Sunfire TGR401 User Manual

User's Manual

CHAPTER 5

For 2 channel input sources, you 

can choose from the following modes: 

STEREO
MONO
PARTY
DOLBY PLIIX MUSIC
DOLBY PLIIX MOVIE
DOLBY PLIIX GAME
DOLBY PLIIX MATRIX
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA
JAZZ CLUB
SOURCE DIRECT

Mode Selection

With the remote set to control the 

TGR-401, press the INFO button until 
the present mode is displayed. (It may 
take a few presses until the mode is 
displayed, depending on the TGR-
401 input you are listening to, such as 
MP3, FM, or AM.) 

The mode for 2-channel input 

sources can then be changed using 
the remote's MODE buttons. 

This is the conventional two-chan-
nel stereo mode with sound from 
your left and right speakers. The 
TGR-401 bass management lets 
you use your subwoofer to handle 
the lower frequency range.

We recommend that you try Sonic 
Holography when using stereo 
sources.

This mode blends the left to right, 
and right to left. You can use it on 
noisy tuner sources or old record-
ings to reduce noise.

Surround Modes for 2-Channel Sources

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. 

These modes allows you to enjoy 
many of the bene ts of Dolby 
Digital (and Dolby Digital EX) from 
your stereo sources.

Try MUSIC mode for all of your 
stereo programs, and adjust these 
extra options in the MODES menu 
to suit your taste: 

  Width spreads the center chan-

nel across the front sound-
stage.

  Panorama wraps the left and 

right channels around you.

  Dimension adjusts the front/

rear balance.

In MOVIE mode, Dolby Surround 
soundtracks are decoded by the 
TGR-401 into separate channels: 
left and right channels for off-
screen imaging, a center channel 
for most on-screen dialog, and 
stereo surround channels for am-
bience and special effects. This is 
the mode to use for any surround-
encoded material.

GAME mode is an excellent 
choice for playing video games 
encoded with Dolby Surround or 
Dolby Pro Logic II technology. The 
bass management is augmented 
to fully capture the impact of 

special effects panned to the sur-
round channels.

MATRIX mode can be used for 
mono sources, or for FM pro-
grams with poor stereo reception.

The MUSIC option can expand 
normal stereo programs into six 
channels. It does so in a natural 
sounding way, which enhances 
the listening experience.

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.

In this DSP mode, the surrounds 
simulate the ambiance caused 
by rear re 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.

This mode bypasses all DSP, 
Tone, and bass management 
circuits. It is stereo analog only, 
and offers the shortest signal path 
through the TGR-401. Only the 
front left and right speakers are 
engaged. Do not use this mode 
for digital-only sources, as it 
only routes the analog audio. To 
prevent damage to your speakers, 
this mode only works if your front 
speakers are set to Large.

Sonic Holography works on top of 

any 2 channel or multi-channel DSP 
mode, enhancing realism and depth.

INFO

MODE

MODE

MODES

CHOICES

DTS SUB TRIM 

0

-20 TO +20

DOLBY SUB TRIM 

0

-20 TO +20

PANORAMA OFF

OFF/ON

WIDTH 3

0 

TO 

7

DIMENSION

-3

-3 TO +3

DYN RANGE COMPR
(COMPRESSION)

OFF

OFF/MIN/MAX

DOLBY HEADPHONE

OFF

ON/OFF

HEADPHONE TRIM

0

-20 TO +20