McIntosh MX135

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Figure 51
The MX135 provides nine different Surround Modes. The
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the Output Format
LEDs will indicate the Surround Mode selected. The Sur-
round Mode Selected is stored into permanent memory and
automatically recalled any time that particular input is se-
lected again. If the Surround Mode is changed when the
input is again selected, the new mode will be active and
stored. Refer to figure 48.
Note: The
Remote
Control
may also
be used
to make
changes
to the Surround Modes.
Stereo Mode
A Stereo signal source connected to an Analog Audio Input
is reproduced without any processing. The Front Panel Al-
phanumeric Display will indicate PURE STEREO. When a
Digital Audio Input is selected in Stereo Mode, the Front
Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate DSP STEREO.
All multichannel signal sources are combined and reduced
to 2 channels in the stereo mode. Refer to figures 49 and
50.
Music 1
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 1. Refer to figure 51. This Mode utilizes Dolby Pro
Logic II Processing to create a wide and deep sound space.
The effect may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect
Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 44 to alter the set-
tings.
Figure 48
Figure 49
Figure 50
Figure 53
Figure 52
Music 2
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 2. Refer to figure 52. This Mode utilizes DTS NEO:6
Processing to add center, surround and back channels to a
stereo recording. The effect may be varied depending upon
the Trim Effect Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 44
to alter the settings.
Music 3
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 3. Refer to figure 53. This processing Mode creates an
effect of a party in a small room. A Center Channel is cre-
ated from the Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and
Right Front Channels are delayed and sent to the Surround
Loudspeakers. The Reverberation Effect (short time delay)
may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect Setting, re-
fer to page 44 to alter the settings.
Music 4
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 4. Refer to figure 54. This processing Mode creates an
effect of a Night Club. A Center Channel is created from
the Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and Right
Front Channels are sent to the Surround Loudspeakers. The
Reverberation Effect (long time delay) may be varied de-
pending upon the Trim Effect Setting, refer to page 44 to
alter the settings.
Cinema 1
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CIN-
EMA 1 and the appropriate Front Panel Operating Mode
Display LEDs will illuminate. Refer to figure 55. This pro-
vides Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing of Analog Signals
and 2-Channel Digital Signals. It also decodes Dolby Digi-
tal or Dolby Digital EX.
Figure 54
How to Operate the Surround Mode