Input Setup
Dolby D (Dolby Digital)When released to the home consumer market, movies that were
This mode is used for playing Dolby Digital sources.created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may
Y Dolby Digital EXhave a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies
created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site
Enabled when playing back sources with surround tracks that
were encoded using the Surround EX technology.at http://www.dolby.com.
Y Dolby EXThe DTC-9.4 can play the 5.1-channel sources in THX surround
Select to achieve the same effects as Dolby Digital EX encodedEX mode, even if the source is not encoded in Dolby Digital
Surround EX format. In this case, the sound actually output from
sources with non-Dolby Digital sources.
the surround back channels depends on the source and may not
DTS-ES Neo:6fit your tastes.
This mode is for 6.1-channel playback of sources such as PCM orY THX Ultra2 Cinema
analog sources that have only two channels. The outputs of all sixWhen performing 7.1 ch playback of Dolby Digital, DTS, or
channels are a wide frequency range with a great separation betweenother 5.1 ch movie sources, the surround components are
the different channels.analyzed and used to create surround back channels for the
This mode can be set to the Cinema mode designed for playingoptimum ambient and directional surround sound. This provides
movies and the Music mode designed for listening to music.a wider sound space to the sides and rear and a heightened
The Cinema mode is good for movies. The reproduced surroundfeeling of the sound positioning.
sound provide the same realistic feel of movement as 6.1-channelY THX MusicMode
sources. This mode can be used with VHS and television programsThis is a new mode provided with THX Ultra2 and meant for the
with stereo sound.playback of music software sources. 5.1 ch multi-channel music
sources are converted to 7.1 ch playback with a virtual rear
The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural
sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo output. Thissound from the surround speakers and surround back speakers.
The rear sound space is created with the consistency and
mode can be used with music CDs and other stereo sources.
spaciousness optimum for music playback.
DTS
This mode is used for playing DTS source.Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1Mono Movie
With the addition of the surround back channel, this new format hasThis mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as
all 6.1 channels recorded independently for a completely discreteold movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the unprocessed
digital format. Since all channels are recorded independently, high-original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the center-
fidelity surround playback with the increased feeling of a separatedchannel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This
sound space is achieved.allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie
theater.
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
This format has the surround back channel matrix encoded andEnhanced 7
inserted into the left and right surround channels so that at playbackThis mode reproduces a natural surround environment by using
the output for the left, right, and back surround channels are decodedseven speaker channels. The sound effects moving smoothly toward
using a high-precision matrix decoder.the surround back. This mode is good for music and TV sports
programs.
DTS 96/24
Automatically changes to this mode when playing back sources withOrchestra
surround tracks that were encoded using the DTS 96/24 technology.This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center
channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen
THXthe stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is
This mode is for playing back sources recorded in the THX format.created in large halls.
For the utmost in fidelity when playing back THX sources, it is also
recommended to use a THX-certified speaker system.Unplugged
This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and
Y THX Cinemajazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate
This is the conventional 5.1-channel THX format. This mode
should be used only when playing back sources that were mixedthe acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage.
for playback in large movie theater environments.
Studio-Mix
Y THX Surround EXThis mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are
OTHX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX� is a jointenhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of
development of Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.being in a club or rock concert.
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with
Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce anTV Logic
extra channel which has been added during the mixing of theThis mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired
from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of
program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds
behind the listener in addition to the currently available frontthe conversation.
left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left, and
subwoofer channels.All Ch Stereo
This mode is designed for playing background music. The front,
This additional channel provides the opportunity for more
surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that
detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth,encompasses the entire area.
spacious ambience, and sound localization than ever before.
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