Listening Mode Setup
Neo:6 Music Center ImageDTS-ES
DTS Neo:6 derives a center channel from two-channelSelects DTS-ES mode.
PCM and analog sources.Auto: When the DTS source has the DTS-ES flag (ID
In cinema mode, for Lt/Rt film soundtracks, soundssignal for DTS-ES), the listening mode is automatically
steered to the center are subtracted from the left andchanged to DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. If
right channels.the DTS source has no DTS-ES flag, the mode is
In music mode, the intent in the front channels is less onechanged to DTS 5.1.
of steering and more one of stabilizing the front image byOn: When the DTS source has the DTS-ES flag, the
augmenting it with a center channel, while preservinglistening mode is automatically changed to DTS-ES
the original perspective of the stereo mix. Therefore theDiscrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. If the DTS source has
derived center is never fully subtracted from the left andno DTS-ES flag, the mode is forced to be DTS-ES Matrix
right channels.
6.1.
Center Image is the factor controlling the amount ofOff: Even when the DTS source has the DTS-ES flag, the
subtraction. It varies between 0 and 5 in steps of 1 and
DTS-ES listening modes are not used. The DTS sources
the default value is 3.are always played in DTS 5.1 mode.
When Center Image=5, the factor is zero and nothing is
You can change the DTS-ES mode settings easily using
subtracted from the left and right channels. When Center
Image=0, the center channel is subtracted from the leftthe remote controller. While playing a DTS source, after
selecting DTS for listening mode, each press of the
and right channels at half level (�6 dB) for each channel.
The signal level sent to the center channel output is notSURROUND button on the remote controller cyclically
changes the DTS-ES mode in the order of �Auto,� �On,�
affected by Center Image.
and �Off.�
This control should be set based on room layout and
personal preferences. A setting of 5 allows the left and
THX Surround EX
right channels to pass through unaltered from the stereoSelects THX Surround EX mode when the input signal is
mix. A setting of 0 gives more center channel dominance,
Dolby Digital.
which is particularly desirable if listeners are located wellAuto: When the Dolby Digital source has the EX flag (ID
off-center. At any setting, the center speaker anchors the
signal for Surround EX), the listening mode is automatically
image.changed to THX Surround EX mode. When the Dolby
Center Image is only enabled when the listening mode is
Digital source has no flag, the mode for the THX Mode
DTS Neo:6 Music.
setting below is used. Also, if a DTS source with a DTS-ES
flag (ID signal for DTS-ES) is being played, THX Cinema
Dolby Digital EX (Dolby D)
If you have surround back speakers connected, use thiseffects for that DTS-ES playback format will be added.
Manual: Even when the source has the EX flag, the
setting to select whether or not you will use Dolby EX
playback.mode for the THX Mode setting below is used.
Auto: When the source has an EX flag (ID signal for
THX Mode
Surround EX), the playback is automatically changedSelects THX mode.
to Dolby Digital EX. If the source has no EX flag, the
Ultra2 Cinema: Playback is set to THX Ultra2 Cinema.
playback is changed to Dolby Digital.
MusicMode: Playback is set to THX MusicMode.
On: The playback is set to Dolby Digital EX.
Off: The playback is set to normal Dolby Digital.Surround EX or DTS-ES Mtrx6.1+THX: Playback is set to
THX Surround EX. For DTS sources, the playback is DTS-
If your surround channel is monaural or you do not have aES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 according to the EX
surround channel, then the playback will be normalflag.
Dolby Digital regardless of the above setting.
Cinema: Playback is set to THX Cinema.
You can change the Dolby Digital EX mode settings easily
These settings can be changed easily using the remote
using the remote controller. While playing a Dolby Digital
source, after selecting Dolby D for listening mode, eachcontroller (unless THX Surround EX setting is Auto and the
playback source has an EX or ES flag). With THX mode set
press of the SURROUND button on the remote controller
cyclically changes the Dolby Digital EX mode in the orderfor the listening mode, press the THX button on the remote
controller to cycle the mode from Ultra2 Cinema ?
of �Auto,� �On,� and �Off.�
MusicMode ? Surround EX (for DTS sources: DTS-ES Mtrx
6.1+THX) ? Cinema ? and back.
Dolby EX (Others)
If you have surround back speakers connected, use this
Decoder (Analog/PCM)
setting to select whether or not you will use Dolby EX
playback for MPEG multi-channel sources.Select the decoding mode before the THX processing.
PL? Movie: Decodes Dolby Pro Logic? Movie.
On: For playback of MPEG multi-channel sources with
DTS Neo:6 Cinema: Decodes DTS Neo:6 Cinema.
Dolby EX effects added.
Off: For normal playback of MPEG multi-channel
sources.
You can change the Dolby EX mode settings easily using
the remote controller. While playing a MPEG
Multichannel source, after selecting Dolby EX for listening
mode, each press of the SURROUND button on the
remote controller cyclically changes the Dolby EX mode
in the order of �On,� or �Off.�
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