MC-8
When a preferred listening mode is selected, it is activated whenever
a new input is selected or an appropriate input source is present. For
example, the following can occur when a preferred listening mode is
activated (also refer to the corresponding menus on 3-12):
Dynamic Listening Modes
Dynamic listening modes are only available under certain conditions.
For example, many of the dynamic modes are only available when
the MC-8 is configured for seven main output channels and source
2-Channel
Dolby PLIIx + THX
Dolby PLIIx MOV
Dolby PLIIx MUS
DTS NEO:6 + THX
DTS NEO:6 CIN
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC
Modes that Do Not Appear in the Input Setup Menu
The MC-8 features the ability to assign preferred listening modes for
each input and incoming audio format. However, not all listening
modes will appear in the Input Setup Menu. Listening modes that do
2-Channel
Dolby PLIIx + THX
Dolby PLIIx MOV
Dolby PLIIx MUS
DTS NEO:6 + THX
DTS NEO:6 CIN
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC
Dynamic modes
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX
THX or THX UL2Cin or THX SurEX
THX MUSIC
5.1 PLIIx MOV
5.1 PLIIx MUS
Modes that do not appear in the Input Setup menu
Dolby Digital
THX MUSIC
5.1 PLIIx MOV
5.1 PLIIx MUS
If the DVD1 input is selected and a 2-channel source is played, the
L7 FILM listening mode is activated. If a Dolby Digital source is
played, the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode is activated. If a DTS(-ES)
source is played, the DTS(-ES) L7 FILM listening mode is activated.
material with specific encoding is played. All Dynamic Listening
Modes are available through the remote control or front panel Mode
button. The dynamic listening modes are listed in the table below.
DTS THX or DTS THX UL2Cin or DTS ES THX
DTS or DTS ES MATRIX or DTS ES DISCR
DTS L7 FILM or DTS ES L7 FILM
DTS L7 MUSIC or DTS ES L7 MUSIC
DTS 2-CHAN or DTS ES 2-CHAN
not appear in the Input Setup menu as preferred listening modes
under any circumstances are listed in the table below.
Setup
DTS
DTS THX MUSIC
DTS
DTS THX MUSIC
5.1 MONO LOGIC
5.1 MONO SURR
5.1 MONO
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