APPENDIX

 

Surround Mode

 

Description

 

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 a matrix-

 

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

 

 

 

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 signals and

 

See below

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Mode Group

 

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 160 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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 through

 

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

 

both the front and surround speakers on each side, while the center speaker

 

• Tuner

 

 

 

plays a summed mono mix.

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz, 96kHz,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

192kHz)

 

 

7-Channel Stereo

 

Expands the 5-Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back

 

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

 

channels.

 

• Tuner

 

 

 

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz, 96kHz,

 

 

 

 

 

192kHz)

 

 

2-Channel Stereo

 

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

 

• Analog (2-channel; DSP downmix available

 

 

 

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

 

for multichannel)

 

 

 

management settings are applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer

 

• Tuner

 

 

 

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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Harman-Kardon AVR 160 DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Stereo, DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or Cinema, See below Mode Group, Tuner Is used

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