Integra DTR-9.1 - Manual (Page 85)

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THX
This mode is for playing back sources using THX.
For excellent fidelity when playing back THX sounds, it is
recommended to use a THX-certified speaker system.
• THX Cinema
This is the conventional 5.1-channel THX format. This
mode should be used only when playing back sources
that were mixed for playback in large movie theater
environments.
• THX Surround EX
“THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a joint
development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX
division of Lucasfilm Ltd.
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been
encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology
are able to reproduce an extra channel which has
been added during the mixing of the program. This
channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind
the listener in addition to the currently available front
left, front center, front right, surround right, surround
left, and subwoofer channels.
This additional channel provides the opportunity for
more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings
more depth, spacious ambience, and sound
localization than ever before.
In order to enjoy the full effects of the THX Surround EX
technology at home, you must be using a receiver or
controller with the appropriate certification logo and
the receiver must be set to the THX Surround EX mode.
This unit can play the 5.1 ch program in THX surround
EX mode, even if the program is not encoded in Dolby
Digital Surround EX format. For this kind of program,
the sound from surround back channels depends on a
program and may not fit to your taste.
• THX Ultra2 Cinema
When performing 7.1 ch playback of Dolby Digital,
DTS, or other 5.1 ch movie sources, the surround
components are analyzed and used to create
surround back channels for the optimum ambient and
directional surround sound. This provides a wider
sound space to the sides and rear and a heightened
feeling of the sound positioning.
• THX MusicMode
This is a new mode provided with THX Ultra2 and
meant for the playback of music software sources. 5.1
ch multi-channel music sources are converted to 7.1
ch playback with a virtual rear sound from the
surround speakers and surround back speakers. The
rear sound space is created with the consistency and
spaciousness optimum for music playback.
Pro Logic
Previous Dolby Pro Logic records the 4 channel signals
(left and right front, center, monaural surround) into 2
channels using matrix encoding and, in playback,
decodes the 2 channel signal into 4 channels. However,
Dolby Pro Logic
use the feedback logic circuits to
decode matrix-encoded 2 channel signal (e.g. Dolby
Surround) more precisely into original channels for 5.1 ch
playback.
In Pro Logic
, you can choose the Movie mode for
playing movies and the Music mode for playing music.
• Pro Logic Movie
In this mode, conventional narrow band monaural
surround channel is played as stereo with a realistic
feel of movement.
• Pro Logic Music
In this mode, surround channels will produce natural
sound space from 2 channel music.
The Movie mode can be used for playing the VHS or
DVD video with
mark or certain TV
programs. The Music mode can be used for playing
music in stereo from CD and other sources.
Input Setup
DTS Neo:6
This mode is for 6.1 channel playback of 2 channel
sources such as PCM or analog sources. All 6 channel
outputs are wide frequency range with a great
separation between the different channels.
This mode can be set to the Cinema mode designed for
playing movies and the Music mode designed for
listening to music.
• DTS Neo:6 Cinema
This mode is good for movies. Reproduced surround
sound makes realistic feel of movement as 6.1
channel sources. This mode can be used with VHS and
television programs with stereo sound.
• DTS Neo:6 Music
This mode uses the surround channels to provide a
natural sound space that cannot be provided with
normal stereo output. This mode can be used with
music compact discs and other stereo sources.
Mono Movie
This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording
such as old movie soundtracks. The center channel
delivers the unprocessed original sound, whereas the
other channels deliver the center-channel sound
processed with the appropriate reverberation. This allows
you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a
movie theater.
Enhanced 7
Enhanced 7 intends to reproduce a natural surround
environment by using 7-channel speakers. The sound
effects moving smoothly toward the surround back. This
mode is good for music and TV sports programs.
Orchestra
This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music.
The center channel is cut and the surround channels are
emphasized to widen the stereo image. It will simulate the
natural reverberation that is created in large halls.
Unplugged
This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds,
vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo
image, it will simulate the acoustics that you would
experience in front of the stage.
Studio-Mix
This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds
are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that
simulates the feeling of being in a club or rock concert.
TV Logic
This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are
aired from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround
sound and clarity of the conversation.
All Ch Stereo
This mode is designed for playing background music. The
front, surround, and surround back channels create a
stereo image that encompasses the entire area.