals to playback through three
simulated surround effect like found in a concert
speakers. You do not require rear speakers.
hall or movie theater. Since some music, video
and television sources are recorded in stereo not
1) Front left channel
Dolby Surround Sound, they will not play properly
2) Front right channel
using the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic
3) Center channel
surround functions.
This allows you to enjoy a home theater surround
However, when listening to FM radio stations,
sound experience without connecting rear
cassette tapes, CD’s or television broadcasts,
channel speakers.
you can select the Hall or Theater functions to
create a surround sound effect.
3 Stereo can be used with both Dolby Digital or
Note:
the broadcast or recording must be in
Dolby Pro Logic audio sources.
stereo to use these surround functions – mono
audio sources cannot be used.
The Hall surround function simulates the feeling
of a concert hall. The normal left and right stereo
channel information is directed to the main
speakers. A reverberated surround sound is
created and directed to the center and rear
speakers.
The Theater surround function provides a three
dimensional experience like a movie theater. It
simulates an effect similar to Dolby Pro Logic
when playing source material that is recorded or
broadcast in stereo but not in Dolby Surround.
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