Input Setup
Note:mode with the THX effects added as well. Select this
THX Surround EX can only be selected if the surroundmode when listening to movies that were encoded us-
back speakers are connected.ing Dolby Pro Logic.
THX Surround EXPro Logic Action (Dolby Pro Logic Action)
OTHX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX� is a jointWhen listening to movies using the Dolby Pro Logic, this
development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX divi-mode allows you to further enhance the cinematic
sion of Lucasfilm Ltd.quality by adding processing that emphasizes the
sounds of the action special effects.
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been
encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology
Pro Logic Musical (Dolby Pro Logic Musical)
are able to reproduce an extra channel which has
When listening to music using the Dolby Pro Logic, this
been added during the mixing of the program. This
mode allows you to further enhance the sound quality
channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind
by adding processing that emphasizes the musical ef-
the listener in addition to the currently available front
fects.
left, front center, front right, surround right, surround
left, and subwoofer channels.
Mono Movie
This additional channel provides the opportunity for
This mode is suitable for playing back monaural record-
more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings
ing such as old movie soundtracks. The center channel
more depth, spacious ambience and sound localiza-
delivers the unprocessed original sound, whereas the
tion than ever before.
other channels deliver the center-channel sound pro-
When released to the home consumer market, movies
cessed with the appropriate reverberation. This allows
that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX
you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a
technology, may have a note to that effect on the
movie theater.
packaging. A list of movies created using this technol-
ogy can be found on the Dolby web site at http://
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
www.dolby.com <http://www.dolby.com> .
For the best enjoyment of your home theater, it is rec-
Only receiver and controller products bearing theommended that you have at least front left and right
THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX
speakers, a center speaker, and surround left and right
mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in
speakers. However, if you do only have front left and
the home.
right speakers, you can enjoy multichannel audio by
This product may also engage the OTHX Surround EX�
using this mode.
mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material
This mode controls the characteristics of the sound that
that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such
reaches each ear to reproduce a multi-speaker setup.
case the information delivered to the Surround Back
To receive the full effect, there is an optimum listening
channel will be program dependent and may or
position (sweet spot). Refer to the explanation of the
may not be very pleasing depending on the particu-listening angle. In addition, if the reflective sound com-
lar soundtrack and the tastes of the individual lis-
ponents are large, it may be difficult to achieve the
tener.
desired result, so be sure to set up your system and lis-
tening position to minimize reflective sound.
Action
This mode is designed for movie soundtracks that stressEnhanced 7
special effect sounds and surround effects. In additionEnhanced 7 intends to reproduce a natural surround
to strengthening the low frequency ranges for the frontenvironment by using 7-channel speakers. The sound
left, front right, and surround speakers, it also increaseseffects moving smoothly toward the surround back.
the surround levels. Resonance is also cut for a movie-This mode is good for music and TV sports programs.
theater feeling and increased enjoyment.
Orchestra
MusicalThis mode is appropriate for classical and opera music.
This mode is designed for watching musicals and movieThe center channel is cut and the surround channels
soundtracks where importance is placed on the music.are emphasized to widen the stereo image. It will simu-
By slightly increasing the mid to high frequency rangeslate the natural reverberation that is created in large
from the center speaker, the vocals from the screenhalls.
seem highlighted for added listening pleasure. This
TV Logic
mode is optimum for playing software that stresses mu-
This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that
sic, environmental sounds, and the front image.
are aired from TV studios. It enhances the entire sur-
Pro Logic/3 Stereo (Dolby Pro Logic/3 Stereo)round sound and clarity of the conversation.
This mode is for listening to recordings with Dolby sur-
Unpluggedround, which consists of four channels (left, right, cen-
This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds,
ter, and monaural surround) and emphasizes the cen-
vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo
ter channel. Dolby Pro Logic is very effective for pan-
image, it will simulate the acoustics that you would ex-
ning music, conversation, and three-dimensional
perience in front of the stage.
sound movement output from the three front channels.
It also simulates the atmosphere and surround effects
Studio-Mix
of the sound reflected from the side and rear walls of
This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively
the theater. Select this listening mode when you play a
sounds are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image
VHS, VHS hi-fi, LD, or DVD video that has the
that simulates the feeling of being in a club or rock con-
mark.
cert.
If no surround speakers are connected, then the sur-
round sound is divided and output from the front left
All Ch Stereo
and right channels.(3 Stereo)
This mode is designed for playing background music.
The front, surround, and surround back channels cre-
Pro Logic THX (Dolby Pro Logic THX)
ate a stereo image that encompasses the entire area.
This mode is the same as the Dolby Pro Logic listening
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