Integra DTR-7 - Manual (Page 34)

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Using the Listening Modes
Listening Modes
The DTR-7/DTR-6’s surround sound enables you to enjoy the pres-
ence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.
Before using a listening mode, make sure the Speaker Setup param-
eters have been set (refer to page 18 ~ 23). Once the parameters have
been set, it is not necessary to set them again.
The configuration of the speakers are very important for the sur-
round sound. Refer to “connecting speakers” on page 10.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround,
DTS (Digital Theater System)
This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to individu-
ally record and play five full-range (20Hz–20kHz) channels (left
and right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE channel
(Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will cre-
ate a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert
halls.
DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD video
that has a
mark.
DTS: Select this option when you play a DVD player, video disc, or
CD that has a
mark.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround
This surround format consists of four channels (left and right front,
center, and monaural surround channels) and emphasizes the center
channel. This format is very effective for panning music, conversa-
tion, and three-dimensional sound movement output from three
front channels. It also simulates the atmosphere and surround ef-
fects of the sound reflected from the side and rear walls of the the-
ater. Select this option when you play a VHS, VHS Hi-Fi, laser
disc, or DVD video that has a
mark.
Home THX Cinema Surround (DTR-7 only)
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS/DOLBY PRO LOGIC/THX CINEMA
In these modes, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS Surround is
reprocessed using a technique called “Home THX processing.”
Home THX processing was developed by the surround engineers at
Lucasfilm Ltd. for accurate reproduction of soundfields in the home
environment as the filmmaker intended, equivalent to those ob-
tained in a well-furnished movie theater. For Home THX Cinema
Surround playback, we recommend that you use a THX speaker sys-
tem certified by Lucasfilm Ltd. (such as Onkyo's THX speaker sys-
tem HTS SYSTEM-2).
Surround modes incorporating Integra's original
Surround processing
Surround mode suitable for movie soundtracks
In the following surround modes, additional processing is applied to
the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS Surround.
ACTION
Suitable for movie soundtracks involving a lot of special effect
sounds.
MUSICAL
Suitable for musical film soundtracks, where importance is placed
on the music, environmental sound, and front image.
Integra’s listening modes
MONO MOVIE (DTR-7 only) : This mode is suitable for play
back monaural recordings such as old movie soundtracks. The
center channel delivers unprocessed original sound, whereas the
other channels delivers processed center-channel sound with ap-
propriate reverberation. Thus, you can enjoy monaural sound
with the atmosphere of a movie theater.
ORCHESTRA : This mode is suitable for classics and opera music.
The center channel is cut and the surround channels are empha-
sized to widen the stereo image. It will simulate a natural rever-
beration that can be created in a large hall.
UNPLUGGED : This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental
sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo
image, it will simulate the acoustics in front of the stage.
Before Using Listening Mode
STUDIO-MIX : This mode is suitable for rock and popular music.
Lively sounds with a powerful acoustic image will make you
feel as if you are in a club.
5CH STEREO : This mode is useful for background music. The
front and surround channels will create a stereo image.
TV LOGIC : This mode offers a realistic acoustics of a TV pro-
gram being aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire sur-
round sound and clarity of conversation.
DIRECT : This mode delivers pure sound with the minimum sound
quality adjustment and filtration. To attain it, the sound recorded
for the Right and Left front channels is output to the Right and
Left front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer.
STEREO
Select this mode when you do not wish to use the surround
mode. All input sound is output from the front speakers.
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
The DSP converts the audio signals into digital audio format to cre-
ate sound reflection. This yields an effect that makes you feel like
listening to a live performance.
The following illustration shows how reflected sound reaches the
audience in a concert hall. Integra's DSP and advanced technologies
let you get such a sound reflection effect from the unit.
Note:
The concert hall effect is produced from the reflections and rever-
berations contained in the original recording. These are converted
into reflected sound that is reproduced from four directions. Thus, in
some cases an unnatural impression can be conveyed if there are too
few reflections in the recording or if the effects in the original re-
cording were produced artificially.
Example: Sound reflection in a concert hall
• A system with L/R front and center speakers
The following modes are available:
DOLBY 3 STEREO
The surround channel sound is output from the left and right
front speakers.
STEREO
This is a normal stereo mode. Surround mode is cancelled.
DIRECT
See the description above.
• A system with L/R front speakers
The following mode is available:
STEREO
This is a normal stereo mode.
DIRECT
See the description above.
Stage
reflections
Ceiling reflections
Wall
reflections
Wall reflections
Direct sound