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Figure 51
The MX120 provides nine different Surround Modes. The
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the Output Format
LEDs will indicate the Surround Mode selected. The Sur-
round Mode Selected is stored into permanent memory and
automatically recalled any time that particular input is se-
lected again. If the Surround Mode is changed when the in-
put is again selected, the
new mode will be active
and stored. Refer to figure
48.
Note: The Remote Control
may also be used to
make changes to the
Surround Modes.
Stereo Mode
A Stereo signal source connected to an Analog Audio Input
is reproduced without any processing. The Front Panel Al-
phanumeric Display will indicate PURE STEREO. When a
Digital Audio Input is selected in Stereo Mode, the Front
Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate DSP STEREO.
All multichannel signal sources are combined and reduced
to 2 channels in the stereo mode. Refer to figures 49 and 50.
Music 1
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 1. Refer to figure 51. This Mode utilizes Dolby Pro
Logic II Processing to create a wide and deep sound space.
The effect may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect
Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 47 to alter the set-
tings.
Music 2
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 2. Refer to figure 52. This Mode utilizes DTS NEO:6
Processing to add center, surround and back channels to a
stereo recording. The effect may be varied depending upon
Figure 53
Figure 52
the Trim Effect Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 47
to alter the settings.
Music 3
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 3. Refer to figure 53. This processing Mode creates an
effect of a party in a small room. A Center Channel and
Back Surround Channel are created from the sum of the
Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and Right Front
Channel Information is also sent to the Surround Loud-
speakers.
Note: The Music 3 Surround Mode is intended for use with
two channels of audio information.
Music 4
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 4. Refer to figure 54. This processing Mode creates an
effect of a Night Club. A Center Channel is created from the
Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and Right Front
Channels are processed through the Trim Effect and sent to
the Surround Loudspeakers. Refer to page 44 to alter the
Trim Effect settings.
Note: The Music 4 Surround Mode is intended for use with
two channels of audio information.
Cinema 1
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CIN-
EMA 1 and the appropriate Front Panel Operating Mode
Display LEDs will illuminate. Refer to figure 55 on page
47. This provides Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing of Analog
Signals and 2-Channel Digital Signals.
When a Dolby Digital or DTS Signal is present the
MX120 will automatically decode the information either as
Mono, Stereo, Surround or 5.1 discrete depending on the
information contained in the signal. If a 5.1 signal contains
back surround information (Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES/
EX), the decoder will reproduce all 7.1 channels of informa-
tion.
Figure 54
How to Operate the Surround Mode
How to Operate the Surround Mode
Figure 48
Figure 49
Figure 50
