Harman-Kardon AVR 760 DTS Stereo, Presentation DTS Neo6, DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or, Cinema

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APPENDIX

Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

 

 

 

DTS Stereo

Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents a

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

 

 

matrix-encoded surround presentation.

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 signals

See below

Mode Group

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

• DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

Music

presentation 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

See below

Mode Group

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.

 

 

 

 

Logic 7

Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround

• Analog (2-channel)

Movie

or matrix encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel

• Tuner

 

 

intelligibility.

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logic 7

The AVR 760/AVR 660 is programmed at the factory to default to

• Analog (2-channel)

Music

this mode for 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to

• Tuner

 

 

conventional 2-channel music recordings.

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logic 7

Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles.

• Analog (2-channel)

Game

 

• Tuner

 

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

5-Channel Stereo

Useful for parties, the left- and right-channel information is played

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

through both the front and surround speakers on each side, while the

• Tuner

 

 

center speaker plays a summed mono mix.

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-Channel Stereo

Expands the 5-Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

back channels.

• Tuner

 

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz)

 

 

 

2-Channel Stereo

Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal

• Analog (2-channel; DSP downmix available for

 

 

or a downmix of a multichannel signal. The signal is digitized and

multichannel)

 

 

bass management settings are applied, making it appropriate when a

• Tuner

 

 

subwoofer is used.

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-Channel Stereo

Maintains an analog input signal in that form, bypassing all digital

• Analog (2-channel)

(Analog Bypass)

processing (i.e., surround and bass management). Requires Tone Control

• Tuner

 

 

setting to be off.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AVR 760 AVR Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationTable of Contents and Features Analog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAudio Processing and Surround Sound Surround ModesDolby Surround Settings Indicates that an LFE channel is presentManual Speaker Setup Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Step TWO Measure Speaker DistancesAdjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeAdjust Speaker Distance Menu Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Audio EffectsVideo Adjustments Video ModesHow to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Brightness AdjustmentContrast Adjustment Color AdjustmentSystem Settings Sharpness AdjustmentMultizone Operation Operating the Multizone SystemGeneral AVR Settings Upgrade Software If a software upgrade is released forMenu Appearance System InformationAdvanced Remote Control Functions Main MenuActivities Macros To program, or record an activityRemote Reset To program the remote’s back light modePunch-Through Programming Back LightAppendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsDevice Type Video ConnectionsTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Cable/SatRadio Game BridgeTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsMedia Default Cable/Sat Network Source a Source B Source C Source DTable A7 Video Modes Settings Off Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode DetectInternet Radio Network Source a Source B Source C Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A8 Surround ModesSource Input Device Type if changed Table A10 System Settings Table A11 Network SettingsTable A12 Zone 2 Settings Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Table A13 Surround ModesSee below Mode Group See below Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredChannel to 5.1 modes Dolby Pro Logic Movie Back channel Analog 2-channel TunerSetting to be off DTS StereoPresentation DTS Neo6 DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 orRemote Control Function List Reference Table A14 Remote Control Function List Button NameButton Name

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