Harman-Kardon AVR 660 See below Mode Group, Channel to 5.1 modes Dolby Pro Logic, Reference, Wide

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APPENDIX

 

Surround Mode

 

Description

 

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

 

An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel

 

See below

 

 

Mode Group

 

which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 760/AVR 660’s post-processor, they

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel to 5.1 modes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

 

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround

 

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

 

 

Movie

 

back channel.

 

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Tuner

 

ENGLISH

 

 

 

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

 

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the

 

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

 

 

Music

 

availability of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments.

 

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a surround back channel.

 

• Tuner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

 

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit

 

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1

 

 

Game

 

of a surround back channel.

 

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Tuner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

 

Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more

 

See below

 

 

Mode Group

 

enveloping sound field is desired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

 

When only two main speakers are present, the Reference mode

 

• Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode when

 

 

Reference

 

virtualizes a full surround presentation with accurate localization.

 

signal does not contain center channel information)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Tuner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

 

When only two main speakers are present, the Reference mode

 

• Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode when

 

 

Wide

 

virtualizes a full surround presentation with accurate localization.

 

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

 

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1,

 

 

 

 

 

provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel.

 

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

 

Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD

 

 

 

 

 

high-definition video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is

 

modes, delivered via HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master Audio

 

DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for-bit reproductions

 

Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD

 

 

 

 

 

of the studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly

 

Master Audio technology, delivered via HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

accurate performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

DTS-ES Discrete

 

 

 

 

 

surround back channel, but this information is encoded discretely on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the disc, and is not derived from information contained in the surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AVR 760 AVR Important Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents and Features Surround Modes Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Audio Processing and Surround SoundIndicates that an LFE channel is present Dolby Surround SettingsStep TWO Measure Speaker Distances Manual Speaker SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu Step ONE Determine Speaker CrossoverAdjust Speaker Distance Menu Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuSub Mode Audio Effects Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyVideo Modes Video AdjustmentsColor Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Contrast AdjustmentOperating the Multizone System System SettingsSharpness Adjustment Multizone OperationSystem Information General AVR SettingsUpgrade Software If a software upgrade is released for Menu AppearanceTo program, or record an activity Advanced Remote Control FunctionsMain Menu Activities MacrosBack Light Remote ResetTo program the remote’s back light mode Punch-Through ProgrammingVideo Connections Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device TypeBridge Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsCable/Sat Radio GameTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsNetwork Source a Source B Source C Source D Table A5 Source SettingsTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Media Default Cable/SatInternet Radio Network Source a Source B Source C Table A7 Video Modes SettingsOff Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect Source Input Device Type if changed Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A8 Surround Modes Table A12 Zone 2 Settings Table A10 System SettingsTable A11 Network Settings Table A13 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalMovie Back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner See below Mode GroupSee below Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desired Channel to 5.1 modes Dolby Pro LogicDTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or Setting to be offDTS Stereo Presentation DTS Neo6Remote Control Function List Reference Button Name Table A14 Remote Control Function ListButton Name

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