Sunfire TGR-401-230 Surround Modes for 2-ChannelSources, Chapter, Mode Selection, Users Manual

CHAPTER 5

Surround Modes for 2-Channel Sources

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

STEREO

MONO

PARTY

DOLBY PLIIX MUSIC

DOLBY PLIIX MOVIE

DOLBY PLIIX GAME

DOLBY PLIIX MATRIX DTS NEO:6 MUSIC DTS NEO:6 CINEMA JAZZ CLUB SOURCE DIRECT

Mode Selection

With the remote set to control the TGR-401, press the INFO button until the present mode is displayed. (It may take a few presses until the mode is displayed, depending on the TGR-

401 input you are listening to, such as MP3, FM, or AM.)

The mode for 2-channel input sources can then be changed using the remote's MODE buttons.

INFO

INFO

MENUEXIT

MODE SEL MODE

STEREO

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 listen- ing alike.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx

These modes allows you to enjoy many of the benefits of Dolby Digital (and Dolby Digital EX) from your stereo sources.

Try MUSIC mode for all of your stereo programs, and adjust these extra options in the MODES menu to suit your taste:

Width spreads the center chan- nel across the front sound- stage.

Panorama wraps the left and right channels around you.

Dimension adjusts the front/ rear balance.

MODES		CHOICES
DTS SUB TRIM	0	-20 TO +20
DOLBY SUB TRIM	0	-20 TO +20
PANORAMA	OFF	OFF/ON
WIDTH	3	0 TO 7
DIMENSION	-3	-3 TO +3
DYN RANGE COMPR	OFF	OFF/MIN/MAX
(COMPRESSION)
DOLBY HEADPHONE	OFF	ON/OFF
HEADPHONE TRIM	0	-20 TO +20

special effects panned to the sur- round channels.

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

DTS Neo:6

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

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

JAZZ CLUB

In this DSP mode, the surrounds simulate the ambiance caused by rear reflections 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 var- ied using the OSD MODES menu.

SOURCE DIRECT

This mode bypasses all DSP, Tone, and bass management

This is the conventional two-chan- nel stereo mode with sound from your left and right speakers. The TGR-401 bass management lets you use your subwoofer to handle the lower frequency range.

We recommend that you try Sonic Holography when using stereo sources.

MONO

This mode blends the left to right, and right to left. You can use it on noisy tuner sources or old record- ings to reduce noise.

In MOVIE mode, Dolby Surround soundtracks are decoded by the TGR-401 into separate channels: left and right channels for off- screen imaging, a center channel for most on-screen dialog, and stereo surround channels for am- bience and special effects. This is the mode to use for any surround- encoded material.

GAME mode is an excellent choice for playing video games encoded with Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic II technology. The bass management is augmented to fully capture the impact of

circuits. It is stereo analog only, and offers the shortest signal path through the TGR-401. Only the front left and right speakers are engaged. Do not use this mode for digital-only sources, as it only routes the analog audio. To prevent damage to your speakers, this mode only works if your front speakers are set to Large.

SONIC HOLOGRAPHY

Sonic Holography works on top of any 2 channel or multi-channel DSP mode, enhancing realism and depth.

42

User's Manual