Integra RDC-7.1 instruction manual 117, Dolby Virtual Speaker Setup Sub-menu, Mode 2ch or 3ch only

Listening Mode Setup—Continued

a. Re-EQ/Academy

This option allows you to configure whether the Re-EQ or Academy effect is applied or not in the IntegraRESEARCH original listening mode. Use these effects when you do not want to overemphasize the treble sound.

Off (Default): The effects are not applied.

Re-EQ On: Adjusts the soundtrack in which the treble is overemphasized, so that the sound is optimized for home theater.

Academy On: Lowers the treble level and filters the noise when the source contains emphasized treble sound and too much hiss, such as an old mono audio movie recorded onto videotape.

b. Front Speaker

This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/ R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub- menu.

A (Default): Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker A.”

B:Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker B.”

A+B: Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.” Note that this option is not available when the front speakers are in Bi-amp configuration.

c. Center Speaker

This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B)

Center” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default): Outputs the source from the center speaker configured to “Speaker A.”

B:Outputs the source from the center speaker configured to “Speaker B.”

A+B: Outputs the source from the center speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

d. Surr L/R Sp

This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default): Outputs the source from the surround speakers configured to “Speaker A.”

B:Outputs the source from the surround speakers configured to “Speaker B.”

A+B: Outputs the source from the surround speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

e. Surr Bk Speaker

This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or “Not Used,” this setting will not be displayed.

• When the settings for “(Speaker A) Surr Back” and “(Speaker B) Surr Back” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu differ, the available options will be “A” and “B.”

A (Default): Outputs the source from the surround back speakers configured to “Speaker A.”

B:Outputs the source from the surround back speakers configured to “Speaker B.”

A+B: Outputs the source from the surround back speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

f. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker

B)Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “A” or “Not Used.”

A (Default): Outputs the source only from the subwoofer connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A terminal.

B: Outputs the source only from the subwoofer connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT B terminal. A+B: Outputs the source from the subwoofers connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A and SUBWOOFER PRE OUT B terminals.

Not Used: No subwoofers are used for playback.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Setup

Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the playback options when you use the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect.

a. Mode (2ch or 3ch only)

This option allows you to configure the width of a virtual sound image which is simulated using two or three speakers while you use the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect. Wide: The breadth of the sound image is emphasized. Reference (Default): The general 5.1ch surround sound is simulated.

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