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•Neural THX – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources1
•XM HD Surround – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources2
With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you can select (according to format):
•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)
•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See page 30
•Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)
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•DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources
Using the Home THX modes
THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.
Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see Using surround back channel processing on page 34 for more on this).
THX | STATUS | PHASE |
ANT | MPX | SIGNAL SEL |
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| MEM |
•2 Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES
•THX SELECT2 GAMES
With multichannel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select from:
•THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA
•THX SELECT2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC
•THX SELECT2 MUSIC – This mode is suited not only for sources recorded in Dolby Digital and DTS, but also to all
•THX SELECT2 GAMES – This mode is suited to playing the sound of games.
Using the Advanced surround effects
The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.
AUTO/ | STEREO/ | BD MENU |
DIRECT | A.L.C. STANDARD | ADV SURR |
HDD | DVD |
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THX | STATUS | PHASE |
ANT | MPX | SIGNAL SEL |
MEM
AUDIO DISPLAY | CH |
TV CTRL | RECEIVER |
AUDIO DISPLAY | CH |
TV CTRL | RECEIVER |
•Press RECEIVER, then press THX (HOME THX) to
select a listening mode.3
With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a
•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA
•2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA
•Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA
•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC
•Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC
•Press RECEIVER, then press ADV SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select a
listening mode.4
•ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks
•DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog
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•MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks
•ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources
•EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field5
•TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources
Note
1Neural THX can be selected when the input signal is an analog, PCM signal or FM input.
2XM HD Surround can be selected only with the XM input.
3If you only have one surround back speaker connected, THX SELECT2 GAMES is not available.
4• Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. See Using surround back channel processing on page 34 for more on this.
• If you press ADV SURR when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automatically be selected.
5Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).
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