Listening Modes - NAD T737 Owner's Manual

LISTENING MODES

The audio format as detected by the selected Source can be automatically
configured and processed through the following options:
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed in the
Dolby laboratories. Discs bearing the double-D symbol were recorded with
up to 5.1 channels of digital signals, reproducing a much better sound
quality, with dynamic and spatial sound sensations that are much better
than in the previous Dolby Surround.
A Dolby Digital audio input can be configured relative to its format.
2 Channel: If the detected audio is a 2 Channel Dolby Digital signal,
you can default it to one of the following settings – PLIIx Movie, PLIIx
Music, DVS Wide, DVS Ref or None.
Surround: If the detected audio is a Surround Dolby Digital signal, you can
default it to one of the following settings – Dolby D Ex, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx
Music, DVS Wide, DVS Ref, Stereo or None.
None: If "None" is selected, the Dolby Digital format will follow the
"Digital" setting set forth at "Other" option under this menu section. See
discussion below about "OTHER".
Dolby Digital EX
Using a Matrix decoder, this method creates the back channel (sometimes
also called the "surround center") by means of signals on the left and
right surround channels recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1, reproduction being
provided in Surround 6.1. This method should be selected with sources
bearing the (double-D symbol)-EX, recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX.
With this additional channel you will experience improved dynamics and
a better sensation of movement within the sound field. If media sources
recorded in Dolby Digital EX are decoded with a Digital EX decoder,
the format is detected automatically, and the Dolby Digital EX mode is
selected. However, some media sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX can
be detected as simple Dolby Digital media sources. In this case Dolby
Digital EX should be selected manually.
NOTE
Please refer to the section "LISTENING MODE" at the Main Menu
discussions for a description of PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music and Stereo
modes.
USING THE T 737 – SETUP MENU
DTS
The Digital Theater System Digital Surround (simply called DTS) is a multi-
channel digital signal format that can process higher data rates than with
Dolby Digital. Although both Dolby Digital and DTS are 5.1 channel media
formats, discs bearing the "DTS" symbol are thought to provide better
sound quality due to the lower audio compression required. It also offers a
broader dynamic, producing magnificent sound quality.
A DTS input can be defaulted to one of the following options: - Neo:6
Cinema, Neo:6 Music, DTS Stereo or None.
If "None" is selected, the DTS signal will follow the "Digital" setting set forth
at "Other" option under this menu section. See discussion below about
"Other".
OTHER
If "None" is selected above for any of the Dolby Digital 2 Channel, Dolby
Digital Surround and DTS options or if the audio input is an analog signal,
this "Other" section will manage the default audio format as per the "Digital"
or "Analog" settings.
Digital: The detected digital input can be configured by way of one of
the following options – 7ch Stereo, En Stereo (Enhanced Stereo), EARS,
Neo:6 Music, Neo:6 Cinema, PLIIx Music, PLIIx Movie, DVS Wide, DVS Ref
or None.
Analog: If the audio input is an analog signal, the following are the
surround modes the input can be defaulted – 7ch Stereo, En Stereo
(Enhanced Stereo), EARS, Neo:6 Music, Neo:6 Cinema, PLIIx Music, PLIIx
Movie, DVS Wide, DVS Ref, Stereo or None.
NOTE
All these Listening Modes for "Dolby Digital", "DTS" and "Other" can be
directly changed by pressing the "LISTENING MODE" button on the front
panel, AVR 3's [SURR] button or through the "Listening Mode" option at
the Main Menu window.
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