JBL 201, SDP-5, Home Theater System manual EX Decoding, Front Steering, Input Balance

SDP-5

MODE ADJUST

When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control dts button while a dts(-ES) input source is present toggles the ES DECODING parameter, cycling through the AUTO, ON, and OFF settings.

Note:

The dts(-ES) STATUS menu includes the SB level meter when:

•The ES DECODING parameter is set to ON and a 5.1-channel dts source is present.

•The ES DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5.1-channel matrix-encoded or 6.1-channel discrete-encoded dts-ES source is present.

EX DECODING AUTO, ON, OFF

Controls the Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding feature, which can be used to extract a rear channel from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources.

•When set to ON, Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged for all 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources.

•When set to OFF, Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is not engaged for all 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources.

•When set to AUTO, Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged when a flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded with Surround EX is detected. Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is not engaged when a non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded with or without Surround EX is detected.

•The SDP-5 cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding in non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. A non-flagged source does not include information in the input signal that identifies Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding.

The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged. The DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is not engaged. Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding cannot be engaged unless both side and rear speakers are present. Refer to page 5-18 for more information.

When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control DOLBY button while a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital input source is present activates the DOLBY DIGITAL EX or DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode. Subsequent presses toggle the EX DECODING parameter, cycling through the AUTO, ON, and OFF settings.

FRONT STEERING OFF, MSURR, MUSIC, FILM

Adjusts front steering between the front left, front right, and center speakers. When set to FILM, maximum front steering is applied to the center channel. When set to MUSIC, moderate front steering is applied. When set to MSURR, minimum front steering is applied. When set to OFF, no front steering is applied. It is recommended to set this parameter to FILM for film and broadcast sources and to MUSIC, MSURR, or OFF for music sources.

INPUT BALANCE L< to <> to >R

Controls the balance of the selected stereo analog audio input connectors, compensating for audio input sources with audible channel imbalance.

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