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LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS
The following table provides a brief description of each listening mode.
Logic 7 Film
Logic 7 Music
A proprietary Lexicon technology, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded pro-
grams or conventional stereo material. Film 7.1 and Music 7.1 are tailored specifically for use with rear speakers, while Film 5.1 and Music 5.1 are spe-
cifically formatted for use without rear speakers. The Film modes should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix
encoding to experience increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans. The Music modes
enhance the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency
information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates
low frequencies in the 40 Hz to 120 Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that seems broader and wider
than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.
Note: Logic 7 Film is designed for use with a center channel. If your speaker system does not have a center channel, then use Logic 7 Music.
Dolby Digital
Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated
low-frequency effects channel. This mode does not use the rear speakers.
Dolby Digital EX
Available when the receiver is configured for 7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is an extended version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies
or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially-encoded soundtracks so that a full 7.1 sound field is available.
Even if a source does not contain specific EX encoding, the special algorithm may be used to derive a 7.1-channel output.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Film
Music
Game
Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range, discrete, left, center, right, right surround, and left surround channels from matrix surround-encoded programs
and conventional stereo sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II Film mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be
used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Game mode is designed to enhance the soundtrack of video games for either dedicated consoles or
computers. The Pro Logic mode re-creates the original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation format.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Film
Music
Game
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark matrix surround technology, which creates a discrete 7.1 sound field from
matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources when your system is configured for surround back speakers. Film, Music, and Game versions are
available that customize the processing to the type of source in use. These modes may also be used to create 7.1 sound fields from 5.1 digital
soundtracks.
Dolby Virtual Speaker
Reference
Wide
Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely
placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Reference mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front
image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers are
close together. Depending upon the number of speakers available in your system, a variety of different sound field options are available for both the
Reference and Wide modes.
DTS 5.1
When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music, or laser discs encoded
with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency effects channel.
DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix
DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete
When the speaker configuration is set for 7.1-channel operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection of
one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES Discrete-encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels
plus a separate low-frequency effects channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound
field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.