Surround Modes for 2-Channel Sources

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For 2 channel input sources, you can choose from the following modes:

STEREO

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

PARTY

JAZZ CLUB

DTS NEO:6

SOURCE DIRECT

The mode selection can be made from the front panel MODE buttons, or from the remote control.

GUIDEMENU

MODE

MODE

EXITINFO

LEVEL

 

 

ROTATION

 

 

MODE

 

DOWN

UP

 

ZONE

HOLOGRAPHIC

 

TWO

IMAGE

 

TREBLE

PANEL

 

DIM

 

 

+10

SELECT

 

 

BASS

MUTE

 

UP

FULL AUTOMATIC

ROLS

 

OPERATION

 

 

MANUAL INPUT SELECTOR

STEREO

This is the conventional two-channel stereo mode with sound from your left and right speakers. The TGIII bass management lets you use your subwoofer to handle the lower frequency range.

We recommend that you try the HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE when using stereo sources.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

This mode allows you to enjoy many of the benefi ts of Dolby Digital from your stereo sources. This updated version of Dolby Pro Logic features enhanced realism from full range stereo surround channels.

Dolby Pro Logic II has several options which can be set using the On Screen Display (OSD) menus. These include:

MOVIE mode for Dolby Surround soundtracks. These are decoded by the TGIII into separate chan- nels: left and right channels for off-screen imaging, a center channel for most on-screen dialog, and stereo surround channels for ambience and special effects.

MUSIC mode for listening to any stereo material. This mode also includes three options:

Center Width, which spreads the center channel across the front soundstage.

Panorama, which wraps the left and right channels around you.

Dimension, which adjusts the front/rear balance.

Try the MUSIC mode for all of your stereo programs, and adjust these extra options to suit your taste.

PRO LOGIC mode emulates the original standard surround mode. It can be used for source material which is not of optimum quality, or if you just feel nostalgic for the way things were.

MATRIX mode can be used for mono sources, or for FM programs with poor stereo reception.

PARTY

This extra stereo mode copies the front speaker signals to the other speakers in your system. This mode adds tremendous presence to your stereo sources and is great for parties and casual listening alike. The OSD menu can be used to select which speakers are active in this mode.

JAZZ CLUB

In this DSP mode, the surrounds simulate the ambiance caused by rear refl ections and effects of a small to medium sized venue. This is useful for adding surround sound effects to stereo sources. The ambiance effect can be varied using the OSD MODES menu.

DTS NEO:6

The CINEMA option can produce up to six full range, separate channels and a subwoofer output from stereo matrix surround sources. This enhances the playback of sources such as surround sound video tapes, Laser Discs and broadcast TV programs.

The MUSIC option can expand normal stereo programs into six channels. It does so in a natural sounding way, which enhances the listening experience.

SOURCE DIRECT

This mode bypasses all DSP, Tone, and bass management circuits. It is stereo analog only, and offers the shortest signal path through the TGIII. Do not use this mode for digital-only sources, as it only routes the analog audio. To prevent damage to your speakers, this mode does not work if you have speakers set to Small.

In addition to these modes, and those offered for multi-channel sources, the SIDE-AXISspeakers will widen the front sound stage and fi ll in the sound fi eld between the front speakers and the surrounds. Note that the SIDE-AXIS speakers are active in stereo as well as multi-channel opera- tion.

The HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE can also be selected for any 2 channel or multi-channel source for enhanced realism and depth.

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