Integra DTR-8.4 instruction manual DSP Modes, Basic Operation—Continued

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Basic Operation—Continued

DTS Neo:6

This mode provides 6.1 channel playback from 2-chan- nel sources. It offers six full-bandwidth channels with excellent separation. There are two modes of operation: Cinema mode, which is suited to movies, and Music mode, which is for listening to music.

Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement that you get with 6.1-channel surround sound sources. Use this mode with videos, DVDs, and TV programs that feature stereo sound.

Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with conven- tional stereo. Use this mode with stereo source material such as music CDs.

THX Cinema or

DSP Modes

Orchestra or

Suitable for classical or operatic music. The center speaker is turned off and the surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addi- tion, it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simu- lates the stage-front experience.

Studio-Mix

Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

THX Ltd, founded by George Lucas, develops quality assurance programs for ensuring that movies are repro- duced in movie theaters and home theaters just as the director intended. THX technology is used to eliminate spatial errors that can occur when a movie soundtrack is adapted for use in smaller home theaters, ensuring faith- ful reproduction.

This mode is ideal for watching a movie with a soundtrack recorded and edited especially for playback in the spaciousness of a typical movie theater.

THX Surround EX

This format was jointly developed by Dolby Laborato- ries and THX Ltd. especially for home theater use. It’s based on Dolby Digital EX technology. It adds an extra surround channel to the existing front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and LFE (sub- woofer) channels, making a total of 7.1 channels. (For best results with DVDs that feature THX Surround EX, use a THX-certified THX speaker system.)

TV Logic

Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices.

Enhance

This mode is ideal for enjoying music programs or TV sports programs. It provides a natural surround sound with movement in the surround back speakers, creating a sound with a live feeling to it.

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area.

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