Manual

This receiver incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of program sources.

Surround modes

(3_ (Dolby) mode

Use this mode when playing Dotby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software. Decod(ng switches automatically according to

the input signal, so all you have to do is enjoy!

You can identify Dolby Digital software by the _or ,,_._ marks. Most Dolby Pro Logic software is marked

[3B_, but unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby Pro Logic.

For more information about Dolby formats, refer to page 52.

ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only)

MUSICAL

Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hail and is suitable for music or musical sources

marked _,,_,_ ( _ ) or _.

DRAMA

Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater, and is suitable for watching dramas or=

sources marked _q£,,_,_( I_.o,._, _ ) or _.

ACTION

Simulates the acoustic environment of a modern large movie theater. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of

motion picture audio which is suitable for action movies on sources marked pp,.,,_,,( _ ) or _.

5-D THEATER

Simulates the dear and dynamic five channel sound of Dolby Digital audio on Dolby Pro Logic software marked

OO[_i_. Also, when used with DTS or Dolby Digital sources, you can experience the sense of travelling with the

soundtrack.

DSP modes

The DSP(Digital Sound Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic

environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sourcesor Dolby Pro Logic sources. (Dolby Digital and

Dolby Pro Logic sources can be used simultaneously.)

HALL 1

Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hall of wooden construction. Complex delay of

reflected sounds coupled with reverberation effects create a dynamic and beautiful sound characteristic of an

orchestra performing in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music

HALL 2

Simulates the acousticenvironmentof a Europeanconcert hallwith stonewalls, The richreverberationsand natural

fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in a concerthat1,making it suitable for c_assicalmusic.

JAZZ

Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club. Less delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of

hearing a live band.

DANCE

Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a disco with a square dance floor. A short delay on

the reflected sounds emulates the "fever" of disco sound.

THEATER 1

Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater.

THEATER 2

Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel.