Using the Listening Modes—Continued
The listening modes are explained below.
Basic Modes
Direct: The selected input source is fed directly to the power- amp stages and through to the front left and right speakers with minimal processing. Use this mode when watching an old movie that has a mono soundtrack, when listening to either the left or right channel of multilingual material, or when playing a DVD or other source that has multiplexed audio, such as a karaoke DVD.
Stereo: The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and sub- woofer. Use this mode when listening to stereo sources.
Surround Modes
Pro Logic II Movie: Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding for 5.1 surround.
Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV pro- grams and the
Pro Logic II Music: Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs.
DTS Neo:6 Cinema: DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode. This mode is intended for use with movies, providing surround sound with a realistic sense of movement. Use this mode to add 6.1 surround to stereo movies, videos, and TV programs.
DTS Neo:6 Music: DTS Neo:6 Music mode. This mode uses the surround channels to create a natural sound field that can- not be produced with conventional stereo. Even with two- channel music, a natural sound field can be produced from the surround channels. Use this mode to add 6.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs.
Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital decoding with up to 5.1 channels. With this format you can expe- rience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo.
Dolby Digital EX: Dolby Digital EX decoding with up to 6.1 channels. With an added sur-
DTS: DTS decoding with up to 5.1 channels. This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with exceptional fidelity. It’s com-
pressed digital audio data, with six completely separate chan- nels (5.1), and the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides very
•When listening to DTS material, using the pause, fast for- ward, or reverse functions on your
•When DTS material ends and the DTS signal transmission stops, the
•With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to play- back DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the
•The
Discrete 6.1 is for use with material encoded in the DTS 6.1 format. With an additional surround-
back channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a realistic sense of movement and space. You can enjoy this format with CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the
format with CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the
DSP Modes
Orchestra: Suitable for classical or operatic music. The cen- ter speaker is turned off and the surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addition, it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.
Unplugged: Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the
TV Logic: Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices.
All Ch St (All Channel Stereo): Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and
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