AV1Mode Adjust
to the ASA parameter description on page 3-37 for more
ULTRA2 &
information.
MODE ADJUSTULTRA2or
When the DTS THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated,
adaptive de-correlation increases the perceived width of the
Designed for playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-channel
listening space. De-correlation of the mono surround channel
matrix-encoded DTS-ES and 6.1-channel discrete-encoded
increases the perceived width of the surround field in home
DTS-ES film sources.
theaters.
Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding
Recommended for home theaters with THX-certified speaker
present in the input source, the ES DECODING parameter set-
ting and the speaker setup. The table below indicates thesetups.
conditions in which THX Ultra2 and DTS-ES decoding are
engaged.
Option/ParameterDefault SettingPossible Settings
Allows 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DTS sources with-
out DTS-ES encoding.RE-EQUALIZERONON, OFF
LFE MIX+0.0dB-10.0dB to +0.0dB
Applies THX re-equalization to simulate high-frequency
rolloffs that occur in movie theaters. Most films are mixed forES DECODINGAUTOAUTO, ON, OFF
movie theaters, and might sound too bright when played
OUTPUT LEVELS -- --
back in home theaters without re-equalization.
CUSTOM -- --
Applies THX timbre matching to minimize timbre differences
between the front and surround channels, which results inSee ?Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions? on page5-29 for
smoother sound movements between them.detailed descriptions.
When the DTS THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated, ASA
processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. Refer
Input Source
5.1-Channel 6.1-Channel
Parameter Setting5.1-Channel DTS
Matrix-Encoded DTS-ESDiscrete-Encoded DTS-ES
ES DECODING: AUTODTS THX ULTRA2DTS-ES THXDTS-ES THX
ES DECODING: ONDTS-ES THXDTS-ES THXDTS-ES THX
ES DECODING: OFFDTS THX ULTRA2DTS THX ULTRA2DTS THX ULTRA2
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ACEC
HARMAN KARDON
