Lexicon RV-8 - Manual (Page 181)

RV-8 Mode Adjust
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LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
5 SPKR ENHANCE ON, OFF
Simulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker configurations.
When set to ON, the RV-8 provides an increased sense of
spaciousness and envelopment through the surround speakers. This
enhancement is most noticeable when the surround speakers are
positioned to the side of the primary listening position, or when the
primary listening position is located against the rear wall. The effec-
tiveness of this parameter varies within the listening space. For best
results, it is recommended that you position the surround speakers
to the left and right sides of the primary listening position.
ACADEMY FILTER ON, OFF
When set to ON, restores the proper tonal balance of older mono
film sources that have much narrower frequency responses than
more recent mono film sources.
AUTO AZIMUTH ON, OFF
Maximizes matrix steering accuracy. When set to ON, the RV-8
continually monitors the 2-channel input signal and automatically
adjusts the relative level and time offset of the input channels to
ensure that signals are sent to the appropriate channels with
maximum separation. When set to OFF, the accuracy of the selected
listening mode varies among sources. It is recommended that you
set this parameter to ON for film and broadcast sources and to OFF
for music sources.
BASS CONTENT BINAURAL, MONO, STEREO
Adjusts the bass content of binaural, mono and stereo recordings.
When set to BINAURL, the RV-8 activates low-frequency compen-
sation. Select this setting for true binaural sources recorded with
dummy head microphones. Select the MONO setting for sources
recorded with mono bass. Select the STEREO setting for sources
recorded with stereo bass.
BASS ENHANCE ON, OFF
Enhances stereo bass, which results in low-frequency reproduction
that is less localizable and more realistic in the listening space. The
effectiveness of the BASS ENHANCE parameter varies, depending
on room acoustics and the ability of the surround speakers to
reproduce low frequencies. It is recommended that you use front,
side or rear speakers that are capable of reproducing frequencies of
40Hz or lower.
BASS RT 5ms to 48.6s
Works with the MID RT and SIZE parameters to adjust the amount
of time required for low-frequency information to decay below 60dB
in level. The BASS RT parameter setting should match the MID RT
parameter setting for more natural effects in smaller listening spaces.
CAUTION!
Setting the BASS RT, MID RT and SIZE parameters to a high
value may produce undesirable or damaging audio.
BASS XOVER 30Hz to 19.9kHz, OFF
Sets the frequency to which BASS RT applies.
CALIBRATION
Opens the PANORAMA listening mode CALIBRATION menu, which
is used to calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode. Refer to
“PANORAMA” on page 6-13 for more information.