Harman Kardon AVR 254 Owners Manual - Page 62

APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the high-definition video found on Blu-ray Discs 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 Discs or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD modes, delivered via HDMI or multichannel analog connection. 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 Discs or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD Master Audio technology, delivered via HDMI or multichannel analog connection. 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. DTS Neo:6 Cinema Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) DTS Neo:6 Music Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation suitable for music recordings. • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Logic 7 Mode Group A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances 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. See below. Logic 7 Movie Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Logic 7 Music The AVR 254 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional 2-channel music recordings. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 62