RV-8 Mode Adjust
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DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2Cin

The DTS THX UL2Cin (ULTRA2 CIN E M A ) a n d D TS - E S T H X listening
modes allow 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DTS sources that
lack DTS-ES encoding. They are designed for playback of 5.1-channel
DTS, 5.1-chann el matrix-encoded DTS-ES, or 6.1- channel DTS-ES
discrete-encoded film sources. DTS THX UL2Cin and DTS-ES THX
are recommended for home theaters with THX-certified speakers.
These modes apply:
• 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 theate rs without re-equalization.
• THX timbre matching to minimize timbre differences between
the front and surround channels, which results in smoother
sound movements between them .
The listening mode name differs, depending on the encoding present
in the input source, the ES DECODING parameter setting and the
speaker setup.
The DTS THX UL2Cin listening mode
The DTS THX UL2Cin listening mode is available when both side and
rear speakers are present and THX Ultra2 decoding is activated.
To activate DTS THX UL2Cin decoding:
1. Press MODE ADJUST DECODING.
2. Use the or arrow to select either AUTO (the default) or OFF.
When the ES DECODING parameter is set to OFF, the DTS-ES THX
UL2 Cin listening mode is always active. When the parameter is set
to AUTO, the DTS-ES THX UL2 Cin listening mode activates when
a 5.1-channel DTS s our ce is detected.
When THX UL2Cin decoding is activated:
• Adaptive de-correlation is applied to increase the perceived
width of the listening space. De-correlation of the mono
surround channel increases the per ceived width of the surround
field in home theaters.
• ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers.
Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-35 for more
information.
The DTS-E S THX liste ni ng mode
The DTS-ES THX listening mode is available when both the si de and
rear speakers are present and DTS-ES decoding is active.
DTS-ES decoding is activ ated when the E S DECODING parameter i s
set to AUTO (the default) or ON and a 5.1-channel matrix-encoded
or 6.1-channel discrete-encoded DTS-ES source is detected.
The table on the n ext page shows the conditions for the behavior of
the DTS THX UL2Cin and DTS-ES THX modes when activated:
See “Listening Mode Menu Option and Parameter Descriptions” on page 6-39 for
detailed descriptions.
UL2Cin
MODE ADJUST OR
Option/Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings
RE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFF
LFE MIX +0.0dB –10.0 to +0.0dB
ES DECODING AUTO AUTO, ON, OFF
OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 6-37
CUSTOM Refer to page 6-37