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SURROUND SOUND
• This receiver incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound
atmosphere in your personal Home Theater.
■DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) supports up to
5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high
fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs bearing the
DTS logo.
■DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1
This is a 6.1 channel discrete digital audio format adding a
surround back channel to the DTS digital surround sound. The
seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial
imaging and 360 degrees sound localization, perfect for sounds
that pan across the surround channels. Use it with DVDs
bearing the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES
Discrete sound track.
■DTS - ES™ Matrix 6.1
This is a 6.1 channel discrete digital audio format inserting a
surround back channel to the DTS digital surround sound
through matrix encoding. Use it with DVDs bearing the DTS-ES
logo.
DTS Neo : 6™ surround
DTS Neo : 6 is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 7.1
channel surround playback with 2 channel sources. It includes
"DTS Neo : 6 Cinema" suited for playing movies and "DTS
Neo : 6 Music" suited for playing music.
DTS 96/24
This is high resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and
24 bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs
bearing the DTS 96/24 logo.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video disc
formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest multi-channel
audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1 channels with
96 kHz/24 bit sampling rate and signal resolution.
DTS-HD Master Audio
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc formats,
this new DTS format offers up to 7.1 discrete channels of
uncompressed digital audio with 96 kHz/24 bit sampling rate
and signal resolution.
This receiver supports 7.1 channel sources up to 96 kHz and
5.1 channel sources up to 192 kHz.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
ⓒ 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
■Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format
developed by Dolby Laboratories. Discs bearing the Dolby
Digital logo includes the recording of up to 5.1 channels of
digital signals. This will put you right in the middle of the
action, just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.
■Dolby Digital EX
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1 channel
playback. It's especially suited to Dolby Digital EX
soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround back
channel. The additional channel adds an extra dimension and
provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect
for rotating and fly-by sound effects.
■Dolby Digital Plus
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video disc
formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest multichannel
audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1 channels with
48 kHz/24-bit sampling rate and signal resolution.
■Dolby TrueHD
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc formats,
this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete channels of
lossless audio performance with 96 kHz/24 bit sampling rate
and signal resolution.
This receiver supports 7.1-channel sources up to 96 kHz and
5.1-channel sources up to 192 kHz.
■Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround
This mode expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel
playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround
sound experience that fully envelopes the listener. As well as
music and movies,video games can also benefit from the
dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. It includes "Dolby
Pro Logic IIx Movie" suited for playing movies, "Dolby Pro
Logic IIx Music" suited for playing music and "Dolby Pro Logic
IIx Game" suited for playing games.
■Dolby Pro Logic II surround
If you are not using any surround back speakers, Dolby Pro
Logic II surround will be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx
surround. It incudes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic
II Music and Dolby Pro Logic II Game like Dolby Pro Logic IIx
surround.
Surround modes
