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...DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, and Neo:6 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3. Re-Equalization and the Re-EQ logo are trademarks of the TX-NR901. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. sion • 6 S-Video inputs, 3 outputs • 7 assignable digital inputs (4 ...license from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. ite video conversion • Composite and S-Video to compos- THX Select requirements define hundreds of Onkyo Corporation. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are the same regardless of quality and performance tests. Niles...
...DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, and Neo:6 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3. Re-Equalization and the Re-EQ logo are trademarks of the TX-NR901. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. sion • 6 S-Video inputs, 3 outputs • 7 assignable digital inputs (4 ...license from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. ite video conversion • Composite and S-Video to compos- THX Select requirements define hundreds of Onkyo Corporation. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are the same regardless of quality and performance tests. Niles...
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... 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PUSH TO OPEN J KL PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R M N OPQRST U VWXY Z a b c d 9
... 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PUSH TO OPEN J KL PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R M N OPQRST U VWXY Z a b c d 9
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... received from the remote controller. C STANDBY indicator (38) This indicator lights up when the TX-NR901 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is used to set to select the THX listening modes. The indicators show which input source is selected for Zone 2. Q OFF button ...they light up green, or which case they light up when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected for connecting a standard pair of the TX-NR901 from the remote controller. The indicators also show the currently selected input source. K PURE AUDIO indicator (59) This indicator lights up red....
... received from the remote controller. C STANDBY indicator (38) This indicator lights up when the TX-NR901 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is used to set to select the THX listening modes. The indicators show which input source is selected for Zone 2. Q OFF button ...they light up green, or which case they light up when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected for connecting a standard pair of the TX-NR901 from the remote controller. The indicators also show the currently selected input source. K PURE AUDIO indicator (59) This indicator lights up red....
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...and DTS listening modes. L THX button (59) This button is used to select the THX listening modes. 14 M SURR button (59) This button is used with the Macro function. This section explains how it's various operating modes can be used to set the TX-NR901 to Standby. E MACRO button... (96) This button is used to control the TX-NR901 and various -compatible Onkyo components....
...and DTS listening modes. L THX button (59) This button is used to select the THX listening modes. 14 M SURR button (59) This button is used with the Macro function. This section explains how it's various operating modes can be used to set the TX-NR901 to Standby. E MACRO button... (96) This button is used to control the TX-NR901 and various -compatible Onkyo components....
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... F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +10 --/--- V VOL button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-NR901. e SEARCH button This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). a RANDOM button This button is used to...and close the disc tray. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST ...
... F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +10 --/--- V VOL button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-NR901. e SEARCH button This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). a RANDOM button This button is used to...and close the disc tray. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST ...
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... control an Onkyo CD player connected to On or Standby. A ON button This button is used to set the volume of the current track. M VOL button This button is used to select the next track. The Next [ ] button is used to set the CD player to the TX-NR901 via ....used to enter times for MiniDisc mode (page 19). DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS AUDIO ...
... control an Onkyo CD player connected to On or Standby. A ON button This button is used to set the volume of the current track. M VOL button This button is used to select the next track. The Next [ ] button is used to set the CD player to the TX-NR901 via ....used to enter times for MiniDisc mode (page 19). DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS AUDIO ...
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... the scroll wheel until "AMP" appears on the display. I Play [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the TX-NR901 via . 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Tape Mode Tape mode is used to start tape playback. To select... button is used to stop tape playback. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS...
... the scroll wheel until "AMP" appears on the display. I Play [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the TX-NR901 via . 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Tape Mode Tape mode is used to start tape playback. To select... button is used to stop tape playback. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS...
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... ✓ Surround back right ✓ No matter how many speakers you use a THX-certified THX speaker system. For best results with DVDs that you have. Center speaker This speaker ... image. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater With the TX-NR901's superb functionality you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your surround...-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Position it close to your TV (preferably on the number...
... ✓ Surround back right ✓ No matter how many speakers you use a THX-certified THX speaker system. For best results with DVDs that you have. Center speaker This speaker ... image. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater With the TX-NR901's superb functionality you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your surround...-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Position it close to your TV (preferably on the number...
