Using the surround back decoding mode

(SUR BACK DECODING)

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” in the SUR menu (page 45).

You can also use SUR BACK DECODING on the receiver.

Types of the surround back decoding functions

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 channel.

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

xSB OFF

Surround back decoding is not performed.

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