Mode Adjust

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DOLBY PLIIx + THX & DOLBY PLII + THX

MODE ADJUST

 

 

 

PLIIX +

 

OR

MODE ADJUST

 

 

PLII +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic II that enables the listener to experience natural and seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel (six or seven speakers and a subwoofer) surround sound from any native two-channel (stereo) or 5.1-channel source.

The modes are recommended for home theaters with THX-certified speakers. Dolby PLII(x) + THX encoding:

•Applies THX re-equalization to simulate high-frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters. Most films are mixed for movie theaters, and might sound too bright when played back in home theaters without re-equalization.

•Applies THX timbre matching to minimize timbre differences between the front and surround channels, which results in smoother sound movements between them.

The PLIIx listening mode is only available when the front, side and rear speakers are present. The PLII listening mode is available when the front and side speakers are present.

Activating the DOLBY PLIIx + THX listening mode

The DOLBY PLIIx + THX listening mode is a dynamic listening mode and cannot be assigned as a preferred listening mode for 2-channel Dolby Surround-encoded sources. To activate this listening mode, play the 2-channel Dolby Surround-encoded source, then select DOLBY PLIIx + THX using the front-panel or remote control Mode buttons.

When the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST, the RV-8 will automat- ically activate the DOLBY PLIIx + THX listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a 2-channel Dolby Surround- encoded source was present.

Note:

The PLIIx mode does not appear in the list of available listening modes if either the side or rear speakers are missing from the configuration.

Parameter

Default Setting

Possible Settings

 

 

 

RE-EQUALIZER

ON

ON, OFF

 

 

OUTPUT LEVELS

Refer to page 6-37

 

 

CUSTOM

Refer to page 6-37

See “Listening Mode Menu Option and Parameter Descriptions” on page 6-39for detailed descriptions.

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RV-8 specifications

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