Listening Mode Setup - NAD T785 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU
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LISTENING MODE SETUP

The T 785 has various listening mode options and is mostly configurable. These are provided to
reproduce a variety of sound effects depending upon the content of the source to be played. Use a
combination of [ ] or ENTER and [
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 – Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music or None.
Surround: If the detected audio is a Surround Dolby Digital signal, you can default it to one of the
following settings –Surround EX, PLIIx Movie, and PLIIx Music, Stereo Downmix 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 Pro
Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music and Stereo Downmix modes.
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 Music, Stereo Downmix 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".
NOTE
Please refer to the section "LISTENING MODE" at the Main Menu discussions for a description of
Stereo Downmix and DTS Neo:6 surround modes.
] keys to configure the following settings.