Ambience effects
DTS-ES

The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents 6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theaters that includes an additional surround center channel matrixed within surround left and surround right. It’s compatible on predecessor DTS 5.1 system. The extra channel allows more accurate placement and steering of sound across the rear soundstage. The DTS-ES receiver will be required, to experience a discrete 6.1-channel mix.

The DTS-ES decoders used in home cinema systems have decoding options for utilizing the extra channel, in addition to processing existing 5.1 channel surround sound :

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 add the surround back channel audio to the DTS 5.1-channel format to improve the acoustic positioning and makes acoustic image movement more natural with the 6.1-channel reproduction.

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DSP mode

The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event!

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What's DSP?

DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor.

The way a sound is heard in an actual environment depends on a variety of different factors. One of the most important is reverberation (the act of decaying elements of sound echoing in various places).

The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence by using the DSP to create reverberation, without spoiling the sound quality of the original signal.

NEO:6

NEO:6 is a new technology which decodes 2-channel signals into 6- channel signals using high-accuracy digital matrix technology. For the best results, DTS-ES should be used with movie sound tracks recorded with DTS-ES format which contain a digital flag that will automatically activate this feature. However, for some titles, this feature has to be activated manually.

According to the signals to be played back, DTS NEO:6 uses either the NEO:CINEMA mode optimized for movie playback or the NEO:MUSIC mode optimized for music playback.

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DTS

The DTS employs a larger amount of data than Dolby Digital to play surround sound with higher quality. The DTS can be used with DVD

and LaserDisc software carrying the mark. Although the number of channels is 5.1 and identical to Dolby Digital, the DTS format features lower audio compression rate in digital recording, which enables audio with more profoundness and higher S/N. The wider dynamic range and better channel separation also contribute to make the surround sound more precise and larger in scale.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and

“Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non- directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects.

When there is a LFE channel input in the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS format, the "LFE" indicator lights on the display of the receiver.

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