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Menu "Decoder Setup"
Use the function of this menu to select the desired operating modes and options for
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoding.
Note:
This menu is only available, if the internal Decoder is active (option '
Internal
Decoder
' is set to '
active
').
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Mode:
Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands original 2- or 5.1-channel material to 6.1- or 7.1-channel
output using a matrix technology. Depending on the original format the following
options are available:
Menu item '
for Multi Ch.
':
Select the preferred mode for expanding 5.1-channel program material to 6.1- or 7.1-
channels using Dolby Pro Logic IIx by using the
and
keys:
Movie:
The '
Movie
' mode is optimal for 5.1-channel movie soundtracks or
stereo soundtracks that are Dolby Surround encoded.
Music:
Not all 5.1 material may sound ideal when decoded with Dolby Pro
Logic IIx in the '
Movie
' mode. Use mode '
Music
' if the soundfield is
focused too much on the Back Surround speakers.
Dolby D EX:
Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1-
channel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three
surround channels from the two in the original recording.
Menu item '
for 2-Channel
':
Dolby Pro Logic IIx offers 4 different modes for decoding of 2-channel sources. Select
your preferred mode with the
and
keys:
Movie:
The '
Movie
' mode is for use with stereo TV shows and all Dolby
Surround encoded programs. The result is an enhanced soundfield
directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound.
Music:
The '
Music
' mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and
provides a wide and deep sound space. The '
Music
' mode includes
controls (CenterWidth, DimensionControl and Panorama), that allow the
sound to be tailored to your listening tastes. All three of these controls may
be used alone or in any combination. After you experimented with them on
a few programs, you will easily understand their effect and consider which
setting you may prefer.
Pro Logic:
Original Dolby Pro Logic mode.
Matrix:
The '
Matrix
' mode is the same as the '
Music
' mode except, that the
directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be used to enhance
mono signals by making them seem "larger". The Matrix mode may also
find use, if fluctuations from poor stereo reception (of FM radio, TV or
satellite receivers) cause disturbing surround signals from a logic decoder.
Because music recording techniques and listening preferences vary so widely, no single
decoding setting is likely to be adequate for all content. Therefore, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
incorporates a separate '
Music
' mode to reproduce a convincing and compelling
