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Using the Listening Modes
Dolby Surround
Dolby surround is a next generation surround technology
that intelligently up mixes stereo; 5.1 and 7.1 content for
playback through your surround speaker system. Dolby
surround is compatible with traditional speaker layouts,
as well as Dolby Atmos enabled playback systems that
employ in-ceiling speakers or products with Dolby speaker
technology.
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Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Dolby TrueHD
This mode is for use with Dolby TrueHD sources. The audio
from the input source is output as-is, without surround
sound processing.
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Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DSD
This mode is for use with DSD sources. The audio from
the input source is output as-is, without surround sound
processing.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN.
However, depending on the connected player, better
sound is possible when output from the PCM output of
the player. In that case, configure the player for PCM
output.
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player's output setting is DSD.
DTS
This mode is for use with DTS sources. The audio from
the input source is output as-is, without surround sound
processing.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS 96/24
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. The audio
from the input source is output as-is, without surround
resolution, it provides superior fidelity.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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Depending on the settings, this listening mode becomes
DTS.
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS Express
This mode is for use with DTS Express sources. The audio
from the input source is output as-is, without surround
sound processing.
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Input source: 5.1 ch
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS-HD HR
This mode is for use with DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is,
without surround sound processing.
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Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS-HD MSTR
This mode is for use with DTS-HD Master Audio sources.
The audio from the input source is output as-is, without
surround sound processing.
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Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
DTS Neo:X
This mode expands various input sources for up to
and realistic broad surround sound by adding front high/
front wide speakers that create dome-shaped sound field.
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DTS Neo:X listening mode cannot be selected for 192
kHz or Dolby TrueHD input signals.
– : Use this mode with any 2 ch movie.
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Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– : Use this mode with any 2 ch music
source.
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Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
– Neo:X Game: Use this mode with any 2 ch video game
source.
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Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
ES Discrete
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete sources and
channel. Completely discrete seven channels will improve
spatial imaging and enable 360-degree sound localization
producing a sound crossing between the surround
channels.
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Input source: 6.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Surround back speakers need to be installed.
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
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Use on the DVD with DTS ES logo, particularly on the
software containing DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.
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Playback becomes DTS if no surround back speaker is
connected.
ES Matrix
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack and
back channel.
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Input source: 6.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Surround back speakers need to be installed.
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.