Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD - Manual (Page 58)

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APPENDIX
Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal
DTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded
high-definition video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is transmitted with DTS-HD modes, delivered via HDMI
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.
DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for-bit reproductions of the • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with
studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly accurate DTS-HD Master Audio technology, delivered
performance. via HDMI
DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5.1 • DTS-ES Matrix
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 Discrete DTS-ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround • DTS-ES Discrete
back channel, but this information is encoded discretely on the disc, and
is not derived from information contained in the surround channels.
DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,
a matrix-encoded surround presentation. 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 DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 See below
Mode Group signals and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel
presentation.
DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1
Cinema 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 96/24
• Analog (2-channel)
• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)
DTS Neo:6 Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1
Music suitable for music recordings. • DTS 96/24
• Analog (2-channel)
• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)
Logic 7 A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances See below
Mode Group 2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information
for the surround back channels. This provides more accurate placement of
sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used
with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 technology uses 96kHz processing, and is
available in 5.1- or 7.1-channel modes. Three variants are available.
Logic 7 Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix • Analog (2-channel)
Movie encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Tuner
• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)
Logic 7 The AVR 3550HD is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for • Analog (2-channel)
Music 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional • Tuner
2-channel music recordings. • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)