Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD owner manual Appendix, Surround Mode

APPENDIX

Surround Mode	Description	Incoming Bitstream or Signal
DTS-HD	DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the	• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded
	high-definition video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is transmitted	with DTS-HD modes, delivered via HDMI
	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 of the	• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with
	studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly accurate	DTS-HD Master Audio technology, delivered
	performance.	via HDMI
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 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	• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,
	a matrix-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	See below
Mode Group	signals 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 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 3550HD 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)

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