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(3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music
To achieve more effective surround sound for both movies and music, use different sets of surround
speakers and different surround modes for the two types of sources.
• Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching
Front speakers
movies only and point them toward the listening position in order assure
Center speaker
clear positioning of the sound.
• Set the center speaker in the same positions as in example (1).
Monitor
• Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the positions described in
Subwoofer
example (1) or (2), depending on the types of speakers used.
45° ~ 60°
• Set surround speakers B for playing multi-channel music at the same height
Surround
as the front speakers and slightly at an angle to the rear of the listening
speakers A
position, and point them toward the listening position.
• Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround
speaker A jacks on the AVC-A1SR, the
140°
surround speakers for playing multi-
channel music to the surround speaker B
Surround back
jacks. Set the surround speaker selection
speakers (A)
Surround speakers B
on the setup menu. (For instructions, see
As seen from above
page 11.)
• To activate the appropriate speakers for
movies and music, we suggest that
during setup, choose Dolby Digital/DTS
with THX and Surround Speakers A (the bipolar or dipolar speakers mounted
at the sides of the listening position).
Choose Dolby Digital/DTS without THX and Surround Speakers B (the direct
radiating speakers mounted at the rear corners of the listening room). Then,
by simply activating the THX function (used during movie playback, the
Surround A speakers are automatically activated. For multi-channel music
listening (Dolby Digital or DTS music programs), turn off the THX
enhancements by touching the THX button on the remote control, and the
Surround B speakers will be automatically activated.
Example: Movie sources (Dolby, DTS surround, etc.)
The speakers can be switched at the touch of a button by turning HOME THX CINEMA on when playing
movies and off when playing multi-channel music.
2. When not using surround back speakers
• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces
Front speakers
as flush with the TV or monitor screen as
Center speaker
possible. Set the center speaker between the
front left and right speakers and no further from
Monitor
the listening position than the front speakers.
Subwoofer
• Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer
45°
for advice on placing the subwoofer within the
listening room.
• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating
(monopolar) then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening
position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3
feet) above ear level at the prime listening position.
120°
• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVC-
Surround speakers
A1SR and set all settings on the setup menu to "A". (This is the factory
As seen from above
default setting. For details, see page 9.)
The surround speakers can be switched freely during playback with the surround parameter adjustment. (For
instructions, see page 22.)
Surround speakers A Surround back
speaker
Front speaker
60 to 90 cm
As seen from the side
"THX" or "THX 5.1" mode: Speakers A
Music sources (DVD video, DTS CD, etc.)
"Dolby/DTS surround": Speakers B
Surround speaker
Front speaker
As seen from the side
Surround
The AVC-A1SR is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the
surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
(1) Dolby Surround
q Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3)
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Digital consists of up to "5.1" channels - front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right,
and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency
Effects – LFE – channel, also called the ".1" channel, containing bass frequencies of up to 120 Hz).
Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital's main channels can all contain full range sound
information, from the lowest bass, up to the highest frequencies – 22 kHz. The signals within each channel
are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic
range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion.
Point slightly
downwards
2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
Comparison of home surround
Surround
systems
speakers B
No. recorded channels (elements)
No. playback channels
Playback channels (max.)
Audio processing
High frequency playback limit of
surround channel
2
Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods
Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility:
The following are general examples. Also refer to the player's operating instructions.
Media
LD (VDP)
1 2 3
DVD
2
Others
(satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.)
1 When playing in Dolby Digital with a Dolby Digital compatible LD player, connect the LD (VDP) player to
the VDP function.
60 to 90 cm 2 When the LD/DVD compatible player is equipped with Dolby Digital RF outputs, the LD's Dolby Digital
output is output from the RF jacks and the DVD's Dolby Digital output is output from the optical or
coaxial digital jacks. Select the input mode according to the type of media being played (LD or DVD).
You may wish to connect the outboard RF demodulator's digital output to the AVC-A1SR's VDP input.
3 If the player is switched from the pause or search mode to the play mode when playing an LD in the
"AUTO" mode (see page 20), analog sound may be output momentarily before the sound switches to
Dolby Digital. This is because the Dolby Digital RF signals output from the LD are not output during the
pause and search modes, so during this type the input mode is switched according to the "AUTO"
mode's signal priority order (see page 20). If this happens, switch to the "RF" (fixed RF input) mode.
No analog sound will be output.
4 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method
between "bit stream" and "(convert to) PCM". When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVC-
A1SR, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". In some cases players are equipped with
both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM"
jacks to the AVC-A1SR.
Dolby Digital
5.1 ch
5.1 ch
L, R, C, SL, SR, SW L, R, C, S (SW - recommended)
Analog matrix processing Dolby
Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital (AC-3)
encoding/decoding Surround
20 kHz
and .
Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method (reference page)
Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack
Set the input mode to "AUTO".
1 2 3
Optical or coaxial digital output
Set the input mode to "AUTO".
(same as for PCM)
4
Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to "AUTO".
(same as for PCM)
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Dolby Pro Logic
2 ch
4 ch
7 kHz
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