User guide

DSP presets
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With the optional multi-channel input card the 568.2 Digital
Surround Processor can process sources consisting of up to six
discrete multi-channel digital inputs.
Each source can be configured to use either the multi-channel
input, or a two-channel input such as D5, D6, or D7.
If a source, such as DVD, is configured to use the multi-channel
input, you can specify a separate two-channel preset and six-
channel preset to be selected automatically, depending on the
audio format of the source.
In addition, for one enhanced multi-channel source you can
specify four alternative presets: Music 2, Music 6, Movie 2, and
Movie 6, which will be selected according to the audio content.
The Music or 5.1 Movie subwoofer configuration will also be
selected automatically, as appropriate. For more information see
MHR Smart Link, page 2.
Discrete
The Discrete preset is designed for music, and treats the inputs
very much like 5.1 channel compressed sources; for example
the same dynamic bass limiting is used to protect the speakers.
The Discrete preset uses the subwoofer configuration specified
for Music presets.
Cinema
The Cinema preset is a user preset which is provided when you
reset the 568.2 to a standard Type; see Choosing a standard
setting, page 68. It is based on the built-in Discrete preset, but
with settings more appropriate for movie soundtracks. When
using the Meridian Smart Link it is automatically selected for the
enhanced source for Movie 6 materials.
The Cinema preset can be modified, or even deleted if you
prefer to use Discrete for all the multi-channel materials; see
Defining your own presets, page 34.
The Cinema preset uses the subwoofer configuration specified
for 5.1 Movie presets.
Multi-channel presets