Performance Features; Encore - Enlightened Audio Designs TheaterMaster Owner's Manual

I. TheaterMaster

ENCORE:

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Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound: EAD's esteemed TheaterMaster line is
the world's first digital processor to incorporate Dolby's new 5.1-channel surround-sound
standard. This format provides 5 channels of full-range information, plus a dedicated sub-
woofer channel, to achieve truly holographic surround-sound effects.
DTS Digital Surround ™ 5.1-channel surround-sound technology provides ultra-high
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resolution playback suitable for both movie and audiophile multi-channel music playback.
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Pro Logic : TheaterMaster also offers state-of-the-art Dolby Pro Logic surround-sound
decoding. Since all surround-sound decoding is performed with mathematical precision in
the digital domain, even Dolby Pro Logic is vastly improved over conventional, analog
surround-sound processors.
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MPEG2 Digital Audio: For world-wide compatibility with all audio formats, Theater-
Master incorporates state-of-the-art MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoding, allowing both two-
channel stereo and Pro Logic playback.
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Flexibility and simplicity: TheaterMaster provides the combined functions of a consummate
quality stereo D-to-A converter, state-of-the-art surround-sound processor, pre-amplifier,
and high-performance video switcher, all integrated in one simple-to-use product.
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Large front-panel display: Deluxe electro-luminescent LCD display provides informative
and highly ergonomic user interface.
• Auto Setup ™ : This remarkable software breakthrough greatly simplifies the TheaterMaster
setup procedure. By providing automatic speaker level balancing and calibration of speaker
delays, it eliminates two of the most time-consuming chores in home theater installation.
Built-in crossover networks: 4 th -order, audiophile-grade digital crossovers, implemented
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in their own, fully-dedicated, high-speed digital signal processor (DSP), provide ultimate
system flexibility without coloration caused by complex analog crossover circuitry.
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CinEQ™ 5-channel cinema equalization to tame overly-bright soundtracks and musical
recordings.
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Full-Function IR remote control operation for all TheaterMaster features, including
remote screen control (via switched 12 Volt outlet).
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Integrated video switching. Six programmable video inputs, including three S-video and
three composite video, provide total system integration.
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Six digital and three analog audio inputs, including 1 ST glass, 4 Coaxial, and 1 Toslink.
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RS-232 controllable, for integration into sophisticated home theaters and/or home
automation systems.
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