Surround Mode Chart - Harman Kardon AVR 140 Owner's Manual

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Surround Mode Chart

Surround Mode Chart
MODE FEATURES
Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated
low-frequency effects (LFE) channel.
Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with
movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field
is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if
specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel, EX mode may be manually selected to derive a 6.1/7.1 output.
DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laser discs
encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.
DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, newer discs with special DTS-ES encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete,
DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete full-bandwidth channels, plus a separate low-frequency channel.
Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround-encoded
Movie programs or conventional stereo sources when an analog input is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie sound-
Music tracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the
Game surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the player in the universe of the video game.
Pro Logic The Pro Logic mode activates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete 6.1/7.1 sound field from matrix surround or
Music 2-channel stereo sources in systems configured for surround back speakers. Movie, Music and Game versions of Pro Logic IIx are available.
Movie Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully
Game immersing the game player in the universe of the video game. Dolby Pro Logic IIx post-processing may be available with some DTS digital sources,
depending on the number of channels present in the input signal, to provide a 6.1-channel presentation in movie or music mode.
Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-
encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND
Logic 7 Music
SELECT menu, the "5.1" versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen, while the "7.1" versions of Logic 7 produce
Logic 7 Enhance
a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers, when the "6.1/7.1" option is chosen. The Logic 7 Cinema mode should be used
with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 Cinema delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more
accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. The Logic 7
Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 Music enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front
soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured)
to deliver maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 Enhance mode is an extension of the Logic 7 mode that is primarily used with musical programs.
Logic 7 Enhance adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers
to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.
DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog or DTS Digital source is playing to create a 6-channel surround presentation from conventional
DTS Neo:6 Music Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround
encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, 2-channel stereo program is being played.
When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- or 6-channel configuration may be available, depending on the number of speakers in your
system. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and right and a center speaker are present; surround-channel information will be mixed into
these speakers. The 6-channel mode will only be available if you have configured your surround back speaker as active.
DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended information that improves the harmonics
of the source material. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as the artist intended.
Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a 2-channel analog or PCM (44.1 or 48kHz) program or with the tuner, to create center-channel information.
In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right
channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.
Theater The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live-performance theater. Depending on whether you
have configured your surround back speaker as active, 5-channel or 6-channel versions of this mode may be available.
Hall 1, Hall 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (Hall 1) and medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall. Depending on whether you have
configured your surround back speaker as active, 5-channel or 6-channel versions of this mode may be available.
VMAx Near When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion
VMAx Far of "phantom speakers" at the center and surround positions. The VMAx Near Field mode should be selected when your listening position is less
than 5 feet from the speakers. The VMAx Far Field mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than 5 feet from the speakers.
The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones are being used, the Far Field mode will
appear to push the sound field away from your ears, reducing the "inside the head" sensation often experienced when using headphones.
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