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Format
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F:S = In:Rtn Mode
Set the Main Mon format before selecting this parameter.
The Wide Return width may be formatted for 7.1 F:S = In:Rtn
or 6.1 F:S = In:Rtn, depending upon the Main Mon format
selected.
Note: For formatting interactions & mappings see pages 17-27.
When Wide Return is selected, this mode activates the Wide Inputs L, R, C & LFE inputs (F = In) and
the Wide Return surround inputs (S = Rtn). The Wide Return LED will turn on solid indicating it is
selected, while the Wide Inputs LED will flash indicating it is also being monitored. Also, the Source
On LEDs for the surround channels will turn on solid indicating they are monitoring the Wide Return,
while the Source On LEDs for L, R, C & LFE will flash indicating they are monitoring Wide Inputs.
F:S = In:Rtn + F:S = Rtn:Con Mode
Set the Main Mon format before selecting this parameter.
The Wide Return width may be formatted for 7.1 F:S = In:Rtn
+ F:S = Rtn:Con or 6.1 F:S = In:Rtn + F:S = Rtn:Con, depend-
ing upon the Main Mon format selected.
Note: For formatting interactions & mappings see pages 17-27.
When Wide Return is selected, this mode activates the Wide Inputs L, R, C & LFE inputs (F = In) and
the Wide Return surround inputs (S = Rtn). The Wide Return LED will turn on solid indicating it is
selected, while the Wide Inputs LED will flash indicating it is also being monitored. Also, the Source
On LEDs for the surrounds will turn on solid indicating they are monitoring the Wide Return, while
the Source On LEDs for L, R, C & LFE will flash indicating they are monitoring Wide Inputs.
When Wide Return is selected still another time, this mode activates the Wide Return L, R, & C inputs
(F = Rtn) and the Console surround input (S = Con). The Wide Return LED will turn on solid indicat-
ing it is selected, while the Console LED will flash indicating it is also being monitored. Also, the
Source On LEDs for L, R, & C will turn on solid indicating they are monitoring the Wide Return,
while the Source On LEDs for the surrounds will flash indicating they are monitoring Console.
Note: When using a 4:2:4 processor to monitor Dolby Surround in the F:S = In:Rtn + F:S = Rtn:Con mode,
there is not a direct send for the S channel of the processor. The LSt & RSt (Left Surround Total &
Right Surround Total) output from the EX/ES processor must be externally summed at unity gain and
the summed signal can then be returned into the Console S input.
Surrounds
The level of the surrounds can be formatted for normal or
film mixing. Generally speaking, the Normal 0 dB parameter
should be used for all non-theatrical product, such as HDTV,
DTV, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and SACD. The Film -3 dB
parameter follows the film industry standard by reducing the
output level of the surrounds by 3dB. It also accommodates
the resultant elevated mix level of the surrounds by reducing
the surrounds level to the Downmix and 4:2:4 Send.
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