Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DEC)

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC” on the SUR menu (page 42).

Types of the surround back decoding functions

xSB OFF

Surround back decoding is not performed.

xSB AUTO

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoding is performed on the surround back signal.

Input stream

Output

Surround back

 

channel

decoding

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

5.1e)

—

5.1

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

6.1e)

Matrix decoder that

Surround EXb)

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

DTS 5.1

5.1e)

—

DTS-ES

6.1e)

DTS Matrix decoding

Matrix 6.1c)

 

 

DTS-ES

6.1e)

DTS Discrete

Discrete 6.1d)

 

decoding

Dolby Digital

7.1

Matrix decoder that

Surround EXb)

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Pro Logic IIx

 

 

 

DTS-ES Matrix

7.1

DTS Matrix decoding

6.1c)

 

 

DTS-ES

7.1

DTS Discrete

Discrete 6.1d)

 

decoding

xSB ON

To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1.

Input stream

Output

Surround back

 

channel

decoding

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

6.1e)

Matrix decoder that

5.1

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

6.1e)

Matrix decoder that

Surround EXb)

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

DTS 5.1

6.1e)

Matrix decoder that

 

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

DTS-ES

6.1e)

Matrix decoder that

Matrix 6.1c)

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

DTS-ES

6.1e)

Matrix decoder that

Discrete 6.1d)

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

7.1

Matrix decoder that

5.1

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Pro Logic IIx

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

7.1

Matrix decoder that

Surround EXb)

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Pro Logic IIx

 

 

 

DTS 5.1

7.1

Matrix decoder that

 

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

DTS-ES

7.1

Matrix decoder that

Matrix 6.1c)

 

conforms to Dolby

 

 

Digital EX

 

 

 

DTS-ES

7.1

Matrix decoder that

Discrete 6.1d)

 

conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

a)A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software such as DVDs.

b)A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.

c)Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals.

d)Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.

e)When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channel.

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