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Listening Modes • THX Cinema This is the conventional 5.1-channel THX format. This mode should be used only when playing back sources that were mixed for playback in large movie theater environments. • THX Surround EX "THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX" is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left, and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience, and sound localization than ever before. When released to the home consumer market, movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com. The TX-SR701/701E can play the 5.1-channel sources in THX surround EX mode, even if the source is not encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX format. In this case, the sound actually output from the surround back channels depends on the source and may not fit your tastes. Mono Movie This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as old movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the unprocessed original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the centerchannel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie theater. Enhance With multi channel speakers, you will get more active surround effect. When using the surround back speaker, the sound effect moves naturally through the surround back speaker position. This mode is good for music and TV sports programs. Orchestra This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is created in large halls. Unplugged This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage. Studio-Mix This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of being in a club or rock concert. TV Logic This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of the conversation. All Ch Stereo This mode is designed for playing background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that encompasses the entire area. 47

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Listening Modes
•
THX Cinema
This is the conventional 5.1-channel THX format. This mode
should be used only when playing back sources that were mixed
for playback in large movie theater environments.
•
THX Surround EX
“THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a joint
development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of
THX Ltd.
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded
with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to
reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the
mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back,
places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently
available front left, front center, front right, surround right,
surround left, and subwoofer channels.
This additional channel provides the opportunity for more
detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth,
spacious ambience, and sound localization than ever before.
When released to the home consumer market, movies that were
created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may
have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies
created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web
The TX-SR701/701E can play the 5.1-channel sources in THX
surround EX mode, even if the source is not encoded in Dolby
Digital Surround EX format. In this case, the sound actually
output from the surround back channels depends on the source
and may not fit your tastes.
Mono Movie
This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as
old movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the unprocessed
original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the center-
channel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This
allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie
theater.
Enhance
With multi channel speakers, you will get more active surround
effect. When using the surround back speaker, the sound effect
moves naturally through the surround back speaker position. This
mode is good for music and TV sports programs.
Orchestra
This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center
channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen
the stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is
created in large halls.
Unplugged
This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals,
and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will
simulate the acoustics that you would experience in front of the
stage.
Studio-Mix
This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are
enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of
being in a club or rock concert.
TV Logic
This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired
from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity
of the conversation.
All Ch Stereo
This mode is designed for playing background music. The front,
surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that
encompasses the entire area.