SDP-3 Digital Surround Processor/Controller
DTS Effects and Parameters
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Parameter
Initial Value
Range
RE-EQUALIZER
ON
ON, OFF
SIDE LEVEL
+1dB
-5dB to +5dB
LFE MIX LEVEL
-5.0dB
-20.0dB to 0.0dB
SUBWOOFER LVL
-5dB
-10dB to +10dB
CUSTOM/TRIGGER
ENABLE
ENABLE, DISABLE
DTS/THX
This Effect provides THX 5.1 enhancements for film soundtracks
recorded in the DTS format. This processing compensates for the
acoustical differences between large mixing theaters and the typically
smaller home environment. In this effect the side and rear speakers are
driven in parallel when you designate the use of rear speakers in the
Speaker Configuration menu.
DTS Effect Parameters
BASS ENHANCE derives stereo bass to provide low frequencies that
are noticeably less localizable and more spacious in the playback room.
Note that results will vary depending on room acoustics and the low
frequency capacity of the surround speakers.
CENTER MIX adjusts the level of the center channel applied to the two-
nnel downmix. The appropriate value for film is 16. The appropriate
value for music is 11.
CENTER DLY SAMPLES adjusts the time offset of the center channel.
The appropriate value is +0 unless you know that the center channel is
not properly timed, as well as the amount by which it is off.
MASTER LEVEL adjusts the output level of the downmix. This control
should be set to +5dB unless the LFE is very heavy, in which ase the
level should be reduced.
LFE MIX LEVEL allows separate level attenuation of the LFE channel,
which is ultimately mixed to the subwoofer output. As the bass from as
many as five other channels is added to the LFE, it can significantly raise
subwoofer output levels — and create the risk of damage to a system.
Careful adjustment of this parameter will allow you to achieve proper
tonal balance and reduce the risk of damage.