Sunfire III - Manual (Page 43)

User's Manual
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CHAPTER 5
For 2 channel input sources, you
can choose from the following modes:
STEREO
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
PARTY
JAZZ CLUB
DTS NEO:6
SOURCE DIRECT
The mode selection can be made
from the front panel MODE buttons,
or from the remote control.
STEREO
This is the conventional two-chan-
nel stereo mode with sound from
your left and right speakers. The
TGIII bass management lets you
use your subwoofer to handle the
lower frequency range.
We recommend that you try the
HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE when
using stereo sources.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
This mode allows you to enjoy
many of the benefi ts of Dolby
Digital from your stereo sources.
This updated version of Dolby Pro
Logic features enhanced realism
from full range stereo surround
channels.
Surround Modes for 2-Channel Sources
Dolby Pro Logic II has several op-
tions which can be set using the
On Screen Display (OSD) menus.
These include:
MOVIE mode for Dolby Surround
soundtracks. These are decoded
by the TGIII into separate chan-
nels: left and right channels for
off-screen imaging, a center chan-
nel for most on-screen dialog,
and stereo surround channels for
ambience and special effects.
MUSIC mode for listening to any
stereo material. This mode also
includes three options:
Center Width, which spreads
the center channel across the
front soundstage.
Panorama, which wraps the left
and right channels around you.
Dimension, which adjusts the
front/rear balance.
Try the MUSIC mode for all of
your stereo programs, and adjust
these extra options to suit your
taste.
PRO LOGIC mode emulates the
original standard surround mode.
It can be used for source material
which is not of optimum quality,
or if you just feel nostalgic for the
way things were.
MATRIX mode can be used for
mono sources, or for FM pro-
grams with poor stereo reception.
PARTY
This extra stereo mode copies the
front speaker signals to the other
speakers in your system. This
mode adds tremendous presence
to your stereo sources and is
great for parties and casual listen-
ing alike. The OSD menu can be
used to select which speakers are
active in this mode.
JAZZ CLUB
In this DSP mode, the surrounds
simulate the ambiance caused
by rear refl ections and effects of
a small to medium sized venue.
This is useful for adding surround
sound effects to stereo sources.
The ambiance effect can be var-
ied using the OSD MODES menu.
DTS NEO:6
The CINEMA option can produce
up to six full range, separate
channels and a subwoofer output
from stereo matrix surround
sources. This enhances the play-
back of sources such as surround
sound video tapes, Laser Discs
and broadcast TV programs.
The MUSIC option can expand
normal stereo programs into six
channels. It does so in a natural
sounding way, which enhances
the listening experience.
SOURCE DIRECT
This mode bypasses all DSP,
Tone, and bass management
circuits. It is stereo analog only,
and offers the shortest signal path
through the TGIII. Do not use this
mode for digital-only sources, as
it only routes the analog audio. To
prevent damage to your speakers,
this mode does not work if you
have speakers set to Small.
In addition to these modes,
and those offered for multi-channel
sources, the SIDE-AXIS speakers will
widen the front sound stage and fi ll
in the sound fi eld between the front
speakers and the surrounds. Note that
the SIDE-AXIS speakers are active in
stereo as well as multi-channel opera-
tion.
The HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE can
also be selected for any 2 channel or
multi-channel source for enhanced
realism and depth.
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MODE
SELECT
UP
UP
ROTATION
ZONE
TWO
DOWN
BASS
TREBLE
HOLOGRAPHIC
IMAGE
PANEL
DIM
MUTE
MANUAL INPUT SELECTOR
FULL AUTOMATIC
OPERATION TROLS
GUIDE MENU
MODE MODE
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