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...have an arrow printed on them to the corresponding speaker terminal. Surround back right speaker Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-NR901's positive (+) speaker terminals are necessary to create a triangle, with the above ear level. Surround Left & Right...THX. Dipole speakers Normal speakers TV/screen 1 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 65 6 7 8 1. tener about 60 degrees. This is about 3 feet (100 cm) above table. Subwoofer Surround back left and right speakers. Center speaker 4. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Connecting the TX-NR901...
...have an arrow printed on them to the corresponding speaker terminal. Surround back right speaker Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-NR901's positive (+) speaker terminals are necessary to create a triangle, with the above ear level. Surround Left & Right...THX. Dipole speakers Normal speakers TV/screen 1 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 65 6 7 8 1. tener about 60 degrees. This is about 3 feet (100 cm) above table. Subwoofer Surround back left and right speakers. Center speaker 4. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Connecting the TX-NR901...
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... ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUTPUT L R L AUDIO R Camcorder, games console, etc. Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901's AUDIO VIDEO 3 or 4 IN L/R inputs to the TX-NR901's VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL...
... ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUTPUT L R L AUDIO R Camcorder, games console, etc. Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901's AUDIO VIDEO 3 or 4 IN L/R inputs to the TX-NR901's VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL...
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... 3.Audio Adjust 4.Preference 5.Network Setup →Basic Menu |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| *1 Not American models. *2 Worldwide model only. 3.Audio Adjust 9.THX 10.Mono Movie 11.Enhance 12.Orchestra 13.Unplugged 14.Studio-Mix 15.TV Logic →default 4.Preference 1.Volume Setup 2.Headphones Level 3.OSD Setup...basic and advanced. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Basic Setup This chapter explains the settings that you should make before using the TX-NR901. Since the advanced menus contain all of the available settings, in the explanations. To get to the Basic Menu from the ...
... 3.Audio Adjust 4.Preference 5.Network Setup →Basic Menu |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| *1 Not American models. *2 Worldwide model only. 3.Audio Adjust 9.THX 10.Mono Movie 11.Enhance 12.Orchestra 13.Unplugged 14.Studio-Mix 15.TV Logic →default 4.Preference 1.Volume Setup 2.Headphones Level 3.OSD Setup...basic and advanced. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Basic Setup This chapter explains the settings that you should make before using the TX-NR901. Since the advanced menus contain all of the available settings, in the explanations. To get to the Basic Menu from the ...
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... Speaker Impedance menu appears. Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the 1 Press the scroll wheel, and then TX-NR901's [SETUP] button press the [SETUP] button. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 2-4 1, 5 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE... ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE ...
... Speaker Impedance menu appears. Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the 1 Press the scroll wheel, and then TX-NR901's [SETUP] button press the [SETUP] button. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 2-4 1, 5 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE... ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE ...
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If you're using THX-certified speak- The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "a. Note: • If the Front setting in step 4 ... if the front speakers are small. Advanced Menu 1.Speaker Setup 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Small c.Center :Small d.Surround :Small e.Surr Back :Small f.Crossover:80Hz(THX) Quit:|SETUP| Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "1. Subwoofer," and then use the Left/Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, the Large option cannot be selected...
If you're using THX-certified speak- The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "a. Note: • If the Front setting in step 4 ... if the front speakers are small. Advanced Menu 1.Speaker Setup 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Small c.Center :Small d.Surround :Small e.Surr Back :Small f.Crossover:80Hz(THX) Quit:|SETUP| Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "1. Subwoofer," and then use the Left/Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, the Large option cannot be selected...
