Kenwood KRF-X9050D Instruction Manual

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30OperationsHome THX CinemaTHX is a creation of Lucasfilm Ltd., which practically brings the cinemasensation to your home with its superb multichannel digital audioprogram.This system promises a reproduction of an enthralling home experience,which is able to encompass smaller space with fantastic audio output.In order to enjoy this function, an optimum speaker placement isrequired.THX includes Re-equalization (Re-EQ), Timbre Matching, AdaptiveDecorrelation, Bass Peak Level Manager and Loudspeaker PositionTime Synchronisation.Re-equalization (Re-EQ)When listening in a typical home room, there may be some variation ofecho due to air absorption and smaller space. The sound produced byflat response loudspeakers normally used in the cinema can be overlybright in the home environment. Thus, Re-equalization (Re-EQ) willadjust this condition to fit the home environment for a similar cinemaeffect.Ambience effectsDolby 3 StereoDolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surroundspeakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround informationis redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designedfor use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improvesound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded.Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be asaccurate when used with programs that are not Dolby Surroundencoded.Timbre MatchingDue to human condition, listening to sound from various directions ofspeakers can be very disturbing. So, it is important to smoothen the flowof sound to suit the home cinema environment. Timbre Matching is ableto smoothen the flow of sound to the listener who will be able to enjoythe cinema effect at home.Adaptive DecorrelationMono sound track produced form the speaker system comes from onlyone direction, which does not exemplify the cinema surround soundexperience. Adaptive Decorrelation is able to adjust the inaccuracy ofthis sound distribution.Bass Peak Level ManagerCertain sound tracks may produced various bass peaks that couldbe unpleasant in a home cinema environment. Therefore, a user-adjustable Bass Peak Level Manager is used to control the bass levelto suit the system’s capacity. ™Loudspeaker Position Time SynchronisationThis function enables you to adjust the different speaker’s distance toyour listening position. It permits an accurate synchronisation, whichcreates the ultimate sound environment.Front speakers (L, R)Subwoofer (SW)Center speakerSurround speakers (L, R)Front speakers (L, R)Subwoofer (SW)Center speakerSRS Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound fromthe stereo source. We assume you have already enjoyed listening toDolby digital sound/DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers.Now, this time try listening to the stereo source (ex. Audio CD) using yourmulti speakers. You may discover a new type of “stereo” sound throughSRS Circle Surround.Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround)Front speakers (L, R)Subwoofer (SW)Center speakerSurround speakers (L, R)