Anthem Statement D2v, Operating Manual

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Depending on speaker configuration and input format, THX options are:
THX Cinema: When THX Cinema is selected, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie is engaged.
Alternatively, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS Neo:6 Cinema may be selected. Other
surround modes do not apply and do not appear when pressing MODE.
THX Ultra2 Cinema: THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1-channel movies using 7.1 speakers giving you
the best possible THX movie watching experience with 5.1-channel sources. With
this mode ASA processing blends the surround speakers and rear speakers
providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds.
THX MusicMode: THX MusicMode is applicable to multichannel music. With this mode THX ASA
processing provides a wide stable rear soundstage.
THX Games Mode: Game audio is mixed and monitored in a different environment than that of music
and movies. The interactive nature of the audio requires a playback system which
can provide 360 degree panning while preserving the ambient nature of
background sound elements. When playing 5.1-channel games, THX Games Mode
may be engaged. Suitable sources are Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 game sources.
If THX Games Mode is engaged with 2.0 input, the source is first converted to 5.1
via Pro Logic IIx Game mode.
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 encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX are
able to reproduce an extra channel added during the mixing of the program. This
channel (called Surround Back but named Rear in the processor), places sounds
behind the listener. This additional channel provides more detailed imaging behind
the listener bringing more depth, spacious ambience, and sound localization.
Movies created using Dolby Digital Surround EX may exhibit wording to that effect
on DVD packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on
the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com and list of the DVD titles can be found on the
THX web site at www.thx.com.
Bearing the THX Surround EX logo, the processor will faithfully reproduce this
technology in the home when in THX Surround EX mode.
THX Surround EX can also be used with 5.1-channel sources not encoded with
Dolby Digital Surround EX. Rear channel quality will depend on the source.
In accordance with THX, Bass/Treble, Level Trim, and Balance adjustments are reset to 0 dB when a THX
mode is selected, after which you can make adjustments with THX engaged. When THX is Off, previous
settings except Balance are restored. Due to the nature of bitstreams, adjustments made with THX
engaged will be reset to 0 dB if the source is paused for longer than 3 seconds.
4. OPERATION
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