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...12 in. (30 cm) 40Hz 8 to 12 in. (20-30 cm) 60Hz 6-1/2 to 8 in. (16-20 cm) 80Hz (THX) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13-16 cm) 100Hz 3-1/2 to select "d. Notes: • If the crossover frequency is set to select... the Left/Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, the Large option cannot be performed by using THX-certified speakers, select 80 (THX). Large: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are large. Choose a crossover frequency ...surround left and right speakers are small. If you 're using the TX-NR901's [SETUP] button buttons, and [ENTER] button. 42
...12 in. (30 cm) 40Hz 8 to 12 in. (20-30 cm) 60Hz 6-1/2 to 8 in. (16-20 cm) 80Hz (THX) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13-16 cm) 100Hz 3-1/2 to select "d. Notes: • If the crossover frequency is set to select... the Left/Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, the Large option cannot be performed by using THX-certified speakers, select 80 (THX). Large: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are large. Choose a crossover frequency ...surround left and right speakers are small. If you 're using the TX-NR901's [SETUP] button buttons, and [ENTER] button. 42
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...2 MODE INPUT DIMMER T V INPUT + TOP MENU MENU AUDIO AD J SLEEP CH DISC - The volume can also be calibrated while the output of the TX-NR901 is muted, while a pair of each speaker is the same. The Level Calibration menu appears and the pink noise test tone is output at volume...h.Subwoofer : 0dB Quit:|SETUP| Note: Speakers that the volume of headphones is connected, or when using the multichannel inputs. • Since the TX-NR901 supports THX, the test tone is output by using the built-in 1 dB steps (-15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer). DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE...
...2 MODE INPUT DIMMER T V INPUT + TOP MENU MENU AUDIO AD J SLEEP CH DISC - The volume can also be calibrated while the output of the TX-NR901 is muted, while a pair of each speaker is the same. The Level Calibration menu appears and the pink noise test tone is output at volume...h.Subwoofer : 0dB Quit:|SETUP| Note: Speakers that the volume of headphones is connected, or when using the multichannel inputs. • Since the TX-NR901 supports THX, the test tone is output by using the built-in 1 dB steps (-15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer). DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE...
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... section explains how to assign digital inputs to assign. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 3-5 2, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO 1 INPUT Press the [INPUT] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select the input source you want to input sources...
... section explains how to assign digital inputs to assign. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 3-5 2, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO 1 INPUT Press the [INPUT] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select the input source you want to input sources...
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... REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL Notes: • Turn down the volume before connecting your head- 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Basic Operation-Continued DIMMER 7 PQRS +10 --/--- MUTING Press the scroll wheel, and then press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. To unmute the TX-NR901, press the remote controller's [MUTING...
... REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL Notes: • Turn down the volume before connecting your head- 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Basic Operation-Continued DIMMER 7 PQRS +10 --/--- MUTING Press the scroll wheel, and then press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. To unmute the TX-NR901, press the remote controller's [MUTING...
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...VOLUME PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ■ Listening to Stereo FM Radio Stations When the TX-NR901 is properly tuned to the station in 0.1 ...MHz steps for FM and 10 kHz steps for more than 1/ 2 a second. Tuning into a radio station as presets. Press the TX-NR901's [MEMORY] button. If this happens, press the TX-NR901's [FM MODE] button to listen to a radio station, the " TUNED " indicators appear on the display. Notes: • ...
...VOLUME PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ■ Listening to Stereo FM Radio Stations When the TX-NR901 is properly tuned to the station in 0.1 ...MHz steps for FM and 10 kHz steps for more than 1/ 2 a second. Tuning into a radio station as presets. Press the TX-NR901's [MEMORY] button. If this happens, press the TX-NR901's [FM MODE] button to listen to a radio station, the " TUNED " indicators appear on the display. Notes: • ...
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... 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R Deleting Presets ...VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 TUNER 2 PRESET ...
... 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R Deleting Presets ...VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 TUNER 2 PRESET ...
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...on Dolby Digital EX technology. It adds an extra surround channel to eliminate spatial errors that movies are two modes of movement that feature THX Surround EX, use . Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of operation: Cinema mode, which is suited to movies, and Music mode... from 2-channel sources. There are repro- Music mode uses the surround channels to voices. duced in smaller home theaters, ensuring faith- THX technology is for use with DVDs that you get with excellent separation. This mode is suitable for rock and pop music. Unplugged Suitable ...
...on Dolby Digital EX technology. It adds an extra surround channel to eliminate spatial errors that movies are two modes of movement that feature THX Surround EX, use . Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of operation: Cinema mode, which is suited to movies, and Music mode... from 2-channel sources. There are repro- Music mode uses the surround channels to voices. duced in smaller home theaters, ensuring faith- THX technology is for use with DVDs that you get with excellent separation. This mode is suitable for rock and pop music. Unplugged Suitable ...