Sirius Satellite Radio 6.1ch Sirius-Ready A/V Surround Receiver Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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Note: A program encoded with matrix surround information retains
the surround information as long as the the broadcast is in stereo.
Thus, movies broadcast by conventional TV stations, cable, pay-TV and
satellite transmission with surround sound can be decoded by any analog
surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic ll Movie or DTS Neo:6 Cinema.
Additionally , made-for-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio
dramas and music CDs are also broadcast in surround sound.
Setting Up Surround Modes
The receiver reproduces the surround sound according to the source signal
and your speaker set up. You can use the speaker setup to determine if
your receiver uses 5.1 channel modes or 6.1 channel modes.
1. Press SURROUND to enter Surround mode.
2. Press SET UP to enter Setup mode.
3. Use the arrow keys to select SPEAKER SIZE.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Use the arrow keys to select SURR B SPEAKER.
6. Press ENTER. SURR B LARGE, SURR B SMALL, or SURR B NONE
appears on the display.
7. Use the arrow keys to select the desired speaker options:
LARGE or SMALL: The receiver will display 6.1 channel surround-
sound modes.
NONE: The receiver will display 5.1 channel surround-sound
modes.
8. Press ENTER. When you enter Surround mode, the available modes
will match your setup (see the table on page 54 for mode details).
Surround Mode and the Input Signal
The surround mode is selected using the SURROUND button on the
remote control or on the receiver. However, the sound you hear is
determined by the selected surround mode, your speaker setting and the
input signal. That relationship is as shown in the following chart: