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Operating the RMC-1
How the RMC-1 Treats Content in Different Surround Sound Formats
The combination of surround sound decoding and surround sound processing the RMC-1 uses
for a given input signal will depend on the format of the incoming signal, and on how you have
configured the Surround Mode in the Setup Inputs Menu and Main Zone Menu.
The Setup Inputs Menu allows you to configure the default behavior independently for each input
for each type of input signal:
In Auto Mode - the RMC-1 will attempt to process the incoming signal to match the number of
speakers you have configured - within the constraints listed above. For example, if your
RMC-1 is configured for 5.1 speakers, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 channel input signal will be decoded to
5.1 channels, and a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 channel input signal will be decoded to 7.1 channels, then
mixed down to 5.1 channels. If your RMC-1 is configured for 7.1 speakers, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1
channel input signal will be decoded to 5.1 channels, then the Dolby Surround Upmixer will be
used to synthesize additional rear surround content to create a 7.1 channel output optimized for
your 7.1 channel system.
In Last Used Mode - the RMC-1 will use as it's default the same decoding and processing options as
were used the last time a similar signal was received on that input.
You will also have the option of manually configuring an initial default mode for each input - for
each type of input signal which may be received. The specific options available will depend on the
type of input.
Regardless of what decoding and post processing modes are selected automatically by the
RMC-1, you will always be able to manually choose to use any combination of decoding and
processing modes that are appropriate for the type of input signal being received - either by using
the Mode Selector buttons on the front panel or remote control, or from the Main Zone Menu.
Note: Reference Stereo Mode must be configured from the menu system; it cannot be selected
manually using the Mode Up/Down buttons.
The RMC-1 Start-Up Routine
The RMC-1 is controlled by a custom Linux-based operating system. Even though loading and
initializing the operating system is a complex process, the start up sequence on the RMC-1 has
been optimized to minimize the delays you will experience in normal operation.
The start up routine for the RMC-1 will progress differently depending on whether you have
enabled the Video on Standby feature in the configuration menu.
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