Harman-Kardon AVR 460 - Manual (Page 20)

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APPENDIX
Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the
availability of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a surround back channel. Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX •
Analog (2-channel) •
Tuner •
PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) •
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Game This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit
of a surround back channel. Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1 •
Analog (2-channel) •
Tuner •
PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz) •
Harman Virtual Speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more
enveloping sound field is desired.
Dolby Digital enveloping sound field is desired. •
Analog (2-channel) •
Tuner •
PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) •
Dolby Virtual Speaker
Reference When only two main speakers are present, the Reference mode
virtualizes a full surround presentation with accurate localization. Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode when •
signal does not contain center channel information)
Analog (2-channel)
•
Tuner •
PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) •
Dolby Virtual Speaker
Wide When only two main speakers are present, the Reference mode
virtualizes a full surround presentation with accurate localization. Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode when •
signal does not contain center channel information)
Analog (2-channel)
•
Tuner •
PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) •
DTS Digital Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital, it also
provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, •
2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1
DTS-ES Matrix (played as 5.1)
•
DTS-ES Discrete (played as 5.1) •
DTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the
high-definition video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is
transmitted using a DTS core with high-resolution extensions. Even
when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired (or available, if the
multizone system is in use), the higher capacity of high-resolution discs
serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD-Video discs. Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD •
modes, delivered via HDMI
DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for-bit reproductions
of the studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly
accurate performance. Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD •
Master Audio technology, delivered via HDMI
DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5.1
digital surround sound. The Matrix version includes the surround back
channel information “matrixed” into the left and right (side) surround
channels, for compatibility with 5.1-channel systems. DTS-ES Matrix •
DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a
surround back channel, but this information is encoded discretely on
the disc, and is not derived from information contained in the surround
channels. DTS-ES Discrete •
DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents a
matrix-encoded surround presentation. DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, •
2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1
DTS 96/24
•
DTS-ES Matrix •
DTS-ES Discrete •
DTS Neo:6
Mode Group DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals
and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel
presentation. See below
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