RV-8

Mode Adjust

ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-31 for more information.

When THX Surround EX decoding is active:

Matrix decoding is applied to derive three surround channels from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources.

Parameter

Default Setting

Possible Settings

 

 

 

RE-EQUALIZER

ON

ON, OFF

 

 

 

SURROUND EX

AUTO

AUTO, ON, OFF

 

 

 

COMPRESSION

OFF

AUTO, ON, OFF

 

 

 

LFE MIX

+0.0dB

–10.0 to +0.0dB

 

 

 

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.

Note:

The THX UL2Cin listening mode is a dynamic listening mode and cannot be assigned as a preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources. Activate this listening mode with the front-panel or remote control Mode buttons.

When the DOLBY D parameter is set to USE LAST, the RV-8 will automat- ically activate a THX UL2Cin listening mode if this mode was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present.

THX MUSIC

MODE ADJUST MUSIC

This listening mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital music sources, and cannot be activated unless side and rear speakers are present. ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. See “ASA” on page 3-35for more information. For best results, place the rear speakers close together in your home theater.

Parameter

Default Setting

Possible Settings

 

 

 

COMPRESSION

OFF

AUTO, ON, OFF

 

 

 

LFE MIX

+0.0dB

–10.0 to +0.0dB

 

 

 

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.

Note:

The THX MUSIC listening mode is a dynamic listening mode and cannot be assigned as a preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources. Activate this listening mode with the front-panel or remote control Mode arrow buttons.

When the DOLBY D parameter is set to USE LAST, the RV-8 will automat- ically activate a THX MUSIC listening mode if this mode was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present.

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Lexicon RV-8 manual THX Music, When THX Surround EX decoding is active

RV-8 specifications

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