Yamaha TSS-10 - Manual (Page 15)

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English
OPERA
TION
SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE
This system provides you with four surround modes for theaterlike surround sound enjoyment. For the best results,
choose a mode appropriate for the selected audio source.
1 Play a source.
Refer to “Playing a source” on page 12 for how to
play a source.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the desired
mode.
The indicator for the selected surround mode lights
up on the front panel.
• When no indicator is illuminated, no surround
mode is selected.
• Not all surround modes can be selected with all
input sources. Selectable surround modes depend
on the input source. Refer to the table below for
details.
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• When no surround mode is selected, sound output is in 2-
channel stereo, and no sound is outputted from the center and
rear speakers.
• If DTS or DIGITAL encoded signals are inputted when no
surround mode is selected, the multi-channel source signals are
mixed down into two channels and are outputted from the front
speakers only.
■ Feature of surround modes
Mode
DTS
DIGITAL
PL II MOVIE
PL II MUSIC
Features
This mode precisely simulates the surround sound effects of DTS encoded sources without altering the original
sound orientation.
This mode can be selected only when the input signal is encoded with DTS and the input mode is set to
DIGITAL 1 or 2.
This mode precisely simulates the surround sound effects of DIGITAL encoded sources without altering the
original sound orientation.
This mode can be selected only when the input signal is encoded with Dolby Digital and the input mode is set
to DIGITAL 1 or 2.
This mode enables you to enjoy 2-channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels.
This mode is suitable for movies, TV dramas, etc.
This mode enables you to enjoy 2-channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels.
This mode is suitable for music sources.
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• When you set the amplifier unit in the standby mode, the
current source and surround mode are memorized and are
automatically selected when you turn on the power again.
• When you select an input source, the amplifier unit automatically
selects the last surround mode used with that source.
• The acoustics of your listening room affect the surround effect.
It is recommended to use a room with fewer sound reflections
to maximize the surround effect.
• If a DTS or Dolby Digital encoded signal is inputted when
DTS or DIGITAL mode is not selected, the corresponding
indicator lights up dimly.
Notes
• When a monaural source is being played with PL II MOVIE,
sound will be hardly heard from the front speakers and the rear
speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker.
• You cannot select PL II MOVIE/ PL II MUSIC mode
while reproducing 2-channel DTS signal.
■ SILENT CINEMA
You can enjoy the sound expansion similar to what you
could experience from actual speakers with the SILENT
CINEMA mode. The SILENT CINEMA can be used by
connecting your headphones to the
SILENT jack
while enjoying surround sound by using the speakers.
(When the surround mode is off, you listen to the source
with normal stereo reproduction.)
Note
• The sound of LFE channel will be mixed and output from the
headphone.
INPUT
MODE
REAR
MUTE TEST
S.WOOFER
VOLUME
SILENT
DIGITAL 1
DIGITAL 2
ANALOG
DTS
INPUT
MODE
VOLUME
DIGITAL
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
+6
+4
+2
0
–2
–4
–6
TRIM
PL MOVIE
PL MUSIC
STANDBY/ON
MODE /
MODE
SILENT
Front panel Remote control
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