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Using the Listening Modes
source and multichannel source. Surround back sound
will differ depending on the source and selected listening
mode.
– Dolby Pro Logic II Game + THX Select2 Games:
The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*8 and THX
Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used. The PLII/
PLIIx and THX indicators light on the unit’s display.
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Input source: STEREO
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Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Movie + THX Cinema,
DolbyProLogic II/IIx Music + THX Music,
DolbyProLogic II/IIx Game + THX Games:
ThecombinationofDolbyProLogicII/IIx*8andTHX
Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used. The PLII/
PLIIx and THX indicators light on the unit’s display.
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Input source: STEREO
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Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie + THX Cinema,
DolbyProLogic IIx Music + THX Music:
ThecombinationofDolbyProLogicIIxandTHX
Cinema/Music modes can be used. The PLIIx and THX
indicators light on the unit’s display.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Cinema,
DolbyProLogic IIz Height + THX Music,
DolbyProLogic IIz Height + THX Games:
ThecombinationofDolbyProLogicIIzHeightandTHX
Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used. The PLIIz
and THX indicators light on the unit’s display.
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Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch height
– DTSNeo:6Cinema + THXCinema,
DTSNeo:6Music+THXMusic,
DTSNeo:6+THXCinema,
DTSNeo:6+THXMusic,
DTSNeo:6+THXGames:
The combination of DTS Neo:6 and THX Cinema/
Music/Games modes can be used. The Neo:6 and THX
indicators light on the unit’s display.
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Input source: STEREO (DTS Neo:6 Cinema + THX
Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music + THX Music), 5.1 ch
(DTS Neo:6 + THX Cinema, DTS Neo:6 + THX
Music, DTS Neo:6 + THX Games)
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Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch (DTS Neo:6
Cinema + THX Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music + THX
Music), 7.1 ch surround back (DTS Neo:6 + THX
Cinema, DTS Neo:6 + THX Music, DTS Neo:6 + THX
Games)
– THX Cinema: THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical
soundtracks for playback in a home theater environment.
In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for
cinema levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and
Adaptive Decorrelation are active.
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Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– THX Games: THX Games mode is meant for spatially
accurate playback of game audio, which is often mixed
similarly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX
Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels, with
Timbre Matching active.
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Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– THX Music: THX Music mode is tailored for listening to
music, which is typically mastered at significantly higher
levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is
configured for music playback and only Timbre Matching
is active.
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Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– THX Select2 Cinema: THX Select2 Cinema mode plays
5.1 movie using 8 speakers giving you the best possible
movie watching experience. In this mode, THX ASA
processing blends the side surround speakers and back
surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient
and directional surround sounds.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– THX Select2 Games: For the replay of stereo and
multichannel game audio, the THX Select2 Games
mode should be selected. In this mode, THX ASA
processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1
and 2.0 encoded game sources such as analog, PCM,
DTS, and Dolby Digital. This accurately places all game
audio surround information creating a full 360 degree
playback environment. THX Select2 Games is unique as
it gives you a smooth transition of audio in all points of
the surround field.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– THX Select2 Music: For the replay of multichannel
music, the THX Select2 Music should be selected. In this
mode, THX ASA processing is applied to the surround
channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as
DTS, Dolby Digital, DVD-Audio, etc. to provide a wide
and stable rear soundstage.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– THX Surround EX: This mode expands 5.1-channel
sources for 6.1/7.1- channel playback. It’s especially
suited to Dolby Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX,
also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint
development between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
TV Logic
Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio, This mode
enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give
clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Unplugged
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz, This
mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the
impression of being right in front of the stage.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Reference
Dialogue Normalization
Dialogue Normalization (DialogNorm) is a feature of
Dolby Digital, which is used to keep the programs at the
same average listening level so the user does not have
to change the volume control between Dolby Digital,
