Integra RDC-7.1 Using the Listening Modes, IntegraRESEARCH’s Proprietary Listening Mode DSP

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

DTS-ES Matrix

This mode plays in 6.1 channels the music and movies recorded in DTS-ES. Sources recorded in DTS-ES include data for the surround back channel, and each channel is reproduced in 6.1 channels. This mode can

be used with CDs, DVDs, and LDs with the mark.

DTS NEO:6

This mode enables 6.1 channel playback of music and movies recorded in 2 channels. A broad frequency band is allocated to each channel, and every channel is kept very independent. This mode can be set to the Cinema mode, best designed for playing movies, and the Music mode, best designed for listening to music.

The sources recorded in 5.1 channels are played in NEO:6.

•NEO:6 Cinema

Surround effects full of moving sound feelings are reproduced. This mode is suitable for 2 channel recorded VHS videos, DVD videos, and television programs.

•NEO:6 Music

Since it uses a surround channel, this mode creates a natural sound field, which cannot be expected from ordinary 2 channel output. This mode is suitable for playing CDs recorded in 2 channels.

AAC

Digital data compressed through the MPEG-2 AAC sys- tem reproduces surround sounds of 5.1 channels at maximum. This mode can be used for playing AAC sources such as a BS-digital-broadcasted program.

Multiplex

This mode is used for listening to multiplex broadcasts.

THX

This mode produces the maximum effects on a THX- compliant speaker system.

•THX Cinema

This is a 5.1 channel THX mode, designed for view- ing theatrical films recorded and edited on the assumption that they will be played in a sizable place like a movie theater. The audio output for the sur- round back channels depends on the input source and decoding mode.

•THX Ultra2 Cinema

This is the THX Ultra 2 mode. This mode enables 7.1 channel playback of music and movies recorded in 5.1 channels. It analyzes surround factors to be repro- duced, and distributes the factors to the surround back to optimize the atmosphere and the sense of orienta- tion. This function reinforces the horizontal and back- ward extension, and the sound location.

•THX Music Mode

This is the THX Ultra 2 mode designed for playing music sources. It enables 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel recorded sources.

•THX Games Mode

This is the THX Ultra 2 mode designed for playing game sources.

•THX Surround EX

“THX Surround EX” - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd.

In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra surround back channel which has been added during the mixing of the pro- gram. A list of Surround EX encoded movies can be found on www.Dolby.com.

•Multichannel

This is a listening mode available with analog multi- channel connection.

•i.LINK: DVD-Audio

This is a listening mode used for playing DVD-Audio format sources during i.LINK (AUDIO) connection.

•i.LINK: SACD

This is a listening mode used for playing Super Audio CD format sources during i.LINK (AUDIO) connection.

IntegraRESEARCH’s Proprietary Listening Mode (DSP)

All Ch Stereo

This mode is useful for playing music as BGM. Stereo sounds are provided by all speakers, so you can enjoy a powerful sound field.

Full Mono

Monaural sounds are provided by all speakers. You can listen to the same tone of music wherever you are.

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for playing old movies recorded with monaural sound. The center channel outputs straight sounds, while other speakers provide center sounds with adequate echo effects. Despite monaural sound, you can enjoy the feeling of being in a movie theater.

Enhance

This mode is suitable for playing music, and watching sports programs on television. Environmental sounds are move naturally to the surround and surround back speakers, so more dynamic sounds are reproduced.

Orchestra

This mode is suitable for playing classical music and operas. The surround effects are reinforced to extend the sound image throughout the listening room. You can enjoy the natural touch of music as if you are sitting in a large concert hall.

Unplugged

This mode is suitable for listening to acoustic sounds, vocals and jazz music. Because it focuses on the front sound image, this mode creates an image of the sound field that makes you feel as if you are listening to music in front of a stage.

Studio-Mix

This mode is suitable for rock‘n’ roll and popular music. The image of powerful sounds is reproduced as sounds that make you feel as if you are sitting in a live house.

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