Dynamic Range Compression Control - Extron electronics SSP 7.1 User Manual

Dynamic Range Compression Control

This control is available only with Dolby Digital and DTS source formats that have a Dynamic
Range Compression flag.
This control adjusts the gain applied to Dolby Digital or DTS listening modes to compress the
signal outputs during the decoding process. The three possible settings are
Maximum
None — The signal is uncompressed and is played with the full original dynamic range.
Minimum — The audio is partially compressed. In this mode, the volume of the loudest
passages is reduced but quieter passages are kept at their original level. This level is
recommended for normal listening.
Maximum — The audio is fully compressed. This level is recommended for environments where
loud audio is not permitted.
NOTE:
Tone Controls
These controls regulate the bass and treble settings for the system. To adjust the bass or treble
tone controls, see
Bass — The bass control regulates the amount by which low frequency signals are boosted or
cut (see figure below). It is applied to outputs for all speakers, including the subwoofer.
Figure 15.
. The default setting is
None
DTS source formats have only two states (
compression. Therefore,
Minimum
compression.
Tone Controls
Bass Range
.
and
On Off
and both apply the same dynamic range
Maximum
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, , and
None Minimum
) for dynamic range
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