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GENERAL OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION
Input Selection
The input can be selected from the remote control, or the front panel. Analog Audio,
Digital audio, and video are all selected simultaneously. (Video can be switched
separately. See advanced features.) The inputs are labeled for convenience only. Any line
level analog output, or SPDIF digital output can be connected to any input.
Dolby Digital from a laserdisc player requires the use of an external RF demodulator.
Auto-format detection
When an input is selected, the processor will search for a digital signal, and if present,
will determine the format and switch to the proper mode. If no digital signal is detected,
the processor will default to the analog input. The Soundstage will automatically switch
to the digital input when one becomes present at the digital input for the selected
source.
Discrete surround formats such as DTS, and Dolby Digital will automatically selected
when these bitstreams are detected.
If a PCM digital bitstream, or an analog signal is detected, the last mode that was
selected on that particular input will be loaded.
Volume Adjustment by source
Individual overall volume settings are saved for each input. When an input is selected,
the volume level is set to the previously set level for that particular input.
Variable Equalizer
Bass and Treble Equalizer adjustments are available with 6dB of attenuation to 6 dB of
gain in 1 dB steps. Pressing the TREBLE or BASS button allows adjustment of these
settings. The LVL up (FF) and LVL DN (REW) buttons adjust the selected EQ. The Bass
EQ is centered around 200 Hz, and the Treble EQ is centered around 5700 Hz. The
Variable Equalizer can be turned on and off by pressing the A button. Once the Variable
Equalizer has been activated while in a particular mode, each time that mode is loaded,
the Variable Equalizer will be on. Once the Variable Equalizer is turned off with the A
button, the Variable Equalizer will be off when that particular mode is loaded.
On-The-Fly Adjustments
The Center channel, Subwoofer, and Front/Rear balance can be adjusted On-The-Fly by
pressing the appropriate button in the Speaker Configuration Grid on the remote control.
These adjustments take effect immediately but are not saved. The next time the mode
is loaded the settings will revert back to the default settings. The need for continual
adjustments of these settings while in a particular mode may indicate that the saved
channel balance settings are not properly set.
Equalizer
Pressing the EQ button will turn on the Fixed Equalizer. The EQ setting is a standard
Movie EQ used to “tame” a bright soundtrack. Each time a mode is loaded, the EQ will
be turned off as it's necessity will vary by source material.
