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Listening Modes, Dolby PLIIx Movie - dimensions
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■ Listening Modes Listening Mode Direct Di rec t Stereo St e r eo Mono Mo n o Multichannel Description Input Source In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound " processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker 4 distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu % is disabled. A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See "Advanced Setup" for more details (➔ page 34). ' ( ) Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. " 4 % Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right ' channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources ( containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs. ) This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. % Speaker Layout ;9$ /*2 ;9$ / 9$/ Mu l t i c h Dolby Pro Logic IIx*3 Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel 4 Dolby Pro Logic II playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience PL Mo v i e that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. If PL Mu s i c you're not using any surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx. PL Game • Dolby PLIIx Movie Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g., PL x Mo v i e TV, DVD, VHS). • Dolby PLIIx Music PL x Mu s i c Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). PL x Game • Dolby PLIIx Game Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo. • Dolby PLIIx Movie, Dolby PLIIx Music These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback. % Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height PL z He i gh t Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to more effectively use existing 4 program material when height channel speaker outputs are present. Dolby % Pro Logic IIz Height can be used to upmix a variety of sources from movies ' and music, but are particularly well-suited to upmix game content. Dolby EX Do l b y EX DP Lo l bz y H De i Eg Xh t These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. They're especially suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that include a matrixencoded surround back channel. The additional channel adds an extra dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects. % ) 9$/ / /*4 /*5 En 29