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[2] DTS Digital Surround

Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi- channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems.

Media

Dolby Digital output

Playback method (reference

terminals

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[3] DTS Neo:6™ surround

This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1-channel surround playback. High precision input

DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital

Optical or coaxial digital

Set the input mode to “AUTO”

signal detection and matrix processing enable full band
(front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) as

output

or “DTS” ( page 18, 19).

reproduction (frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater)

well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc.

CDNever set the mode to (same as for PCM)

“ANALOG” or “PCM”.

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for all 6.1 channels, and separation between the different channels is improved to the same level as that of a digital discrete system.

DTS Neo:6 surround includes two modes for selecting the
DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby

Optical or coaxial digital

Set the input mode to “AUTO”

optimum decoding for the signal source.
Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps for DVDs) so it

output

or “DTS” ( page 18, 19).

operates with a relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CD-ROM synchronized with the film is played.

With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats.

There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required).

DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room.

2DTS compatible media and playback methodsSymbols indicating DTS compatibility: and

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.

MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC.U.S. PAT. NO. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762

AND OTHER WORLD-WIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING. “DTS” AND “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. © 1996, 2000 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

LD (VDP)Never set the mode to (same as for PCM)

“ANALOG” or “PCM”.

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Optical or coaxial digital

 

 

DVD

output

Set the input mode to “AUTO”

(same as for PCM)

or “DTS” (

page 18, 19).

 

 

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1: DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as random “hissing” noise from the CD or LD player’s analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid this, be sure to switch the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Also, never switch the input mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM” during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur.

2: The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR-1306, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-1306

( page 23) lights before turning up the master volume.

3: A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output – consult the player’s owner’s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS- encoded DVDs.

•DTS Neo:6 Cinema

This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.

This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB) channels.

•DTS Neo:6 Music

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. Changes in the sound quality are reduced by decoding with emphasis on the front channel signals (FL and FR), and a natural sense of expansion is given to the sound field by the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels.

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