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Using the Listening Modes
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DTS-ES Discrete
With the addition of the surround back channel, this
new format has all 6.1 channels recorded indepen-
dently for a completely discrete digital format. Since
all channels are recorded independently, high-fidel-
ity surround playback with an increased feeling of a
separated sound space is achieved.
• DTS-ES Matrix
This format has the surround back channel matrix
encoded and inserted into the left and right surround
channels so that at playback the output for the left,
right, and back surround channels are decoded using
a high-precision matrix decoder.
• DTS 96/24
Automatically changes to this mode when playing
back sources with surround tracks that were encoded
using the DTS 96/24 technology.
THX
THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies
established by the world-renowned film production com-
pany, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’
personal desire to make your experience of the film
soundtrack, in both movie theaters and in your home the-
ater, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.
Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters
called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back
in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions.
This same soundtrack is then transferred directly onto
LD, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for play-
back in a small home theater environment.
THX engineers developed patented technologies to
translate accurately the sound from the movie theater
environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spa-
tial errors that occur. On this product, when the THX
indicator is on, THX features are automatically added in
Cinema Modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX).
• THX Cinema
This is the conventional 5.1 channel THX format.
This mode should be used only when playing back
sources that were mixed for playback in large movie
theater environments.
• THX Surround EX
“THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX”
is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the
THX division of THX Ltd.
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been
encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technol-
ogy are able to reproduce an extra channel which has
been added during the mixing of the program. This
channel, called Surround Back, places sounds
behind the listener in addition to the currently avail-
able front left, front center, front right, surround
right, surround left, and subwoofer channels.
This additional channel provides the opportunity for
more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings
more depth, spacious ambience, and sound localiza-
tion than ever before.
When released to the home consumer market, mov-
ies that were created using the Dolby Digital Sur-
round EX technology, may have a note to that effect
on the packaging. A list of movies created using this
technology can be found on the Dolby web site at
http://www.dolby.com.
The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E can play the 5.1 chan-
nel sources in THX surround EX mode, even if the
source is not encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX
format. In this case, the sound actually output from
the surround back channels depends on the source
and may not fit your tastes.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes
Mono Movie
This mode is suitable for playing back monaural record-
ing such as old movie soundtracks. The center channel
delivers the unprocessed original sound, whereas the
other channels deliver the center-channel sound pro-
cessed with the appropriate reverberation. This allows
you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a
movie theater.
Enhance
This mode reproduces a natural surround environment
by using seven speaker channels. The sound effects
move smoothly toward the surround back. This mode is
good for music and TV sports programs.
Orchestra
This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music.
The center channel is cut and the surround channels are
emphasized to widen the stereo image. It will simulate
the natural reverberation that is created in large halls.
Unplugged
This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds,
vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo
image, it will simulate the acoustics that you would
experience in front of the stage.
Studio-Mix
This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively
sounds are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that
simulates the feeling of being at a club or rock concert.
TV Logic
This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that
are aired from TV studios. It enhances the entire sur-
round sound and clarity of the conversation.
All Ch Stereo
This mode is designed for playing background music.
The front, surround, and surround back channels create
a stereo image that encompasses the entire area.