JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-40HD User Manual page 144

Mode Adjust
LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
CENTER
Controls the output level of the audio output connector labeled Center.
Available in all except 2 CH modes (2-CHANNEL, 2 CH BYPASS,
DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, 5.1 2-CHANNEL, 5.1mc 2-CHAN), MONO and 5.1
MONO modes.
CENTER DEPTH
Adjusts the amount of processing applied to the center channel,
changing the perceived distance of the center speaker. Higher
settings increase and lower settings decrease the perceived distance
of the center speaker from the listening position. Available in
NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, and CATHEDRAL modes.
CENTER MIX
Indicates the relative center channel level for downmixing. Set this
parameter to +0dB for film sources and -5dB for music sources.
Available in 5.1 2-CHANNEL, DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, and 5.1mc 2-CHAN
modes.
CNTR DLY SAMPLES
Controls the relative time offset of the center channel. Set this
parameter to +0 unless the center channel is not properly timed
and the value of the error is known. Available in 5.1 2-CHANNEL,
DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, and 5.1mc 2-CHAN modes.
COMPRESSION
Reduces wide volume level changes and increases dialog intelligibility
at lower listening levels for Dolby Digital input sources. When ON, full
compression is applied regardless of volume level. When OFF,
compression is not applied. Set this parameter to AUTO or ON for
Dolby Digital input sources that are listened to at lower volume levels,
especially for nighttime viewing to avoid disturbing others. Available in
5-36
all 5.1 Dolby Digital modes, except for 5.1 MONO LOGIC, 5.1 MONO
OFF, -30 to +12dB
SURR, and 5.1 MONO.
CTR WIDTH
Adjusts the center image. When set to MIN, the center image is heard
from just the center speaker. When set to MAX, the center image is
heard as a "phantom" center image from the front left and right
0 to 18
speakers. When set on the 1 to 6 scale, the center image is heard in
various combinations of the front and center speakers. Available in
Dolby PLII MUSIC and Dolby PLIIx MUSIC modes.
CUSTOM
Opens the CUSTOM menu, which is used to compare custom and
factory default versions of the selected listening mode and to restore
-25 to +5dB
the factory default version of the selected listening mode. Available in
all modes.
CUSTOM VS PRESET
Allows comparison listening to the custom and factory default versions
of the selected listening mode. Refer to page 5-34 for information.
-127 to +127
Available in all modes.
DIMENSION
Controls the relative balance of the sound field, which is useful with
certain recordings to achieve a more suitable balance among all
speakers. When set to FRONT, the sound field is balanced towards
AUTO, ON, OFF
the front of the listening space. When set to NEUTRAL, the sound
field is balanced at the center of the listening space. When set to
REAR, the sound field is balanced towards the rear of the listening
space. Available in Dolby PLII MUSIC and Dolby PLIIx MUSIC modes.
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MIN, 1 to 6, MAX
FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR