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Listening Modes
Listening Mode
Description
Pure Audio
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In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing pos-
sible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction. (As
P u r e
A u d i o
the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN
can be output from HDMI OUT.)
Direct
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound
processing. The "Sp Config" (presence of speakers), "Sp Distance" and
D i r e c t
"A/V Sync" settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via AUDIO
is disabled. See "Advanced Setup" for more details
Stereo
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
S t e r e o
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use
it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right chan-
M o n o
nels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources contain-
ing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.
Multichannel
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.
M u l t i c h
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
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Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel play-
Dolby Pro Logic II
back. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that
fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can
P L
M o v i e
also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. If you're not
using any surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead
P L
M u s i c
of Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
• Dolby PLIIx Movie
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g.,
P L
G a m e
TV, DVD, VHS).
• Dolby PLIIx Music
P L
x
M o v i e
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source
(e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
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x
M u s i c
• Dolby PLIIx Game
Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro
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x
G a m e
Logic II logo.
• Dolby PLIIx Movie, Dolby PLIIx Music
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes to expand 5.1-channel
sources for 7.1-channel playback.
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to more effectively use existing
Height
program material when height channel speaker outputs are present. Dolby
Pro Logic IIz Height can be used to upmix a variety of sources from movies
P L
z
H e i g h t
and music, but are particularly well-suited to upmix game content.
Dolby EX
These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
They're especially suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that include a matrix-
D o l b y
E X
encoded surround back channel. The additional channel adds an extra dimen-
sion and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for
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E X
rotating and fly-by sound effects.
Dolby Digital
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound
processing. "Sp Config" (presence of speakers), "Crossover", "Sp Dis-
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tance", "A/V Sync" and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled.
See "Advanced Setup" for more details
Dolby Digital Plus
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